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Kristy Yang
Kristy Yang (born 7 January 1974), also known as Yang Gongru, is a Chinese-Canadian actress based in Hong Kong. Early life Yang was born in Shanghai, China, to a Chinese father and Jenny Liu, Chinese-American. Ms.Liu was invited to play the role in the film Shanghai 1976 (2008) and she has just known her father was an American soldier. Ms.Liu's mother had just a photo of him but in the end it's also burned in war. Kristy grew up in a single-family as her father left the family during her childhood. In 1985, Yang immigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has a step-brother who was born in Canada. Kristy graduated from York University after completing her high school education in 1993 at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts in Toronto. Career In the summer of 1995, during a trip to Hong Kong, Yang participated in the Miss Asia Pageant beauty contest A beauty pageant is a competition in which the contestants are judged and ranked based on various physical and mental attribute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanghai
Shanghai, Shanghainese: , Standard Chinese pronunciation: is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the List of largest cities, second largest in the world after Chongqing, with around 24.87 million inhabitants in 2023, while the urban area is the List of cities in China by population, most populous in China, with 29.87 million residents. As of 2022, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (GDP (nominal), nominal) of nearly 13 trillion Renminbi, RMB ($1.9 trillion). Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, #Economy, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, List of tourist attractions in Shanghai, tourism, and Culture of Shanghai, culture. The Port of Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prequel
Theodore Arrington II (born February 5, 1978), better known by his stage name Vast Aire, is an American rapper from New York City. He is one half of the New York hip hop duo Cannibal Ox, which consists of him and fellow rapper Vordul Mega. He is also a member of the rap group Atoms Family and Scienceninjateam. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, then lived in Jamaica, Queens, Vast also spent time in Poughkeepsie, NY having graduated from Poughkeepsie High School, before moving to Harlem, and became acquainted with the underground rap scene, performing in many clubs while still a teenager. He was once a part of the underground hip hop group The Weathermen.and then recorded with Al Babblez and Scienceninjateam records. Career Vast Aire's fame increased significantly as part of Cannibal Ox with Vordul Mega. Their debut album, ''The Cold Vein'', recorded with producer El-P, was released in 2001 to critical acclaim. Since then, Vast Aire has pursued solo interests. His first solo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Date With A Vampire
My or MY may refer to: Arts and entertainment * My (radio station), a Malaysian radio station * Little My, a fictional character in the Moomins universe * ''My'' (album), by Edyta Górniak * ''My'' (EP), by Cho Mi-yeon Business * Marketing year, variable period * Model year, product identifier Transport * Motoryacht * Motor Yacht, a name prefix for merchant vessels * Midwest Airlines (Egypt), IATA airline designation * MAXjet Airways, United States, defunct IATA airline designation Other uses * ''My'', the genitive form of the English pronoun ''I'' * Malaysia, ISO 3166-1 country code ** .my, the country-code top level domain (ccTLD) * Burmese language (ISO 639 alpha-2) * Megalithic Yard, a hypothesised, prehistoric unit of length * Million years See also * MyTV (other) MyTV (or My TV) may refer to these television brands: Africa * MYtv, a South African TV channel Asia * Television Broadcasts Limited's online service in Hong Kong * My TV (Banglad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vampire Expert
''Vampire Expert'' is 1995 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV and starring Lam Ching-ying. The two-season series served as a transition from film to television for the 1980s Hong Kong Chinese vampire film franchise. A third season was planned, but due to the poor health and subsequent death of lead actor Lam Ching-ying, the series was cancelled in 1996. Synopsis Taoist priest Mo Siu-fong (Lam Ching-ying) and his apprentice Ma Fan (Yung Kam-cheong) travel to Hong Kong in pursuit of an ancient vampire. Cast *Lam Ching-ying as Mo Siu-fong *Kingdom Yuen as Zung Gwan *Yung Kam-cheong as Ma Fan (Season 1) *Frankie Lam as Mo's apprentice (Season 2) *Mang Hoi as Mo's apprentice (Season 2) Development Following the popularity of various Chinese vampire films in the 1980s, Hong Kong television network ATV World made plans to create a similar television series starring Lam Ching-ying Lam Ching-ying (; born Lam Gun-bo (); 27 December 1952 – 8 November 1997) was a Hong Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Lady Yu (Han Dynasty)
Beautiful Lady Yu (; died 179; personal name unknown) held the rank of "beautiful lady" (美人) in the harem of Emperor Shun of Han. She was the biological mother of Liu Sheng (刘生), Grand Princess of Wuyang (舞阳长公主) and Liu Bing, Emperor Chong of Han (汉冲帝刘炳). According to ''Xu Hanzhi'', Lady Yu's father Yu Shi () and grandfather Yu Heng () were both Han officials. Lady Yu was chosen to be a concubine at the age of 13 (by East Asian reckoning), on the basis of belonging to a "good family", and her mother's clan members were all honoured and favoured people. Later on she gave birth to her daughter, Liu Sheng. In 138, her daughter Liu Sheng was conferred the title "Grand Princess of Wuyang". In 143, Lady Yu gave birth to Emperor Shun's only son: Liu Bing. In September 144, following the death of Emperor Shun, Liu Bing became emperor. In February of the following year, Liu Bing died. When an Emperor ascended the throne, the mother of that Emperor would usually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douban
Douban.com (), launched on 6 March 2005, is a Chinese online database and social networking service that allows registered users to record information and create content related to film, books, music, recent events, and activities in Chinese cities. Douban is named after a hutong in Chaoyang District, Beijing where the founder lived while he began work on the website. Douban was formerly open to both registered and unregistered users. For registered users, the website recommends potentially interesting books, movies, and music to them in addition to serving as a social network website such as WeChat, Weibo and record keeper. For unregistered users, the website is a place to find ratings and reviews of media. Douban has about 200 million registered users as of 2013 and some Chinese authors as well as critics register their official personal pages on the site. The platform has been compared to other review sites such as IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Goodreads. Founder Douban (B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Be Together (film)
''Be Together'' () is a 2015 Chinese romance film directed by Yan Fei. The film was released on February 13, 2015. Cast *Kristy Yang as Ke Min *Michael Tong Michael Tong Man-lung (Chinese language, Chinese: 唐文龍; Cantonese Romanization: Tong Man Lung (Tang Wen Long); born 17 November 1969) is a Hong Kong actor. Filmography TV series *''Return of the Cuckoo'' (2000) *''The Kung Fu Master'' ( ... *Chi Shuai *Zhou Lingnan Reception By February 16, the film had earned at the Chinese box office. References Chinese romance films 2015 romance films 2010s Mandarin-language films {{2010s-romance-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 film directed by Raymond Yip, written, produced, and directed by Manfred Wong from a story by Bruce Lee's real life younger brother Robert Lee, who also produced and narrated the film. The film stars 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 famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ming Ming
''Ming Ming'' () is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Susie Au and starring Zhou Xun, Daniel Wu, Tony Yang and Jeff Chang. A debut feature-length film by Au, an experienced music video director, Ming Ming premiered on 14 October 2006 during the Pusan Film Festival and was released in cinemas in Hong Kong and mainland China on 26 April 2007. Plot Fiery Ming Ming (Zhou Xun) has always been the kind to take responsibility for her actions. When she meets D (Daniel Wu) at a boxing ring, the two soon become lovers. D tells Ming Ming he would go to Harbin if he had $5 million. Taking him at his word, Ming Ming goes to Brother Cat and asks him for the money. When he demurs, she steals it, along with a secret box; she manages to fight off the other gang members by incredible prowess with black flying beads, which projected at enough speed, can be deadly. Brother Cat is furious she has taken the box; and send his associates to find her. As she is running away, Ming Ming bumps into an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Healing Hearts (film)
''Healing Hearts'' () is a 2000 Hong Kong romantic drama film written and directed by Gary Tang, and starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Michelle Reis. Plot Lawrence and Paul are neurologists at the same hospital and also close friends. Paul's girlfriend, Jackie, becomes comatose after an accident and falls into a vegetative state. Despite this, Paul remains undeterred. He visits her every day, speaking to her and hoping she will miraculously wake up. By a twist of fate, it is Lawrence who ultimately brings Jackie out of her coma. However, after regaining consciousness, Jackie seems different and gently turns down Paul's romantic advances. Now alone, Jackie searches for a place with low rent and happens to run into Lawrence. The two strike a deal: Jackie will temporarily stay at Lawrence's home until she finds a job. Sharing the same living space, the two slowly fall into a tender and romantic relationship. But the happiness doesn't last long. Lawrence discovers that Jackie ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Those Were The Days
Those Were the Days may refer to: Music Albums * ''Those Were the Days'' (Johnny Mathis album) (1968) * ''Those Were the Days'' (Cream album) (1997) * ''Those Were the Days'' (Dolly Parton album) (2005) * '' Those Were the Days – The Best of Leningrad Cowboys'' (2009) Songs * "Those Were the Days" (song), a 1968 song credited to Gene Raskin * "Those Were the Days", a 1968 song by Cream first released on '' Wheels of Fire'' * "Those Were the Days", the theme song of the 1970s sitcom ''All in the Family'' * "Those Were the Days", a 2001 song by Aaliyah from ''Aaliyah'' * "Those Were the Days" (Lady Sovereign song) (2007) Films * ''Those Were the Days'' (1934 film), a film by Thomas Bentley * '' Those Were the Days!'', a 1940 film with William Holden * ''Those Were the Days...'' (1995 Hong Kong film), a film by Billy Tang Hin-Shing * ''Those Were the Days'' (1995 French film) * ''Those Were the Days'' (1996 film), a Hong Kong film by Eric Tsang * ''Those Were the Days'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Duel (2000 Film)
''The Duel'' is a 2000 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' comedy film directed by Andrew Lau and starring Andy Lau, Ekin Cheng, Nick Cheung, Kristy Yang, Zhao Wei and Patrick Tam. Plot Dragon Nine, an imperial detective, is on his way back after concluding the case of the Thief Ghost. He encounters "Sword Saint" Yeh, who asks him to tell "Sword Deity" Simon to meet him for a duel on the night of the full moon at the highest rooftop of the Forbidden Palace. News of the upcoming duel between the two greatest swordsmen spread like wildfire and attract much attention, with people starting to place bets on the final outcome. The Emperor sends Dragon Nine and Princess Phoenix to stop the duel from taking place and investigate whether it is a mask for any sinister plots. Cast *Andy Lau as Yeh Cool Son (Ye Gucheng) *Ekin Cheng as Snow Blower Simon (Ximen Chuixue) *Nick Cheung as Dragon Nine (Lu Xiaofeng) *Zhao Wei as Princess Phoenix *Kristy Yang as Ye Ziqing (Sun Xiuqing) * Tien Hsin as Jade * Patr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
