Sammul Chan Receives First Award in Ten Years

Over the last ten years, Sammul Chan Kin Fung filmed numerous TVB series, but never received any awards. Artists who entered the entertainment circle at the same time received awards and recognition for their acting. No wonder Sammul had questioned whether he was less talented than others.

Due to his performance in mainland drama Schemes of a Beauty "美人心計", Sammul received the highest number of votes for a male actor in the China region of the TV Festival in South Korea . Since entering the industry, this was the first award that Sammul received. Since the awards originated from overseas, he was especially happy. “Over the years, I have silently waited. Awards are a form of encouragement for an actor. I waited for many years without receiving any awards. In the past, I would have been upset. Now, I realize that the audience’s eyes are clear. People from different countries have watched my performances. I find it to be very rewarding!”
Each role presented new challenges. In his new series, The Comeback Clan <翻叮一族>, Sammul portrays a cellist. Playing the cello is not his expertise, but he had to perform before a large crowd. Fortunately, he played the piano and flute in the past, so he knew how to read music notes.”

“It is easy to lose oneself in the entertainment industry. If you invest a few years in the industry and there is little progress or breakthroughs, it is natural to want to give up. For a period of time, I felt very withdrawn. I did not want to talk to other people. I did not have any interest to even go outside, play video games, or watch DVDs.”

“One day, a friend introduced me to diving. The ocean is another world, where it is not necessary to communicate with other people. I enjoy the pleasures of nature; it is a shelter away from problems. I fell deeply in love with diving. I even secured a instructor’s diving license. My circle has widened significantly.”
Does Not Want to Disappoint Elderly Father

For people that are interested in working in the entertainment industry, Sammul emphasized the importance ofdetermination and clear vision of one’s goals. In the past, Sammul signed with three music companies, but never released even one album. Sammul asked himself whether he possessed poor singing skills or were there other reasons? Each person’s destiny was different. Instead of going to university, Sammul chose to become a DJ. Fortunately, he made some achievements in the entertainment industry and did not disappoint his elderly father.

Sammul’s father’s wish was for him to become a ‘Renaissance Man’ and obtain expertise in several areas. Sammul revealed that he admired Coco Lee Man. While pursuing her singing career, she went to medical school. After studying for ten years, she finally obtained her medical license. Within his lifetime, Sammul hoped to complete his father’s wish.

Translated by: JayneStars