Biography
- Full Name: Chow Yun-Fat
- Birth Name: Jau Yun Faat
- Birth Place: Lamma Island, Hong Kong
- Birth Date: May 18, 1955
Chow Yun Fat (28)
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Chow signs on as bad guy in Chinese film
HONG KONG (AP) — After taking on the ancient sage Confucius, Chow Yun-fat has signed on to play an early 20th century bad guy in a $19 million... more
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Report: Zhang plans film to mark China anniversary
HONG KONG (AP) — "Raise the Red Lantern" director Zhang Yimou plans to make a movie to mark the 60th anniversary of communist China, cementing his... more
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Cusack calls 'Shanghai' unique opportunity
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) _ Known for alternating between mainstream Hollywood and independent films, John Cusack says his latest movie "Shanghai" is a... more
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Older, stronger Goku in Hollywood's 'Dragonball'
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — "Dragonball" fans can expect an older, fiercer version of hero Goku in the Hollywood adaptation of the famed Japanese... more
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Zhang Yimou starts shooting Coen brothers remake
HONG KONG (AP) — Zhang Yimou has started shooting a remake of the Coen brothers' debut "Blood Simple," the Chinese director's first film since... more
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Weinsteins aim for fall release of Asian debut
HONG KONG (AP) — The Weinstein brothers' Asian debut is aiming for a fall release in the region, a year after finishing shooting, but its U.S.... more
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 17-23
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 17-23: May 17: Actor-director Dennis Hopper is 73. Singer Taj Mahal is 67. Singer-songwriter Jesse... more
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Chow Yun-Fat Signs On To Play Confucius
Action movie star Chow Yun-Fat is giving up his trademark fighting scenes for his most peaceful acting role to date - as philosopher Confucius.... more
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Chow Yun-Fat Starring As Chinese Philosopher Confucius In Biopic
Action star Chow Yun-Fat is starring as the Chinese philosopher Confucius in an upcoming biopic backed by the Chinese government. The .8 million... more
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Bai Ling Charged with Petty Theft
We always thought Bai Ling was a little annoying in recent years, and that she would do anything to get a little free publicity. This was not the... more
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