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Huang Shengyi
Huang Shengyi ( zh, s=黄圣依, born February 11, 1983), also known as Eva Huang, is a Chinese actress and singer. Early life and education Huang was born and raised in Shanghai. Her father was educated in the United States and lived there in the early 1990s, while her mother worked as an editor in a newspaper agency in Shanghai. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2001. Career Eva Huang rose to fame after starring in Stephen Chow's action comedy film '' Kung Fu Hustle'' (2004). ''Kung Fu Hustle'' took a record 155 million yuan at box offices across the Chinese mainland, making it China's top-grossing film in 2004. In August the following year, she ended her contract with Chow's company after appearing in a magazine photo shoot without their consent. Huang then starred in '' Dragon Squad'' (2005), which received critical acclaim and was among the first films to be listed in the permanent collection by the National Museum of China. Starting in 2006, Huang worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Huang (surname)
Huang (; zh, t=Wiktionary:黃, 黃, s=wikt:黄, 黄, c=, p=, first=t) is a Chinese surname. While ''Huáng'' is the pinyin romanization of the word, it may also be romanized as Hwang (Korean surname), Hwang, Wong (surname), Wong, Waan, Wan, Waon, Hwong, Vong, Hung, Hong, Bong, Eng, Ng (name), Ng, Uy (surname), Uy, Wee, Oi, Oei, Oey, Ooi, Ong, or Ung due to pronunciations of the word in different dialects and languages. It is the 96th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem.K. S. Tom. [1989] (1989). Echoes from Old China: Life, Legends and Lore of the Middle Kingdom. University of Hawaii Press. . This surname is known as Hwang (Korean name), Hwang in Korean language, Korean. In Vietnamese language, Vietnamese, the name is known as Hoàng or Huỳnh. Huang is the 7th most common surname in China. Hoang/Huynh is the 5th most common surname in Vietnam. The population of Huangs in China and Taiwan was estimated at more than 35 million in 2020; it was also the surname of more tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen Chi-tan ( zh, c=甄子丹, p=Zhēn Zǐdān, j=, first=j; born 27 July 1963) is a Hongkongers, Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards, Golden Horse Awards and five Hong Kong Film Awards. He is best known for portraying Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man in the ''Ip Man (film series), Ip Man'' film series, namely ''Ip Man (film), Ip Man'' (2008), ''Ip Man 2'' (2010), ''Ip Man 3'' (2015), and ''Ip Man 4: The Finale'' (2019). He also served as co-producer for the spin-off ''Master Z: Ip Man Legacy'' (2018). Born in Guangdong, Yen developed an interest in martial arts at a young age, and began experimenting with various styles, including tai chi and other traditional Chinese martial arts. At age 18, he auditioned for action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping in Hong Kong. He landed his first starring role in the 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action film ''Drunken Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Winter Begonia
''Winter Begonia'' () is a 2020 Chinese television series starring Huang Xiaoming, Yin Zheng, and Charmaine Sheh, based on Shui Ru Tian Er's BL web novel of the same name. It aired exclusively on iQiyi and tells the story of the close relationship between a shrewd businessman and a Peking opera genius right before the World War II. While the original web novel depicted the relationship between the two main men as romantic, the adaptation changed this depiction into a "bromance". The show has been praised for its story, visuals and tasteful promotion of Chinese traditional culture, particularly Peking opera. iQiyi released a talk show named ''Wang Peiyu Peking Opera Show'' alongside the drama, which features Peking opera performer Wang Peiyu as she elaborates about operatic repertoire/traditions found in ''Winter Begonia'' and in real life. The series began airing on August 7 on Beijing TV at 19:30 CST. Synopsis In 1930s Beijing, Shang Xirui ( Yin Zheng) is a famous Peking op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Melody Of Youth
''Melody of Youth'' () is a Chinese drama starring Leo Ku, Yang Yang, Jiang Mengjie, Kim Hee Chul of Super Junior and Zhou Mi of Super Junior-M. It was produced by Li Yu () and directed by Sang Hua (). Synopsis On the verge of graduation, college senior Wang Yuhang (Leo Ku) has to face the harsh reality of an extremely competitive job market. Struggling to rise above the crowd to win their places in the workforce, Yuhang and his roommate Liao Bohan (Deep Ng) throw themselves at every opportunity that may get their careers going. Pu Xiaotang (Jiang Mengjie) a headstrong tomboy who earns her own livings and is a pro at video games, Ning Hao (Yang Yang), Dong Qianqian (Ma Su), the group of young friends will have to grit their teeth and brave any challenges ahead in order to pursue their dreams. Shen Tai Yi (Heechul) is a gamer/chess player who everyone thinks is a poor Korean farmer boy when he's actually the son of a wealthy landlord. Gao Da (Zhou Mi) is a character from a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
List Of Sword Stained With Royal Blood Characters
The following is a list of characters from the novel '' Sword Stained with Royal Blood'' by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). Eight of these characters also appear or are mentioned by name in '' The Deer and the Cauldron'', another of Jin Yong's works. Main characters * Yuan Chengzhi () is the protagonist and Yuan Chonghuan's son. Originally trained in martial arts by Mu Renqing, he later inherits the skills of Xia Xueyi by chance. One of the most powerful swordsmen of his age, he strives to uphold justice and defend the Han Chinese nation from internal and external threats. At the end of the novel, he leaves China for good and sails to a distant land with his companions. * Xia Xueyi (), nicknamed "Golden Serpent Gentleman" (), was a powerful swordsman with extraordinary skills, charming good looks and a chivalrous personality. He was involved in two separate romantic relationships with He Hongyao and Wen Yi. As he is already long dead before the events of the novel take place, he is only m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Royal Swordsmen
''The Royal Swordsmen'' () is a Chinese ''wuxia'' television series directed by Deng Yancheng and Wei Liyuan, starring Roger Kwok, Li Yapeng, Wallace Huo, Michelle Ye, Damian Lau, Tammy Chen, Gao Yuanyuan and Eva Huang. It was first shown on Shenzhen Media Group's Drama Channel on 30 January 2005. Plot The series is set in China during the Ming dynasty. Zhu Wushi, the Emperor's uncle, had received an order from the previous emperor to set up a secret service to protect the monarchy. One of the most formidable martial artists in the ''jianghu'' himself, Zhu has recruited four elite agents who are known by their code names: "Heaven One", "Mysterious One", "Earth One", and "Yellow One". "Heaven One" is the calm and cool-headed Duan Tianya, who was raised by Zhu as his godson and sent to Japan to learn ninjutsu from the Iga School. While he was in Japan, he had a romantic relationship with Yukihime, a daughter of Yagyū Tajima-no-Kami, the patriarch of the influential Yagyū clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Nature Law
''Nature Law'' or ''Break'' () is a 2014 Chinese-Singaporean romantic comedy film directed by Li Jian and Qiu Zhongwei. It was released on November 7. Cast *Eva Huang *Jia Yiping *Johnny Zhang *Liu Tianzuo *Lam Suet Lam Suet (; born 1964), or Lin Xue, is a Hong Kong film actor. Life and career Lam was born in Tianjin, and came to Hong Kong as a youth in 1979 to receive inheritance money left by his grandfather. Soon after, all the money had been squander ... *Xiao Jian *Jiang Hongbo *Liu Huan *Yue Yueli * Li Jing Reception By November 7, the film had earned ¥1.03 million at the Chinese box office. References 2014 romantic comedy films 2014 films Chinese romantic comedy films Singaporean romantic comedy films {{Singapore-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
On The Way (film)
''On the Way'' (; Korean: 길 위에서) is a 2014 Chinese-South Korean drama-romance film directed by Kim Poog-ki and starring Wen Zhang, Eva Huang, Ji Jin-hee and Cha Soo-yeon. Cast * Wen Zhang * Eva Huang * Ji Jin-hee * Cha Soo-yeon Cha Soo-yeon (; born August 15, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading role in the 2008 film '' Beautiful''. Filmography Film *'' On the Way'' (2014) *'' The Scent'' (2012) *'' Helpless'' (2012) *''Love Call'' (2011) ... References 2014 films Chinese romantic drama films 2010s Mandarin-language films {{2010s-China-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Palace (2013 Film)
''The Palace'' also known as ''Palace: Lock Sinensis'' is a 2013 Chinese historical romance film. This film was directed by Pan Anzi and written by Yu Zheng, and starring Zhou Dongyu, Chen Xiao and Zhao Liying. Plot During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, Yaojia Chenxiang entered the Forbidden Palace as a lowly servant. Chenxiang learned the ways of surviving in the palace and became close friends with another servant named Liuli and Chunshou, a eunuch. She also meets Yinxiang, a prince raised by Consort De and is friends with the fourth prince Yinzhen. They meet by chance, but she never reveals her identity to him. He later searches for this mystery girl and Liuli claims that she was the mystery girl. Liuli betrays Chenxiang to become the di fujin (official wife) of Yinxiang. Chenxiang is heartbroken but becomes Liuli's servant in order to protect Chunshou, who was tortured by Liuli. As Liuli's servant, Chenxiang is humiliated and forced to only look at Yinxiang from a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
A Singing Fairy
''A Singing Fairy'' is a 2010 Chinese romantic comedy film directed by Zhu Feng and produced by Peng Gang and Zheng Jinhao, starring Alec Su, Eva Huang, Wei Zongwan, Ariel Aisin-Gioro, and Che Yongli. It based on the story of the classic Chinese figure Liu Sanjie. ''A Singing Fairy'' was first released in China on 30 April 2010. Plot It tells the story of the Chinese-American musician Wei Wende and a Chinese ethnic minority women Liu Tiantian's marriage. Cast * Alec Su as Wei Wende, a Chinese-American musician who fell in love with Liu Tiantian. * Eva Huang as Liu Tiantian, a Chinese ethnic minority women. * Wei Zongwan as Lao Mo. * Ariel Aisin-Gioro as A Juan. * Che Yongli as A Mei, the tour guide. * Qian Liuyin as A Yan. * Guan Zongxiang as Wei Wende's grandpa. * Guo Le as A Li. * Chen Jing as A Juan's grandpa. * Calvin Sun as A Liang. Music * Alec Su, Eva Huang - ''A Singing Fairy'' Production The movie was filmed in Guilin, Yizhou, and Luocheng. Released The film premiered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Founding Of A Republic
''The Founding of a Republic'' is a Chinese historical drama produced in 2009 to mark the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China and was made to portray the final years of the Chinese Communist Revolution that followed the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). This film was co-directed by Huang Jianxin and Han Sanping, and includes many famous actors such as Andy Lau, Ge You, as well as other directors such as Jiang Wen, and Chen Kaige. The main protagonists Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek were played by highly renowned actors, Tang Guoqiang and Zhang Guoli. One of the purposes of this movie aside from reenacting the events of the Chinese Communist Revolution was to also attract a younger audience to view films that revolved around government propaganda, which they aim to accomplish by including famous actors that would draw the attention of the youth. According to the executive at one of China's top multiplex chains, this film is also unique because t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Call For Love
''Call for Love'' ( zh, s=爱情呼叫转移 , p=Àiqíng hūjiào zhuǎnyí) is a Chinese romantic comedy film directed by Zhang Jianya. The film premiered in China on February 8, 2007. It stars Xu Zheng, Fan Bingbing, and Eva Huang. Plot After being married for seven years, Xu Lang, a white collar office manager, has started to get tired of the same routine in his marriage. After asking his wife for a divorce, he is given a magical cell phone by an angel. The cell phone allows him to have romantic encounters with different women. After various dates and courtships with 12 beautiful women, he still cannot meet the right one. He attempts to mend things over with his wife, only to find that his ex-wife has met another man and found happiness. The movie ends with Xu meeting his old love interest from 15 years ago, suggesting a new relationship between them. Cast * Xu Zheng as Xu Lang, protagonist *Liu Yiwei as Angel *Jiang Hongbo as boring wife * Song Jia as Girl #1, easy girl * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
