Quang Luong
Quang Luong | |
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弮格 溚讷荷 萝讷骼 | |
| Born | Quang Thanh Luong |
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| Known for | Viper from Gladiators |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) [citation needed] |
Quang Thanh Luong (Chinese: 弮格 溚讷荷 萝讷骼) is a Chinese-born British actor, fitness model and television personality, known for appearing as "Viper" on the British television endurance sports game show Gladiators.[1]
Career[edit]
Luong is an actor and fitness model.[2] As an actor, he has appeared in the film Die Another Day as a soldier.[3][4] In 2021, he appeared in an episode of the Sky One sci-fi series Intergalactic as Diazo Chroma.[5] In 2024, he appeared as Cobra in the short film The Brothers Swap.[6] As a model, he has featured on has appeared on drinks cans and book covers.[7]
In January 2024, Luong began appearing as "Viper" on the television endurance sports game show Gladiators.[8][9] His character's personality is described as "mean, moody, sneaky and powerful", with Viper being perceived as the programme's villain, rarely speaking and regularly storming off set.[10][11] He drew comparisons to Wolf (Michael Van Wijk) from the original series of Gladiators.[12][13][14][15] As Viper, Luong appeared in an April Fools Day skit for CBeebies in which he was jokingly introduced as a new presenter.[16]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Die Another Day | Soldier | [17] |
| 2021 | Intergalactic | Diazo Chroma | [5] |
| 2024–present | Gladiators | "Viper" | [18] |
| 2024 | This Morning | [19] | |
| 2024 | Comic Relief | [20] | |
| 2024 | The Brothers Swap | Cobra | [5] |
References[edit]
- ^ "BBC One - Gladiators, Series 1 - Viper". BBC. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Everything You Need To Know About Viper From Gladiators - Gymfluencers". Gymfluencers. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ White, By Vikki (20 January 2024). "Gladiator Viper's life off-screen as a James Bond villain and rivalry with star". The Mirror. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Kemp, by Ellie (13 January 2024). "The new Gladiators including James Bond actor, Olympians and former footballer". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Quang Luong | Actor". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "BBC Gladiators fans fume 'Get rid!' as star given official warning over behaviour towards 'frightened' contestant". GB News.
- ^ "Quang Luong / Viper". Hungry Bear Media. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "BBC unveils cast of rebooted Gladiators series". Digital Spy. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Neudecker, Kate (23 February 2024). "Full Gladiators Line up, Including MH Elite Coach Zack George and Former Cover Star Lee Phillips". Mens Health. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Hughes, by Lorna (9 March 2024). "BBC Gladiators viewers say 'he got there' as Viper finally speaks". Wales Online. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Hughes, by Lorna (9 March 2024). "BBC Gladiators viewers stunned as Viper speaks for first time in nine weeks". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Gladiators' Wolf "wouldn't mind" cameo in revival, wants son to join cast". Radio Times. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Meet the new Gladiators ready to take on contenders in the BBC series". BBC. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "BBC One - Gladiators, Series 1, Episode 8, More python than Viper". BBC. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Who is Viper? Gladiators 2024 star and bodybuilder". Radio Times. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Did these April Fools' pranks fool you?". CBBC Newsround. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Rudland, Frankie Michael (11 January 2024). "5 Facts About Gladiators Star Quang Viper Luong - Gymfluencers". Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Gladiators 2024 cast: Meet the new line-up". Radio Times. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "This Morning viewers baffled as Gladiators star refuses to answer any questions". The Independent. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "When the Gladiators joined in a PE class!". BBC Newsround. Retrieved 19 April 2024.