Ng Pok Kong’s grandfather had four wives in quick succession, remarrying each time his previous wife died. The third wife, surnamed Wong from Tseng Lan Shue, gave birth to Ng Pok Kong’s father and was Ng Pok Kong’s official grandmother. The old man’s fourth and final wife gave birth to Ng Pok Kong’s two younger uncles and two younger aunts. Ng Pok Kong’s eldest uncle graduated from Wah Yan College, Kowloon and worked as a translator in the police force. A gentleman famed for his manner and style, the uncle had two wives. Ng Pok Kong’s cousin dropped out of school after primary graduation and subsequently joined the police force. He migrated to the US after he retired. Ng Pok Kong’s father was born in 1928 and was the third son in the family. He later became an electrical apprentice and then subsequently performed field duties such as maintenance and the laying of cables for CLP. Ng Pok Kong applied for a civil service post in logistics in 1971 after he had taken HKCEE. Ng Pok Kong’s second younger brother completed his own matriculation and unsuccessfully sat a university entrance examination. He eventually successfully applied for a civil service job in 1970. Ng Pok Kong’s third younger brother graduated from TVB’s 8th Artist Training Class, playing some second or third billed roles. Ng Pok Kong had two younger sisters. Coming from a patriarchal home, they were forced to work to support the family.