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Xu Zheng (actor)
Xu Zheng ( zh, s=徐峥, t=徐崢, p=Xú Zhēng; born 18 April 1972) is a Chinese actor and director best known for acting in comedic roles. Xu directed, co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in ''Lost in Thailand'' (2012) and ''Lost in Hong Kong'' (2015), two of List of highest-grossing films in China, the highest-grossing films in China. He also co-produced and starred in ''Dying to Survive'' (2018). Xu found fame with the TV series ''Sunny Piggy'' (2000), co-starring his future wife Tao Hong (actress, born 1972), Tao Hong. He gained further recognition after other comedy TV dramas ''Li Wei the Magistrate'' (2001) and ''Love Through Different Times'' (2002), as well as comedy films ''Call for Love'' (2007) and ''Lost on Journey'' (2010). Xu has acted in most of Ning Hao's films including ''No Man's Land (2013 film), No Man's Land'' (2013) and ''Breakup Buddies'' (2014). Xu ranked 38th on ''Forbes'' Forbes China Celebrity 100, China Celebrity 100 list in 2013, 68th in 2015, 92nd in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xu (surname 徐)
Xu () is a Chinese surname, Chinese-language surname. In the Wade-Giles system of Romanization of Chinese, romanization, it is spelled as "Hsu", which is commonly used in Taiwan or overseas Chinese communities. It is different from Xu (surname 許), represented by a different character. Variations in other Chinese varieties and languages In Wu Chinese including Shanghainese, the surname is transcribed as Zee, as seen in the historical place name Zikawei in Shanghai (Xujiahui in Pinyin). In Gan Chinese, it can be spelled Hi or Hé. In Cantonese, is often transcribed as Tsui, T'sui, Choi, Chooi, Chui or even Tsua. In modern Vietnamese language, Vietnamese, the character is written Từ and Sy when migrating to the English-speaking World, particularly the United States. Other spellings include Hee and Hu. In Japanese language, Japanese, the surname is transliterated as Omomuro (kunyomi) or Jo (onyomi or Sino-Japanese). In Korean, is romanized as Seo in the Revised Romanizati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Wei The Magistrate
''Li Wei the Magistrate'' () is a 2001 Chinese television historical comedy-drama starring Xu Zheng as Li Wei, an illiterate county magistrate who would become one of the most prominent officials of 18th century Imperial China. The drama is usually considered the sidequel of the 1999 television series ''Yongzheng Dynasty'' with most of the main cast reprising their roles. However, whereas ''Yongzheng Dynasty'' closely followed historical events, ''Li Wei the Magistrate'' is almost completely fictional and includes a significant amount of comedy. A commercial success, the show spawned three sequels: ''Li Wei the Magistrate II'' (2004), '' Li Wei Resigns from Office'' (2005), and ''Li Wei the Magistrate III'' (2010). Plot synopsis In the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, censor Yue Zifeng is attacked and murdered by order of the Crown Prince Yinreng when he begins exposing corrupt magistrates with ties to him for embezzling several million taels of relief funds. Yue's daughter S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy Racer
''Crazy Racer'', also known in some countries as ''Silver Medalist'', is a 2009 Chinese black comedy film directed and written by Ning Hao and stars Huang Bo. It was filmed mostly in the southern coastal city of Xiamen. Plot The plot follows four seemingly separate stories that intersect and converge at points throughout the movie. It begins with the protagonist Geng Hao losing first place in a cycling race and subsequently being tricked into sponsoring an energy drink containing illegal performance-enhancing substances by corrupt businessman Li Fala, which causes him to forfeit the winnings from his silver medal. Disgraced and outlawed from ever participating again in the sport, Geng's coach suffers from a heart attack, prompting Geng to seek retribution from Li, who he believes is the cause. In the process of obtaining the money for his coach's funeral, Geng crosses the paths of local criminals, perpetually confused policemen and even Taiwanese gangsters. Cast *Huang Bo Huan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy Stone (film)
''Crazy Stone'' () is a 2006 Chinese black comedy film directed by Ning Hao and produced by Andy Lau. It was immensely popular, earning 6 million RMB in its first week and more than 23 million RMB (US$3 million) in total box office in mainland China, despite its low budget (3 million HKD/US$400,000) and cast of unknowns. The movie was shot digitally on HD cameras and produced as part of Andy Lau's "FOCUS: First Cuts" series. Plot When a precious jade stone is discovered in an old outhouse, the owner of said outhouse and the surrounding buildings suddenly finds himself with the financial clout to withstand the buy-out pressure of an unethical developer who wishes to build a large building on his plot. The owner, intending to display the stone to the public, puts his dedicated chief of security in charge of keeping it safe. But with the stakes running high, this is easier said than done. The developer hires a high-tech cat burglar from Hong Kong to steal the stone, the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CCTV News
CGTN is the English-language news channel of state-run China Global Television Network, based in Beijing, China. It is one of several channels provided by China Global Television Network, the international division of Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), under the control of the Central Propaganda Department of the Chinese Communist Party. CCTV-9 was launched on 25 September 2000, rebranded as CCTV News on 26 April 2010. On 6 February 2012, CGTN America. On 8 October 2019, CGTN Europe was launched, with a schedule of daily programming originating from a production center in Washington, D.C. On 11 January 2012, CCTV Africa was launched in Nairobi, Kenya. All channels and divisions in the CCTV International group were rebranded as CGTN on 31 December 2016. CGTN currently has four studios: Beijing (headquarters), Nairobi, Washington and London as well as 70 bureaux around the world. History CCTV began considering English-language international news pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Daily
''China Daily'' ( zh, s=中国日报, p=Zhōngguó Rìbào) is an English-language daily newspaper owned by the Central Propaganda Department of the Chinese Communist Party. Overview ''China Daily'' has the widest print circulation of any English-language newspaper in China. The headquarters and principal editorial office is in the Chaoyang District of Beijing. The newspaper has branch offices in most major cities of China as well as several major foreign cities including New York City, Washington, D.C., London, and Kathmandu. ''China Daily'' also produces an insert of sponsored content called ''China Watch'' that has been distributed inside other newspapers including ''The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal'', ''The Washington Post'', and ''Le Figaro''. ''China Daily'' operates a social media brand called "Media Unlocked". Within mainland China, the newspaper targets primarily diplomats, foreign expatriates, tourists, and locals wishing to improve their English. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhu Bajie
Zhu Bajie, also named Zhu Wuneng, is one of the three disciples of Tang Sanzang, along with Sun Wukong and Sha Wujing, and a major character of the 16th century novel ''Journey to the West''. ''Zhu'' means "swine" and ''Bajie'' means "eight precepts". Prior to his being recruited by the bodhisattva, Guanyin, Zhu Bajie went by literally "Strong-Maned Pig"). Buddhist scholars consider that both expressions are related to "Śīla pāramitā". In many English versions of the story, Zhu Bajie is called "Monk Pig", "Pig", "Piggy", or "Pigsy". Zhu Bajie is a complex and developed character in the novel. He looks like a terrible humanoid monster that's part-human and part- pig, who often gets himself and his companions into trouble through his laziness, gluttony, and propensity for lusting after pretty women. He looks up to his senior disciple Sun Wukong as a big brother. Though he occasionally acts rebelliously when injured by Wukong's constant teasing, his schemes usually end in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children's Palace (China)
The Children's Palace (in zh, 少年宫) is a public facility in China where children engage in extra-curricular activities. History and activity The Pioneer movement and Pioneers Palace of the Soviet Union which began in 1930 spread to other Socialist countries, such as the People's Republic of China, where they are called Children's Palaces. At a Children's Palace, the Chinese youth engage in extra-curricular activities, such as learning music, foreign languages, and computing skills, and doing sports. In larger cities, each district has set up its own Children's Palace, while there is also a City Children's Palace whose larger auditorium and planetarium are shared by the children of all the city's Districts. (in Chinese) See also *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes China Celebrity 100
The ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 is a list published annually by ''Forbes'' that ranks the influence of Chinese celebrities. First published in 2004, it is similar to the Celebrity 100 also published by ''Forbes''. Factors that are taken into account include income, search engine hits, as well as exposure in newspapers, magazines, and television. In 2010, the list started to include Chinese celebrities born in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other countries or regions. Prior to 2010, it only included celebrities born in mainland China "Mainland China", also referred to as "the Chinese mainland", is a Geopolitics, geopolitical term defined as the territory under direct administration of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War. In addit .... In 2016, the list was discontinued due to ''Forbes'' ceasing its operations in China. In 2017, the list was revived. References External links 2004 List2011 List2012 List2013 List2014 List2015 List2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes
''Forbes'' () is an American business magazine founded by B. C. Forbes in 1917. It has been owned by the Hong Kong–based investment group Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014. Its chairman and editor-in-chief is Steve Forbes. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Sherry Phillips is the current CEO of Forbes as of January 1, 2025. Published eight times per year, ''Forbes'' feature articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. It also reports on related subjects such as technology, communications, science, politics, and law. It has an international edition in Asia as well as editions produced under license in 27 countries and regions worldwide. The magazine is known for its lists and rankings, including its lists of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400, ''Forbes'' 400), of 30 notable people under the age of 30 (the Forbes 30 Under 30, ''Forbes'' 30 under 30), of America's wealthiest celebrities, of the world's top companies (the Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakup Buddies
''Breakup Buddies'' is a 2014 Chinese romantic comedy and road film directed by Ning Hao. It stars Huang Bo and Xu Zheng as buddies on a wild 3,000-kilometre cross-country journey from Beijing to Dali City (via Zhangjiajie). The film premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2014, and was released domestically on September 30, 2014. It grossed over $195 million to become one of the highest-grossing films in China. Plot Womanizer Hao Yi ( Xu Zheng) takes his best friend Geng Hao ( Huang Bo) on a road trip to Dali City in Yunnan — China's unofficial capital of one-night stands — to help him recover from a devastating divorce. Years before, Kang Xiaoyu ( Yuan Quan) had traversed the same route to Dali where she met her future husband. Cast * Huang Bo as Geng Hao * Xu Zheng as Hao Yi * Yuan Quan as Kang Xiaoyu * Zhou Dongyu as Zhou Lijuan, a.k.a. "Christina" *Tao Hui as Avatar girl *Yue Xiaojun as an innkeeper * Shen Teng as a bar owner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ning Hao
Ning Hao (; born 9 September 1977) is a Chinese film director. Ning studied at the Taiyuan Film School, where he majored in scenic design. He later transferred to the Art Department of Peking University Peking University (PKU) is a Public university, public Types of universities and colleges in China#By designated academic emphasis, university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of the Peop .... Ning eventually graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2003 with a degree from the Photography Department. Filmography Casting Since his breakout in 2006, Ning frequently re-casts actors who he has worked with, especially Huang Bo and Xu Zheng (as well as himself in cameo roles): Controversy In March 2018, a video surfaced showing a dog being abused on the set of the Hao-directed movie ''Crazy Alien''. In the video, the dog was shown being spun around in a cage and dumped into cold water. The video was taped by a me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
