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Simon Yam was born on 19 March, 1955 in British Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. Discover Simon Yam's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Occupation Actor, producer, director
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 19 March 1955
Birthday 19 March
Birthplace British Hong Kong
Nationality Hong Kong

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Simon Yam Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Simon Yam height is 1.8 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.8 m
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Who Is Simon Yam's Wife?

His wife is Ho Sui-yi (m. 1981-1986) Sophia Kao (m. 1997)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Ho Sui-yi (m. 1981-1986) Sophia Kao (m. 1997)
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Children Ella Yam (daughter)

Simon Yam Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Simon Yam worth at the age of 68 years old? Simon Yam’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Hong Kong. We have estimated Simon Yam's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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1955

Simon Yam Tat-wah (born 19 March 1955) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer.

He received international acclaim for his performances in international film festival and box office hits such as Naked Killer, SPL: Sha Po Lang, Election, Election 2, Exiled, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life and The Thieves.

1970

Yam started off as a model before becoming an actor in the mid 1970s.

1981

Yam was married to his first wife Ho Sui-yi from 1981-86.

1987

He then signed with the Hong Kong television network TVB, starring and co-starring in a number of television series prior to "apply his trades" in the film industry in 1987.

His elder brother is Yam Tak-wing, a retired former Deputy Commissioner of Hong Kong Police.

1989

In 1989, he starred in the Japanese-Hong Kong co-production of Bloodfight.

This was the first of its kind in which English was spoken throughout the entire film.

1992

In 1992, Yam gained critical acclaim for his role as the maniacal Judge in the crime film Full Contact, where he faced off in a bloody battle against Chow Yun-fat's character.

1993

In 1993, he starred as "Dhalsim" in the action-comedy film Future Cops, a parody of Street Fighter directed by Wong Jing.

1996

In 1996, Yam began his role as Chiang Tin-Sung, the leader of the Hung Hing triads in the first three instalments of the Young and Dangerous film series.

1997

In 1997, he married Sophia Kao, known as Qi Qi, an international model.

She was born in Shanghai but raised in Austria.

They have a daughter, Ella.

2000

In 2000, Yam starred as Cheung San, the progenitor of all vampires, in the television series My Date with a Vampire II, produced by ATV.

2003

In 2003, Yam made his Hollywood film debut in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life as Shaolin crime lord.

2013

In 2013, Yam directed his first film, as part of the Hong Kong portmanteau horror film Tales from the Dark 1.

In Feb 2021, Yam, Tony Leung and Andy Lau will team up in a new major action movie titled Goldfinger, backed by Emperor Motion Pictures and mainland Chinese partners, with a reported budget of around $30.8 million (RMB200 million).

2019

On 20 July 2019, Yam was stabbed at a promotional event in China.

He suffered a minor injury and his manager said, "He was stabbed in the tummy area and also got a cut on his right hand."

He got a small operation in Zhongshan and recovered.

Yam's favorite investment is real estate in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Film Awards

(6 Best Actor Nominations, four Best Supporting Actor Nominations)

Golden Horse Awards

Golden Bauhinia Awards

Asia Pacific Screen Awards