The Asian Film Awards Academy (Afaa) and the Singapore Film Society announced today that Hong Kong's first-generation kung fu superstar Sammo Hung will visit Singapore for the Afaa's Masterclass Series and a number of activities at the upcoming 12th Singapore Chinese Film Festival (Scff). Director Sammo Hung's five important movie classics will be screened during Scff as the festival's first “Filmmaker in Focus” special segment.
Studied under Peking Opera master Yu Jim Yuen at a young age, Hung was the “big brother” of the famous Seven Little Fortunes. Under the guidance of a strict master, Hung learned the true skills behind the four basic techniques of traditional Chinese opera: Singing, reciting, acting and martial arts. His career as a young performer gave him the foundation for his future as an action superstar and cultivated his hardworking and dedicated persona.
Hung thinks that “achievements” mean a great deal to him, and...
Studied under Peking Opera master Yu Jim Yuen at a young age, Hung was the “big brother” of the famous Seven Little Fortunes. Under the guidance of a strict master, Hung learned the true skills behind the four basic techniques of traditional Chinese opera: Singing, reciting, acting and martial arts. His career as a young performer gave him the foundation for his future as an action superstar and cultivated his hardworking and dedicated persona.
Hung thinks that “achievements” mean a great deal to him, and...
- 4/8/2024
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Kung Fu Hustle
Kung Fu superstar Sammo Hung will deliver a masterclass on May 4 as part of the 12th Singapore Chinese Film Festival. He will also attend a mini-retrospective of his films. Hung studied under Peking Opera master Yu Jim Yuen at a young age and was the “big brother”’ to the China Drama Academy’s performance troupe known as the Seven Little Fortunes, whose members included Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu and Corey Yuen. He starred in “Painted Faces” (1988), which was based on his time in the Seven Little Fortunes.
Hung’s career as an actor, action choreographer, director and producer spans some 60 years. His acting credits include action comedies “Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog” and “Odd Couple,” paranormal horror comedies “Encounters of the Spooky Kind” and “The Dead and the Deadly,” comedy film series “Lucky Stars” and gangster action film “Shanghai, Shanghai.” In 1982, Hung won the...
Kung Fu superstar Sammo Hung will deliver a masterclass on May 4 as part of the 12th Singapore Chinese Film Festival. He will also attend a mini-retrospective of his films. Hung studied under Peking Opera master Yu Jim Yuen at a young age and was the “big brother”’ to the China Drama Academy’s performance troupe known as the Seven Little Fortunes, whose members included Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu and Corey Yuen. He starred in “Painted Faces” (1988), which was based on his time in the Seven Little Fortunes.
Hung’s career as an actor, action choreographer, director and producer spans some 60 years. His acting credits include action comedies “Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog” and “Odd Couple,” paranormal horror comedies “Encounters of the Spooky Kind” and “The Dead and the Deadly,” comedy film series “Lucky Stars” and gangster action film “Shanghai, Shanghai.” In 1982, Hung won the...
- 4/5/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Martial arts veteran Sammo Hung will be presented with a lifetime achievement honor at the Asian Film Awards.
The ceremony is back as an in-person event after a two-year absence and has shifted back to Hong Kong after previously being held in Hong Kong, Macau and Busan. Hung will accept the award on Sunday at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Hung’s career as an actor, action choreographer, director and producer spans some 60 years.
His acting credits include action comedies “Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog” and “Odd Couple,” paranormal horror comedies “Encounters of the Spooky Kind” and “The Dead and the Deadly,” comedy film series “Lucky Stars” and gangster action film “Shanghai, Shanghai.” In 1982, Hung won the best actor prize at the second Hong Kong Film Awards for his directorial effort “Carry on Pickpocket,” as well as best action choreography for “The Prodigal Son,” which he also directed and starred in.
The ceremony is back as an in-person event after a two-year absence and has shifted back to Hong Kong after previously being held in Hong Kong, Macau and Busan. Hung will accept the award on Sunday at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Hung’s career as an actor, action choreographer, director and producer spans some 60 years.
His acting credits include action comedies “Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog” and “Odd Couple,” paranormal horror comedies “Encounters of the Spooky Kind” and “The Dead and the Deadly,” comedy film series “Lucky Stars” and gangster action film “Shanghai, Shanghai.” In 1982, Hung won the best actor prize at the second Hong Kong Film Awards for his directorial effort “Carry on Pickpocket,” as well as best action choreography for “The Prodigal Son,” which he also directed and starred in.
- 3/12/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran and Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The action film star is set to accept the award at first AFAs in Hong Kong since 2019.
Hong Kong action film star Sammo Hung is to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Asian Film Awards (Afa), which is set to return as an in-person event later this month.
The martial arts veteran will receive the honour at the 16th AFAs on March 12 and is awarded in recognition of his “great contribution and far-reaching influence on Asian films”.
Hung’s 60-year career spans actor, action choreographer, director and producer, and includes features such as action comedies Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog...
Hong Kong action film star Sammo Hung is to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Asian Film Awards (Afa), which is set to return as an in-person event later this month.
The martial arts veteran will receive the honour at the 16th AFAs on March 12 and is awarded in recognition of his “great contribution and far-reaching influence on Asian films”.
Hung’s 60-year career spans actor, action choreographer, director and producer, and includes features such as action comedies Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog...
- 3/2/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Last Man Standing
Martial arts veteran Sammo Hung is to be presented with a lifetime achievement honor at the upcoming Asian Film Awards. The ceremony is back as an in-person event after a two-year absence and shifts back to Hong Kong after previously being held in Hong Kong, Macau and Busan. Hung is expected to accept the award on Sunday March 12 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
“I’m so happy and surprised that I can still win awards these days, especially an award that affirms my entire performing career,” said Hung in a forwarded statement. He has a career as actor, action choreographer, director and producer that stretches some 60 years.
His acting credits include action comedies “Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog” and “Odd Couple” paranormal horror comedies “Encounters of the Spooky Kind” and “The Dead and the Deadly,” comedy film series “Lucky Stars” and gangster action film “Shanghai, Shanghai.”
In...
Martial arts veteran Sammo Hung is to be presented with a lifetime achievement honor at the upcoming Asian Film Awards. The ceremony is back as an in-person event after a two-year absence and shifts back to Hong Kong after previously being held in Hong Kong, Macau and Busan. Hung is expected to accept the award on Sunday March 12 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
“I’m so happy and surprised that I can still win awards these days, especially an award that affirms my entire performing career,” said Hung in a forwarded statement. He has a career as actor, action choreographer, director and producer that stretches some 60 years.
His acting credits include action comedies “Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog” and “Odd Couple” paranormal horror comedies “Encounters of the Spooky Kind” and “The Dead and the Deadly,” comedy film series “Lucky Stars” and gangster action film “Shanghai, Shanghai.”
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- 3/1/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Now available for the first time in a DVD & Blu-ray combi pack, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey star in Dirty Dancing, the beloved coming-of-age story about first love that has become a global phenomenon. Charting the romance of Johnny and Baby at Kellerman’s resort in the Catskills in 1963, the sleeper hit of 1987 has inspired two soundtrack albums, a live touring production, a TV spin-off series, a sequel and even annual ‘Dirty Dancing’ fan conventions.
The most complete and collectible edition of Dirty Dancing to date, the newly re-mastered Keepsake Edition of this timeless classic includes all existing special features plus over an hour of brand new bonus materials including a heartfelt Patrick Swayze tribute. The DVD & Blu-ray Combi pack includes three new featurettes, a fan reel and an interview with Patrick Swayze discussing the music of Dirty Dancing. There is also a 28 page Commemorative booklet filled with quotes, profiles...
The most complete and collectible edition of Dirty Dancing to date, the newly re-mastered Keepsake Edition of this timeless classic includes all existing special features plus over an hour of brand new bonus materials including a heartfelt Patrick Swayze tribute. The DVD & Blu-ray Combi pack includes three new featurettes, a fan reel and an interview with Patrick Swayze discussing the music of Dirty Dancing. There is also a 28 page Commemorative booklet filled with quotes, profiles...
- 10/19/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
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