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- Stephen Chiau Sing Chi, professionally known as Stephen Chow, is a Hong Kong filmmaker, actor, and producer.
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Stephen Chiau Sing Chi, professionally known as Stephen Chow, is a Hong Kong filmmaker, actor, and producer. Stephen Chow was born in Hong Kong on 22 June 1962 to Ling Po Yee, an alumna of Guangzhou Normal University, and Chow Yik Sheung, an immigrant from Ningbo, Zhejiang.
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As befits his plastic, malleable persona, Stephen Chow goes by a bewildering variety of names. He himself prefers the English spelling of “Stephen Chiau”; onscreen credits often list him as “Stephen Chow,” and one even sees “Stephen Chiao.”. To Hong Kongers his name is “Chow Sing-chi.”.
- From Beijing with Love
- King of Comedy
- Shaolin Soccer
- Kung Fu Hustle
This James Bond spoof marked Chow’s debut as a director alongside Lee Lik-chi. The film shows a glimpse of Chow’s filmmaking bent towards parody and comedy, which would be his biggest asset in later movies.
A film with a title that perfectly describes his position in the Hong Kong film industry, King of Comedyreferences plenty of elements from Chow’s early career. Chow plays Wan Tin-sau, an acting teacher for a community centre who also works as a film extra on the side but is often ridiculed for taking his roles too seriously. Wan is eventually rewar...
Shaolin Socceris widely regarded as one of the most successful Hong Kong films of all time. It brought Chow international fame and had worldwide ticket sales of US$42.7 million. The film follows martial artist turned street cleaner Sing, played by Chow, as he struggles to promote Shaolin kung fu’s practical benefits to the general public. Former fo...
Chow cemented his international reputation following the success of Shaolin Soccer with Kung Fu Hustle, which grossed a then record-breaking US$104.9 million at the box office. Set in 1940s Shanghai, the film tells the story of a small-time crook named Sing (Chow), who tries to extort residents of an apartment complex called Pig Sty Alley by masque...
Jan 31, 2024 · Stephen Chow, aka Chow Sing-Chi, ostensibly the King of Hong Kong Comedy behind hits and classics like Shaolin Soccer, Chinese Odyssey, Justice My Foot!, The Mermaid, God of Cookery, and many...
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- Shaolin Soccer (少林足球) 2001. Kicking off this list (pun intended) is the household name of Shaolin Soccer. The sports comedy is widely regarded as one of the most successful Hong Kong films of all time, having propelled the Hong Kong comedy-flick industry to international fame.
- Tricky Brains (整蠱專家) 1991. This comedic flick directed by Wong Jing is a riotous ride. We imagine this must be what it’s like journeying into the mind of a mischievous 10-year-old boy, because some of the trickery, pranks, and puns pulled off in Tricky Brains is exactly what makes a young lad roll around with laughter.
- Fight Back to School (逃學威龍) 1991. Whether you are a boomer, a millennial, or a Gen X member, this 90s classic ‘mo lei tau’ (nonsensical) comedy is definitely one that we’ve all seen.
- Kung Fu Hustle (功夫) 2004. With all its hidden wires, trick camera angles, trampolines, and special effects, Kung Fu Hustle is easily the most technically impressive film on the list.
Tai Kun, the Devil of Gamblers seeks revenge on Chow Sing Cho, the Saint of Gamblers, but a mishap sends them both and Sing's uncle back to Japanese-occupied Shanghai in 1937, where Sing meets his yet-to-meet grandparents and finds himself caught in a battle between two warring gamblers.
Jan 30, 2024 · Stephen Chow (aka Chow Sing-chi) has struck a deal with Douyin, the Chinese sister company of TikTok, to produce a slate of mini-drama series for mainland China audiences.
