Karl Maka (born 29 February 1944) is a Hong Kong film producer, director, actor and presenter.
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Early life
Maka was born Mak Kar-sheung on 29 February 1944 in Taishan, Guangdong. He moved to Hong Kong in 1958 when he was 14 years old.
Education
Maks moved to the United States in 1963 and in 1969, Maka earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. He then began studying film production at the New York Institute of Photography.
Career
While a student at the New York Institute of Photography, Maka started his career as a telephone company engineer before returning to Hong Kong in 1973.
In 1976, Maka began working in the Hong Kong film industry. He first appeared as an assassin in The Good, the Bad and the Loser (1976), which he wrote and directed. In 1978, Maka co-founded the film production company Gar Bo. 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
Awards
Maka has received a star on the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Personal life
In 1963, Maka and his family emigrated to the United States and lived in New York City. He returned to Hong Kong in 1973.
