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Kimmy Tong
Kimmy Tong Fei (; born 8 March 1990) is a Chinese actress best known in film for portraying A Cai in '' From Vegas to Macau'' film series. Early life and education Tong was born in Weifang, Shandong on March 8, 1990. She graduated from Beijing Union University. Career Tong was picked by a star agent in 2010 when she was a sophomore at university, and signed with the agency Mega-Vision Pictures Limited. Her first major film credit was ''Treasure Hunt'' (2011), a comedy film directed by Wong Jing and stars Cecilia Cheung and Ronald Cheng. That same year, Tong had a minor role as Dong Dong in ''Hong Kong Ghost Stories'', a horror film starring Jennifer Tse, Chrissie Chau, Stephy Tang, and Pakho Chau. In February 2012, Tong was cast in the martial arts comedy film '' Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters'', playing the daughter of Sammo Hung's character. In October, she co-starred with Hsu Chi and Huang Yali in the micro film ''Beautiful University''. In December, she appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tong (surname)
Tong is a Chinese surname. Tong as transcribed in English however represents of a number of different Chinese surnames. There were 8,589 Tongs in the United States during the year 2000 US Census, 2000 census, making it the 3,075th surname overall and the 121st surname among Asian and Pacific Islanders.US Census Bureau. 2000 US Census. Op. cit. Butler, Rhett.Most Common Last Names for Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. 2008. Retrieved 16 Apr 2012. Tong was also listed among the list of common Chinese surnames, 200-most-common Chinese surnames in a 2010 survey of the Registered Persons Database of Canadian health card recipients in the province of Ontario. Tong may be the romanisation of the very common surname Zhang (surname), Zhang (張), as well as others such as Deng (Chinese surname), Deng (鄧), Zhuang (surname), Zhuang (莊), Teng (surname), Teng (滕), and a number of Tongs (童, 同 and 佟). Origin of some common Tongs (張, 莊, 滕, 鄧) Tong is a Gan Chinese, Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess And The Seven Kung Fu Masters
''Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters'' (Chinese: 笑功震武林) is a 2013 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Wong Jing. Cast * Sammo Hung *Sandra Ng * Ronald Cheng *Eric Tsang * Wong Cho Lam *Xie Na *Philip Ng * Kimmy Tong * Yuen Wah *Rose Chan *Natalie Meng *Xing Yu *Jiang Luxia * Jo Kuk * Timmy Hung *Dennis To Dennis To Yu-hang (born 1 January 1981) is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor. He started his career as a wushu practitioner and won several awards at various competitions, including a silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games and a gold medal at ... *Wan Chiu Reception Andrew Chan of the Film Critics Circle of Australia writes, "The result is easily winning the audience attention through some truly funny gags and quality kung fu on display." ''Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters'' earned HK$3,184,910 at the Hong Kong box office. References External links * 2013 films Hong Kong action comedy films Hong Kong martial arts comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Wong
Wong Tak-bun (born 30 April 1963), known internationally as Kenny Wong, is a Hong Kong actor. Filmography References External linksKenny Wongat HKMDB The Hong Kong Movie Database (HKMDB) is a bilingual (English and Chinese) website started in 1995 by Hong Kong resident Ryan Law to provide a repository for information about movies originating from Hong Kong and the people who created them. Th ... * Living people Hong Kong male television actors TVB veteran actors 21st-century Hong Kong male actors Hong Kong male film actors 20th-century Hong Kong male actors 1963 births {{HongKong-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selena Li
Selena Lee Sze-wa (, born 12 February 1981), former stage name Selena Lee Sze-Wan (), is a Hong Kong-born Canadian actress and former beauty pageant contestant. After participating in the 2003 Miss Hong Kong Pageant, Lee had signed an artiste contract with TVB and filmed numerous TVB dramas. She left TVB in 2019 and announced in May 2019 that she will be managed by American talent agency Authentic for work in North America. In September 2019, Lee earned critical acclaim for her dual role as Alex and Coco in the supernatural romance drama '' Barrack O'Karma'' and won the Most Popular Female Character award at the TVB Anniversary Awards. In June 2020, she signed an artiste contract with Shaw Brothers Pictures for work in Hong Kong and South-Eastern Asia. Early life Born in Hong Kong, Selena Lee immigrated with her parents to Toronto in 1988. She attended the University of Toronto, earning a Bachelor of Business Commerce with major in Accounting in 2010. Lee had also had achiev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Anniversary Awards for Best Actor, making him only one of three actors who have three wins in that category. After graduating from TVB artistes' training program, he made his acting debut in 1986, playing supporting roles. He first rose to popularity for his role as Zhu Bajie in the 1996 fantasy drama ''Journey to the West.'' In 2008, he won Best Supporting Actor at the TVB Anniversary Awards for his role in ''The Gentle Crackdown II.'' His performance as Chai Kau in the period drama ''Rosy Business'' received critical acclaim and earned him the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor. Lai again won Best Actor at the TVB Anniversary Awards for starring in '' No Regrets'' (2010) and ''The Confidant'' (2012). Life and career Lai was born in Hong Kong and the youngest in his fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monica Mok
Monica Mok () is a Chinese-born Australian model and film actress. She was nominated for the Best New Performer award at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in the film ''Ocean Flame ''Ocean Flame'' is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Liu Fendou and starring Liao Fan and Monica Mok. The plot is based on Wang Shuo's novel of the same title. It was released on 11 September 2008. Plot The film tells the story ...''. Partial filmography Film Television Film and TV Awards References External links * * * Monica Mok at chinesemov.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Mok, Monica Living people Hong Kong film actresses Chinese female models 1983 births Hong Kong television actresses Shanghai Theatre Academy alumni Actresses from Beijing Chinese film actresses Chinese television actresses 21st-century Chinese actresses 21st-century Hong Kong actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiffany Tang
Tang Yan (, born 6 December 1983), also known as Tiffany Tang, is a Chinese actress and singer. She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2006. In 2007, she was nominated for the Best Actress award at the Shanghai Television Festival for her film debut in ''Farewell for Love''. She left her company Orange Sky Entertainment Group mid-2012 to set up her own studio. Tang is noted for her roles in hit dramas ''Chinese Paladin 3'' (2009), ''My Daughter'' (2011), '' My Sunshine'' (2015), and ''The Princess Weiyoung'' (2016). Career Beginnings In 2001, Tang took part in the 3rd "Shulei Century Star" competition, and won the champion award. In 2004, Tang was selected as one of the 14 "Olympic Babies" by director Zhang Yimou and performed at the closing ceremony of the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. In 2007, Tang made her official acting debut in the historical television series '' Carol of Zhenguan''. The same year, she starred in the romance film ''Farewell For Love''. She recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawick Lau
Hawick Lau Hoi-wai (; born 13 October 1974) is a Chinese actor and singer from Hong Kong. He was named as one of the "Five Fresh Tigers of TVB" and is best known for his performances in the series ''A Kindred Spirit'' (1995), ''Virtues of Harmony'' (2001) and ''My Family'' (2005). He then expanded his career into mainland China, acting in several notable series. His notable appearances include '' Sealed with a Kiss'' (2011), ''A Clear Midsummer Night'' (2013), ''The Wife's Secret'' (2014), ''Lady & Liar'' (2015) and ''Chronicle of Life'' (2016). Early life Lau grew up in Hong Kong. He is the son of the Hong Kong actor Lau Dan and his wife Lee Fuk-ying (). Lau studied architecture at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Career Lau debuted in the 1995 drama ''A Kindred Spirit''. He starred alongside his father Lau Dan, coincidentally portraying father and son. The same year, he signed on with Hong Kong's Sony Music as a singer. In 1997, he released his first Chinese al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angie Chiu
Angie Chiu (; born 15 November 1954) is a Hong Kong actress, and was the third runner up in the 1973 Miss Hong Kong pageant. Early life In 1954, Chiu was born in Hong Kong. In 1971, Chiu graduated from Shung Tak Catholic English College and later worked as a flight attendant at Japan Airlines. In 1973, Chiu participated in the first Miss Hong Kong contest organized by TVB and won the third runner-up. Career Chiu started her career as a flight attendant for Japan Airline. In 1973, Chiu participated in Miss Hong Kong Pageant. In 1970s, Chiu's acting career began. Chiu is most noted for her leading role in ''The Heaven Sword And Dragon Saber'', ''Chor Lau Heung'', ''The Bund'', opposite Chow Yun-fat and Lui Leung-Wai. Chiu is a well known actress in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau and Mainland China. Personal life In 1975, Chiu married Wong Hon-wai (黃漢偉), a medical doctor. They had two children, Gary Wong (黃光宏) and Ronnie Wong (黃光宜). In 1983, Chiu divorced W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liza Wang
Elizabeth "Liza" Wang Ming-chun SBS (born 28 August 1947), is a Hong Kong diva, actress and MC. She is a personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the Hong Kong entertainment circle.Xinhuanet.Xinhuanet". ''Fans jam-pack Liza Wang's free concert.'' Retrieved on 10 March 2008. Wang was a delegate in the National People's Congress from 1988 to 1997, and she is a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.Cityu.edu.hkCityu.edu.hk". ''城大將頒授榮譽博士學位予四位領袖.'' Retrieved on 10 March 2008. Entertainment career Liza Wang was born on 28 August 1947 in Shanghai, She moved to Hong Kong from Shanghai in autumn 1956 and signed up for Rediffusion Hong Kong's first Artist Academy class in 1967. From thousands of applicants, the 20-year-old Liza was one of the nine that were picked to attend acting classes. She was also the first to graduate from the academy. Television Her career has spanned four de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Tycoon (2012 Film)
''The Last Tycoon'' (Chinese: 大上海) is a 2012 Hong Kong period drama film directed by Wong Jing, starring Chow Yun-fat, Sammo Hung, Francis Ng and Huang Xiaoming. The film was released in mainland China on 22 December 2012, and in Hong Kong on 3 January 2013. The story is loosely inspired by the life of Du Yuesheng, a prominent mob boss in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s. Plot The story begins in the 1910s in Republican China. Cheng Daqi, a fruit vendor from Chuansha, is arrested and imprisoned after being framed for murder. After he is saved by a military officer Mao Zai, he travels to Shanghai in search of a new life. In Shanghai, he meets mob boss Hong Shouting and becomes one of Hong's protégés. He also falls in love with Bao, a singer whom he eventually marries. His true love, however, is Ye Zhiqiu, an opera actress from his hometown. When Hong unknowingly offends the son of the warlord General Lu and gets captured by the general's men, Cheng negotiates with General L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huang Xiaoming
Huang Xiaoming or Mark Huang (, born 13 November 1977) is a Chinese actor, singer, and model. He graduated from the Performance Institute of the Beijing Film Academy in 2000. Huang first rose to prominence in 2001 for playing Emperor Wu of Han in the television series ''The Prince of Han Dynasty''. In 2007, Huang signed a contract with Huayi Brothers and began focusing on his film career, appearing in films like '' The Sniper'' (2009), '' The Message'' (2010), and ''Sacrifice'' (2010). Huang is best known for his roles in television as Yang Guo in ''The Return of the Condor Heroes'' (2006), Xu Wenqiang in ''Shanghai Bund'' (2007), Luo Xi in '' Summer's Desire'' (2010), Yue Fei in ''The Patriot Yue Fei'' (2013) and Zuo Zhen in '' Cruel Romance'' (2015); as well as his roles in films ''American Dreams in China'' (2013) and ''Xuanzang'' (2016). Early life and education Huang was born in Qingdao, Shandong and is an only child. His father was an engineer while his mother was an accoun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
