Karl Maka
Karl Maka 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 that he wrote and directed. 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, where he starred alongside Sam Hui.
Filmography
Films
Awards
- Star. Avenue of Stars. Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong.
Personal life