I can't remember the first movie I saw starring Chow Yun-Fat but I have been a huge fan for a really long time. He is a notable Hong Kong celebrity … I mean … Super Star! While his portrayal as the king of Siam (now Thailand) in “Anna and the King” (1999) was a very touching love story, I am more a fan of his kick-butt action films like “Hard Boiled” (1992) and “Replacement Killers” (1998).
His acting career has not been without controversy.
For example, several years ago (2014), he was banned from making films in mainland China because he took roles in “films like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Bulletproof Monk, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ...”
Read more: Why Chinese Legend Chow-Yun Fat Is Banned From Making Movies In China - CINEMABLEND
That was a reason that was given. However, some believed that his real crime is being pro-democracy.
What do the Chinese government expect? He was born in Hong Kong when it was not a part of China and under the British; and he has enjoyed democracy and freedom all of his life. His name used to be Donald Chow.
Even though I am a fan, I have not kept up with his filmography because the last report that I heard about him was that he was in poor health.
Get details: Chow Yun-fat takes a break to focus on health, Entertainment News – The Straits Times (Report dated July 18, 2016)
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Global Star Profiles : Chow Yun Fat | Golden Globes
The 10 Best Chow Yun Fat Movies – Taste of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists
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