Tony Leung Chiu-wai
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Biography:
Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, born on June 27, 1962 in Hong Kong, is a celebrated actor and singer. Often hailed as one of Asia's most successful actors and referred to as the "Small Tiger" among TVB's Five Tiger Generals, he has garnered widespread acclaim for his performances on both local and international screens.
His impressive career boasts collaborations with renowned director Wong Kar-wai in seven films, including Chungking Express (1994), Happy Together (1997), In the Mood for Love (2000), and The Grandmaster (2013). Leung has also starred in critically acclaimed films like A City of Sadness (1989) directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, Cyclo (1995), and Lust, Caution (2007) under the direction of Ang Lee.
In addition to his work in foreign films, Leung has played significant roles in Hong Kong productions such as Hard Boiled (1992) and Infernal Affairs (2002), both box office hits. His talent earned him a role as The Mandarin in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
Throughout his illustrious career, Tony Leung has accumulated numerous awards. His outstanding performance in In the Mood for Love won him the Best Actor award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. He is also a six-time winner of Hong Kong Film Awards and a three-time winner of Golden Horse Film Awards, holding the record for most Best Actor victories.
Leung's broad and diverse filmography has solidified his place as one of the most successful and widely acclaimed Hong Kong actors of his generation. The 2002 book East Asian Film Stars aptly described Leung as "undoubtedly one of the most successful and widely-acclaimed Hong Kong actors of his generation."
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