Hong Kong Heartbreaker - the early career of Chow Yun-Fat




Before he became the Emperor of Hong Kong cinema, Chow Yun-Fat had long been a star. Signing on with the Hong Kong production house and broadcast giant TVB, his first starring role was in the 1976 serial (literally big river south and north). His talent and romantic allure brought him both recognition and more and better roles, leading up to his famous portrayal of Hui Man-Keung in (Shanghai Beach, also known as The Bund) that made him a superstar all over Asia.

While continuing to work in serial television at TVB, Chow Yun-Fat also made a number of very early films as a contract player with Goldig Films H.K. which exploited his status as one of Asia's leading TV stars and his youthful sex appeal. While few of these films provided any real showcase for the young Chow Yun-Fat, they honed his skills and allowed him to perfect the smouldering intensity which would later characterize his performances and place him in the ranks of the finest actors of global cinema.

This site is dedicated to the early career of Chow Yun-Fat, when the future and its accolades, awards and worldwide fame were but a dark sparkle in the eyes of a handsome and ambitious young man.

Last update: September 29, 2004 (details)



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