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Chang Yi (actor)
Chang Yi (born Chang Po-shen on 24 February 1945) is a Hong Kong actor and director originally from Huizhou, China. He has appeared in over 90 films, mostly martial arts films under the Shaw Brothers Studio. Since the 1980s he mostly acted in television and appeared in over 20 TV series. He currently resides in Greater Vancouver Greater Vancouver, also known as Metro Vancouver, is the metropolitan area with its major urban centre being the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The term "Greater Vancouver" is roughly coterminous with the geographic area governed b ... in Canada. Filmography Film References External links * * 20th-century Hong Kong male actors 21st-century Hong Kong male actors Hong Kong male film actors Hong Kong male television actors Male actors from Guangdong Hong Kong people of Hakka descent People from Huizhou 1945 births Living people Chinese male film actors Chinese male television actors 20th-century Chinese male actors 21s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang (surname)
Zhang () is the third most common surname in China and Taiwan (commonly spelled as "Chang" in Taiwan), and it is one of the most common surnames in the world. Zhang is the pinyin romanization of the very common Chinese surname written in simplified characters and in traditional characters. It is spoken in the first tone: ''Zhāng''. It is a surname that exists in many languages and cultures, corresponding to the surname 'Archer' in English for example. In the Wade-Giles system of romanization, it is romanized as "Chang", which is commonly used in Taiwan; "Cheung" is commonly used in Hong Kong as romanization. It is also the pinyin romanization of the less-common surnames (''Zhāng''), which is the 40th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem. There is the even-less common (''Zhǎng''). was listed 24th in the famous Song-era ''Hundred Family Surnames'', contained in the verse 何呂施張 (He Lü Shi Zhang). Today, it is one of the most common surnames in the world a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Whirlwind
''Lady Whirlwind'' a.k.a. ''Deep Thrust'' () is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film written and directed by Huang Feng, starring Angela Mao. Plot A young man Ling Shih-hua (Chang Yi) is severely beaten by Japanese mobsters and left for dead on the beach. He is nursed back to health by a pretty young girl, and he vows to take revenge on the criminals. Meanwhile, Miss Tien Li-Chun (Angela Mao) comes to town with a score to settle with Ling. Apparently, her sister was jilted by Ling and she killed herself, so Tien must avenge her by taking his life. Ling begs her to spare him until after he gets his revenge, to which she reluctantly agrees. When he gets mercilessly beaten by his enemies, Tien saves him as she cannot allow him to die by someone else's hand. As Tien waits for Ling Shih-hua to recover so she can beat him, he runs into an old man who teaches him the art of t'ai chi. This gives him the edge he needs, and he finally kills the leader of the gang. Angela jumps in to take ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rage And Passion
''Rage and Passion'' is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novels ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' and ''The Return of the Condor Heroes''. It was released overseas on 31 October 1992. Plot The story is an unofficial prequel to Louis Cha's novel ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. It tells the story behind the birth of Wong Chung-yeung and his early life. Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.'' * Ekin Cheng as Wong Chung-yeung * Fiona Leung as Lam Chiu-ying * Gallen Lo as Yuen-ngan Fung * Eddie Kwan as Tin-sang * Vivian Chow as Ching Yuek-see * Lam Sheung-mo as Yuen-sang * Cheung Yick as Fok King-san * Newton Lai as Seung-sang / Wong Seung * Mary Hon as Lam Ling-so * Money Lo as Fok Mo-seung * Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung (; born 4 May 1964) is a Hong Kong actor. He became one of Hong Kong's most successful television actors after starring in TVB hit drama series ''Rosy Business''. Lai won three TVB Annivers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man From Guangdong
{{Chinese, title=Man from Guangdong, t=我係黃飛鴻, s=我系黄飞鸿, l="I am Wong Fei-hung", p=Wǒ Xì Huáng Fēi Hóng, j=Ngo2 Hai6 Wong4 Fei1 Hung4 ''Man from Guangdong'' is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts television series produced by TVB and tells the story of Leung Kan, portrayed by Aaron Kwok, the fictitious son of famed martial artist Leung Foon, whom was a favored disciple of folk hero Wong Fei-hung, portrayed by Shih Kien. Shih, who portrayed Wong in the series, was known for portraying antagonists in a series of Wong Fei-hung-related films during the 1940s to 1970s, while the series also features Sai Gwa-Pau reprising his role as "Buckteeth So" from the aforementioned series of films. Plot Wong Fei-hung (Shih Kien), one of the Ten Tigers of Canton, has passed his prime and decides to close down his martial arts school and clinic, Po Chi Lam. His disciples has scattered to different places and Wong himself decides to retire to Foshan and no longer wants to be invo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return Engagement (1990 Film)
''Return Engagement'', also known as ''Hong Kong Corruptor'' is a 1990 Hong Kong action drama film directed by Joe Cheung and starring Alan Tang, Elizabeth Lee, May Lo and Simon Yam, with a guest appearance by Andy Lau. Plot ''Return Engagement'' tells the story of Lung (Alan Tang), a Triad boss who is sent to prison in Canada. While he is in jail his daughter is taken to Hong Kong to keep her safe. On his release Lung travels to Hong Kong to find his daughter where he meets a young Triad, Wah (Andy Lau) who knows of his reputation and respects him greatly. Alternate versions The film was released on VHS in North America as ''Hong Kong Corruptor'', featuring an unrelated scene with Chow Yun-fat. This meant to cash in on the success of American film debuts made by Asian filmmakers, such as John Woo as well as superstars such as Chow Yun-Fat. Cast * Alan Tang as Lung Ho-tin * Andy Lau as Wah (guest appearance) * Simon Yam as Lee Pang * Elizabeth Lee as Tsim Siu-fung * Carr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ode To Gallantry (1989 TV Series)
''Ode to Gallantry'' is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel ''Ode to Gallantry''. The series was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1989. Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.'' * Tony Leung as Shek Po-tin / Shek Chung-yuk * Sheren Tang as Ting Tong * Yiu Cheng-ching as Ngai Tung-yee * Lau Suk-wah as Tit San-wu * Cheng Yin-lai as Si Kim * Cheung Yick as Pui Hoi-shek * Lam Chung as Tse Yin-hak * Yu Ka-lun as Muk-yung Pak * Chu Tit-wo as Shek Ching * Sheung-koon Yuk as Man Yau * Chan Ka-pik as Ah-sau * Kwan Hoi-san as Pak Tsi-tsoi * Chun Wong as Ting Pat-sam * Yip Tin-hang as Tin-mo * Leung Oi as Ngai Por-por * Choi Wan as Peach Valley master * Mak Tin-yan as Pak Man-kim * Bobby Au-yeung as Cheung Siu * Chan Wing-chun as Lei Yiu * Cheung Ying-choi as Island master Lung * Suen Kwai-hing as Miu Tai See also *''Ode to Gallantry (film)'' *''Ode to Gallantry (1985 TV series)'' *''Ode to Gallantry (2002 TV series) ''Ode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rise Of The Great Wall
''Rise of the Great Wall'' is a 1986 Hong Kong television series based on the life of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China and founder of the Qin dynasty. The series is one of the biggest productions by ATV. Plot The series follows the life of Ying Zheng, the ruler of the Qin state in the Warring States period, who eventually unified China, established the Qin dynasty, and became the First Emperor of a unified China. The series also includes a subplot about Jing Ke, an assassin who attempted to take the emperor's life. Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.'' Qin state Yan state Zhao state Others Production notes ''Rise of the Great Wall'' set a new standard for ATV because most of its prior television series were not as good as those produced by its rival, TVB. See also * ''Qin Shi Huang'' (2001 TV series) * ''The Emperor's Shadow'' * ''The Emperor and the Assassin ''The Emperor and the Assassin'', also known as ''The First ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Victim (1980 Film)
''The Victim'' (Chinese: 身不由已) is a 1980 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Sammo Hung and starring Hung and Bryan Leung. It was released in the US as ''Lightning Kung Fu'' in June 1982. Although he had only a very small role in ''The Victim'', former China Drama Academy student Yuen Biao played a key part in the making of this film. He was one of four action choreographers on the film, and doubled several of the stars for martial arts and acrobatics. Karl Maka, a frequent co-star with Hung in such films as ''Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon'' and '' Odd Couple'', has an unusual deadpan role as a Shaolin abbot. Plot Chun-yau (Bryan Leung) was adopted as a little orphan boy by a humble rich man under one rainy-night who already had a mean young son. Chun-yau has developed into a fine kung fu fighter who is on the run with his newly-wedded wife Yuet-yee (Fanny Wang) from his step-brother Cho-wing ( Chang Yi), whom is madly after his sister-in-law. The jealous son h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire
''Scorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire'' (), also released as ''Any Which Way You Punch'' and ''Dragon Connection'', is a 1978 Taiwanese kung fu film starring Angela Mao, Dorian Tan, Chang Yi, and Lo Lieh. Plot ''Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire'' is a story about a search for the second half of a treasure map, but it's conveniently forgotten at various points. Angela Mao plays the daughter of a warlord and has a secret identity as the masked freedom fighter Violet, who rides the country righting wrongs and organizing rebels. Tien Peng plays a mysterious stranger who comes to town looking for the other half of the map. Lo Lieh and Tan Tao Liang play prison inmates who escape and end up actually being ex-comrades with Tien Ping and assisting he and Violet in apprehending Master Wu (Chang Yi), the security chief who does most of the fighting for the warlord. Master Wu turns traitor in order to get the map. Cast * Angela Mao as Violet * Dorian Tan as Escaped Convict #1 * Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return Of The Tiger
''Return of the Tiger'' is a 1978 martial arts Bruceploitation film starring Bruce Li and a sequel to ''Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger''. Synopsis Chang Hung, who works for a rival organization, and his female partner devise an elaborate plan to take out a heroin ring led by the nefarious Paul the Westerner. Reception Eric Reifschneider gave the film 2 out of 5 and said: "I didn't quite like it as much as ''Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger ''Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger'' (Chinese title: 天皇巨星; Cantonese: ''Tian huang ju xing''), also released as ''Bruce Lee: The Star of Stars'', is a 1976 Bruceploitation film starring Bruce Li. The title is a play on the Bruce Lee film ...'' but for fans of these trashy martial arts films ''Return of the Tiger'' is a must watch." Comeuppance Reviews gave the film 3 and a half stars and said: "There are other memorable moments as well, making ''Return of the Tiger'' a cut above the legion of similar films being released at this t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle's Claw
''For the ride, visit Eagle's Claw (Lightwater Valley).'' ''Eagle's Claw'' (also known as ''Eagle Fist'', Mandarin title ''Ying zhao tang lang '', Cantonese title ''Ying chau tong long'') is a 1978 martial arts film directed by Lee Tso Nam, starring Wong Tao, Chang Yi and Chi Kwan Chun. Plot The mainly evil Mantis Fist school and the righteous Eagle Claw Eagle Claw (; pinyin: yīng zhǎo pài; ''eagle claw school'') is a style of Chinese martial arts known for its gripping techniques, system of joint locks, takedowns, and pressure point strikes, which is representative of Chinese grappling ... have fought out a bitter rivalry over many years. The culmination in this progressive clash is the death of the Eagle's Claw school master due to a severe beating by his savage, eccentric rival. With the school now in turmoil, the dying master leaves the responsibilities of his legacy to his second most senior pupil (Wong Tao) while ignoring the quietly seething senior studen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatal Needles Vs
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Fatal may refer to: * ''Fatal'' (album), by Hussein Fatal, 2002 * ''Fatal'' (film), a 2010 French film starring Michaël Youn and Stéphane Rousseau * '' F.A.T.A.L.'', a tabletop role-playing game released in 2003 * Fatal Recordings, a record label founded by Hanin Elias * Fatal, a rapper who collaborated with the band Therapy? on the song "Come and Die" from the ''Judgment Night'' film soundtrack * "Fatal", a song by Motionless in White from ''Infamous'' * "Fatal", a song by Pearl Jam from ''Lost Dogs'' See also * * Fatale (other) * Fatalis (other) * Fatalism, a philosophical doctrine * Fate (other) * Fattal, a surname * Lethal (other) That which is lethal is capable of causing death. Lethal may also refer to: Film * ''Lethal'' (film), a 2004 action thriller Music * DJ Lethal (born 1972), Latvian musician * Lethal (American band), an American heavy metal band * Lethal (Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |