|
The White Storm (film Series)
''The White Storm'' is a Hong Kong action cinema, Hong Kong action film series of three films. The films are unrelated to one another in storyline but feature common central themes involving drug trafficking, brotherhood and the Narcotics Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force. The first film, ''The White Storm'', written and directed by Benny Chan (film director), Benny Chan and starring Sean Lau, Louis Koo and Nick Cheung was released in 2013. The second film, ''The White Storm 2: Drug Lords'', written and directed by Herman Yau and starring Andy Lau and Koo was released in 2019. The third film, ''The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell'' also written and directed by Yau and starring Koo, Sean Lau and Aaron Kwok was released on 27 July 2023. Films ''The White Storm'' (2013) ''The White Storm'' is the first film in the series, which tells the story of three childhood friends Ma Ho-tin, So Kin-chow and Cheung Chi-wai who are police officers of the Narcotics Bureau of the Hong Kong Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benny Chan (film Director)
Benny Chan Muk-sing (; 24 October 1961 – 23 August 2020) was a Hong Kong film director, Film producer, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his feature films such as ''A Moment of Romance'', ''Big Bullet'', ''Who Am I? (1998 film), Who Am I?'', ''Rob-B-Hood'', ''New Police Story'', ''Shaolin (film), Shaolin'', ''The White Storm'', ''Call of Heroes'', and ''Raging Fire (film), Raging Fire''. He was fluent in English language, English, Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin and Standard Cantonese, Cantonese and was nominated for Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director, Best Director six times at the Hong Kong Film Awards, include ''Big Bullet'', ''Heroic Duo'', ''New Police Story'', ''Connected (2008 film), Connected'', ''The White Storm'' and ''Raging Fire (film), Raging Fire''. His last film, ''Raging Fire'', earned him Best Director award at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards and the film went on to win Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film, Best Film award at the ceremony. Benny Chan d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Police Force
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) is the primary law enforcement, investigative agency, and largest Hong Kong Disciplined Services, disciplined service under the Security Bureau (Hong Kong), Security Bureau of Hong Kong. The Royal Hong Kong Police Force (RHKPF) reverted to its former name after the Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to People's Republic of China in 1997. Pursuant to the one country, two systems principle, the HKPF is officially independent of the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Security (China), Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, which under usual circumstances may not interfere with Hong Kong’s local law enforcement matters. All HKPF officers are employed as civil servants and therefore required to pledge allegiance to the Hong Kong Basic Law. The HKPF consists of approximately 34,000 officers, including the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force, civil servants, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xing Yu
Xing Yu, also known as Shi Xingyu ( zh, 释行宇) or Shi Yanneng ( zh, 释延能/释彦能) is a Chinese martial artist and actor, who was one of the 32nd generation Shaolin monks. Biography Xing Yu was born on December 27, 1978 as Zhang Shuwu ( zh, 张淑武) in Zhangqiu, Shandong. His father and brother are policemen and his mother is a housewife. At the age of 12, he went to the Shaolin Temple, where he stayed for 10 years. He began to act in movies in 1997, and was cast in 2004 in the movie ''Kung Fu Hustle'', directed by Stephen Chow. He always plays secondary roles or little roles and he's very appreciated and solicited for his authentic kung-fu. He got his first leading role in the film The Wrath Of Vajra. His character dies in most of the major movies he is in. He lives in Shenzhen, Guangdong (near Hong Kong), but he is still attached to Shaolin Temple Shaolin Monastery (少林寺 ''Shàolínsì''), also known as Shaolin Temple, is a renowned monastic instit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Ma
Ma Marc is a Chinese actor. He appeared in many Chinese movies and TV dramas as supporting roles. He joined Universe International Holding Limited in March 2011. Personal life Ma was born in Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu Province in Northwest China. His father was a drama actor, therefore he was interested in acting. When he was graduated from high school, he left his hometown and came to Beijing for entrance exam of Central Academy of Drama. However he failed the exam. To pursue his dream, he became one of the Beijing drifters. Ma mentioned in an interview that he earned his living in Beijing by working as waiter and car wash worker at that time. In year 2000, he worked as production assistant in a TV drama production company. In year 2003, he acted as the role "You Tanzhi" in the TV drama Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils directed by Zhang Jizhong. Since then he has been cast in an increasing number of roles. In the movie The White Storm ''The White Storm'', formerly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Law Lan
Law Lan () MHAwarded in her original name Lo Yin-ying (born Lo Yin-ying (); 13 November 1934), is a veteran Hong Kong actress in both the film and TV industry. Career She first started out in the film industry in 1939, cast in antagonistic roles during the black and white film era. It was during this time that she took the stage name of "Law Lan" based on the advice of her boss because he said the name was reminiscent of Shanghai socialites (交際花), and this name better suited the type of roles that she played. In 1971, Law Lan joined TVB and took part in numerous drama series. Here, she played a variety of different characters instead of only being cast in antagonistic roles as she had previously. She also took part in the popular nightly variety show, Enjoy Yourself Tonight, which included skits, singing, dancing, and variety games, filmed in front of a live audience. As well, Law Lan has been popularly cast playing roles as a supernatural medium in over 36 Hong Kong horro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treechada Petcharat
Treechada Petcharat ( th, ตรีชฎา เพชรรัตน์; ), better known by the names Poyd ( th, ปอย; ), Nong Poy, or Treechada Malayaporn, is a Thai actress and model. Petcharat underwent gender affirming surgery at age 17. Life and career Peranakan family born, as a boy, Petcharat realized she was a transgender woman. In front of her parents, however, she had to hide her identity and was forced to present as male. She felt disgusted by her genitals, so at the age of 17, she underwent gender affirming surgery. Since then, she has said that she feels as if she has been reborn. At age 19, Petcharat won the Miss Tiffany's 2004 and Miss International Queen 2004. Filmography * ''With Love'' (2010) * ''Spicy Beauty Queen of Bangkok 2'' (2012) * ''The White Storm'' (2013) * ''From Vegas to Macau II'' (2015) * ''Insomnia Lover'' (2016) * ''Witch Doctor'' (2016) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Petcharat, Treechada 1986 births Treecha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Lo
Ken Lo (Kenneth Houi Kang Low) (born 19 March 1957) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and stuntman. He is known for his martial arts and stunt work as a former member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, most notably for his antagonistic role as John in ''Drunken Master II'' (1994). Early life Ken Lo was born on 19 March 1957 as Kenneth Lo Wai-Kwong in Stung Treng, Cambodia. Lo's father is Hong Kong-Chinese and his mother is a Laotian. In 1975, at age 18, Lo and his family moved from Cambodia to Udon Thani, Thailand. Five years later, in 1980, he went to Hong Kong and worked as a tour guide. His idol was Bruce Lee which led him to practise Muay Thai and Taekwondo in Thailand. He won the freestyle fighting championships seven times, so his chance finally came when he made his debut in ''Working Class'' (1985), which was directed by Tsui Hark and starred Sam Hui. Career In 1986, Lo met Jackie Chan in a disco in Hong Kong, where he was head of security, and Chan hired him as his ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berg Ng
Berg Ng Ting-yip (born 12 December 1960) is a Hong Kong actor. He is best known for his role as Inspector Cheung in the 2002 crime thriller film ''Infernal Affairs''. Filmography Television * ''The Undercover Agents'' (1984) * '' 101 Citizen Arrest III'' (1984) * '' Ten Brothers'' (1985) * '' Buddha Jih'' (1985) * ''The Legendary Prime Minister – Zhuge Liang'' (1985) * ''Genghis Khan'' (1987) * ''The Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty 2'' (1988) * '' The Legendary Hero'' (1990) * ''Fist of Fury'' (1995) - Lau Chi Ching * '' My Date with a Vampire'' (1998) - Ken * '' My Date with a Vampire 2'' (1999) - Shizu Domoto * '' The Legendary Siblings'' (1999) - Du Sha * ''Battlefield Network'' (2000) - Fok Wai Leung * ''Showbiz Tycoon'' (2000) - Tsui Pak * '' My Date with a Vampire 3'' (2004) - Mr X * '' The Men of Justice'' (2010) * ''The Defected ''The Defected'' (; lit. ''Iron Detective'') is a 2019 Hong Kong television drama produced and directed by So Man-Chung, with Carmen So se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lo Hoi-pang
Lo Hoi-pang (born 21 December 1941) is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Lo attended TVB's Training Classes in 1973. Among his classmates are Chow Yun-fat and Ng Man-tat. Lo won the 2012 31st Hong Kong Film Awards for the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance in ''Life Without Principle''. Filmography *'' The Legend of the Book and the Sword'' (1976) *''The Iron-Fisted Monk'' (1977) *''Ups and Downs in the Sea of Love'' (2003) *''Life Without Principle'' (2012) *'' Drug War'' (2012) *'' Blind Detective'' (2013) *''Tales from the Dark 1'' (2013) *''Rigor Mortis'' (2013) *''The White Storm'' (2013) *''Firestorm'' (2013) *''Golden Chicken 3'' (2014) *'' Iceman'' (2014) *''Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2'' (2014) *''Delete My Love'' (2014) *''Z Storm'' (2014) *''12 Golden Ducks'' (2015) *''King of Mahjong'' (2015) *''Second Life'' (2015) (TV series) *''SFC 3'' (2015) (TV series) episode 5 *''Paranormal Mind'' (2015) (TV series) *''Big Fortune Hotel'' (2015) *''From Vegas t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuan Quan
Yuan Quan (, born 16 October 1977), also known as Yolanda Yuan, is a Chinese actress and singer. She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama where she majored in drama. Career Yuan starred in her first film ''Rhapsody of Spring'' (1998), which won her the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her subsequent films also earned her awards; '' Once Upon a Time in Shanghai'' (1998) earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Golden Rooster Award and ''A Love of Blueness'' (2000) brought her the Best Actress trophy at the Beijing College Student Film Festival. In 2002, Yuan won her second Golden Rooster Award for her performance in ''Pretty Big Feet'' by Mo Yan, the first film that depicts contemporary western China. Though Yuan achieved success in films, it is on stage that Yuan has earned most fame and applause. She chose to become a professional drama actress at the National Theater of China after graduation and first attracted the audience and media in the 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Triangle (Southeast Asia)
The Golden Triangle is the area where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers. The name "Golden Triangle"—coined by the CIA—is commonly used more broadly to refer to an area of approximately that overlaps the mountains of the three adjacent countries. Along with Afghanistan in the Golden Crescent, it has been one of the largest opium-producing areas of the world since the 1950s. Most of the world's heroin came from the Golden Triangle until the early 21st century when Afghanistan became the world's largest producer."Afghanistan Again Tops List of Illegal Drug Producers" . [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta in South China. With 7.5 million residents of various nationalities in a territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Hong Kong is also a major global financial centre and one of the most developed cities in the world. Hong Kong was established as a colony of the British Empire after the Qing Empire ceded Hong Kong Island from Xin'an County at the end of the First Opium War in 1841 then again in 1842.. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 after the Second Opium War and was further extended when Britain obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898... British Hong Kong was occupied by Imperial Japan from 1941 to 1945 during World War II; British administration resume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> Hong Kong Police Force")
