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Tse Kwan Ho
Tse Kwan-ho (born 23 March 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, professionally also known as Gardner Tse. Originally a nurse, Tse Kwan-ho rose to prominence in the stage play ''The Mad Phoenix'' (), this was later remade into a feature film of the same name, and for which Tse would win the 1997 Golden Horse Best Actor award. Following ''The Mad Phoenix'' Tse went on to become a full-time actor and has since appeared in stage, television, film and radio serial productions. Career Tse graduated from Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) is a provider of tertiary education in Hong Kong. Located near the north coast of Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island, the main campus also functions as a venue for performances. Béthanie (Hong Ko ... in 1989, he joined the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre and was with them for the next eight years. In 1997 he joined Raymond To and Clifton To's Springtime Stage Productions Limited and appeared in "Pygmalio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xie (surname)
Xie (; ) is a Chinese-language surname. lt is usually romanized as "Hsieh" in Taiwan. It is estimated that there are more than ten million people with this surname, most of whom live in Taiwan, Southern China, South East Asia, America, Europe and Africa. It is particularly common in Taiwan where it is the 13th most common surname in 2016. It is also very common in the east Asian diaspora which historically tended to have disproportionately emigrated out of southern China. A 2013 study found that Xie was the 23rd most common surname in China, with 0.79% of the population having this surname.Tanghe County and Taikang County of Henan Province: the origin of surname Xie , en.hnta.cn. In 2019 it was again the 23rd most common surname in mainland China. Most Xi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lift To Hell
''Lift to Hell'' () is a 2013 Chinese horror film directed Direct may refer to: Mathematics * Directed set, in order theory * Direct limit of (pre), sheaves * Direct sum of modules, a construction in abstract algebra which combines several vector spaces Computing * Direct access (other), a ... by Ning Jingwu. References 2013 films Chinese horror films 2013 horror films 2010s Mandarin-language films {{2010s-horror-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xu Wei
Xu Wei (, 1521–1593), also known as Qingteng Shanren (), was a Chinese painter, playwright, poet, and tea master during the Ming dynasty. Cihai: Page 802.Barnhart: Page 232. Life Xu's courtesy names were Wenqing (文清) and then later Wenchang (文長). His pseudonyms were "The Mountain-man of the Heavenly Pond" (天池山人 Tiānchí Shānrén), "Daoist of the Green Vine House" (青藤道士 Qīngténg Dàoshì) and "The Water and Moon of the Bureau's Farm" (署田水月 Shǔtián Shuǐ Yuè). Born in Shanyin (modern Shaoxing, Zhejiang), Xu was raised by a single mother who died when he was 14. At 21, he married a woman who died five years later. Though he passed the county civil examination at age 20, Xu was never able to pass the provincial civil service examinations, even after attempting it eight times.Barnhart: Page 230. Nevertheless, Xu was employed by Hu Zongxian, Supreme Commander of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Fujian coastal defense against the ''wokou'' pirates. Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Date With A Vampire II
''My Date with a Vampire II'' is a 2000 Hong Kong television series produced by Asia Television (ATV) as a sequel to ''My Date with a Vampire'' (1998) even though it is a reboot of the original. It was followed by ''My Date with a Vampire III'' in 2004. The series starred many cast members from the first season in similar roles. Like the first season, ''My Date with a Vampire II'' also blends aspects of the Chinese "hopping" corpses of jiangshi fiction with those of western vampires, while incorporating elements of Chinese mythology, modern horror legends, and eschatology. Plot The second season opens with a duel between Fong Kwok-wah, a Chinese guerrilla fighter, and Yamamoto Kazuo, a major of the Imperial Japanese Army, during the Second Sino-Japanese War as shown in the first season. They attract the attention of Cheung-San, the progenitor of all vampires, who interrupts their duel. Just as Cheung-San is about to bite the two men and turn them into vampires, sorceress Ma Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Table For Six 2
''Table for Six 2'' () is a 2024 Hong Kong comedy film directed and written by Sunny Chan (filmmaker), Sunny Chan. The film is a sequel to ''Table for Six'' (2022), with Stephy Tang, Louis Cheung, Ivana Wong, Lin Min Chen, and Peter Chan (actor), Peter Chan reprising their roles, though Dayo Wong, the lead actor from the first film, does not return for undisclosed reasons. It is set two years after the first film, and revolves around three wedding banquets for the Chan family, as the members navigate the meaning of love and family bonding in the absence of their eldest brother (Dayo Wong). Following the commercial success of ''Table for Six'', Sunny Chan began preparing for the sequel before the first film's theatrical run ended and started developing the screenplay in February 2023. Principal photography took place under wraps in Hong Kong starting in July, with Edko Films publicly announcing the production in October. The film features a theme song "I Love You So Much", composed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ng Sik-ho
Ng Sik-ho (, 1930 – September 8, 1991), also known as "Crippled Ho" or "Limpy Ho" () was a prominent Hong Kong drug lord and triad boss. Biography Ng, born in 1930, was of Teochew origin. Ng earned his nickname of "Crippled Ho" or "Limpy Ho" following a leg injury sustained in a street fight. He moved to Hong Kong from Mainland China during the Great Chinese Famine in the 1960s. From as early as 1967, Ng was involved in the illicit trade of opium and morphine. He was married to Cheng Yuet-ying (), who was also involved in the drug trade. Ng built a drug empire that, at the time of his arrest, was said to have covered Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Britain and America. Ng was arrested in 12 November 1974 on charges of smuggling 20 tonnes of opium and morphine from Thailand and other countries into Hong Kong. Nicknamed "Mr. Big" by the media, Ng was convicted in May 1975 to 30 years of imprisonment, the longest sentence ever imposed by a Hong Kong court at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where The Wind Blows
''Where the Wind Blows'' (), previously known as ''Theory of Ambitions'', is a 2022 Hong Kong crime thriller film written and directed by Philip Yung and starring Aaron Kwok and Tony Leung Chiu-wai respectively as Lui Lok and Lam Kong, two notorious corrupt Hong Kong police officers during the 1960s. The film is a joint venture between mainland China and Hong Kong production companies, originally set for release at the end of 2018 in both territories, the film's release was delayed due to trouble getting approved by mainland China's National Radio and Television Administration. The film was scheduled to make its world premiere and open the 45th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 1 April 2021, but was pulled from the lineup three days before. The film made its world premiere the following year and opened the 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 15 August 2022 instead. The film was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 17 February 2023. ''Where the Wind Blows'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warriors Of Future
''Warriors of Future'' (), previously known as ''Virtus'' (), is a 2022 Hong Kong military science fiction action film directed by visual effects artist Ng Yuen-fai in his directorial debut and starring Louis Koo, Sean Lau, and Carina Lau. Koo also serves as the film's executive producer, with the film being funded and distributed by his production company, One Cool Group Limited. Having been in development for three years, the film began production on 12 February 2017 and was originally set for release in 2019. After a long delay, the film opened the 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 15 August 2022 and released theatrically on 25 August 2022 in Hong Kong. The film became the No. 1 highest-grossing Chinese film in Hong Kong. The box office record was then broken by '' A Guilty Conscience'' in February 2023. Plot In 2055, wars have ravaged the Earth due to the prevalent use of advanced military robots, and global warming and pollution have destroyed the environm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drifting (2021 Film)
''Drifting'' ( zh, 濁水漂流) is a 2021 Hong Kong film, Hong Kong drama film directed and written by Jun Li (director), Jun Li. Starring Francis Ng, Rachel Lee (actress), Loletta Lee and Tse Kwan-ho, the film is based on a 2012 actual court case involving homeless people in Sham Shui Po. The film was selected for Big Screen Competition at 2021 International Film Festival Rotterdam, and made its Asian premiere at the 45th Hong Kong International Film Festival before its theatrical release on 3 June 2021. Plot Ho Kei-fai ("Fai") is released from prison and returns to Tung Chau Street in Sham Shui Po, one of the poorest districts in the territory, and rejoins his fellow street sleepers. One day, without prior notice, the Hong Kong police, police and cleaners vacate their sleeping place and forcibly throw their belongings into a rubbish truck, despite their protest. The group manages to build wooden huts under a nearby flyover as their new home. Social worker Miss Ho assists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shock Wave 2
''Shock Wave 2'' is a 2020 Hong Kong-Chinese action film written and directed by Herman Yau, produced by and starring Andy Lau. The film is a standalone sequel to the 2017 film ''Shock Wave'', featuring a new storyline and characters. In the film, Lau plays a former bomb disposal officer who falls into a coma in an explosion, resulting in amnesia, and becomes a top suspect of a terrorist attack. After being apprehended, he escapes from custody as a fugitive to piece together his identity and the in and outs of the incident. The film was first announced on 15 March 2018. Production for ''Shock Wave 2'' began in February 2019 and wrapped up on 8 May 2019. The film was originally set for theatrical release in July 2020, but was later pushed back to 24 December 2020. It has grossed $226.4 million worldwide, making it the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2020. Plot In Hong Kong, a mysterious terrorist organization, Vendetta, run by Ma Sai-kwan (codename Maverick) and a mysterio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Find Your Voice
''Find Your Voice'' is a 2020 Hong Kong drama film written and directed by Adrian Kwan, produced by and starring Andy Lau as a former internationally renowned conductor who resides in the United States, returns to Hong Kong lead a pessimistic group of choir students. The film was theatrically released on 26 November 2020. Plot Form 4 student Fung Sun-hei of a Band 3 secondary school is a well known typical neet who is bad-tempered and performs poorly in academics. One day, Sun-hei gets in trouble for causing major havoc in school. However, headmaster Lo (Lowell Lo) gives him a final chance to redeem himself by requesting him to participate in the "Find Your Voice Trial Program" (熱血合唱團試驗計劃), a project which involves forming a classical music chorus composed of three Band 3 students who go in to nine months of special training to compete in the Intercollegiate Chorus Competition (校際合唱團比賽) afterwards. Without a choice, Sun-hei reluctantly accepts the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guilty Of Mind
''Guilty of Mind'' () is a Chinese suspense crime film based on the novel ''Guilty of Mind: Portrait'' () by Lei Mi, starring Li Yifeng, Liao Fan and Wan Qian. The film was released in China on August 11, 2017. Synopsis A gifted criminal profiler, Fang Mu was asked to assist the police in solving a bizarre campus serial killing. Working together with Police Captain Tai Wei, Fang Mu tries to crack down the murder cases, but he unknowingly gets embroiled in a battle of wits. Cast * Li Yifeng as Fang Mu *Liao Fan as Tai Wei *Wan Qian as Qiao Lan * Li Chun as Chen Xi *Yu Lang as Luo Yi *Chang Kuo-chu Chang Kuo-chu (; born 17 October 1948) is a Taiwanese actor. He was erroneously declared the winner of the 2007 Golden Bell Award for Best Supporting Actor, because his name was similar to awardee . Both were acknowledged as joint winners. His ... References External links * Chinese suspense films Chinese crime thriller films Films based on Chinese novels 2017 films 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
