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William Chan
William Chan Wai-ting (born 21 November 1985) is a Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor. In 2003, he participated in New Talent Singing Awards where he won several awards. He was then signed under Emperor Entertainment Group. He began his singing career by joining Cantopop group Sun Boy'z in 2006 and left the group in 2008 to pursue a solo career, releasing his debut solo album in the same year. Since then, he has released a total of 7 albums and 6 singles. Since 2013, he gradually shifted his career focus to mainland China. He is known for his roles in television series '' Swords of Legends'' (2014), ''The Mystic Nine'' (2016), ''Lost Love in Times'' (2017), ''Age of Legends'' (2018) and '' Novoland: Pearl Eclipse''(2021). Music career 2003–2006: Debut with Sun Boy'z In 2003, William participated in the International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship Hong Kong regional finals and won several awards. He was then signed by Emperor Entertainment Group (EEG) as a new tale ... [...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] |
Extended Play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.Official Charts Company , access-date=March 21, 2017 Contemporary EPs generally contain four or five tracks, and are considered "less expensive and time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album. An EP originally referred to specific types of other than 78 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woon Swee Oan
Woon Swee Oan (born Woon Liang Giok in January 1954), also known as Wen Rui'an, is a Hong Kong-based Malaysian poet and writer of wuxia novels. Some of his best known works include '' Jingyan Yi Qiang'', '' Buyi Shenxiang'', and '' Si Da Ming Bu'', which have been adapted into television series '' The Four'' and '' Face to Fate'', and the film '' The Four'', among others. Life Woon was born in Bidor Town, Batang Padang District, Perak State, Malaya in 1954 in a Hakka family with ancestry from Mei County, Guangdong Province, China. In 1959, at a young age, he started reading from his family's collection of books and wrote his first short story. In 1961, he started attending primary school, and was accompanied by his elder sister because he was shy and afraid. However, soon after entering school, he became very active and outspoken in class, and was selected as the model student of the year in 1963. Throughout his years in primary to senior high school, Woon published articles i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Four (2015 TV Series)
''The Four'' (Chinese: 少年四大名捕) is a 2015 Chinese television series starring Hans Zhang, Yang Yang, William Chan and Mao Zijun. It is the latest adaption of Woon Swee Oan's novel ''Si Da Ming Bu'' (四大名捕; The Four Great Constables). The series aired on Hunan TV from 17 March to 23 June 2015. Synopsis During the Ming Dynasty, there are four detective guards known for their supreme martial arts and keen insights in solving challenging murder mysteries. Leng Xie (Hans Zhang) saves a young girl named Chu Limo (Janine Chang), who is on the run from the imperial palace. Zhuge Zhengwo found out that Li Mo is Xia Hongyao's daughter, and took her under his care. Leng Xie and Li Mo initially did not get along, but their relationship slowly grows and took a meaningful turn through difficult times. An Shi Geng (Mickey He) wants to get rid of the four detective guards, who has exposed his numerous crimes and evil deeds. He uses Yao Jihua (Jia Qing)'s jealousy of Leng Xie a ... [...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] |
As The Light Goes Out
''As the Light Goes Out'' () is a 2014 Hong Kong-Chinese disaster film directed by Derek Kwok and starring Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Simon Yam and Hu Jun. Cast * Nicholas Tse as Sam Ho Wing-sam (何永森) * Shawn Yue as Yau Pong-chiu (游邦潮) * Simon Yam as Lee Pui-to (李培道) * Hu Jun as Hai Yang (海洋) * Michelle Bai as Yang Lin (楊琳) * William Chan as Cheung Man-kin (張文健) * Andy On as Yip Chi-fai (葉志輝) * Patrick Tam as Mr. Man (萬先生) * Liu Kai-chi as Tam Sir (譚Sir) * Deep Ng as Ben Sir (斌Sir) * Michelle Wai as Power plant employee * Kenny Kwan as Siu-kiu (小僑) * Alice Li as Emily * Jackie Chan as Himself (cameo) * Andrew Lau as Director of Fire Services (cameo) * Siu Yam-yam as Wife of wine brewer owner (cameo) Release ''As the Light Goes Out'' was released in Hong Kong on January 2, 2014 and in China on January 3, 2014. At the end of the run, the film has grossed $11.92 million in China. Reception Derek Elley of ''Film Business Asia'' gave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong International Film Festival
The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), is one of Asia’s oldest international film festivals. Founded in 1976, the festival features different movies, filmmakers from different countries in Hong Kong. HKIFF screens around 230 films from more than 60 countries in different major cultural venues across the territory every year. New films are featured as gala premieres, with the directors and cast presenting on the red carpet and meet-and-greet sessions in theatres. The 46th edition of the festival was held from 15 August to 31 August 2022. The lineup included 204 films from 67 countries including 38 world, international or Asia premieres. ''Where the Wind Blows'' by Philip Yung and ''Warriors of Future'' by Ng Yuen-fai were opening films and ''Tori and Lokita'' by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne was the closing film of the festival. ''A New Old Play'' by Qiu Jiongjiong won the 'Firebird Award' for the best film for the Young Cinema Competition. History Previously operat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hi, Fidelity
''Hi, Fidelity'' is a 2011 Hong Kong dramatic film written and directed by Calvin Poon. The film stars Pat Ha, Michelle Ye, Carrie Ng and William Chan. Cast * Pat Ha * Michelle Ye * Carrie Ng * William Chan * George Lam * Chapman To * Lawrence Cheng * Candice Yu Candice Yu (Yu On On; born Yu De Ying; 22 October 1959) is a Hong Kong film actress and occasional singer best known for her films with Shaw Brothers Studio of the 1970s and 1980s. She was the first wife of Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat. Film c ... Awards and nominations 31st Hong Kong Film Awards *Won – Best Original Song *Nominated – Best New Director (Calvin Poon) Release The film was released in Hong Kong on 24 March 2011. References External links * * 2011 films Hong Kong films 2010s Cantonese-language films 2010s Hong Kong films {{2010s-HongKong-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overheard (film)
''Overheard'' () is a 2009 Hong Kong crime thriller film written and directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong, and produced by Henry Fong and Derek Yee. The film stars Lau Ching-wan, Louis Koo and Daniel Wu as a trio of police officers conducting surveillance on a public company. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on 30 July 2009. The sequel, '' Overheard 2'', was released in 2011. Plot A major stock exchange in the world, Hong Kong attracts not only money but any who try to manipulate the market. At the Hong Kong Police Force Commercial Crime Bureau, an operation is underway to infiltrate a trading company, Feng Hua International where a man, nicknamed "Boss" is the chief suspect. The team of Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB) officers, led by Inspector Leung (Lau Ching-wan) together with Yeung (Louis Koo) and Lam (Daniel Wu), installs interception devices to monitor the company's communications. Yeung is a family man, has a wife, a daughter, and a son who is sufferi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of , the pandemic had caused more than cases and confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history. COVID-19 symptoms range from undetectable to deadly, but most commonly include fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Severe illness is more likely in elderly patients and those with certain underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 transmits when people breathe in air contaminated by droplets and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Next Top Bang
''The Next Top Bang'' () is an original Chinese reality variety show produced by Dragon Television. It was first aired on 21 October 2018. Concept ''The Next Top Bang'' brings together 108 trainees from 13,699 auditionees. Out of the 108 trainees, they are split according to their genders, and to compete for their debut. Mentors The mentor teams are William, G.E.M. and Haiquan for male and Kris, Victoria and Bibi for female. Contestants Female Male Round 1 : Selections In this round, contestants first danced inside individual 'lifts' on stage in groups of 3. Only those who did not get 2 or more 'red arrows' by the mentors get the chance to exit the lift and sing a song of their choice. Contestants who managed to get all 3 'green arrows' from the mentors after singing will then successfully join the team. Once all 7 seats in the group have been filled, further contestants who get 3 'green arrows' will have to replace an existing contestant, either by the mentors' decisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Blood Dance Crew
''Hot Blood Dance Crew'' () is an original Chinese reality street dance variety show produced by iQiyi. The show was officially aired and broadcast online on March 17, 2018 on iQiyi. Concept ''Hot Blood Dance Crew'' brings together 191 dancers from all walks of life, both within and beyond China, including individual trainees who aren't associated with any agencies and they battle it out to be the best dancers in China. Mentors The mentor teams are Luhan & Jackson and William & Victoria. Notable contestants *Meng Jia (孟佳) * Su Lianya (苏恋雅) * X-Crew Members (AK(阿K),SUTA(秦煜)) * Xiao Jie (肖杰) "Locking Jay" * Young-G (养鸡) * Cao Yu (草鱼) "Caster Yu" * Jun Liu (劉隽) 1Million Dance Studio * Liu Yuxin Liu Yuxin (born March 13, 1988) is a Chinese actress and model. She is best known for her role as Gororo Mingyu in the 2011 television series ''Scarlet Heart''. She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. Biography Liu bought and own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
