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Chen Xuedong
Chen Xuedong (, born 28 June 1990), also known as Cheney Chen, is a Chinese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Zhou Chongguang in the film series ''Tiny Times'' (2013–2015). Career Predebut Chen was born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. He worked as a part-time model at the age of 17. He later graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music with a degree in musical drama. Prior to his debut as an actor, Chen trained to be a singer at Cube Entertainment in Korea and was selected to be in the lineup for BTOB. In 2012, he began filming his first acting role in ''Tiny Times.'' 2013–2015: ''Tiny Times'' and Rising popularity Chen made his big screen debut in the first installment of ''Tiny Times'', directed by Guo Jingming. The film was a huge commercial success and broke various film records in China. Thereafter, he starred in the subsequent installments of the film series from 2013 to 2015. ''Tiny Times'' became a hugely successful movie franchise in China, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen (surname)
Chen () () is a common Chinese-language surname and one of the most common surnames in Asia. It is the most common surname in Taiwan (2010) and Singapore (2000). Chen is also the most common family name in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Macau, and Hong Kong. It is the most common surname in Xiamen, the ancestral hometown of many overseas Hoklo. Chen was listed 10th in the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem, in the verse 馮陳褚衛 (Feng Chen Chu Wei). In Cantonese, it is usually romanized as Chan (as in Jackie Chan), most widely used by those from Hong Kong. Chan is also widely used in Macao and Malaysia. It is also sometimes spelled Chun. In many Southern Min dialects (including dialects of Hainan, Fujian, and Taiwan), the name is pronounced Tan, while in Teochew, it is pronounced Tang. In Hakka and Taishanese, the name is spelled Chin. In Wu it is pronounced Zen or Tchen. In Vietnam, this surname is written as Trần (in Quốc Ngữ) and is 2nd most common. In Thailand, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tencent
Tencent Holdings Ltd. () is a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate and holding company headquartered in Shenzhen. It is one of the highest grossing multimedia companies in the world based on revenue. It is also the world’s largest company in the video game industry based on its investments, with Tencent Games being the subdivision of Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG) focused on publishing of games. Founded in 1998, its subsidiaries globally market various Internet-related services and products, including in entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other technology. Its twin-skyscraper headquarters, Tencent Seafront Towers (also known as Tencent Binhai Mansion) are based in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen. Tencent is the world's largest video game vendor, as well as one of the most financially valuable companies. It is among the largest social media, venture capital, and investment corporations. Its services include social netwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiny Times 3
''Tiny Times 3'' (Chinese: 小时代：刺金时代) is a 2014 Chinese romantic drama film and the third installment of the ''Tiny Times'' franchise directed and written by Guo Jingming. Filming started in Rome on December 10, 2013. The film released on July 17, 2014. Plot Gu Li heads to Rome to attend a fashion show. At the insistence of Gong Ming, Lin Xiao follows suit, along with Nan Xiang and Tang Wan Ru. A mad chase thus follows, with the girls touring Rome and meeting all sorts of adventures along the way. When in Rome, Gu Li runs into her cousin Neil, an Ivy League law student. Suddenly, Lin Xiao receives a call from China, informing her that her cancer-stricken boyfriend, Zhou Chong Guang has died. She flies home for the funeral of her lover, where she sees a Chong Guang lookalike named Lu Shao appearing on the cover of M.E. magazine. This puzzles Lin Xiao who ponders about his true identity. At the same time, Gu Li's half-brother Gu Zhun appears, claiming to own 20% of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiny Times 2
''Tiny Times 2'' (Chinese: 小时代：青木时代) is a 2013 Chinese romance film, romantic drama film and the second installment of the Tiny Times (franchise), ''Tiny Times'' franchise directed and written by Guo Jingming. The film was filmed together with the first film, and is based on the second half of Guo's own novel. ''Tiny Times 3'', the third installment of the ''Tiny Times'' series was released on July 17, 2014. Plot After graduation, the girls gathered together at Gu Li's mansion to celebrate her birthday. However, nobody expected that this would be a ''Feast at Hong Gate, hidden veiled event'' filled with foreboding and betrayal. A dirty secret was revealed between Gu Li and Nan Xiang's ex-boyfriend, Cheng Xi; causing the sisters to fall out and brothers to turn against each other. Shortly after, Gu Li's father died and she was forced to inherit the company, but is faced with the risk of having her company taken away by business competitors. Lin Xiao finds out that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Fu Monster
''Kung Fu Monster'' (), previously translated as ''When Robbers Meet the Monster'', is a 2018 Hong Kong-Chinese ''wuxia'' fantasy film co-produced and directed by Andrew Lau and starring Louis Koo, Cheney Chen, Bao Bei'er, Wang Taili, Bea Hayden, with Alex Fong and Zhou Dongyu. Production for the film began on 13 April 2017 and wrapped up on 8 June of the same year in Beijing, and was released in December 2018. Plot During the Wanli Emperor's reign (reigned 1572 to 1620) in the Ming dynasty, Crane Sun, a cruel supervisor of the Eastern Depot, was ordered to capture monsters that have escaped from the royal palace. At the same time, militia warrior Blade colludes with his martial arts junior Bella and female warrior Frigid gather a group of forest fighters to rob the silver from corrupt officials. However, silver was missing, while wanted criminal Ocean Feng appears along with Jianghu wanderer Cypress. As a bigger crisis comes, monsters are looking through it nearby. Cast Main ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes China Celebrity 100
The ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 is a list published annually by ''Forbes'' that ranks the influence of Chinese celebrities. First published in 2004, it is similar to Celebrity 100 also published by ''Forbes''. Factors that are taken into account include income, search engine hits, as well as exposure in newspapers, magazines, and television. In 2010, the list started to include Chinese celebrities born in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other countries or regions. Prior to 2010, it only included celebrities born in mainland China "Mainland China" is a geopolitical term defined as the territory governed by the People's Republic of China (including islands like Hainan or Chongming), excluding dependent territories of the PRC, and other territories within Greater China. .... In 2016, the list was discontinued due to ''Forbes'' ceasing its operations in China. In 2017, the list was revived. References External links 2004 List2011 List2012 List2013 List2014 List2015 List2017 Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes
''Forbes'' () is an American business magazine owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments and the Forbes family. Published eight times a year, it features articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. ''Forbes'' also reports on related subjects such as technology, communications, science, politics, and law. It is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Competitors in the national business magazine category include ''Fortune'' and ''Bloomberg Businessweek''. ''Forbes'' has an international edition in Asia as well as editions produced under license in 27 countries and regions worldwide. The magazine is well known for its lists and rankings, including of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400), of the America's Wealthiest Celebrities, of the world's top companies (the Forbes Global 2000), Forbes list of the World's Most Powerful People, and The World's Billionaires. The motto of ''Forbes'' magazine is "Change the World". Its chair and editor-in-chief is Steve Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Call (film)
''The Big Call'' (; formerly known as ''Fraud Squad''), is a 2017 Chinese crime drama film directed by Oxide Pang, starring Cheney Chen, Joseph Chang, Gwei Lun-mei and Jiang Mengjie. Cast *Cheney Chen as Ding Xiaotian *Joseph Chang as Lin Yahai *Gwei Lun-mei as Liu Lifang *Jiang Mengjie as Xu Xiaotu *Jiang Chao *Cheung Siu-fai Cheung Siu-fai (; born 4 February 1963), also known as Eddie Cheung, is a Hong Kong actor. He is best known for his many supporting or everyman roles similar to Liu Kai-chi Dick Liu Kai-chi (, 30 September 1953 – 28 March 2021) was a Hon ... as Tan Sirong *Tony Ho *John Ching *Ken Lok as Lu Chixiong *Peng Xinchen as Lin Xiaoqin *Zuo Kan as Qiqi References External links * 2017 crime drama films Chinese crime drama films Films directed by Oxide Pang {{China-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NetEase
NetEase, Inc. () is a Chinese Internet technology company providing online services centered on content, community, communications, and commerce. The company was founded in 1997 by Ding Lei. NetEase develops and operates online PC and mobile games, advertising services, email services, and e-commerce platforms in China. It is one of the largest Internet and video game companies in the world. NetEase has an on-demand music-streaming service (NetEase Music). The company also owns several pig farms. NetEase video games include, the '' Westward Journey'' series, ''Tianxia III'', ''Heroes of Tang Dynasty Zero'', ''Ghost II'', Nostos and Onmyoji. NetEase also partnered with Blizzard to operate Chinese versions of their games, such as ''World of Warcraft'', ''StarCraft II'', and ''Overwatch'' from 2008 to 2023. History The company was founded in June 1997 by Chinese entrepreneur Ding Lei, and grew rapidly due in part to its investment in search engine technology. In 2012 the company's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush To The Dead Summer (TV Series)
''Rush to the Dead Summer'' () is a 2017 Chinese television series based on Guo Jingming's novel of the same name; starring Chen Xuedong, Zheng Shuang and Bai Jingting. The series aired on Hunan TV from 11 June to 8 July 2017. The drama was praised for its realistic portrayal of youth and campus life, as well as its beautiful cinematography. Synopsis This is a youthful story which spans the period of ten years and focuses on friendship, alienation, and one ultimate betrayal that breaks the group of close friends, each going their own way and entering society. Despite growing up poor, Li Xia works hard and wins a scholarship into Qian Chuan secondary school where she meets Fu Xiaosi and Lu Zhiang, two boys who are the most popular in their batch. Fu Xiaosi possesses a cold demeanor while Lu Zhiang is charismatic and easy-going. Li Xia also becomes friends with Yu Jian, a tomboy, and Cheng Qiqi, a rich girl. Love booms in more ways than one, and the group of youth quickly beca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Wall (film)
''The Great Wall'' () is a 2016 monster film directed by Zhang Yimou, with a screenplay by Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro and Tony Gilroy, from a story by Max Brooks, Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz. An American and Chinese co-production starring Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Andy Lau, the plot centers around a European mercenary warrior (Matt Damon) imprisoned by imperial Chinese forces within the Great Wall of China after arriving in search of gunpowder, eventually joining forces with the Chinese to help combat an alien threat. ''The Great Wall'' is Zhang's first English-language film. Principal photography for the film began on March 30, 2015, in Qingdao, China, and it premiered in Beijing on December 6, 2016. It was released by China Film Group in China on December 16, 2016, the United States on February 17 by Universal Pictures, and in Japan on April 14 by United International Pictures (in Japan through Toho, Toho-Towa). The film received mostly nega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou (; born 2 April 1950) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer, actor and former cinematographer.Tasker, Yvonne (2002). "Zhang Yimou" i''Fifty Contemporary Filmmakers'' Routledge Publishing, p. 412. . Google Book Search. Retrieved 21 August 2008. He is a part of the Cinema of China#Rise of the Fifth Generation, Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, Honorary Doctorate of Boston University and Yale University, Distinguished Professor of Beijing Film Academy. He made his List of directorial debuts, directorial debut in 1988 with ''Red Sorghum (film), Red Sorghum''. Zhang has won numerous awards and recognitions, with three Academy Awards nominations for Best Foreign Language Film for ''Ju Dou'' in 1990, ''Raise the Red Lantern'' in 1991, and ''Hero (2002 film), Hero'' in 2003; a Silver Lion, two Golden Lion prizes and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award, Glory to the Filmmaker Award at the Venice Film Festival; Grand Prix (Cannes Film Festival), Gran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
