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Xiao Song Jia
Song Jia (Chinese:宋佳, born 13 November 1980), also known as Xiao Song Jia (小宋佳, literally: "Song Jia the younger", to distinguish her from another older actress also called Song Jia), is a Chinese actress and singer. Career Song Jia studied at the secondary school affiliated with the Shenyang Conservatory of Music (SYCM), and at Shanghai Theater Academy where she majored in acting. Song rose to fame for her performance in ' 'Curiosity Kills the Cat'' (2006) as a manicure girl with a clear-cut stand on what to love and what to hate. She was nominated for a Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actress. Song has been known for her diverse roles as well as her precise and genuine portrayal of every character, winning her acclaim as a versatile actress. She played the role of Zheng Yunan in the television series ''Memoirs of China'' (2008) and a native Tibetan girl in the film ''Once Upon a Time in Tibet'' (2010). In both roles, she was able to speak a new languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song (Chinese Surname)
Song is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese family name 宋. It is transliterated as Sung in Wade-Giles, and Soong is also a common transliteration. In addition to being a common surname, it is also the name of a Chinese dynasty, the ''Song dynasty'', written with the same character. In 2019 it was the 24th most common surname in Mainland China. Historical origin The first written record of the character 宋 was found on the oracle bones of the Shang dynasty, and Song is the formal inherited state of the dynasty. From Yinxu heritage population bore genetic testing, it has resemblance in mtDNA haplogroup to the northern Han Chinese consisted of the northern Han 72.1%, Tibeto-Burman 18% and Altaic populations 9.9%, which related to surname Zi. State of Song In the written records of Chinese history, the first time the character Song was used as a surname appeared in the early stage of the Zhou dynasty. One of the children of the last emperor of Shang dynasty, Weizi Q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huading Awards
The Huading Awards are a set of entertainment awards in China. The awards were set up by Tianxia Yingcai Cultural Media Co., LTD () in 2007 in Beijing and are held more than once each year across multiple entertainment media from Chinese television shows to international films and music. History The 1st Huading Awards poll was held on December 17, 2007. The name Huading, Hua comes from '' The Biography of Book of Documents'', it also means the Chinese nation; Ding comes from ''Records of the Grand Historian'', it means word carries weight. On October 7, 2013, the 10th Huading Awards ceremony was held in Macao. On June 1, 2014, the 12th Huading Awards ceremony was held at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood. On December 15, 2017, the 21st Huading Awards were held at the Ace Hotel Los Angeles. Ceremonies There are four main ceremonies held under the Huading Awards. * Huading Award China Film Satisfaction Survey Release Ceremony (中国电影满意度调查发布盛 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Founding Of An Army
''The Founding of an Army'' is a 2017 Chinese historical drama produced by the China Film Group Corporation to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. Produced by Han Sanping and directed by Andrew Lau, it is the third installment of the ''Founding of New China'' trilogy, along with ''The Founding of a Republic'' (2009) and ''The Founding of a Party'' (2011). The film features a star-studded cast of Chinese actors. It was released on July 28, 2017, to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. Plot The story begins in 1927 at the beginning of the Nanchang uprising, known as the first major Kuomintang–Communist engagement. Cast * Liu Ye as Mao Zedong *Zhu Yawen as Zhou Enlai * Huang Zhizhong as Zhu De *Wang Jingchun as He Long *Oho Ou as Ye Ting *Liu Haoran as Su Yu *Ma Tianyu as Lin Biao *Xiao Ai as Ye Jianying *Lay Zhang as Lu Deming *Li Yifeng as He Changgong * Bai Yu as Cai Qingchuan *Liang Dawe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shock Wave (film)
''Shock Wave'' is a 2017 Hong Kong action cinema, Hong Kong action film written and directed by Herman Yau, produced by and starring Andy Lau. Released on 20 April 2017 in Hong Kong and 28 April 2017 in China, the film is Yau and Lau's third collaboration as director and star respectively after 1991's ''Don't Fool Me'' and 1999's ''Fascination Amour''. A standalone sequel to the film, titled ''Shock Wave 2'', began production in February 2019 and wrapped up on 8 May 2019, and was theatrical released on 24 December 2020. It features new characters and a new storyline, with Lau and Yau returning to their duties as producer and star, and as director respectively. Plot Bomb disposal officer Cheung Choi-san of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau (EOD) have been working undercover in a gang of thieves led by Hung Kai-pang, who specializes in bombs. Cheung coordinates with his handler, Superintendent Chow, and senior inspector Kong Yiu-wai of the Regional Crime Unit, and manages to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherry Returns
''Cherry Returns'' is a 2016 Chinese-Hong Kong suspense crime thriller film directed by Chris Chow and starring Song Jia, Gordon Lam Gordon Lam Ka-tung (林家棟; born 21 September 1967) is a Hong Kong actor, film producer and screenwriter. Initially known for his supporting roles in films directed by Andrew Lau and Johnnie To, Lam eventually became a lead actor in the Ho ... and Cherry Ngan. It was released in China by EDKO (Beijing) Distribution on 30 December 2016. This 89 minutes movie is co-produced by Sil Metropole Organization, EDKO Film, Tianjin Chinese Entertainment, Shanghai Film Group, Yatai Weilai Entertainment (Beijing), and EDKO (Beijing) Distribution. Synopsis LAPD receives an anonymous tip off and locates a hideout where they believe young children are being held captive. During the raid, the kidnapping suspects are killed. A traumatized young girl is found alive in the basement, later identified as Cherry, who was abducted 12 years ago. Her family, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Larry Met Mary
''When Larry Met Mary'' is a 2016 Chinese romantic comedy film directed by Wen Zhang. It was released in China on July 15, 2016. Plot When Larry Met Mary follows the story of a shy and timid man, who has secretly loved his classmate for a long time and looking forward for a second chance. Cast *Bao Bei'er * Song Jia *Zhu Yawen * Jiao Junyan *Guo Jingfei * Guo Tao *Ma Yili * Li Chen *Chen He *Chang Yuan *Bao Wenjing *Jiu Kong *Yu Shasha *Zhang Yiming *Wen Zhang *Alejandro Muñoz Alejandro is the Spanish form of the name Alexander. Alejandro has multiple variations in different languages, including Aleksander (Czech, Polish), Alexandre ( French), Alexandros (Greek), Alsander (Irish), Alessandro (Italian), Aleksandr (Rus ... Reception The film has grossed in China. Awards and nominations References Chinese romantic comedy films 2016 romantic comedy films Huayi Brothers films Huaxia Film Distribution films Flagship Entertainment films 2010s Mandarin-language films [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bodyguard (2016 Film)
''The Bodyguard'', also known as ''My Beloved Bodyguard'', (Chinese: 特工爺爺) is a 2016 Hong Kong Chinese action film starring and directed by Sammo Hung in his first film as directed since 1997, and produced by Andy Lau, who making a special appearance. The film was released on 1 April 2016. Plot The film is set in the 2000s in a medium-sized Chinese city located in northeast China, close to the Russian border. An old, overweight man named Ding witnesses a man being stabbed by a gang, but when he is summoned by the police to identify the suspect, he hesitates and is unable to. The police research Ding's background and discover that he is a retired Central Security Bureau officer from Beijing, and they figure that he is suffering from dementia. Back at his home, Ding is frequently invited for supper by his land-lord, Park, an elderly lady who is attracted to him. Ding, in turn, frequently cares for a little girl next door named Cherry, whose father, Li, is an abusive ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold Steel (2011 Film)
''Cold Steel'' (Chinese:遍地狼烟) is a Chinese action film directed by David Wu. It was originally titled ''Bian di lang yan'' and was released in Hong Kong on December 2, 2011. Cast * Tony Leung Ka-Fai * Peter Ho * Song Jia * Yu Rongguang Yu Rongguang (; born 30 August 1958), also known as Ringo Yu, is a Chinese actor and martial artist. He is best known for the title role in '' Iron Monkey'' along with Donnie Yen as well as being featured in films such as '' The East Is Red'', ' ... * Angeles Woo References External links * 2011 action films 2011 films Chinese action films {{2010s-action-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Lee, My Brother
''Bruce Lee, My Brother'' (, also known in the United Kingdom as ''Young Bruce Lee'') is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts drama film directed by Raymond Yip, and also written, produced and directed by Manfred Wong, and also storied, produced and narrated by Bruce Lee's real life younger brother Robert Lee. Starring Aarif Rahman as Lee, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Christy Chung as Lee's parents, the film is based on the life of Bruce Lee in his teenage years to part of his adult years. Plot ''Bruce Lee, My Brother'' is a dramatic biopic of the eponymous martial arts legend as told by his younger brother, Robert Lee. Based directly from the book "Memories of Lee Siu-loong", which is authored by Lee's siblings (Phoebe, Robert, Agnes and Peter), it revolves around Bruce Lee's life as a rebellious adolescent in Hong Kong before he sets off for the USA and conquers the world at the age of 18 with only US$102 in his pocket. As a young man, Bruce grew up in an affluent family. En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On His Majesty's Secret Service
''On His Majesty's Secret Service'' () is a 2009 Hong Kong comedy film, written, produced and directed by Wong Jing. The Chinese title (literal translation: "Imperial Secret Agent: Smart Dog") is a parody of the title of the 1996 film ''Forbidden City Cop'' (literal translation: "Imperial Secret Agent 008") which starred Stephen Chow and was also produced by Wong, while the English title is a parody of the title of the James Bond film ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service''. Cast * Louis Koo - Royal Dog * Barbie Shu - Hopeful * Sandra Ng - Empress * Louis Fan - Lord Unicorn * Lam Chi-chung - Royal Pig * Law Kar-ying - Marco Solo * Lee Kin-yan - Lady in waiting * Lee Man-kwan - Palace Maid * Bryan Leung - Clement * Liu Yang - Gemini * Liu Yiwei - Emperor * Natalie Meng Yao - Head Palace Maid * Song Jia - Princess Rainbow * Tong Dawei - Royal Tiger * Kingdom Yuen Kingdom Yuen King-dan (苑瓊丹; born 11 September 1963) is a Hong Kong actress with a long history working with TVB. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desires Of The Heart (2008 Film)
''Desires of the Heart'' is a 2008 Chinese romantic comedy film directed and written by Ma Liwen, starring Vivian Wu, Ge You, Fan Bingbing, and Cong Shan. The film was first released in China on 20 November 2008, and grossed over ￥20 million. Cast * Vivian Wu as Ye Shengying. * Ge You as the swindler who cheats women. * Fan Bingbing as a woman with a pair of glasses who was cheated by the swindler. * Cong Shan as a woman who was cheated by the swindler. Other * Chen Jin as a middle-aged women who was cheated by the swindler. * Guo Tao as Zhang Su. *Yuen Qiu as Gao Yajuan. *Mei Ting as Zhang Ying. *Geng Le as Zhao Da. * Song Jia as Lin Cong. * Li Chen as Guan Xiang. *Li Xiaolu as Xiao Mei. *Duan Yihong as Zong Yang. *Liu Zhenyun Liu Zhenyun (born May 1958) is a Chinese novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for his novel ''Someone to Talk To'' (awarded the 2011 Mao Dun Literature Prize) as well as his involvement with the many film adaptions of his books. Among the ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Cliff (film)
''Red Cliff'' or ''Chibi'' () is a 2008–2009 international co-production, internationally co-produced Epic film, epic war film, based on the Battle of Red Cliffs (208–209 AD) and the events at the end of the Han dynasty and immediately prior to the Three Kingdoms period in History of China#Imperial China, Imperial China. The film was directed by John Woo, and stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Wei, Hu Jun, and Lin Chi-ling. It is Woo's first major film since 2003's ''Paycheck (film), Paycheck'' and his first Chinese-language feature since 1992's ''Hard Boiled'', also starring Leung. In China and much of Asia, ''Red Cliff'' was released in two parts, totaling over four hours in length (288 minutes). The first part (146 minutes) premiered in Beijing on 2 July 2008 and the second (142 minutes) was released in China on 7 January 2009. Outside Asia, a cut-down single 148 minute version was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |