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| + | One of the most recognized Chinese male actor, Chow made his mark in action films in the late 1980s. He also co-starred with Michelle Yeoh in the acclaimed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. A Hong Kong native, Chow started as a professional actor in his teens after being selected by Hong Kong TV station TVB to attend a young actors training program. | ||
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| + | Andy Lau starred in the touching movie A Simple Life and has received awards at Taiwan's 48th Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong's 31th Hong Kong Film Awards. As one of the movie's investors, he made a significant amount since the movie's profits exceeded 90 million yuan (US$14.3 million) at the box office. His concert tickets also sold very well, confirming his unparalleled popularity. | ||
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| + | ==Famous Directors== | ||
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| + | Ang Lee has won many awards, including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Director. Showered in recognition on the global stage, he has lived up to his reputation and continues to produce fantastic films. | ||
| + | Ang’s films demonstrate his strong love of nature and the humorous conversations and meaningful plots exhibit his thoughtful concern for human society placed against the backdrop of beautiful, natural scenery. His films focus on the ethical contradictions between traditional and modern times, shedding light on cultural conflicts between west and east. Ang Lee is the most famous Chinese director in the world. | ||
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| + | ==Famous Chinese Stars in America== | ||
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| + | A number of Chinese film actors have become some of the most popular movie stars in Eastern Asia and are also well known in the Western world. They include Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, Sammo Hung, Gong Li, Ziyi Zhang, Bai Ling, Rosalind Chao, Joan Chen, Maggie Cheung, and the late Bruce Lee. | ||
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| + | Presentation and Article by Robert Bennett | ||
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==Classroom Presentations== | ==Classroom Presentations== | ||
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Revision as of 22:32, 22 April 2013
Martial Arts
Chow Yun-Fat
One of the most recognized Chinese male actor, Chow made his mark in action films in the late 1980s. He also co-starred with Michelle Yeoh in the acclaimed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. A Hong Kong native, Chow started as a professional actor in his teens after being selected by Hong Kong TV station TVB to attend a young actors training program.
Actor/Singers
Andy Lau starred in the touching movie A Simple Life and has received awards at Taiwan's 48th Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong's 31th Hong Kong Film Awards. As one of the movie's investors, he made a significant amount since the movie's profits exceeded 90 million yuan (US$14.3 million) at the box office. His concert tickets also sold very well, confirming his unparalleled popularity.
Famous Directors
Ang Lee has won many awards, including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Director. Showered in recognition on the global stage, he has lived up to his reputation and continues to produce fantastic films. Ang’s films demonstrate his strong love of nature and the humorous conversations and meaningful plots exhibit his thoughtful concern for human society placed against the backdrop of beautiful, natural scenery. His films focus on the ethical contradictions between traditional and modern times, shedding light on cultural conflicts between west and east. Ang Lee is the most famous Chinese director in the world.
Famous Chinese Stars in America
A number of Chinese film actors have become some of the most popular movie stars in Eastern Asia and are also well known in the Western world. They include Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, Sammo Hung, Gong Li, Ziyi Zhang, Bai Ling, Rosalind Chao, Joan Chen, Maggie Cheung, and the late Bruce Lee.
Presentation and Article by Robert Bennett