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Elaine Jin
Elaine Yen-ling (; born 15 December 1954), also known as Elaine Kam, is a Hong Kong–Taiwanese actress. She began her career in Taiwan in 1973 before moving to Hong Kong in 1981. She has been nominated eleven times in the Hong Kong Film Awards and won four for her supporting roles in ''Love Unto Waste'' () (1986), '' People's Hero'' () (1987) and '' Port of Call'' () (2015). In 1994, Jin earned her first Golden Horse Film Award, also in the supporting category, for her performance in Edward Yang's ''A Confucian Confusion'' () (1994). Jin won the Golden Horse Award and the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 2016 film ''Mad World "Mad World" is a 1982 song by British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and sung by bassist Curt Smith, it was the band's third single release and first chart hit, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982. ...''. Personal life Jin has been married twice, to Liang Tin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jin (Chinese Surname)
Jin is the Hanyu pinyin transliteration of a number of Chinese surnames. The most common one, Jīn , literally means "gold" and is 29th in the list of " Hundred Family Surnames". As of 2006, it is ranked the 64th most common Chinese surname and is sometimes transliterated as Chin. The other, less common, surnames that are "Jin" in pinyin include Jìn (/) and Jìn (). 金 (Jīn) Mythology Jin is an ancient surname, dating back over 4,000 years. It was first mentioned during the period ruled by the Yellow Emperor, a legendary Chinese sovereign and cultural hero, who is considered in Chinese mythology to be the ancestor of all Han Chinese. The legend behind the Jin surname is as follows: The Yellow Emperor's son, Yi Zhi ( Shaohao), eventually succeeded him. On the same day he was installed as leader, a golden phoenix flew down and perched on top of a house exactly opposite of where he sat. His followers reckoned it was an auspicious beginning. They decided to use gold as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women (1985 Film)
''Women'' is a 1985 Hong Kong drama film directed by Stanley Kwan in his directorial debut. Like Kwan's following films, ''Women'' focuses on female characters and their efforts to overcome cultural restrictions.Tao, Stephen ''Hong Kong The Extra Dimensions''(BFI 1997) p.190 The cast includes Cora Miao, Chow Yun-fat, Cherie Chung and Elaine Jin. It was nominated for nine Hong Kong Film Awards including Best Picture. Plot synopsis The film follows Po-yee ( Cora Miao) as she starts her new life as a single mother after divorcing her husband, Derek (Chow Yun-fat), having found out he was having an affair with another woman, Sha-nau (Cherie Chung). Cast * Cora Miao as Liang Bo-Er * Chow Yun-Fat as Derek Sun (as Chow Yun Fat) * Cherie Chung as Sha Niu * Ngan Lee as Bo-Er's mom Awards and nominations The film was nominated for nine Hong Kong Film Awards but failed to win any. In addition Cora Miao received a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Horse Film Festival. 5th Hong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Complicated Story
''A Complicated Story'' is a 2013 Hong Kong drama film directed by Kiwi Chow based on the novel of the same title by Yi Shu. The film is headlined by actors Jacky Cheung, Jacqueline Zhu, Stephanie Che, and Zi Yi. The film had its world premiere at the Hong Kong International Film Festival on 26 March 2013, and was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 16 January 2014. Cast *Jacky Cheung as Yuk Cheung *Jacqueline Zhu as Liu Yazi * Stephanie Che as Kammy Au *Zi Yi as Law Chun Ming *Lo Hoi-pang as Wan * Cherrie Ying as Tracy T. * Deanie Ip as Gipsy * Elaine Jin * Leo Ou-fan Lee *John Shum John Sham Kin-Fun (born 1952) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Shum. Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist. Biog ... as Steven *Tina Lau References 2013 films Hong Kong drama films 2013 drama films 2010s Cantonese-language films Milkyway Image films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finding Mr
Find, FIND or Finding may refer to: Computing * find (Unix), a command on UNIX platforms * find (Windows), a command on DOS/Windows platforms Books * ''The Find'' (2010), by Kathy Page * ''The Find'' (2014), by William Hope Hodgson Film and television * "The Find", an episode of '' Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction'' * "The Find", an episode of reality TV show '' The Curse of Oak Island'' Music * ''Find'' (Hidden in Plain View EP), 2001 * ''Find'' (SS501 EP) * '' The Find'', a 2005 hip hop album by Ohmega Watts People * Áed Find (died 778), king of Dál Riata (modern-day Scotland) * Caittil Find, Norse-Gaelic warrior contingent leader * Cumméne Find (died 669), seventh abbot of Iona, Scotland Other uses * Find, in archaeology * Finding (jewelcrafting), jewellery components * Meteorite find, a found meteorite not observed to have fallen * Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, a not-for-profit organisation * Facial Images National Database See also * Discovery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Viral Factor
''The Viral Factor'' is a 2012 action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse. The supporting cast includes Lin Peng, Michelle Bai, Andy On, Carl Ng, Liu Kai-chi and Elaine Jin, with action choreographed by Dante Lam and Chin Kar-lok. A Hong Kong-Chinese co-production, the film was filmed from March 2011 to July 2011, and was theatrically released on January 17, 2012. Plot IDC (International Defense Commission) agent Sean Wong (Andy On) and his team members are in Jordan on a dangerous mission to escort a scientist named Kenner Osama Muhammad, who has stolen a copy of the smallpox virus, to Norway. On the way out of the country, the convoy were ambushed by a group of assailants. It was later revealed that Sean has betrayed the team for his own agenda and shot his colleagues Jon Man (Jay Chou) and his girlfriend Ice (Michelle Bai). Sean then escapes with Kenner and the virus. The failed mission left Ice dead while Jon has a bullet lodged in his brain wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brothers (2007 Film)
''Brothers'' is a 2007 Hong Kong film. The story follows the relationship between two brothers ( Michael Miu and Eason Chan) who are part of a Hong Kong triad. The film mostly takes place in Hong Kong and Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Andy Lau's Focus Films, ''Brothers'' is directed by Derek Chiu and written by Chan Kin-chung and Y.C. Kong. The film was released in mainland China in the name of 兄弟之生死同盟 (pinyin: Xiōngdì zhī Shēngsǐ Tóngméng; ''lit.'' Brothers: Alliance of Life and Death). Co starring leads include Andy Lau, Huang Yi, Felix Wong, Kent Tong and Teddy Lin. The film marks a 16-year reunion of four out of the Five Tiger Generals of TVB since '' The Tigers'' (1991), except for Tony Leung, who was unavailable as he was filming ''Lust, Caution'' (2007). Cast Tam family *Wang Zhiwen as Tam Shun-tin * Elaine Jin as Tin's wife * Michael Miu as Tam Chung-yiu, Tin's eldest son *Eason Chan as Tam Chung-shun, Tin's youngest son * Felix Wong as G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost In Beijing
''Lost in Beijing'' () is a 2007 Chinese drama film directed by Li Yu and starring Tony Leung Ka-fai, Fan Bingbing, Tong Dawei, and Elaine Jin. It had its international premiere at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2007. ''Lost in Beijing'' is director Li Yu's third feature film after the lesbian-themed '' Fish and Elephant'' (2002) and the drama '' Dam Street'' (2005). ''Lost in Beijing'' was produced by Laurel Films, a small independent production company owned by Fang Li and based in Beijing, and is being released internationally by the French company Films Distribution. Distribution in the United States was picked up by New Yorker Films. Like many films that touch on the underbelly of Chinese society (see for example, Li Yang's '' Blind Shaft'' or ''Blind Mountain'', or Wang Xiaoshuai's '' Beijing Bicycle''), Li Yu's tale of prostitution, blackmail, and rape in modern-day Beijing has been plagued with censorship problems. After nearly a year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Of A Kind (2004 Film)
''Three of a Kind'' () is a 2004 Hong Kong comedy film written, produced and directed by Joe Ma and starring Michael Hui, Miriam Yeung and Lau Ching-wan. Cast and roles * Michael Hui as Dragon Lone * Miriam Yeung as Sophia * Lau Ching-wan as Frankie * Elaine Jin as Barbara * Benz Hui as P Leung * Lo Mang as Lone's dad * Hiro Hayama as Alex * Monica Lo as Isabel * Yuan Yuan as Mr. Tang * Jin Song as Jet * Kristal Tin as Victoria * Tiffany Lee as Loretta * Courtney Wu as Advertising agency owner * Matt Chow Matthew Chow Hoi-Kwong (, born 4 August 1968) is a Hong Kong screenwriter, director, actor and producer. He is best known for his romantic comedy films, and has served as a screenwriter for filmmakers Peter Chan, Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai, and ... as Slipper game attendant * Chin Wing-wai as Tony Qua * Wong Chui-yee as Lone's mother * Chan Pak-lei as HK Gifted Writer (20 years old) * Harriet Yeung as HK Gifted Writer (20 years old) * Chiu Yue-ming as HK Gifted Writer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi Yi
''Yi Yi'' (; subtitled ''A One and a Two'') is a 2000 Taiwanese drama film written and directed by Edward Yang. It centers on the struggles of an engineer, NJ (played by Wu Nien-jen), and three generations of his middle-class Taiwanese family in Taipei. The film's title means "one by one", or "one after another". When written in vertical alignment, the two strokes resemble the character for "two": . ''Yi Yi'' premiered on May 14, 2000, at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival, where Yang won the Best Director Award. The film has received acclaim and is often regarded as one of the greatest films of the 21st century. Plot The Jian family—father NJ, mother Min-Min, daughter Ting-Ting, son Yang-Yang—is a middle-class family in Taipei. At the wedding of Min-Min's younger brother A-Di, NJ runs into his ex-girlfriend Sherry, who gives him her number before leaving. Sherry is married to an American and lives in Chicago. After the reception, Min-Min's mother, who lives with the family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metade Fumaca
''Metade Fumaca'' (; literally: ''Half cigarette'') is a 1999 Hong Kong drama film directed by Riley Yip and starring Eric Tsang and Nicholas Tse. Cast * Eric Tsang as Roy 'Mountain Leopard' * Nicholas Tse as Smokey * Shu Qi as Nam * Kelly Chen as Policewoman * Sandra Ng as Third Sister * Anthony Wong Chau-sang as Brother Kei * Terence Yin as Brother Chai * Stephen Fung as Young Roy * Sam Lee as Young Nine Dragons * Elaine Jin as Smokey's mother * Jo Kuk as Dee Dee * Michael Chan as Older Nine Dragons * Vincent Kok as White Hair Tiger * Stephen Tung as Assassin (flashback) * Cheung Tat-ming as Master Twelve * Tony Ho as Mad Dog Wah * Wan Yeung-ming Vincent Wan Yeung-ming (, born 2 February 1958 in Macau) is a Hong Kong actor. Filmography * '' Find Your Voice'' (2017) * ''Shock Wave'' (2017) * ''Guia in Love'' (2015) * '' Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal'' (2015) * ''IPCC Fi ... as Brother Wah Accolades External links IMDb entryhkcinemagic entry 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgeous (film)
''Gorgeous'' (; released in the Philippines as ''High Risk'') is a 1999 Hong Kong action romantic comedy film directed by Vincent Kok, who played Lo's assistant, served as a writer with Lo Yiu-fai and Jackie Chan, who also stars and producer in the film. The film co-stars Shu Qi, Tony Leung, and Emil Chau. The film performed well at the Hong Kong box office. Plot Bu ( Shu Qi) is a beautiful young girl from a small Taiwanese fishing village who discovers a romantic message in a bottle. She heads for Hong Kong to find its writer, only to learn that it was in fact written by Albert (Tony Leung Chiu-wai), a lonely gay man. She then meets a wealthy recycling company owner, C.N. (Jackie Chan). They fall in love with each other. The plot is soon thickened by the rivalry between Howie Lo ( Emil Chau) and C.N., who are both businessmen who have known each other since their childhood days. In the English dubbed version, some of the dialogues are changed and a few scenes are edited o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tempting Heart
''Tempting Heart'' ( zh, c=心動) is a 1999 Hong Kong romantic drama film directed and co-written by Sylvia Chang. It stars Takeshi Kaneshiro and Gigi Leung as a pair of onscreen lovers. The film has a notable theme song "Xin Dong", performed by Shino Lin Xiao Pei, which became a radio hit and can still be frequently heard on the radio or at karaoke bars/boxes. The success of ''Tempting Heart'' prompted director Johnnie To to cast Kaneshiro and Leung in his 2003 film '' Turn Left Turn Right''. Plot Sylvia Chang plays a director who intends to make a romance film and begins to wonder about the role fate plays in relationships. She ends up re-examining her own first love in a completely different light. The story is set in two different periods of time, one in the 1970s where Gigi plays the teenage Xiao-rou, and the other in the 1990s where Sylvia plays the older Xiao-rou. Takeshi Kaneshiro plays the role of a shy teenager, Ho-jun, who falls in love with Xiao-rou (played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |