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Aaron Kwok
Aaron Kwok Fu-shing (born 26 October 1965) is a Hong Kong singer, dancer, and actor, known as one of Hong Kong's "Four Heavenly Kings". Active since the 1980s, he has released over 30 studio albums in Cantonese and Mandarin, mostly in the dance-pop genre, with elements of rock, R&B, soul, electronica and traditional Chinese music. Concurrently with his music career, Kwok debuted as an actor with a role in the TVB television drama ''Genghis Khan'' (1987). He gained recognition in the film ''Saviour of the Soul'' (1991), for which he was nominated for a Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. His notable films include '' The Storm Riders'' (1998), '' China Strike Force'' (2000), ''Divergence'' (2005), ''After This Our Exile'' (2006), ''Cold War'' (2012) and its 2016 sequel, '' Port of Call'' (2015), for which he won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, and ''Project Gutenberg'' (2018). Early life Kwok graduated from St John's Co-education College in Hong Kong. Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Hong Kong
Hong Kong was under British Empire, British rule from 1841 to 1997, except for a Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, brief period of Japanese occupation during World War II from 1941 to 1945. It was a crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1841 to 1981, and a British Dependent Territory, dependent territory from 1981 to 1997. The colonial period began with the British occupation of Hong Kong Island under the Convention of Chuenpi in 1841 of the Victorian era, and ended with the handover of Hong Kong to the China, People's Republic of China in July 1997. In accordance with Art. III of the Treaty of Nanking of 1842, signed in the aftermath of the First Opium War, the island of Hong Kong was ceded in perpetuity to Great Britain. It was established as a Crown colony in 1843. In 1860, the British expanded the colony with the addition of the Kowloon Peninsula and was further extended in 1898 when the British obtained Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory, a 99-year lease ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Storm Riders
''The Storm Riders'' is a 1998 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' fantasy film based on the manhua series ''Fung Wan'' by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, it starred Ekin Cheng as Wind and Aaron Kwok as Cloud. The plot involves two children, Whispering Wind and Striding Cloud, who become powerful warriors under the evil Lord Conqueror's tutelage. A sequel to the film, titled ''The Storm Warriors'' was directed by the Pang brothers and released in 2009. Plot The evil Lord Conqueror, head of Conqueror's Clan, is given a prophecy by Mud Buddha when quizzed about his delayed duel with Sword Saint. The prophecy states that if Conqueror finds two young children by the name of Wind and Cloud, he will have good fortune. Mud Buddha provides the birth charts of these two and gives him a puzzle box stating that finding Wind and Cloud is but one half of his destiny, the box will provide him with the latter half once he unlocks it. Conqueror issues an order that every boy with a birth chart mat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honda Elite
The Honda Elite is a series of scooters manufactured by Honda since 1983. Honda currently makes the 2010 Elite. Elite 80 In 1984, Honda released its first four-stroke modern scooter, the Elite 125. Later, Honda introduced the four-stroke Elite 80 (model code CH80) in 1985. Production was moved from Japan to Mexico in 1991, and production ended in 2007. The Elite 80 had a 23 model year run with only minor changes. Elite 125/150 Honda released its first mid-sized four-stroke scooter onto the western market in the spring of 1984. The Elite 125 (CH125) continued Honda's trend of shifting from two-stroke engines to the much more emissions friendly four-stroke engine. The Elite was called the Honda Spacy in Japan and Europe. The 1984 Elite featured many new technologies never before seen on a conventional scooter, such as a retractable headlamp, liquid-cooled engine, a digital dashboard, and more. Honda marketed this as "21st Century looks and features to match" and "the ultimate in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honda
commonly known as just Honda, is a Japanese multinational corporation, multinational Conglomerate (company), conglomerate automotive manufacturer headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in October 1946 by Soichiro Honda, Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, reaching a production of 500 million . It is also the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by number of units, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year. Honda became the second-largest Japanese automobile manufacturer in 2001. In 2015, Honda was the eighth largest automobile manufacturer in the world. The company has also built and sold the most produced motor vehicle in history, the Honda Super Cub. Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, on 27 March 1986. Aside from their core automobile and motorcycle businesses, Honda also manufactures garden equipment, marine eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunbeam Theatre
Sunbeam Theatre () was a landmark theatre in Hong Kong showcasing Cantonese opera. It is located at 423 King's Road (Hong Kong), King's Road, North Point, near the intersection with Shu Kuk Street. History In the 1950s, many of the Shanghainese people, Shanghainese emigrants moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong and settled in the North Point area. At the time Shanghai was known for its leftist revolutions, and many of the leftist supported businesses relocated to North Point. Aside from the China Products Department stores, the Sunbeam Theatre is one of the landmark theatres to have been started by that same group of emigrants. It was established by "Hua Chang Enterprises Ltd" in 1972. Later it was turned over to "Silver Entertainment Ltd" on 1 September 1980 to Henry Fok, chairman of "Sunbeam Entertainment". In 1988, Yao-Hung, chairman of the board of "Hong Kong United Arts Entertainment Company Ltd" took over its operation. In 1989, the theatre was divided into two auditoriums, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Split (gymnastics)
A split (commonly referred to as splits or the splits) is a physical position in which the legs are in line with each other and extended in opposite directions. Splits are commonly performed in various athletic activities, including dance, figure skating, gymnastics, contortionism, synchronized swimming, cheerleading, martial arts, aerial arts and yoga as exercise, where a front split is named Hanumanasana and a side split is named Samakonasana. A person who has assumed a split position is said to be "in a split", or "doing the splits", or "doing a split" (this form is especially encountered in the Eastern United States). When executing a split, the lines defined by the inner thighs of the legs form an angle of approximately 180 degrees. This large angle significantly stretches, and thus demonstrates excellent flexibility of, the hamstring and iliopsoas muscles. Consequently, splits are often used as a stretching exercise to warm up and enhance the flexibility of leg muscles. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Fook Holdings
King Fook Holdings Limited () () is a holding company engaging in jewellery retailing and wholesaling operations in Hong Kong. Its businesses cover gold ornaments, jewellery, watch, fashion and gift retailing, bullion trading, securities brokerage and diamond wholesaling. The company was established in 1949. It was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1988. Its subsidiary A subsidiary, subsidiary company, or daughter company is a company (law), company completely or partially owned or controlled by another company, called the parent company or holding company, which has legal and financial control over the subsidia ... companies include King Fook Gold & Jewellery Company Limited (), King Fook Jewellery Group Limited () and King Fook Securities Company Limited (). King Fook Securities Company Limited (founded 1971) ceased its operation on July 31, 2013 due to consistent losses in successive prior financial years. References {{reflist External linksKing Fook Holdings Limite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project Gutenberg (film)
''Project Gutenberg'' ( zh, c=無雙; also released as ''The Counterfeiter'' in the United Kingdom) is a 2018 crime thriller film written and directed by Felix Chong, starring Chow Yun-fat and Aaron Kwok. A Hong Kong–Chinese co-production, the film was theatrically released on 30 September 2018 in China and on 4 October 2018 in Hong Kong. Plot Counterfeit artist Lee Man is extradited to Hong Kong from Thailand. The Hong Kong Police Force led by Inspector Ho are investigating a series of murders and robberies involving counterfeit notes linked to Lee, masterminded by a mysterious figure known only as "Painter". The interrogations are interrupted by renowned artist Yuen Man attempting to bail Lee. An agreement is reached where Lee will be released into witness protection for revealing Painter's identity and criminal history, so Lee begins recounting his past. In the 1990s, Lee and Yuen were lovers living together in Vancouver, struggling to sell their artwork. Yuen's artistic t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Film Award For Best Actor
The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor for the best performance by an actor in a leading role. History The award was established at the 1st Hong Kong Film Awards (1982) and the first winner and the sole participant in this category was Michael Hui for his role in the film '' Security Unlimited''. From the 2nd Hong Kong Film Awards (1983), there are 5, sometimes 6, nominations for the category of Best Actor from which one actor is chosen the winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, except the 2nd Awards when Sammo Hung and Karl Maka shared the award. The most recent recipient of the award was Sean Lau, who was honoured at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards (2025), for his performance in '' Papa''. The actor with most awards in this category is Tony Leung Chiu-wai with six wins. He also holds the record for the actor with the most awards in the Best Supporting Actor category. Jackie Chan holds the record for an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Call (2015 Film)
''Port of Call'' is a 2015 Hong Kong crime thriller film written, edited and directed by Philip Yung and starring Aaron Kwok as a veteran police detective who solving a murder mystery with unusual methods to prove his belief of virtue in human nature. The film is based on a real murder case where a dismembered corpse of a murdered 16-year-old female prostitute was found in Hong Kong in 2008. ''Port of Call'' was the closing film at the 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 6 April 2015. The film was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 3 December 2015. ''Port of Call'' won seven awards at the 35th Hong Kong Film Awards including acting awards Best Actor for Kwok, Best Actress for Jessie Li, Best Supporting Actress for Elaine Jin, Best Supporting Actor and Best New Performer, both for Michael Ning, as well as Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography, while also nominated for six other awards. The film also won many other awards and nominations at the Golden Hor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold War 2 (film)
''Cold War 2'' is a 2016 Hong Kong-Chinese police procedural action thriller film written and directed by Longman Leung and Sunny Luk. The film is a sequel to the 2012 box office hit, ''Cold War'', and stars returning cast members Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung, Charlie Young, Eddie Peng, Aarif Rahman and Ma Yili, joined by new cast members Chow Yun-fat, Janice Man, Tony Yang and Bibi Zhou. ''Cold War 2'' was released on 8 July 2016 in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D. Plot The Hong Kong Police Force holds a funeral for two Senior Assistant Commissioners killed during the previous film. Shortly after, Commissioner Sean Lau receives a call from one of the culprits behind the theft of the police van. He is told that his wife has been kidnapped and that he must release Joe Lee for her to survive. Lau overrides standard procedure to transfer Joe out of prison, and is told by the kidnapper to bring Joe to the metro station. There, Joe is able to escape with the aid of several accomplices, one of who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold War (2012 Film)
''Cold War'' is a 2012 Hong Kong police procedural action thriller film directed by Sunny Luk and Longman Leung, starring Aaron Kwok and Tony Leung Ka-fai, and guest starring Andy Lau. The film was selected as the opening film at the 17th Busan International Film Festival and released in Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China on 8 November 2012. The film's title, ''Cold War'' (寒戰), is derived from the code name used in the police operation where the plot of the film evolves. The film won nine awards including Best Actor, Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards. The film has a sequel, known as '' Cold War 2''. Plot One midnight, a Hong Kong Police Force Emergency Unit (EU) van carrying advanced equipment and five police officers goes missing. As the police investigate the case, they became aware that the terrorists possess detailed knowledge of the police's procedures and have planned several steps ahead, even possibly breaching the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
