''From Vegas to Macau II'' () is a 2015 3D Hong Kong-Chinese action comedy film directed and written by

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and starring

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, Angela Wang and Michelle Hu. The film is the sequel to ''

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''. The third installment of the series, ''

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'' was released on February 8, 2016.

Cast

as Ken / Ko Chun *

as Mark *

as Molly *

as Vincent *Angela Wang as Yan, Mark's daughter *Michelle Hu as Purple, Aoi's assassin *

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as Victor *

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 ...

as Rainbow *Philip Keung as Ma Tai-fat * Wu Yue as Aoi's enforcer that fought Vincent * Jin Qiaoqiao as Aoi *

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as Ben,

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police *

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as Interpol police *Connie Man as Jackie, Interpol police *

Rebecca Zhu Rebecca Zhu (; born 2 December 1987) is a Hong Kong actress and a beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Hong Kong 2011. As a result of her pageant win, Zhu was offered a starring role in the 2012 TVB television drama '' Silver Spoon, St ...

as Interpol police *

Samantha Ko Samantha Ko Hoi-ling (; born January 13, 1987, in Nanjing) is a Chinese born former Miss Hong Kong contestant placing top 5 in the 2008 pageant, actress and model based in Hong Kong. Being quite tall (高 = tall) compared to her contemporaries ...

as Aoi's enforcer *Jacky Cai as Aoi's enforcer that fought Mark *

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 Jo ...

as Muay Thai Champ Rymi *

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as Thai casino boss *

Candy Chang Lizabeth (Candy) Chang (), born in November 10, 1989 in Hong Kong, won Miss Chinese Toronto in 2009, and Miss Chinese International Pageant 2010 second runner-up. She was a TVB actress. Due to her cheerful and outgoing personality, and the fact t ...

as Aoi's enforcer with a crossbow *Bella Lo as Victor's daughter *

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as Do Min-shui, Molly's companion *Hazel Tong as Interpol police *Dominic Ho as Interpol police *Wang Zizi as Aoi's enforcer that fought Mark *Jolie Fan as casino dealer for Victor's charity

Guest stars and cameos

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as Mark's wife *Natalie Meng as mahjong cheater *

Eric Tsang Eric Tsang Chi-wai (; born 14 April 1953) is a Hong Kong actor, film director, producer, and television host, best known for hosting the variety show ''Super Trio series'' on the Hong Kong television network TVB over 18 years. He currently holds ...

as Yen Ji-dan *

Natalis Chan Natalis "Nat" Chan (born 3 December 1950 in Hong Kong) is a Hong Kong television host, film actor, singer and producer. Besides his duties as a variety show host, he has also been a horse racing commentator and horse trainer. In total, his hor ...

as Champ *

as Smartie (uncredited) *

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as Mr. Hon *

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as Jiang *

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as Michael "Little Knife" Chan from ''

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Critical response

James Marsh of the British magazine ''

Screen International ''Screen International'' is a British film magazine covering the international film business. It is published by Media Business Insight, a British B2B media company. The magazine is primarily aimed at those involved in the global film business. ...

'' gave the film a negative review, writing, "The result is a noticeable step down in quality from last year's offering" and "Much of the comedy throughout the film also falls flat."

Box office

As of March 2015 the film has grossed US$157 million in China. The film opened at No. 2 at the Chinese box office behind '' Dragon Blade'' earning US$29 million in its opening weekend ($43.1 million from Thursday to Sunday) which is higher than its predecessor's opening weekend gross. It topped the box office in its second weekend with US$69.8 million (up 58%). In its third weekend, the film fell to No. 2 earning US$27.4 million while Hollywood's animated film, '' Big Hero 6'' took the top spot.

References

External links

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