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Hung Yan-yan (born 25 February 1962, also credited as 熊欣欣 or Xiong Xin Xin) is a
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martial artist Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defence; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the pres ...
,
actor An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. ...
,
stuntman A stunt performer, often called a stuntman or stuntwoman and occasionally stuntperson or stunt-person, is a trained professional who performs daring acts, often as a career. Stunt performers usually appear in films or on television, as opposed ...
and
action director Stage combat, fight craft or fight choreography is a specialised technique in theatre designed to create the illusion of physical combat without causing harm to the performers. It is employed in live stage plays as well as operatic and ballet pr ...
originally from
Liuzhou Liuzhou (; , Standard Mandarin: , Liuzhou Yue dialect: International Phonetic Alphabet, iəu53 ʦəu44 is a prefecture-level city in north-central Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China. The prefecture's population was 4 ...
,
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, China. He was the stunt double for martial arts superstar
Jet Li Li Lianjie (courtesy name Yangzhong; born 26 April 1963), better known by his stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese-born Singaporean Martial arts, martial artist and actor. With a Jet Li filmography, film career spanning more than forty years, Li is re ...
.


Early life

Hung was born in
Liuzhou Liuzhou (; , Standard Mandarin: , Liuzhou Yue dialect: International Phonetic Alphabet, iəu53 ʦəu44 is a prefecture-level city in north-central Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China. The prefecture's population was 4 ...
,
Guangxi Guangxi,; officially the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is an Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of the China, People's Republic of China, located in South China and bordering Vietnam (Hà Giang Province, Hà Giang, Cao Bằn ...
, China in 1962. He was placed in a
martial arts Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defence; military and law enforcement applications; combat sport, competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; ...
school at age 12 after he was taken away from school. Hung trained for 12 years and won multiple championships.


Film career

After training, he went to
Hong Kong Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...
and was discovered by famous
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Lau Kar-leung Lau Kar-leung (; born 28 July 1934 – 25 June 2013) was a Hongkongers, Hong Kong Martial art, martial artist, filmmaker, Stage combat, fight choreographer and actor. He is best known for the films he made in the 1970s and 1980s for the Shaw ...
, who was at that time filming ''
Martial Arts of Shaolin ''Martial Arts of Shaolin'' (, lit. "Southern and Northern Shaolin"), also known as ''Shaolin Temple 3: Martial Arts of Shaolin'', is a 1986 action comedy-themed martial arts film. A Hong Kong-Chinese co-production, the film is notable for bein ...
'' starring
Jet Li Li Lianjie (courtesy name Yangzhong; born 26 April 1963), better known by his stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese-born Singaporean Martial arts, martial artist and actor. With a Jet Li filmography, film career spanning more than forty years, Li is re ...
, and hired Hung as Li's
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. He then moved to Hong Kong in 1988. There, Hung became a stuntman, later an actor and action director. He had small roles as an actor. Later, Hung was Jet Li's stunt double in ''
Once Upon a Time in China ''Once Upon a Time in China'' is a 1991 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed and produced by Tsui Hark, who also wrote with Yuen Kai-chi, Leung Yiu-ming, and Elsa Tang. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of C ...
''. Some of the action scenes were too dangerous for Li because of an ankle injury. Hung was then Li's stunt double again in the sequel, ''
Once Upon a Time in China II ''Once Upon a Time in China II'' is a 1992 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced and directed by Tsui Hark. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of Cantonese ethnicity, Wong Fei-hung. It is the second instalment in ...
''. He was also featured a role as the leader of the
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, Kau-kung "Priest" Gao. He featured in ''
Once Upon a Time in China III ''Once Upon a Time in China III'' is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced and directed by Tsui Hark. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of Cantonese ethnicity, Wong Fei-hung. It is the third installment i ...
'' as Kwai Geuk-Chat known as "Clubfoot Seven" Chiu-Tsat. He was so nicknamed due to his disability, being the seventh member of wealthy rival martial artist, Chiu Tin-bak's gang. A fighting enforcer, he fights
Wong Fei-hung Wong Fei-hung (born Wong Sek-cheung with the courtesy name Tat-wun; 19 August 1847 – 17 April 1925) was a Chinese martial artist, physician, and folk hero. Though he was considered an expert in the Hung Ga style of Chinese martial arts, his r ...
(Li), loses and is terribly injured after Leung Foon (
Max Mok Max Mok ( zh, t=莫少聰; born 2 December 1962 in Hong Kong; also credited as Benny Mok, Benny Mok Siu-chung and Max Mok Siu-chung) is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Mok was recruited by the Shaw Brothers Studio and has been a major film star si ...
) accidentally releases a stampede of horses from a stable. Clubfoot Seven is then kicked out and abandoned by his former master, Chiu Tin-bak when he called his student Clubfoot a "useless cripple", and becomes discipled to Wong instead. Despite his
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, he showcases his skills which includes his electrifying acrobats and moves. Hung reprised his role as Clubfoot in the next two sequels which do not feature Li, instead it featured
Vincent Zhao Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo ( Chinese: 赵文卓; born 10 April 1972), sometimes credited as Vincent Chiu or Chiu Man-cheuk, is a Chinese actor and martial artist. He is best known for portraying Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in both film and televisi ...
, who was much younger than Li and more physical so Hung was not much featured as a stunt double. He reprised his role again in the ''Once Upon a Time in China'' TV series and in ''
Once Upon a Time in China and America ''Once Upon a Time in China and America'', also known as ''Once Upon a Time in China VI'', (Chinese: 黃飛鴻之西域雄獅) is a 1997 Hong Kong martial arts western film directed by Sammo Hung, who also worked on the film's fight choreogr ...
'' which again features Jet Li and is the last of the ''
Once Upon a Time in China ''Once Upon a Time in China'' is a 1991 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed and produced by Tsui Hark, who also wrote with Yuen Kai-chi, Leung Yiu-ming, and Elsa Tang. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of C ...
'' series. He was the main villain, Prince Twelve, in Yuen Wo Ping's '' Hero Among Heroes'' starring
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 Fi ...
. His role was first a friend of Yen's character, who turns him into a drug addict and later betrays him. Hung also followed
Tsui Hark Tsui Hark (, , born 15 February 1950), born Tsui Man-kong (), is a Hong Kong filmmaker. A major director in the Golden Age of Cinema of Hong Kong, Hong Kong cinema, Tsui gained critical and commercial success with films such as ''Zu Warriors from ...
to
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in 1998, making a brief performance in ''
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''. After working briefly in
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, he returned to Hong Kong. Hung was action director in Chin Siu-tung's '' Blacksheep Affair'' and again in Tsui Hark's 2000 film, '' Time and Tide'' starring
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. He later returned to Hollywood as stunt choreographer for '' The Musketeer''.


Personal life

Hung is married to Carrie Choy, a former actress, and they have one child. He learned English by reading books.


Filmography


Actor

* ''
Shaolin Temple Shaolin Monastery ( zh, labels=no, c=少林寺, p=shàolínsì), also known as Shaolin Temple, is a monastic institution recognized as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin kung fu. It is located at the foot of Wuru Peak o ...
'' (1982) – Shaolin student * '' Kids From Shaolin'' (1984) – Shaolin student * ''
Martial Arts of Shaolin ''Martial Arts of Shaolin'' (, lit. "Southern and Northern Shaolin"), also known as ''Shaolin Temple 3: Martial Arts of Shaolin'', is a 1986 action comedy-themed martial arts film. A Hong Kong-Chinese co-production, the film is notable for bein ...
'' (1986) – Shaolin student * '' Tiger on the Beat'' (1988) – extra/stuntman * '' City Cops'' (1989) – Shikamuka's thug * ''
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'' (1989) – Mr Lo's thug * '' Aces Go Places V'' (1989) – Thai horse rider * ''
God of Gamblers ''God of Gamblers'' (; lit. ''God of Gambling'') is a 1989 Hong Kong action comedy film written and directed by Wong Jing. The film stars Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Joey Wong, and Sharla Cheung. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong ...
'' (1989) – Shing's man * '' Stage Door Johnny'' (1990) – troublemaker at restaurant * '' Tiger on the Beat 2'' (1990) * '' Skinny Tiger and Fatty Dragon'' (1990) – Robber * '' Bullet for Hire'' (1991) – extra * ''
Lee Rock II ''Lee Rock II'' is a 1991 Hong Kong crime drama film directed by Lawrence Ah Mon and starring Andy Lau, Sharla Cheung, Aaron Kwok and Chingmy Yau. The film is a direct sequel to '' Lee Rock'' released earlier in the same year and continues i ...
'' (1991) – Shrimp Head / Lu * ''
Once Upon a Time in China ''Once Upon a Time in China'' is a 1991 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed and produced by Tsui Hark, who also wrote with Yuen Kai-chi, Leung Yiu-ming, and Elsa Tang. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of C ...
'' (1991) – Shaho gang member * ''
Once Upon a Time in China II ''Once Upon a Time in China II'' is a 1992 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced and directed by Tsui Hark. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of Cantonese ethnicity, Wong Fei-hung. It is the second instalment in ...
'' (1992) – Kau-kung (Priest Gao) * ''
Royal Tramp ''Royal Tramp'' is a 1992 Hong Kong wuxia comedy film based on Louis Cha's novel '' The Deer and the Cauldron''. The film was one of the five top grossing Hong Kong films in 1992; Stephen Chow, who played the protagonist Wai Siu-bo, also starr ...
'' (1992) – flag holder * '' The Musical Vampire'' (1992) * ''
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'' (1992) * ''
New Dragon Gate Inn ''New Dragon Gate Inn'' is a 1992 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film directed by Raymond Lee and produced by Tsui Hark, starring Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Donnie Yen. It was released as ''Dragon Inn'' in North America. The fil ...
'' (1992) * ''
Once Upon a Time in China III ''Once Upon a Time in China III'' is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced and directed by Tsui Hark. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of Cantonese ethnicity, Wong Fei-hung. It is the third installment i ...
'' (1993) – Kwai Geuk-Chat (Clubfoot Seven Chiu-Tsat) * '' Hero Among Heroes'' (1993) – Prince Barac of Twelve * '' Millionaire Cop'' (1993) – Robber * ''
Once Upon a Time in China IV ''Once Upon a Time in China IV'' is a 1993 Hong Kong–Chinese martial arts film and the fourth installment in the ''Once Upon a Time in China'' film series. It was directed by Yuen Bun in his directorial debut and produced by Tsui Hark, who di ...
'' (1993) – Kwai Geuk-Chat (Clubfoot Seven Chiu-Tsat) * '' To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui'' (1994) – Bald rascal * '' The Other Side of the Sea'' (1994) * '' Once Upon a Time in China V'' (1994) – Kwai Geuk-Chat (Clubfoot Seven Chiu-Tsat) * '' Wonder Seven'' (1994) – Shaolin Monk * ''
The Chinese Feast ''The Chinese Feast'' (Chinese language, Chinese: 金玉滿堂) is a Hong Kong films of 1995, 1995 Cinema of Hong Kong, Hong Kong film co-written, produced and directed by Tsui Hark, and starring Leslie Cheung, Anita Yuen, Kenny Bee, and Law Kar ...
'' (1995) – Chef Wong Wing * '' The Blade'' (1995) – Fei Lung / Flying Dragon (Falcon) * '' The Little Drunken Masters'' (1995) * ''
Fist of Fury ''Fist of Fury'' () is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Lo Wei and produced by Raymond Chow. The film stars Bruce Lee in his major role after '' The Big Boss'' (1971). Bruce Lee also worked as the film's action choreographer. ...
'' (1995) * '' Wong Fei Hung Series'' (1996) – Kwai Geuk-Chat (Clubfoot Seven Chiu-Tsat) * '' Tristar'' (1996) – Loanshark Tai * '' Black Mask'' (1996) – Jimmy * ''
Once Upon a Time in China and America ''Once Upon a Time in China and America'', also known as ''Once Upon a Time in China VI'', (Chinese: 黃飛鴻之西域雄獅) is a 1997 Hong Kong martial arts western film directed by Sammo Hung, who also worked on the film's fight choreogr ...
'' (1997) – Kwai Geuk-Chat (Clubfoot Seven Chiu-Tsat) * ''
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'' (1997) - Stavros' Man in hotel * '' Till Death Do Us Part'' (1998)- Bill * '' The Blacksheep Affair'' (1998) – Captain Kiang * ''
Star Runner ''Star Runner'' ( zh, t=少年阿虎), (also known in the United States as ''The Kumite''), is a 2003 Hong Kong action/romance film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee. It is rated PG-13 by the MPAA "for intense sequences of martial arts act ...
'' (2003) – Spectator irritating Prof. Cheung * '' In the Blue'' (2006) * '' Playboy Cops'' (2008) – Scorpion Yong * '' The Butterfly Lovers'' (2008) – Martial Arts Teacher * '' Coweb'' (2009) – Brief Appearance, Club Manager * '' Vampire Warriors'' (2010) * '' Bad Blood'' (2010) – Kong * '' Shaolin'' (2011) – Sou Xiang Tu * '' All Men Are Brothers'' (2011) – Luan Tingyu * '' The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake'' (2011) * ''Tai Chi 0'' (2012) * ''Tai Chi Hero'' (2012) * ''Glory Days'' (2012) * '' Ip Man: The Final Fight'' (2013) * '' The Master'' (2015) * ''Trivisa'' (2016) * ''
The Hidden Sword ''The Hidden Sword'' is a 2017 Chinese martial arts film written and directed by Xu Haofeng and adapted from Xu's novel of the same name. The film stars Xu Qing, Jessie Li and Zhang Aoyue. Cast * Xu Qing as Zhihui * Jessie Li as Qingqing * Zha ...
'' (2017) * ''Our Time Will Come'' (2017) * ''Fate Crisis'' (2018) * ''Kung Fu League'' (2018) * ''Swordsman Nice Kung Fu'' (2019) * ''Assassins and the Missing Gold'' (2019)


Stuntman

* ''
Once Upon a Time in China III ''Once Upon a Time in China III'' is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film written, produced and directed by Tsui Hark. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of Cantonese ethnicity, Wong Fei-hung. It is the third installment i ...
'' (1993) * ''
Once Upon a Time in China ''Once Upon a Time in China'' is a 1991 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed and produced by Tsui Hark, who also wrote with Yuen Kai-chi, Leung Yiu-ming, and Elsa Tang. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of C ...
'' (1992) * ''
Once Upon a Time in China ''Once Upon a Time in China'' is a 1991 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed and produced by Tsui Hark, who also wrote with Yuen Kai-chi, Leung Yiu-ming, and Elsa Tang. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of C ...
'' (1991) * '' Tiger Cage 2'' (1990) * '' Tiger On The Beat 2'' (1990) * '' City Cops'' (1989) * '' Tiger On The Beat'' (1988) * '' Yellow River Fighter'' (1988)


Action director

* '' Tiger on the Beat 2'' (1990) * '' Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon'' (1990) * '' Wonder Seven'' (1994) * '' Tristar'' (1996) * '' ...Till Death Do Us Part'' (1998) * '' Time and Tide'' (2000) * '' Reunion'' (2002) * ''
Seven Swords ''Seven Swords'' is a 2005 ''wuxia'' film produced and directed by Tsui Hark, starring Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Charlie Yeung, Sun Honglei, Lu Yi and Kim So-yeon. An international co-production between Hong Kong, China, South Korea and the Nether ...
'' (2005) * '' In the Blue'' (2006) * '' Coweb'' (2009)


Assistant action director

* '' Aces Go Places V'' (1989) * ''
Once Upon a Time in China ''Once Upon a Time in China'' is a 1991 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed and produced by Tsui Hark, who also wrote with Yuen Kai-chi, Leung Yiu-ming, and Elsa Tang. Jet Li stars as Chinese martial arts master and folk hero of C ...
'' (1991) * ''
Dragon Inn ''Dragon Inn'' (, also known as ''Dragon Gate Inn'') is a 1967 Taiwanese '' wuxia'' film written and directed by King Hu. The story of eunuch from the imperial court who orders the execution of the respected General Yu and then tries to wipe out ...
'' (1992) * ''
Once Upon a Time in China IV ''Once Upon a Time in China IV'' is a 1993 Hong Kong–Chinese martial arts film and the fourth installment in the ''Once Upon a Time in China'' film series. It was directed by Yuen Bun in his directorial debut and produced by Tsui Hark, who di ...
'' (1993) * ''
Once Upon a Time in China and America ''Once Upon a Time in China and America'', also known as ''Once Upon a Time in China VI'', (Chinese: 黃飛鴻之西域雄獅) is a 1997 Hong Kong martial arts western film directed by Sammo Hung, who also worked on the film's fight choreogr ...
'' (1997) * '' The Blacksheep Affair'' (1998)


Director

* '' Coweb'' (2009)


Executive producer

* '' Into the Blue'' (2006) Hung Yan-yan at chinesemov.com
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References


External links


Hung Yan-yan at Hong Kong Cinemagic
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Hung Yan-yan at HKMDB
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