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Ang Li was born in August 1930 in Dinghai, Zhejiang, China. He was a director and writer, known for Ying xiong tan ke shou (1962), Sparkling Red Star (1974) and Tu po Wu jiang (1961). He died in October 1985 in China.- Anyu Wang was born on 3 February 1998 in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China. He is an actor, known for Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty (2019), Falling Into You (2022) and Ode to Joy (2016).
- Ashin Shu was born on 21 January 1990 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He is an actor, known for Burning Flames (2024), Operation Undercover 2: Poisonous Dragon (2018) and Heavenly Sword Dragon Slaying Saber (2019).
- Producer
Biao grew up in a humble farming village in China and managed to get to University in the UK. He was introduced to the world of media and determined to be involved in the industry and through the help of a BAFTA member of many years, and he is now developing a number of film projects.
Coming from a very different world he is hoping that by sharing his stories of growing up and the film desires he has will help him and his fellow colleagues in the film industry find success in the wonderful and so important world of film.
Biao wants to be able to mix with others like him who are determined to find success in films and tell the world important stories that help and hopefully inspire also, by mixing with others attempting the same difficult path and by giving advice and most importantly getting advice hopefully one day achieving that goal.
Due to Biao's extensive knowledge and connections with the Chinese film & television industries he is also well placed to advise the company on current and future film projects being developed with a number of Chinese entertainment entities.
Biao is a director of Stagescreen Productions (Films) Limited. Stagescreen Productions is an independent film, television & stage production company with offices in London & Los Angeles.
During the Covid-19 lock-down in 2020, Biao decided to write his memoirs. These have now been published as Journey To The West: A Long March from Eastern Dream to Western Reality, which tells the story of his experience of growing up in a poor farming rural village in China and the path to establishing himself in the UK. He hopes his story will inspire other people to create ambitious goals and find ways to bring them to reality.
Biao Wang's memoir 'Journey To The West' is a fascinating account of the passage of a poor boy from a small, impoverished rural Chinese village to a brilliant, international commercial career and will read as a truly inspiring example of what can be achieved from the least promising background through determination and imagination.
A potted history of modern China leads seamlessly into the story of a young man who, with a combination of remarkable foresight, dedication and courage, has built several successful businesses and established himself at a remarkably young age as a leader in international commercial co-operation.
Here is somebody who has grasped life eagerly, and what his buoyant tale demonstrates is the importance of seeing opportunity and unhesitatingly pursuing it; the story bursts with energy and practical wisdom without any sense of self-importance, whilst taking us stage by stage through Biao's interesting life. From his relatively carefree, if impoverished, childhood in a small village, he takes us, unhurriedly through his education and early struggles, to his great leap forward when he bravely sets out for the unknown world of England, determined to immerse himself in its culture rather than retreating into the comfortable familiarity of his compatriots, seizing opportunities as they arise, always aware of his place in the wider scheme of things.
The narrative offers an intriguing picture of life in contemporary China, and on the way explains much about the Chinese character and attitudes. His insights into what makes for success are almost incidental as we follow his journey from grinding poverty to commercial achievement. Those from similar backgrounds in any part of the world can take courage from this eloquent account of the power of determination; readers anywhere can share in his infectious enthusiasm for life and all the opportunities it offers.
"Journey To The West" is also a timely reminder, at a time when the emerging power of China is seen as a threat to the West, that we are all one species, with the same needs and desires, as through his storytelling Biao Wang gives China and the Chinese a human face.
"Journey To The West" is a cultural bridge as well as a thoroughly enjoyable and absorbing read.
As Biao Wang most eloquently says "having travelled the world and witnessed many inequalities and the problems such different starting blocks can bring, if I've learned anything, it is that success is always possible, whatever your situation and however your life begins."
So, fasten your seat belts and take note as you travel from one extraordinary chapter to another - it should be an inspiration to us all.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Bing Shao was born on 15 February 1968 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He is an actor, known for Ying jia (1995), Rhapsody of Spring (1998) and The Myth (2005).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Bugao Cheng was born in 1906 in Zhejiang, China. Bugao was a director and writer, known for Sha chang lei (1925), Sons of Warfare (1947) and Jin xiu tian tang (1949). Bugao died in 1966 in Hong Kong.- Cang Yue was born on 15 May 1979 in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. She is a writer, known for Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities (2021), The Mirror: Twin Cities and Listening Snow Tower (2019).
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- Writer
- Music Department
Chang Cheh was the leading Martial Arts director in Hong Kong in the 1970s, now with close to 100 films to his name. His has influenced other directors such as John Woo and Liu Chiau Liang, and made famous such Hong Kong stars as Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Fu Sheng and Lung Ti. Chang has declared that he will stop working after he has made his 101st film. During the 1970s, Chang was the most prolific of the directors for the now legendary Shaw Brothers Studios, and most revered works include Dynasty of Blood (1973) (aka Blood Brothers) and the awesome film which is Five Deadly Venoms (1978) (aka Five Venoms).- Chen Zhaodi was born on 15 April 1955 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. She died on 1 April 2013 in Beijing, China.
- Actor
- Make-Up Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Chen-Peng Kao was born on 21 July 1929 in Wuxing, Zhejiang, Republic of China. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Peng gong qi an (1969), Life and Death Entrance (1969) and Shao nu de chun tian (1968). He died on 5 July 2021 in New Taipei City, Taiwan.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Cheney Chen was born on 28 June 1990 in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. He is an actor, known for The Great Wall (2016), Tiny Times 3.0 (2014) and Rush to the Dead Summer (2017).- Actress
- Costume Designer
Chia Chien Li was born on 11 August 1943 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress and costume designer, known for Long hu hui feng yun (1973), People's Hero (1987) and Jian hun (1971).- Actress
- Casting Department
Chia Meng was born on 26 December 1948 in Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Gui tai jian (1971), Ai qing de dai jia (1970) and Wu zhi hong xing (1971).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Chiang Ting was born on 26 April 1936 in Zhejiang, China. He was an actor and director, known for Hua hua shi jie (1972), A Dream of Spring (2017) and San bai liu shi yi hang (1974). He was married to Hsuan Li. He died on 27 January 2023 in Taoyuan, Taiwan.- Chih An Li was born on 16 June 1946 in Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Bao lian deng (1964), Yuan ye you long (1967) and Chang e ben yue (1966).
- Actor
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
Chunhua Ji was born on 20 July 1961 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He was an actor, known for Seven Swordsmen (2005), The New Legend of Shaolin (1994) and Fist from Shaolin (1993). He died on 11 July 2018 in Hangzhou, China.- Dan Zhu was born on 4 August 1981 in Dongyang, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Love in OB & GYNS (2014), Brotherhood of Blades (2014) and Yong bu tuo xie (2022). She has been married to Yiwei Zhou since 1 January 2017. They have two children.
- Della Ding was born on 17 April 1983 in Jiashan, Zhejiang, China.
- Di Yao was born on 17 March 1982 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Sword Dynasty (2019), A Dream in Red Mansions (2010) and Departed Heroes (2011).
- Dong Han was born on 11 November 1980 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He is an actor, known for Sound of the Desert (2014), Swordsman (2013) and A Chinese Tall Story (2005).
- Director
- Writer
Dongshan Shi was born on 29 December 1902 in Haining, Zhejiang Province, China. Dongshan was a director and writer, known for Xin er lu ying xiong zhuan (1951), Kuanghuan zhi ye (1936) and Chang hen ge (1936). Dongshan died on 23 February 1955.- Dun Mao was born on 4 July 1896 in Tongxiang [now Wutong], Zhejiang, China. He was a writer, known for The Lin Family Shop (1959), Fu shi (1950) and Chun can (1933). He died on 27 March 1981 in Beijing, China.
- Edith Schaeffer was born on 2 November 1914 in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. She died on 30 March 2013 in Gryon, Switzerland.
- Actress
- Producer
Emmy Yu was born on 16 January 1988 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress and producer, known for Borderlands (2024), Naruto and The Bernie Mac Show (2001).- Writer
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Fabiao de Woniu was born on 25 March 1987 in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. He is a writer and producer, known for Tales of Demon and God (2017), Wan Jie Fa Shen (2020) and The Success of Empyrean Xuan Emperor (2021).- Fang Lizhi was born on 12 February 1936 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He died on 6 April 2012 in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
- Feifei Jiang was born in Zhejiang, China. She is known for The Sleeping Beauty (2016).
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Feihong Yu is a young Chinese actress, best known to Americans for her highlight role in "The Joy Luck Club" as "Ying Ying", the young mother who drowns her baby after being betrayed by her husband. She was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The daughter of nuclear engineers, Faye was trained from age six in Chinese Classical Dance. She enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy Acting Department in 1989. While on vacation in Shanghai from the Academy she was introduced to Wayne Wang and "The Joy Luck Club" production staff, who were on a location scout. Although they had not intended to cast anyone from mainland China, they were impressed by her talent, experience, and fresh good looks and gave her the role of the most tragic character in the film. The production brought her to the U.S. for the first time, because the role, although set in China, was shot in entirely in San Francisco. After "The Joy Luck Club" Faye appeared in the Hong Kong film "Tian Di" with star Andy Lau. She returned to Beijing at the invitation of her school to become an Assistant Professor. She moved to Los Angeles in late 1994 to establish herself for work in English language Motion Pictures and Television.- Frank Chen was born on 28 November 1925 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He is an actor, known for 21 (2008).
- Haman Hu was born on 16 March 1981 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He is an actor, known for I Love You, Too (2015), All You Need Is Love (2015) and Lips and Soul (2013). He has been married to Lige Qin since 2006. They have one child.
- Haoyue Zhang was born on 2 May 1995 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for She zhi nu (2021), Heng xing ba dao (2019) and A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College (2021).
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- Editor
- Writer
Hsin-Yen Chang was born in 1934 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. Hsin-Yen is a director and editor, known for Bai fa mo nu chuan (1980), Ba shi qi yu jie liang yuan (1978) and Fist from Shaolin (1993).- Huang Yan was born in Guangdong, China. He is fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and lists his hobbies as driving, swimming and Wing Chun.
He has won awards for Best Actor in the first Haishang Film Festival and placed in first for Wing Chun in the 14th International Wushu Festival in Hong Kong.
He has starred in many movies and TV series - Director
- Producer
- Cinematographer
Huaqing Jin has directed films like Living with Shame, Blossom with Tears,Lament of Yumen, Endless Road and so on, for which received 40 rewards in international film festival in 18 countries, like France, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, Korea, Japan and so on , including The UNICEF Prize, 2012, 27th Pärnu International Documentary and Anthropology Film Festival for Best children's Film Award, and 4th China Documentary Academy Award for Best Short Documentary Award. For example, the film Living with Shame was awarded "2008 Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival Jury Prize", and the film Blossom with Tears was awarded "The UNICEF Prize". His Documentaries broadcasted on Al Jazeera television in Qata, BBC, EBS, Fuji TV and so on. Dierctor Hauqing jin served as the the jury of 21st Asian International Film Festival in Vesoul, the final student competition in the 8th Russian Anthropological Film Festival. Huaqing jin is the signed director of Shanxi Culture Industry Investment holdings co Ltd, the creative tutor of Lanzhou University, and the visiting Instructor of Zhejiang University Of Media And Communications, in addition to, he is the adjunct lecturer of Suzhou University. In 2010, he started to hold activities, like Video Training Camp and Video Workshops, the students from different parts of China.- Huimin Tao was born on 16 April 1966 in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Chujia nu (1990), My Best Summer (2019) and Hong lou meng (1988).
- Actor
- Producer
- Executive
Jack Ma is a Chinese business executive and the owner of Alibaba Group, which bought the company ChinaVision Media in 2014 (now known as Alibaba Media). It is ranked the largest Chinese film company by worth. The company have invested in a number of Chinese films and also bigger blockbusters like Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation, Star Trek Beyond and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.- Jarvis Wu was born on 27 September 1983 in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. He is an actor, known for The Mystery of Lop Nur (2022), Armor Hero (2009) and Storm City (2023).
- Jeanette Yu Wei was born on 9 January 1948 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Ru xia (1967), Gui men guan (1970) and Love Song Over the Sea (1970).
- Jiang Jufeng was born in 1948 in Zhuji, Zhejiang, China.
- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Jiao Xu was born on 5 August 1997 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress and writer, known for CJ7 (2008), The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010) and Starry Starry Night (2011).- Jiaqi Xu was born on 27 August 1995 in Linhai City, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. She is an actress, known for Girls Generation (2016), Why Me, Sweetie? (2003) and The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion (2020).
- Jiatong Li was born on 23 October 1980 in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Midnight Food Store (2017) and iPartment (2009).
- Jieqiong Zhou was born on 16 December 1998 in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Miss Truth (2020), Yang guang jie mei tao (2021) and Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Love in Pavilion.
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jin Xie was born on 21 November 1923 in Zhejiang, China. He was a director and writer, known for Hibiscus Town (1987), Legend of Tianyun Mountain (1980) and Two Stage Sisters (1964). He died on 18 October 2008 in Shangyu, Zhejiang Province, China.- Executive
Jinhan Cai, also known as Zoe Cai, is the music director of miHoYo and the leader of the HOYO-MiX team. He is majorly involved in the music production of Honkai Impact 3rd; he also composed the songs "Starfall," "Rubia," and "Moon Halo."
In December 2021, miHoYo and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music established the Digital Music Professional Alliance with Cai as one of its directors. The alliance got formed in light of the rapid development of China's video game music market.- Actress
- Stunts
- Music Department
Ju-Hua Fen was born in 1900 in Zhejiang, China. She was an actress, known for Da zhan Si Zhou Cheng (1962), Xue li hong (1956) and Les Belles (1961). She died in 1994 in Hong Kong, China.- Julia Hsia was born in 1948 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Kuai lo qing chun (1966), Gui men guan (1970) and The Love Eterne (1963).
- Kai-Li Mi was born on 9 January 1971 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Nie Xiaoqian (2016), Tianliang yihou bu fenshou (2006) and See You In Time (2017).
- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Production Manager
Karen Fu was born in 1984 in Dongyang, Zhejiang, China. She is a producer and production manager, known for Women zhe shi nian (2022), Coming Home (2014) and Long Day's Journey Into Night (2018).- Karen Yeh was born in 1949 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. She is an actress, known for Yeosu 407ho (1976), Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (1974) and Da ge Cheng (1975).