Chow Yun Fat
Chow Yun-fat (born 18 May 1955) is a Hong Kong actor. He is one of the most popular and acclaimed actors in Asia and has starred in over 100 films since his debut in 1973.
Chow is best known for his roles in the action films A Better Tomorrow (1986), The Killer (1989), and Hard Boiled (1992), as well as the drama films Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and Curse of the Golden Flower (2006). He has also starred in a number of Hollywood films, including The Replacement Killers (1998), Anna and the King (1999), Bulletproof Monk (2003), and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007).
Chow has won numerous awards for his acting, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor four times and the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor twice. He was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
In addition to his acting career, Chow is also a successful businessman. He owns a number of restaurants and nightclubs in Hong Kong and mainland China. He is also a co-owner of the Chinese film production company Media Asia Group.
Chow is a highly respected figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. He is known for his professionalism and his commitment to his craft. He is also a popular figure with fans around the world.
Here are some additional facts about Chow Yun-fat:
- He is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
- He is a practicing Buddhist.
- He is a vegetarian.
- He is a member of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
- He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2001.
- He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
