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Xing Yu
Xing Yu, also known as Shi Xingyu ( zh, 释行宇) or Shi Yanneng ( zh, 释延能/释彦能) is a Chinese martial artist and actor, who was one of the 32nd generation Shaolin monks. Biography At the age of 12, he went to the Shaolin Temple, where he stayed for 10 years. He began to act in movies in 1997, and was cast in 2004 in the movie ''Kung Fu Hustle'', directed by Stephen Chow. He always plays secondary roles or little roles and he's very appreciated and solicited for his authentic kung-fu. He got his first leading role in the film ''The Wrath of Vajra, The Wrath Of Vajra''. His character dies in most of the major movies he is in. He lives in Shenzhen, Guangdong (near Hong Kong), but he is still attached to Shaolin Temple. He ran a Shaolin school in Shenzhen from 2000 to 2007. Filmography References *http://www.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=959 External links * * Male actors from Jinan Living people Chinese Buddhists 21st-century Buddhist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shandong
Shandong is a coastal Provinces of China, province in East China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history since the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River. It has served as a pivotal cultural and religious center for Taoism, Chinese Buddhism and Confucianism. Shandong's Mount Tai is the most revered mountain of Taoism and a site with one of the longest histories of continuous religious worship in the world. The Buddhist temples in the mountains south of the provincial capital of Jinan were once among the foremost Buddhist sites in China. The city of Qufu was the birthplace of Confucius, and later became the center of Confucianism. Shandong's location at the intersection of ancient and modern north–south and east–west trading routes has helped establish it as an economic center. After a period of political instability and economic hardship beginning in the late 19th century, Shandong has experienced rapid growth in recent de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Ransom
''Black Ransom'' is a 2010 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Wong Jing and Venus Keung and starring Simon Yam, Michael Miu and Fala Chen. Plot Before his wife was murdered, Inspector Mann Cheung (Simon Yam) was a model to young detectives. However, with his wife's death, he was indulged in deep sorrow and became downhearted and dispirited. Not only was his detective image affected, his relationship with his daughter Yan (Wada Hiromi) also went downhill. The new superintendent Koo Kwok-keung ( Fala Chen) assigned him to take charge of a series of kidnapping cases. Several triad leaders were kidnapped, held to ransom and murdered. The modus operandi was violent, brutal, professional and efficient. Mann soon discovers that the gang of kidnappers were former members of the Special Duties Unit, led by Sam Ho (Michael Miu) and his girlfriend, Can ( Qu Ying), a former member of the VIP Protection Unit, who were familiar with the police modus operandi and were able to escape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Deadly Reclaim
''Call of Heroes'' (Chinese: 危城, previously known as ''The Deadly Reclaim'') is a 2016 action film co-written, co-produced and directed by Benny Chan, with action direction by Sammo Hung. A Hong Kong-Chinese co-production, the film stars Sean Lau, Louis Koo, Eddie Peng, Yuan Quan, Jiang Shuying, with a special appearance by Wu Jing. Filming began in early June 2015. The film was released on 18 August 2016. Plot China has devolved into a patchwork of competing military governates following the dissolution of the Qing Dynasty. As Marshal Cho, the son of a military governor, wanders around the area of Shitoucheng indiscriminately killing and robbing from civilians, a school-teacher named Ms Pak flees with her students, and along with other refugees are admitted into Pucheng, which belongs to another governor. Since the soldiers of Pucheng are away on a campaign, authority falls to Colonel Yeung, leader of the militia. A few days later, Cho, who derives pleasure from random ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Line Walker (film)
''Line Walker'' is a 2016 action thriller film adapted from the 2014 TVB series of the same name. Directed by Jazz Boon and starring Nick Cheung, Louis Koo, Francis Ng; Charmaine Sheh, Benz Hui and Au Siu-wai reprised their roles from the original drama. It was released in Hong Kong and mainland China on 11 August 2016. Plot Inspector Q ( Francis Ng) and Police Constable Ding Siu-ka ( Charmaine Sheh) are top members of CIB Department, they are after a drug racket that is taking over the city. Unexpectedly, they receive a mystery message from a missing undercover agent "Blackjack". CIB tries to locate and process Blackjack before it's too late. The paranoid drug mafia leader Tung Pak-ho (Li Guangjie) plays his own troop on each other's throats, suspecting a mole. Meanwhile, boss Blue ( Nick Cheung) and his right-hand man Shiu Chi-long ( Louis Koo) participate in an internal struggle to become the top dogs irrespective of their strong friendship. After surviving and shoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Bodyguard
''Super Bodyguard'', also known as ''The Bodyguard'' ''Chao ji bao biao'', is a 2016 Chinese action drama film directed by Yue Song and also starring Yue Song. It was released in China on 15 July 2016. Plot Wu-Lin chooses the dark path to seek for revenge, and take the law in his own hands. Wu-Lin is not just a regular man from the rural village, he is also the Successor of an ancient, once powerful Chinese clan, the "Iron Feet". After the death of the clan master, Wu-Lin left the village and come to the City of Stone-cold to look for his fellow apprentice Jiang Li. He turn out become the bodyguard of Fei-Fei, the daughter of Jia-Shan Li, the richest family in the city. A clash of an unruly rich girl with a rugged and masculine bodyguard, sparks the flame of true love. Wu-Lin soon discovered that a group of mobster led by Jiang Li, attempts to kidnap Fei-Fei. To protect his love one, Wu-Lin forced to fight them alone. Brutally crushed, but Wu-Lin managed to survive, he took off h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keeper Of Darkness
''Keeper of Darkness'' is a 2015 Hong Kong supernatural horror film directed by and starring Nick Cheung. The film co-stars Amber Kuo, Louis Cheung, Sisley Choi, Xing Yu and Philip Keung, with a special appearance by Karena Lam. It was released on 26 November 2015. Plot Street-smart exorcist Fatt has a unique method of dealing with vengeful spirits: He negotiates with them and persuades them to let go of their grudges. After recordings of his exorcisms go viral, Fatt attracts the attentions of a murderous spirit who’s targeting mediums, as well as a troublesome reporter who takes great interest in Fatt and his close relationship with a female spirit. Cast *Nick Cheung *Amber Kuo *Louis Cheung * Sisley Choi *Xing Yu *Philip Keung Special appearance * Karena Lam Cameo appearance *Olivia Yan *Lawrence Ng * Angie Cheong *Andrew Lau * Susan Tse * Emotion Cheung * Elena Kong * Ben Wong * Chin Ka-lok *Shawn Yue *Deep Ng *Jacky Cheung Reception The film was number-one on its open ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Taking Of Tiger Mountain
''The Taking of Tiger Mountain'' () is a 2014 epic action adventure film directed by Tsui Hark, produced by Huang Jianxin and Yu Dong, and based on the novel ''Tracks in the Snowy Forest'' by Qu Bo. A Chinese-Hong Kong co-production, the story is based on the revolutionary opera of the same name about a conflict between the People's Liberation Army of China and a bandit gang. It was released on December 23, 2014. Zhang Hanyu portrays Yang Zirong and Lin Gengxin takes on the role of Shao Jianbo, the two protagonists of the story. While Yang Zirong (1917–1947) is based on the real-life person, the other hero of the story Shao Jianbo is fictional, and Qu Bo created the character based on himself, as the story is seen through the point of view of Shao Jianbo. Bona Film Group bought the rights to the novel in 2009 and had been planning the adaptation since. Qu Bo's novel was also famously adapted into the opera ''Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy'', from which the film tak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Fu Jungle
''Kung Fu Jungle'', also known as ''Kung Fu Killer'' and ''Last of the Best'', is a 2014 action thriller film directed by Teddy Chan and starring Donnie Yen, Wang Baoqiang, Charlie Yeung and Michelle Bai. A Hong Kong-Chinese co-production, the film premiered at the 58th BFI London Film Festival on 12 October 2014 and was later released theatrically on 30 October 2014 in Hong Kong and 31 October 2014 in China. It is being released as ''Kung Fu Killer'' in the United Kingdom and United States. Being a critical success, it was nominated for numerous Hong Kong Film awards. On 19 April 2015, Kung Fu Jungle won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography, representing the 4th time Donnie Yen has won this coveted award. Plot Hahou Mo is a martial arts expert and police self-defense instructor, who is incarcerated for involuntary manslaughter during a fight with an opponent. Three years later, Fung Yu-Sau is a martial artist who challenges retired martial arts master Mak Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The White Storm
''The White Storm'', formerly known as ''The Cartels War'' () is a 2013 action film directed by Benny Chan. A Hong Kong-Chinese co-production, the film stars Sean Lau, Louis Koo, and Nick Cheung. The film had its world premiere at the 2013 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival on 25 October 2013. A sequel titled '' The White Storm 2: Drug Lords'' was released on 16 July 2019, with Koo returning, Andy Lau joining the cast as well as producing and Herman Yau directing. Plot Ma Ho-tin, So Kin-chow and Cheung Tsz-wai are good brothers who grew up together. When they grew up, they were stationed in the Narcotics Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force. Among them, Chow has been undercover for a long time in the drug trafficking group. He can't live a normal life and make him extremely annoyed. Big brother A Tian and his detective brother A Wei often persuade him that he can return to the team after catching the last big drug lord. The high-level police force asked Aqiu to follow up to catch a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Warriors
''Angel Warriors'' is a 2013 Chinese action film directed by Fu Huayang and starring Collin Chou, Yu Nan, Xing Yu and Andy On. It was filmed on location in China and Thailand. The film held its premier in Beijing on 28 October 2013 and was released throughout China four days later on 1 November 2013. Plot Somewhere in Southeast Asia, a group of five extreme outdoor female Chinese backpackers arrives at the entrance to Kana Jungle, home of the untamed, aboriginal Tiger Tribe. The group's leader is Bai Xue (Yu Nan), a wealthy company CEO; the others are Ta (Mavis Pan), a wild animal protectionist, Yanyan (Patricia Hu), a dancer and martial artist, Tongtong (Wu Jingyi), an archaeologist and polyglot, and Bai Xue's cousin Dingdang (Wang Qiuzi), who sells outdoor clothing on the internet. All of the women have been friends since childhood; also joining them is former professional soldier Wang Laoying (Collin Chou), best friend and former comrade-in-arms of Bai Xue's late younger brothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess And The Seven Kung Fu Masters
''Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters'' () is a 2013 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Wong Jing. Cast *Sammo Hung *Sandra Ng *Ronald Cheng *Eric Tsang *Wong Cho Lam *Xie Na *Philip Ng *Kimmy Tong *Yuen Wah *Rose Chan *Natalie Meng *Xing Yu * Jiang Luxia * Jo Kuk *Timmy Hung * Dennis To *Wan Chiu Reception Andrew Chan of the Film Critics Circle of Australia The Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA) is an association of cinema critics and reviewers. It includes journalists in "media, television, major national and state papers, radio, national and state, online and freelance writers, Australian ... writes, "The result is easily winning the audience attention through some truly funny gags and quality kung fu on display." ''Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters'' earned HK$3,184,910 at the Hong Kong box office. References External links * 2013 films Hong Kong action comedy films Hong Kong martial arts comedy films Kung fu films 2013 action com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
