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Ko Chen-tung
Kai Ko Chen-tung (; born Ko Chia-kai on 18 June 1991) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and film director. Ko won Best New Actor at the 48th Golden Horse Awards and the 12th Chinese Film Media Awards for his starring role in the film ''You Are the Apple of My Eye'', also his film debut. In November 2011, Ko released his debut studio album ''Be Yourself''. Personal life On August 18, 2014, it was reported that Ko had been arrested on August 14 by the Beijing Police for drug use, along with Jaycee Chan, a Hong Kong actor. Reports from urinalysis Urinalysis, a portmanteau of the words ''urine'' and ''analysis'', is a panel of medical tests that includes physical (macroscopic) examination of the urine, chemical evaluation using urine test strips, and microscopic examination. Macroscopic e ... showed positive results for marijuana. Ko had appeared in a 2012 anti-drug advertisement in Taiwan where he and other celebrities declared "I don't use drugs". He was released on August 28 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ke (surname)
Ke () is a Chinese surname. It originally appeared on the Hundred Family Surnames. As of 2006 was no longer one of the top 100 most common surnames. A 2013 study found that it was the 145th most common surname, shared by 1.06 million people or 0.080% of the population, with the province most being Hubei. It is also spelled as Quah, Qua, Kua, Kuah, Kwa, Ke, Ker, Ko, Kok, Or or O in English. It is O in Cantonese. () Origin There are several origins of this last name: #the descendants of Duke Ke Lu (柯盧) of the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn period; #the descendants of a tribe in Northern Wei Dynasty whose surname was originally Keba (柯拔) but was simplified to Ke; #the descendants of the Qiang tribe or the Xianbei tribe with the last name Ke. One website lists it as originating from the town of Han in Zhejiang Province while another states it originated in Jiyang Prefecture (located in present-day Dingtao County, Shandong Province) during the Jin Dynasty (266–420) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When A Wolf Falls In Love With A Sheep
''When a Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep'' (also known as ''When Wolf Falls in Love with Sheep'') is a 2012 Taiwanese romantic fantasy film directed by Hou Chi-jan and starring Kai Ko and Jian Man-shu. Premise At the Nanyang Street neighborhood in Zhongzheng District where there are many cram schools, a young man works at a copy shop making copies for test papers, with hopes of encountering his girlfriend who had broken up with him via a post-it note. One day, he notices drawings of a sheep on a piece of test paper he's printing and he sets out to find the illustrator by drawing a wolf cartoon that dialogues with the sheep in response. Cast * Kai Ko as Tung / Wolf * Jian Man-shu as Hsiao Yang * Kuo Shu-yao as Tsui Pao-pao * Tsai Chen-nan as Photocopy shop boss * Lin Ching-tai as Noodle stall owner / Priest * Dennis Nieh as Cram school boss * Lu Ting-wei as Fried Rice Man * Nikki Hsieh as Tsai Yi-ying, Tung's ex-girlfriend * Bryan Chang Bryan Chang or Chang Shu- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apple Music
Apple Music is a music, audio and video streaming service developed by Apple Inc. Users select music to stream to their device on-demand, or they can listen to existing playlists. The service also includes the Internet radio stations Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music Country, which broadcast live to over 200 countries 24 hours a day. The service was announced on June8, 2015, and launched on June30, 2015. New subscribers get a one-month free or six months free trial with the purchase of select products before the service requires a monthly subscription. Originally strictly a music service, Apple Music began expanding into video in 2016. Executive Jimmy Iovine has stated that the intention for the service is to become a "cultural platform", and Apple reportedly wants the service to be a "one-stop shop for pop culture". The company is actively investing heavily in the production and purchasing of video content, both in terms of music videos and concert footage th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Education (2022 Film)
''Bad Education'' ( zh, 黑的教育) is a 2022 Taiwanese crime mystery action film directed by Kai Ko in his directorial debut. The film received four nominations at the 59th Golden Horse Awards, including Best New Director for Ko. The film stars Kent Tsai, Edison Song and Berant Zhu. Premise Cast * Kent Tsai * Edison Song * Berant Zhu * Leon Dai as Xing * Hong Yu-hong as Tai * Chang Ning as Police officer * Huang Hsin-yao as Police officer Production In January 2020, it was reported that Giddens Ko was attached to ''Bad Education'', and the project was one of the 33 projects shortlisted for that year's Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF). The film was budgeted at around and Molly Fang from Crystal Clear Co was attached to produce. Principal photography Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mama Boy
''Mama Boy'' () is a 2022 Taiwanese romance drama film directed and co-written by Arvin Chen, and starring Kai Ko, Vivian Hsu, Sara Yu and Fandy Fan. The film had its world premiere on April 25, 2022, at the 24th Far East Film Festival. The film had a theatrical release in Taiwan on August 26, 2022. Synopsis The story describes the male protagonist Hsiao Hung, who is nearly 30 years old. Although his appearance is super handsome, Hong is not ready to lose his virginity and lives with his control-freak mother, Meiling. One day, under the introduction of his cousin, he met Lele, a woman who made him fall in love at first sight. A romantic love is here, it unfolds quietly at night in Taipei. Cast *Kai Ko as Hsiao Hung *Vivian Hsu Vivian Hsu ( Atayal: ; ; born March 19, 1975) is a Taiwanese singer and actress. Hsu rose to prominence in Japan, where she made her first appearance in 1995 and has become a highly recognized celebrity with her countless appearances in media dur ... a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Film Awards
The Taipei Film Awards () are given by the 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 ... to honor achievements in Taiwanese cinema. Winners are selected from Taiwanese films which are presented in the competition section at the festival. Grand Prize winners Film awards Individual awards Outstanding Artistic Contribution awards Outstanding Contribution Award Other prizes Lifetime Achievement Award Best Individual Achievement Special Mention, Actress Special Grand Award of the Year Special Jury Award Special Mention Industry Award for Narrative Feature Non-Narrative Feature, Jury Prize Best Experimental Film Documentary Special Prize Creative Genre Film Award Best Fictional Film-Video Award Best Animated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Till We Meet Again (2021 Film)
''Till We Meet Again'' (; lit: ''Old Moon''; formerly known as ''Sushi Restaurant Legend'') is a 2021 Taiwanese romantic fantasy comedy film, based on the novel of the same name by Giddens Ko. Directed and written by Giddens Ko, and starring Kai Ko, Gingle Wang, Vivian Sung and Umin Boya, it had its premiere at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival as opening film on 8 July 2021, and was released theatrically on November 24, 2021 in Taiwan. It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions on April 2, 2022. Plot Ah Lun, who was killed by thunder, came to the underworld with blank memories. He must make a choice: reincarnate as a snail or take up a priesthood, accumulate virtuous virtues, and be reincarnated as a human being. Ah Lun decided to become Yue Lao. He teamed up with Pinky, who had an explosive personality, and came to the world to perform a mission. When Ah Lun met the dog Alu and his owner Xiaomi, his memories of his previous life came bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moneyboys
''Moneyboys'' () is a 2021 Taiwanese-Austrian drama film written and directed by C.B.Yi (as his first feature film), and starring Kai Ko, Chloe Maayan, J.C. Lin, Bai Yufan and Sun Qiheng. In June 2021, the film was selected to compete in the ''Un Certain Regard'' section at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. The film had been a theatrical release in Taiwan on November 19, 2021 distributed by Cola Film. It is now streaming on Mubi and available on Amazon Prime Video. Synopsis Fei works illegally as a hustler in order to support his family, yet when he realizes they are willing to accept his money but not his way of life, there is a major breakdown in their relations. Through his relationship to the headstrong Long, Fei seems able to find a new lease on life, but then he encounters Xiaolai, the love of his youth, who confronts him with the guilt of his repressed past. Cast *Kai Ko Kai Ko Chen-tung (; born Ko Chia-kai on 18 June 1991) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and film direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mon Mon Mon Monsters
''Mon Mon Mon Monsters'' is a 2017 Taiwanese horror-comedy film written, directed and co-produced by Giddens Ko. It premiered as the closing film for the 41st Hong Kong International Film Festival in April 2017, and was released in theaters on July 28, 2017. Unjustly accused of stealing money, Lin Shuwei is assigned to do community service alongside the bullies from class. As the gang of bullies progressively accept him as one of their own, Lin partakes in their misdeeds to seek their approval. During a night out, the group stumble upon a pair of flesh-eating female ghouls and capture one of them; they begin a sadistic game, which ultimately leads to disastrous consequences. Ko originally intended for the film to be a mockumentary shot entirely on iPhone. This idea, however, was eventually disregarded as the project evolved into a more personal work inspired in part by the backlash the director was receiving at the time for a widely publicized affair. While discussing his inspi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Road To Mandalay (2016 Film)
''The Road to Mandalay'' is a 2016 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Midi Z. The film premiered at the 73rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in the Venice Days section, in which it was awarded the Fedeora Award for Best Film. It was also screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. Plot A Young Burmese girl, Lien Ching ( Wu Ke-xi), smuggles herself in a truck heading for Bangkok, Thailand, aiming to pursue a better life, and eventually even go to Taiwan for better opportunities. In Bangkok she meets A-kuo (Kai Ko), a boy from the same Burmese hometown Lashio, who was less ambitious but pragmatic and had a crush on her. Lacking proper identification, Liang struggles to find legitimate work and gets arrested as an illegal immigrant by the Thai authorities. She is fined and has to rely on A-kuo's help. Lien Ching becomes desperate to obtain legal paperwork, even if it is fraudulent. After several failed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiny Times 4
''Tiny Times 4'' () is a 2015 Chinese romantic drama film and the fourth installment of the ''Tiny Times'' franchise directed and written by Guo Jingming. Originally scheduled for release in February 2015; it was delayed to July 2015. Kai Ko's scenes were edited out from the film due to his drug use in September 2014. Plot Gu Li finds herself at a loss due to the heavy amount of debts let behind by her father. At the same time, she finds herself struck with cancer. Too proud to admit her struggle to anyone, Gu Li sets off a chain of self-destructive events, leading her to become estranged from her best friends and ultimately her boyfriend, Gu Yuan. Meanwhile, Lin Xiao becomes engaged with the mysterious Lu Shao. Unhappy with this, Gong Xun orders her to be sacked, which in turn causes a scuffle between him and a protesting Lu Shao. Gong Xun falls into a coma, and the traumatized Lu Shao dumps Lin Xiao. Nan Xiang, who gets a job at M.E Magazine thanks to Lin Xiao's connections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
