Stephen Chow Sing Chi Profile
Name: Stephen Chow Sing Chi (Stephen Chau, Chow Xing Chi, Zhou Xingchi)
Chinese name: 周星驰 (周星馳)
Birth date: June 22, 1962
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Height: 174cm
Profession: Actor, director and producer
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Stephen Chow Sing Chi Biography
Stephen Chow spent his teenage in Shanghai with his family. Chow is a great admirer of late action star Bruce Lee, and developed interest in martial arts and aimed to be an action star.
Stephen Chow got into Hong Kong TVB acting school and graduated in 1982. He was given the opportunity to host a children program “430 Shuttle” in TVB that he began to gain some fame. (TVB is the largest TV channel network in Hong Kong.)
Stephen Chow got some supporting role in numerous TVB series, but his breakthrough came from the big screen. Chow’s 1988 sitcom role as a thief in Danny Lee’s movie “Final Justice” won him a Golden Horse best supporting actor award.
Seeing Chow’s potential, TVB offered him leading role in TV drama “Final Combat” which he started to show off his non-logic comedy talent.
Tasted success in movie scene, Stephen Chow continues to star in a few popular movies. It was till 1990 when he starred “Saint of Gamblers,” a comedy version of Chow Yun-Fat’s box office hit “God of Gamblers” that made Stephen Chow a superstar.
Saint of Gamblers (also named “All for the Winner”) went on to break Hong Kong’s movie record with boxoffice of over HK$40 million. Since then Chow was unstoppable and starred in over 50 movies, most of it were super hits.
In 1992, Stephen Chow dominated the top 5 movie bestseller of the year in Hong Kong. Back then he was one of the box office hit-trio, together with Jackie Chan and Chow Yun-Fatt. All 3 of them have now expanded their influence into Hollywood.
In 1994 movie “From Beijing With Love,” Stephen Chow began taking part in script writing and directing. As Chow began to contribute the ideas of his own, his movies transformed from pure comedic to more meaningful and with more artistic sense.
Although gaining wide popularity among audience, Stephen Chow was not given much attention from movie awards. Many of his fans felt unfairness for him as his comedic value was not appreciated.
Anyhow Stephen Chow didn’t give up and in year 2001, he produced his first solo directed movie, “Shaolin Soccer.” Combining sport, love, comedy and digital effects, he created a box office miracle in a poor Hong Kong movie market, breaking record with HK$60 million of tickets receipts.
It’s also with Shaolin Soccer that Stephen Chow finally gained the appreciation of various awards presentation again, he won both best director and best actor in 2002 Hong Kong Film Awards.
Hollywood also recognized the potential of Stephen Chow and purchased the US rights for Shaolin Soccer. Shaolin Soccer was not a great success in US but enough to make people started noticing Stephen Chow.
In 2004, Stephen Chow produced another of his masterpiece, “Kung Fu Hustle.” Although still playing the leading role, he focused more on directing and production behind the scene.
Kung Fu Hustle had broken his own boxoffice record of Shaolin Soccer, and again winning him multiple awards and even nominated for best foreign film in US prestigious Golden Globe Awards.
The production of “Kung Fu 2″ has been confirmed, but the production had been delayed due to unforseeable issues. Chow is however starting to make another movie related to outer space and UFO.
Why I like Stephen Chow Sing Chi
The boys in my generation grew up watching Stephen Chow’s movies. We shared so much laughter and dialogue about the comedy star.
Stephen Chow is probably my favorite actor of all time.. it’s actually fair to say that Stephen Chow was part of my life, giving me and my buddies lots of wonderful memories.
It’s great to see Stephen Chow still producing laughter and entertainment for his fans and audience, hopefully we will see more of him for years to come.
April 15th, 2006 at 8:47 pm
best actor in the world.
my favorit teh best of the best
heheheheh
April 16th, 2006 at 2:48 pm
Yupe yupe da best lol
April 21st, 2006 at 12:31 pm
yeh he is very good. very funny dont know why hes not a hit in the U.S. yet but he will be.
April 21st, 2006 at 1:50 pm
Considering that all movies Stephen Chow made is from Hong Kong or China, I would say that his popularity is quite justified in US.
It will be hard for foreigners to be a real big hit unless they make their film in US soil.. which Stephen Chow might be doing in a few years time, hopefully.
April 27th, 2006 at 5:06 pm
[...] A little cheer for Asian entertainment lovers, actor Stephen Chow and actress Zhang Ziyi are also nominated for best fighting and sexiest performance respectively. [...]
June 3rd, 2006 at 2:50 am
give me chan to act with you ok?
June 4th, 2006 at 11:18 pm
What a joke… LOL
July 4th, 2006 at 1:02 pm
[...] In 2001 Vicki starred in Stephen Chow’s popular movie “Shao Lin Soccer” and Zhao Wei was getting more and more popular internationally. [...]
July 6th, 2006 at 7:18 pm
Steven chow is one of my fav actors, he is so funny and I just love him!!!!!
July 7th, 2006 at 5:30 am
Steven Chow definitely one of the funniest actor ever!!
July 16th, 2006 at 12:25 am
[...] Hong Kong comedian and award winning director Stephen Chow Sing-Chi has revealed his latest project in making a outer space related movie, titled “Yangtze River #7″ (direct Chinese translation from 长江七号). [...]
July 19th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
[...] Starring alongside great stars like Tony Leung, Andy Lau and Stephen Chow in her first 3 movies helped a lot to boost Gigi Leung’s popularity, she immediately became Hong Kong fastest rising star. [...]
July 22nd, 2006 at 1:03 am
=))
August 3rd, 2006 at 6:14 am
i think stephen chow not only funny
but he is a real genius,such a great comedy no one cant match him
i never see the one like him
master of comedy
August 3rd, 2006 at 10:30 am
Right, Stephen Chow is one of his kind, non comparable and truely unique.
August 6th, 2006 at 9:53 am
i like all of his movie very much…
Rock ya 4 Mr.Chow!!!
August 22nd, 2006 at 7:32 pm
i like stephen chow because his acting is very good.i like every film of his.he is the best actor in the world.like sholin soccer.kungfu hustle and many more..
good luck and i hope you will make more good film.
September 2nd, 2006 at 9:00 am
I agree, to every one of what they said. STEPHEN CHOW IS THE BEST!!!!:)
I have been in love with stephen chow ever since i first saw his movie Lawyer Lawyer. LOL.I watched 42 movie of his and will continue to in the future :D
September 4th, 2006 at 12:15 pm
LOVE IT WHEN HE GAMBLE….PLAY IT WITH ANDY LOU…
September 12th, 2006 at 11:37 am
[...] Kwan had worked with lots of superstars like Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fatt, Tony Leung, Stephen Chow, Maggie Cheung etc. [...]
September 13th, 2006 at 12:46 pm
one sentence is enough… he is great
September 13th, 2006 at 2:32 pm
He is great, rite!
September 19th, 2006 at 7:43 pm
Even if it is just a few sentance about him or one sentance we all know stephen chow is the best. We all know none can beat his comedy movies!!!!:D
September 29th, 2006 at 2:11 pm
Chow sing chi cuo le hen duo ci kuai de si.
All his movie are interesting to watched.
I like you& i hope you can make more comedy film like shaolin soccer & kungfu hustle.
October 6th, 2006 at 11:03 pm
i like to watch your movies
October 11th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
yur shit men!!!!
November 22nd, 2006 at 5:14 pm
omg! all his movies i have seen are very very funny…i love his movies…because everytime i see it i laugh till my gus spill anyways he’s a very funny guy…
December 30th, 2006 at 6:48 am
i think he is ok, i like his acting even though t don’ watch many of it.
December 30th, 2006 at 6:51 am
someone answer me!!!!!!!! why do you like stephen chow
December 30th, 2006 at 9:57 am
Stephen Chow is creative and funny…
January 5th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
he is a funny guy….i love his movie….from the beginning laugh to the end….sure everybody love his movie…ME TOO! stephen chow!!!u can do the best 1!!!!!!!
February 13th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
[...] Huang got her breakthrough in 2003 when she was selected by superstar Stephen Chow (周星驰) to star as the leading actress in movie “Kungfu [...]
March 6th, 2007 at 6:53 am
who can ever compare to him. he’s the best, makes everyone laugh and makes my day. he’s wonderful.
March 6th, 2007 at 6:54 am
how did they ever find a guy who’s so dedicated and gifted at acting?
March 6th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Stephen Chow is special indeed. Has been around for 2 decades but Hong Kong (or Asia) haven’t found anyone that’s close to his ‘comedic charisma’.
March 27th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
He is a good shit man as creative as me.
April 7th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
[...] Kong actor/director Stephen Chow will be co-producing a Japanese movie, “Shaolin [...]
April 12th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
[...] actor/director Stephen Chow has expressed interest to feature rising star Wu Zun in his next [...]
April 23rd, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Stephen Chow should consider to start a family so that he can train his future chiild to be the next STEPHEN CHOW.
April 23rd, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Interesting point Dreamer.
May 18th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
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May 18th, 2007 at 11:42 pm
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June 5th, 2007 at 3:33 am
Hi Jim. Photos i received. Thanks
June 6th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
YOU ARE THE BEST … I’M YOUR BIG FAN !
June 10th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
I lik Stephen Chow especilally his show call Shoalin Soccer.Its so nice n cool…
July 25th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
I love your movies!!! they crack me up so much!!! hahahahahha!!!
shoalin soccer and kung Fu Hustle!!! Funny!!
July 28th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
hello there!! i like your movies……actually all of them…..keep up the good work……
August 6th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
wow hee looks so old…
and he looks like a hmondg doed
August 13th, 2007 at 11:13 am
hmm….his skin looks greasy
August 13th, 2007 at 11:37 am
chacha… this pic is from one of his TV roles. He was supposed to look dirty (and greasy)…
August 16th, 2007 at 10:42 am
The picture is from a TV role? Which TV series? It looks current. Looks like a screencap from Kung Fu Hustle, except I don’t remember him smoking in the movie. And is that a fake scar on the left side of his face, by his eye?
August 16th, 2007 at 11:50 am
Oopss… I meant movie. I think it’s from Kungfu as you mentioned Roy. He did smoke (at least) in a scene, but I can’t recall which actual scene the pic is from.
Sharp observation… I didn’t notice the scar until you mentioned it. Should be fake.
September 2nd, 2007 at 12:27 am
i start to like his comedy from King Of Beggars & A Chinese Odyssey (3 parts) up to now! Ganbate, Mr Chow!
September 4th, 2007 at 5:35 am
My best one definitely is Shaolin Soccer and God of Cookery! They are such great family films, you just can’t help to laugh every single time even though you know that it is really stupid and pointless. I think Stephen is a pure genious… the most hilarious man of our time!
September 6th, 2007 at 3:40 am
Nice site… Cool guestbook…
September 7th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I you all love!
September 8th, 2007 at 10:41 am
Greetings!..2
September 16th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Hello
Very interesting information! Thanks!
G’night
October 11th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
i like stephen chow his movie was the best i like it.Ihope he will produce more and more moviefor his fans…….
October 25th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Lol. He’s tight and hella funny. Gotta love his, “Kung Fu Hustle” movie. He’s like two years younger than my dad. =D
October 30th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
GOOD ACTOR YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.
December 12th, 2007 at 7:19 am
hay!!
good project :)
senks :)
January 15th, 2008 at 1:45 am
he’s a good actor,
he’s funny actor,
Goooood….
January 28th, 2008 at 11:15 am
[...] The trailer of “CJ7″, the latest movie from Stephen Chow… [...]
March 14th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
halo……………………….
i like your act very much…..
hope u still success…………chaiyo2…….
April 13th, 2008 at 1:50 am
一向也是周星馳fans! 我個仔現在12歲, 他更是周星馳的起級fans, 他懂、講中文, 連西方老師也說他天生幽默, 完全多謝周星馳這多年的心血!
看了”長江7号”, 更欣想周星馳, 他的幽默, 他的內心世界, 不是一般的觀眾會明白! 現在發財立品, 做自己鐘意做的事, 正!
由其那三次當他肥老板對他說他捱不了, 周星馳三次用那極平常心、極平淡的語氣回答: “我得嘅! 得嘅! 得嘅!”
那種超平常而底調的神韻, 叫我怎能不對自己講声 “我得嘅!” 面對移民生活, 工作壓力, 大小冲激! “我得嘅!” ^-^
希望這個mail, 周星馳會看到 !?!?!?! 多謝您!
April 13th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Holly Cow… I don’t think Stephen will be reading anything here. Love what you wrote though… we should have that kind of attitude and strive for success too.
April 14th, 2008 at 9:38 am
At least you have read. Thank you. Nice to meet you.
April 18th, 2008 at 1:01 am
ur funny actor…haha…
May 19th, 2008 at 1:23 am
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June 4th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
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August 29th, 2008 at 1:10 am
ooo….yo soy fanatico de Stephen Chow, me encanto su pelicula Kung Fu Hiustlers, ojala que la que viene sea aun mejooooor!!!……y me encantan las mujeres chinas!!