Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1964-02-12
- Born Place: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Also Known As:
Ben Yuen, Ben Yuen Fu-Wah
Ben Yuen
Ben Yuen (袁富華), born on 12 February 1964 in British Hong Kong, is a highly respected veteran actor known for his emotionally rich and nuanced performances in both film and television. Starting his screen career in the mid-1990s, he gained steady recognition for his character-driven roles, eventually achieving major acclaim in 2018 when he won both the Golden Horse Award and the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as a transgender opera singer in Tracey. That same year, he was nominated for Best Leading Actor at the Golden Horse Awards for Suk Suk, a moving drama about aging and closeted love. His filmography also includes standout roles in Trivisa, Helios, Raging Fire, and the 2025 release Smashing Frank. In addition to his screen work, Yuen has contributed to the arts as a part-time lecturer at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Widely admired for his emotional depth and quiet strength, Ben Yuen remains a powerful and enduring presence in Hong Kong cinema.
