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Eddie Peng
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan (; born 24 March 1982) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and model. Personal life Peng was born in Penghu, Taiwan. He moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the age of thirteen. In 2000, he graduated from Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. Subsequently, he was admitted to the University of British Columbia and majored in economics, but later dropped out to begin his acting career. In March 2021, Peng announced support for cotton from Xinjiang in mainland China, after some companies had expressed concerns about human rights abuses. Career 2002–2008: Beginnings Peng began his career when he was cast as in '' Tomorrow'' by director Yang Daqing during a summer vacation in Taiwan. The drama is adapted from the Japanese manga series ''Asunaro Hakusho'', written by Fumi Saimon. Peng built a teenage fan following after the romantic comedy gained popularity. In 2003, he took on his first leading role in the Taiwanese drama ''Scent of Love'', which tells the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peng (surname)
Peng (Chinese: 彭; pinyin: Péng; alternative forms of romanization include Pang and Phang (Cantonese, Hakka), Pangestu or Pangestoe (Indonesian), and Bành (Vietnamese)) is a common Chinese family name, ranking 35th most common in 2006. It is the 47th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem. Etymology The character (彭) is composed of (''zhǔ'' meaning "drum") and a pictograph (''shān'' representing "beats"). More commonly used as a surname, this character is also an adjective, meaning "big". Origin The surname Peng (彭) is traced to the legend of Peng Zu, God of Longevity, who legend tells lived 800 years. During the Shang dynasty, Jian Keng, a descendant of Zhuanxu, was granted the feudal territory Dapeng (Great Peng), and later adopted the name, Peng Zu. Distribution In 2019 it was the 31st most common surname in Mainland China. Of the top 30 cities in China, 彭 ranked 9th most common in the city of Changsha."https://www.douban.com/group/topic/23803598/"(Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Paladin (TV Series)
''Chinese Paladin'' () is a 2005 Chinese television series adapted from the original version of the Chinese action role-playing game ''The Legend of Sword and Fairy'' by Softstar Entertainment. The series was produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai and starred cast members from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. It was first broadcast on CTV and CBG in Taiwan and mainland China respectively in January 2005. The drama was hugely popular in China and achieved high ratings of 2.7. Cast * Hu Ge as Li Xiaoyao * Liu Yifei as Zhao Ling'er * Ady An as Lin Yueru * Esther Liu as A'nu * Eddie Peng as Tang Yu * Bryan Wong as Liu Jinyuan * Cheng Pei-pei as Granny Jiang * Tse Kwan Ho as Jiu Jian Xian Wine Sword Immortal * Elvis Tsui as Shi Jie Ren the Leader of Moon Worshiping Cult * Zhou Dehua as Zhixiu * Guo Liang as Jiang Jue Zhi, Sword Saint * Ben Wong as Miao King * Leslie Sun as Miao Queen * Patrick Tam as Jiang Ming * Jiang Xin as Nüyuan / Jiang Wan'er * Jess Zhan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love (2012 Film)
''Love'' is a 2012 Taiwanese-Chinese romance film directed and cowritten by Doze Niu. It stars Zhao Wei, Shu Qi, Mark Chao, Ethan Juan, Eddie Peng, Amber Kuo, Ivy Chen and Doze Niu. ''Love'' premiered in the Panorama section of the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival. The film features an ensemble cast, with the stories revealed to be interwoven as the plot progresses. Plot Love showcases the different types of relationships: family, friends, lovers, coworkers, and also those between strangers are shown to express the different types of love people have every day. Through the three subplots of eight interwoven characters, the ups and downs of love, what love has to offer and what love has to take, the film shows the relative situations in which love can take hold. Subplot 1: Yi Jia, Xiao Min, and Ah Kai Yi Jia (Ivy Chen) is a simple, ordinary girl that goes along with everybody around her. She is in the Cycling Team of her university, and plays the supportive role called ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love You You
''Love You You'' is a 2011 Chinese romantic comedy film directed and written by Jingle Ma, starring Eddie Peng, Angelababy, Zhu Yuchen, and Zhou Yang. The film premiered in China on 30 September 2011. Cast Main Cast * Eddie Peng as You Lele * Angelababy as Xia Mi * Zhu Yuchen as Hao Chang * Zhou Yang as Sophia Other * Alvin Wong as Wuguji. * Ye Liangcai as JK. * He Jie as Xia Mi's colleague. Music * JJ Lin - ''Love You You''. * JJ Lin and Angelababy - ''The Heart of the Sea''. Production The movie was filmed in Lang Tengah Island, Terengganu, Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo's East Mal .... Release The film was released in China on September 30, 2011. Box office The film grossed ￥5.2 million. Award References External links * * 2010s Mandarin-langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Film Festival
The Taipei Film Festival (TFF; ) is a film festival promoted by the city of Taipei, Taiwan, through the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Taipei City Government. It was first held in 1998, from September 28 to October 5. Currently chaired by cinematographer Mark Lee Ping Bin, Taipei Film Festival is the only festival in Taiwan that offers a New Talent Competition for aspiring directors from around the world and a Taipei Awards competition for Taiwanese filmmakers. The Festival screens around 200 films from more than 30 countries worldwide. With approximately 100,000 attendants each year, Taipei Film Festival has become one of the most influential film festivals in the Chinese-speaking world. History Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Taipei Film Festival was the first in-person film festival to be held that year worldwide. Competition sections *International New Talent Competition - Films in this section must be a director's first or second feature. **Grand Prize **Spe ... [...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] |
Macau International Movie Festival
The Macau International Movie Festival () is an international film festival that takes place in Macau, China. The first festival took place between December 26, 2009 and January 2, 2010. It was organized by mainland Chinese businessman Xu Chao Ping. The festival awards the Golden Lotus Awards. It is distinct from the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM, 澳門國際影展). Festivals * 1st Macau International Movie Festival (2009) * 2nd Macau International Movie Festival (2010) * 3rd Macau International Movie Festival (2011) * 4th Macau International Movie Festival (2012) * 5th Macau International Movie Festival (2013) * 6th Macau International Movie Festival (2014) * 7th Macau International Movie Festival (2015) * 8th Macau International Movie Festival (2016) * 9th Macau International Movie Festival (2017) * 10th Macau International Movie Festival (2018) * 11th Macau International Movie Festival (2019) * 12th Macau International Movie Festival (2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avex Group
is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate led by founder Max Matsuura and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1988, the company manages J-pop talents like Ayumi Hamasaki and internet sensation PikoTaro. It has also shifted into other business domains like anime, video games and live music events, partnering with Ultra Music Festival and hosting the annual A-nation. The company is a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) '' keiretsu''. Name Avex is an acronym of the English words Audio Visual Expert. Since its foundation, its corporate name was Avex D.D., Incorporated, and ten years later it was changed to Avex, Incorporated. The current name, Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated, was adopted in 2004 as part of reconstruction process after Tom Yoda's resignation. Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated was used for the main subsidiaries, while the old name (Avex, Incorporated) was for entertainment components of the Group. In 2005, Avex, Incorporated became Avex Ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Times
The ''Taipei Times'' is the only printed daily English-language newspaper in Taiwan, and the third established there. Online competitors include the state-owned ''Focus Taiwan'' and ''Taiwan News''; ''The China Post'' was formerly a competitor but today is mostly non-operational. Established on 15 June 1999, the ''Taipei Times'' is published by the Liberty Times Group, which also publishes a Chinese-language newspaper, the '' Liberty Times'', Taiwan's biggest newspaper by circulation, with a pro– Taiwan independence editorial line. On 15 May 2017, ''The China Post ''The China Post'' () was an English-language newspapers published in Taiwan (officially the Republic of China), alongside the ''Taipei Times The ''Taipei Times'' is the only printed daily English-language newspaper in Taiwan, and the thi ...'' was the ''Times''s last English-language competitor to go out of print and the ''Taipei Times'' is consequently offered at most points of sale, hotels and librar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deaflympics
The Deaflympics also known as Deaflympiad (previously called World Games for the Deaf, and International Games for the Deaf) are a periodic series of multi-sport events sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at which Deaf athletes compete at an elite level. Unlike the athletes in other IOC-sanctioned events (the Olympics, the Paralympics, and the Special Olympics), athletes cannot be guided by sounds (such as starting pistols, bullhorn commands or referee whistles).International Committee of Sports for the Deaf – News . Deaflympics.com. Retrieved 17 October 2011. The games have been organized by the '' Comité International des Sports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hear Me (film)
''Hear Me'' (Chinese: 聽說) is a 2009 Taiwanese romantic comedy film written and directed by Taiwanese director Cheng Fen-fen. It stars Eddie Peng, Ivy Chen and Michelle Chen. The film is notable for its use of sign language for the better part of the film. The movie was filmed in Taipei, Taiwan, and was premiered on August 28, 2009, to dedicate to the Deaflympics held in Taipei at the same year. Production Development In 2007, director Cheng wrote the script inspired from a book she read that was said to be written by a hearing person who fell in love with a hearing impaired person. Plot Tian-Kuo (Eddie Peng) is a genial boy in his early twenties living with his parents, running deliveries for their small family-run restaurant, biking box lunches all over the city. He often stops at the local swimming pool, dropping off orders for the team of deaf athletes who train there. One day he notices Yang Yang (Ivy Chen), a young deaf girl who follows the team to cheer on her o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Horse Film Festival And Awards
The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards () is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962 by the Government Information Office of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan. The awards ceremony is usually held in November or December in Taipei, although the event has also been held in other locations in Taiwan in recent times. Overview Since 1990 (the 27th awards ceremony), the festival and awards has been organized and funded by the Motion Picture Development Foundation R.O.C., which set up the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee. The Committee consists of nine to fifteen film scholars and film scholars on the executive board, which includes the Chairman and CEO. Under the Committee, there are five different departments: the administration department for internal administrative affairs, guest hospitality and cross-industry collaboration; the marketing department which is responsible for event planning and promotion, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
