• Source: Karl Maka

      • Karl Maka (born 29 February 1944) is a Hong Kong film producer, director, actor and presenter.


      Early life


      On 29 February 1944, Maka was born as Mak Kar-sheung in Taishan, China. In 1958, at age 14, Maka moved to Hong Kong, then under British rule.


      Education


      In 1969, Maka earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. Maka attended New York Institute of Photography.


      Career


      Maka started his career as an engineer at a telephone company.
      In 1976, Maka started his career in Hong Kong Films. Maka first appeared as an assassin in The Good, the Bad and the Loser, a 1976 film written and directed by him. In 1978, Maka co-founded Gar Bo, a film production company. In 1980, Maka founded Cinema City Enterprises. Maka is credited with over 35 films as an actor, over 30 films as a producer, 7 films as a writer and 10 films as a director.
      One of Maka's most popular film roles is in the Aces Go Places film series (最佳拍檔), where he starred alongside Sam Hui.


      Filmography




      = Films

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      Awards


      Star. Avenue of Stars. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong.


      Personal life


      In 1963, Maka and his family emigrated to the United States and lived in New York City, New York. In 1973, Maka returned to Hong Kong.


      References




      External links


      Karl Maka at IMDb
      HK cinemagic entry
      Karl Maka at lovehkfilm.com
      Karl Maka at letterboxd.com
      Karl Maka at bfi.org.uk
      Karl Maka at rottentomatoes.com
      Karl Maka at fareastfilms.com
      Karl Maka at filmaffinity.com
      Karl Maka at senscritique.com

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