Chow Yun-fat Biography
Chow Yun-fat is a Hong Kong award-winning Actor who was born and brought-up in Lamma Island, British Hong Kong. He is widely known for his roles in the action thriller film ‘The Killer’ as Jong, the action film ‘Hard Boiled’ as Tequila Yuen, and in the 2007 epic fantasy film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End’ as Captain Sao Feng.
Chow has appeared on numerous television series including; ‘The Legend of Master So’ as So Chan, ‘The Smiling, Proud Wanderer’ as Linghu Chong, and in ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ as Ching Wai. He has received numerous awards which include three Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor and two Golden Horse Awards for Best Actor in Taiwan, among others.
Chow Yun-fat Age
Yun-fat is 66 years old as of 2021, he was born on 18 May 1955 in Lamma Island, British Hong Kong. He celebrates his birthday on 18th May every year and his birth sign is Taurus.
Chow Yun-fat Height
Chow stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches (1.86 meters).
Chow Yun-fat Weight
Yun Weighs 181 lbs (82 kg).
Chow Yun-fat Family, Parents and Siblings
Chow was born to his mother Chan Lai-fong and his father Chow Yung-wan in Lamma Island, British Hong Kong. His father worked on a Shell Oil Company tanker, while hiss mother as a cleaning lady and vegetable farmer. He spent his childhood with his older sister, who is a photographer, in a farming community, in a house with no electricity.
Chow Yun-fat Wife Jasmine Tan
Yun-Fat is currently and happily married to his wife Jasmine Tan, who is Singaporean. The couple tied the knot in 1986, and they gave birth to a stillborn daughter in 1991, who later passed away. Previously, he was married to his first wife Candice Yu, an actress in 1983, and after being in marriage for only 9 months, and divorced in the same year.
Chow Yun-fat Daughter
Chow with his second wife Jasmine Tan gave birth to a stillborn daughter in 1991. He has a goddaughter, Celine Ng, a former child model for Chickeeduck, McDonald’s, Toys’R’Us and other companies.
Chow Yun-fat Net Worth
Yun has an estimated net worth of $120 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Chow Yun-fat Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Chow Yun-fat;
Chow Yun-fat Wiki
- Full Names: Chow Yun-fat
- Popular As: Donald Chow
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: Hong Kong
- Race / Ethnicity: Asian (Hakkha ancestry)
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Chow Yun-fat Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 66 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 18 May 1955
- Place of Birth: Lamma Island, British Hong Kong
- Birthday: 18th May
Chow Yun-fat Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 1 inches (1.86 meters)
- Weight: 181 lbs (82 kg)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Chow Yun-fat Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Chow Yung-Wan
- Mother: Chan Lai-fong
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Sister (photographer)
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Jasmine Tan (m. 1986)
- Dating / Girlfriend: Was married to Candice Yu
- Children: Sons (None) Daughter(s) (1 deceased)
Chow Yun-fat Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $120 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor
Chow Yun-fat Acting Career
how began his acting career at the age of 18, working for a television studio in Hong Kong. By the age of 21, Chow was already a major presence on Chinese TV and had started to segue into a movie career. He ended up staying at the studio for 14 years, completing numerous films and over 1,000 episodes in various series; acting in soap operas, dramas, and comedies.
While filming in Hong Kong, Chow was recognized many times for his performances. In ’87, ’88 and ’90 he won the Hong Kong Academy for Best Actor, the Taiwan Golden Horse for “Best Actor” in ’85, ’87, as well as winning the Best Actor award at the Asian Pacific Festival in 1985. But no matter how many awards Chow won, he would remain unknown to Western audiences.
That all changed when he met John Woo. John needed an actor who the audience could recognize as full of love, very effusive about his family, his brotherhood.” Together they made the blockbuster, A Better Tomorrow III (1989), which launched both director and actor onto an international scale, followed by The Killer (1989) and Hard-Boiled (1992) which have also become legendary.
After the reunification of Hong Kong with mainland China, many filmmakers and actors moved to the U.S. Chow did the same, and in 1998, he resurfaced in the American film The Replacement Killers and The Corruptor in 1999. For his role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Yun-Fat won much acclaim, and though he continues to work in Chinese films, he also makes appearances in American blockbusters such as Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End (2007).
Chow Yun-fat Book
Chow released his first photo collection in Hong Kong On 26 June 2008, which includes pictures taken on the sets of his films. Proceeds from the book’s sales were donated to Sichuan earthquake victims. Published by Louis Vuitton, the books were sold in Vuitton’s Hong Kong and Paris stores.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chow Yun-fat
Who is Chow Yun-fat?
Chow Yun-fat is a Hong Kong award-winning Actor. He is widely known for his roles in the action thriller film ‘The Killer’ as Jong, the action film ‘Hard Boiled’ as Tequila Yuen, and in the 2007 epic fantasy film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End’ as Captain Sao Feng. He has received numerous awards which include three Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor and two Golden Horse Awards for Best Actor in Taiwan, among others.
How old is Chow Yun-fat?
Yun-fat is 66 years old as of 2021, he was born on 18 May 1955 in Lamma Island, British Hong Kong. His birth sign is Taurus.
How tall is Chow Yun-fat?
Chow stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches (1.86 meters).
Is Chow Yun-fat married?
Yes, he is currently and happily married to his wife Jasmine Tan, who is Singaporean. The couple tied the knot in 1986, and they gave birth to a stillborn daughter in 1991, who later passed away. Previously, he was married to his first wife Candice Yu, an actress in 1983, and after being in marriage for only 9 months, and divorced in the same year.
How much is Chow worth?
Yun has an estimated net worth of $120 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor.
Where does Yun-fat live?
He is a resident of Hong Kong, China, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Chow dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Yun-fat now?
Chow is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of the unreleased film ‘ Be Water, My Friend, which will be released in 2021 in the United States and later dates in other countries.
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