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Kristy Yang
Kristy Yang (born 7 January 1974), also known as Yang Gongru, is a Chinese-born Canadian actress based in Hong Kong. Early life Yang was born in Shanghai, China, to a Chinese father and Jenny Liu, a half American-half Chinese. 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 ATV Miss Asia Pageant () is an annual Hong Kong-based beauty pageant organized and broadcast by Asia Television (ATV). Originati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanghai
Shanghai (; , , Standard Chinese, Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ) is one of the four Direct-administered municipalities of China, direct-administered municipalities of the China, People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. With a population of 24.89 million as of 2021, Shanghai is the List of cities in China by population and built-up area, most populous urban area in China with 39,300,000 inhabitants living in the Shanghai metropolitan area, the List of largest cities, second most populous city proper in the world (after Chongqing) and the only List of cities by GDP, city in East Asia with a GDP greater than its corresponding capital. Shanghai ranks List of administrative divisions of Greater China by Human Development Index, second among the administrative divisions of Mainland China in Human Development Index, human development index (after Beijing). As of 2018, the Greater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prequel
Theodore Arrington III (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. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, then lived in Jamaica, Queens 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. 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 album '' Look Mom... No Hands'' was released in April 2004. This was followed by ''The Best Damn Rap Show'', a collaborative effort with DJ Mighty Mi from The High & Might ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Date With A Vampire
''My Date with a Vampire'' is a 1998 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV. The story is based on the future events of the plot of '' Vampire Expert'', a similar two-season television drama aired on ATV in 1995 and 1996. It blends aspects of the "hopping" corpses of jiangshi fiction with those of western vampires, while injecting elements of Chinese mythology and modern horror legends. The series is a tribute to Lam Ching-ying, the lead actor of ''Vampire Expert'' and a prominent cast member in the ''Mr. Vampire'' franchise, who died of liver cancer in 1997. It was followed by '' My Date with a Vampire II'' (2000) and ''My Date with a Vampire III'' (2004). According to Netease Report, Fox Networks Group will remake the series. Cora Yim, the head of Fox Networks Group Asia, claimed that one-third of ATV's inventory had been acquired by Fox Networks Group, including 28 television series; ''My Date with a Vampire'' is one of the 28. Plot Fong Kwok-wah was a Chinese guerr ... [...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 Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a List of cities in China, city and Special administrative regions of China, special ... 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 populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Lady Yu (Han Dynasty)
Beautiful Lady Yu (; died 179) held the rank of "beautiful lady" (美人) in the harem of emperor Shun of Han. She was the biological mother of Liu Sheng, Grand Princess of Wuyang (舞阳公主) and Liu Bing, Emperor Chong of Han. Lady Yu was chosen to be a concubine at the age of 13, 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 the year 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 144, following the death of emperor Shun, Liu Bing became emperor. On the first month of the following year, Liu Bing died. When an Emperor ascended to the throne, the mother of that Emperor would usually receive an honourable title. Yet, this was not the case for Beautiful Lady Yu. According to the ''Later Han History'', due to General Liang Ji's violent seizure of power, Lady Yu ... [...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 (Beijin ... [...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: 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'' (2000) *'' Healing ... *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 drama film directed by Raymond Yip, and also written, produced and directed by Manfred Wong, and also storied, produced and narrated by Bruce Lee's real life younger brother Robert Lee. Starring 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 family. ... [...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. Cast * Zhou Xun as Ming Ming / Nana (double role) * Daniel Wu as D * Tony Yang as Tu * Jeff Chang as Brother Cat * Kristy Yang 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Healing Hearts (film)
''Healing Hearts'' () is a 2000 Hong Kong medical romantic drama film directed by Gary Tang and stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michelle Reis, and Kenny Bee. Cast * Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Lawrence * Michelle Reis as Jackie — Paul's recently comatose girlfriend * Kenny Bee as Doctor Paul * Pinky Cheung as Nurse Karen * * Esther Kwan as Samantha * Stephen Fung as Alan * Production The film was shot concurrently alongside a television pilot for a television series on Asia Television also entitled ''Healing Hearts''. This is not to be confused with the medical drama television series ''Healing Hands'' (1998), which director Gary Tang also wrote. Reception Paul Fonoroff for the ''South China Morning Post'' wrote, "Leung proves that he is an alchemist, for he delivers a first-rate performance that, although failing to transform the dreck into gelt, provides Healing Hearts with its most watchable moments." Soundtrack The film features Patti Austin Patti Austin (bor ... [...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'' ( ... [...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. The film is adapted from ''Juezhan Qianhou'' of Gu Long's '' Lu Xiaofeng'' novel series. It is known for its humorous take on the original story and its special effects. 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 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
