Ashton Chen Ashton Chen Xiaolong (born 6 January 1988 in Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan), also known by his stage name Shi Xiaolong ("Sik Siu-Lung" in Cantonese), is a Chinese actor and martial artist. He is also credited as Xiaolung, Tommy Sik, Shi Xiao-Lung, Shi Xiao-Long, Shi Shao-Long, Shieh Shiao-Long, Xi Xiao-Long, Sik Siu-Loong, and S. L. Sik on some of his films. He has been a disciple of Shi Yongxin, the current abbot of Shaolin Temple, since he was two years old. Originally named "Chen Xiaolong", Chen was given a dharma name—Shi Xiaolong—by the abbot. He was taught martial arts by his father and Shi Yongxin at a young age. He gained attention in the entertainment industry after his performance at the International Shaolin Kung Fu Festival in Zhengzhou at the age of four. He became a child actor in China and achieved great success in films such as the 1994 martial arts comedy "" (新乌龙院). In 2003, he stopped acting and went to study in the United States. In 2005, he returned to China and starred as Zhan Zhao in the television series "Young Justice Bao III". In 2007, he continued his studies in the United States and graduated from high school in 2008 from the prestigious Performing Children's School (PCS) in New York City. He has continued his acting career in China since then. In 2010, Chen played one of Ip Man's students in the martial arts film "Ip Man 2". Ip Man 2 Ip Man 2 (also known as Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster) is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun. A sequel to the 2008 film "Ip Man", "Ip Man 2" was directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, who reprises the leading role. Continuing after the events of the earlier film, the sequel centers on Ip's movements in Hong Kong, which is under British colonial rule. He attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun, but faces rivalry from other practitioners, including the local master of Hung Ga martial arts.
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Director To dedicated the film, one of his most personal films to date, to the late Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa and drew elements from Kurosawa's debut feature "Sanshiro Sugata". The film premiered at the 61st Venice International Film Festival. Forever Enthralled Forever Enthralled () is a Chinese biographical film directed by Chen Kaige; the film marks Chen's eleventh feature film as a director. "Forever Enthralled" follows the life of Mei Lanfang, one of China's premiere opera performers. It stars Leon Lai as Mei, Zhang Ziyi, Sun Honglei and Masanobu Ando. The Legendary Fok The Legendary Fok is a Hong Kong television series loosely based on the life of the Chinese martial artist Huo Yuanjia (Cantonese: Fok Yuen-gap). It includes a subplot based on the story of Chen Zhen (Cantonese: Chan Zan), a fictional student of Huo Yuanjia and the protagonist of the 1972 film "Fist of Fury". The series was first broadcast in 1981 on RTV (now ATV) in Hong Kong. Scott Shaw Scott Shaw (born September 23, 1958) is an American actor, author, film director, film producer, journalist, martial artist, musician, photographer, and professor. Roger Yuan Roger Winston Yuan (born January 25, 1961) is an American Actor, martial arts fight trainer, action coordinator who trained many actors and actresses in many Hollywood films. As an actor himself, he also appeared in "Shanghai Noon" (2000) opposite Jackie Chan, "Bulletproof Monk" (2003) alongside Chow Yun-fat, the technician in "Batman Begins" (2005), and as the Severine's bodyguard in "Skyfall" (2012). He is a well-recognized choreographer in Hollywood. Shaolin Drunkard Shaolin Drunkard (; Orig. Tian shi zhuang xie, a.k.a. "Wu Tang Master", a.k.a. "Miracle Fighters 2") is a 1983 Kung Fu comedy directed by Yuen Woo-ping, written by Yuen Woo-ping and Chung Hing Chiu, and starring Cheung-Yan Yuen, Eddy Ko, and Shun-Yee Yuen. The Lost Bladesman The Lost Bladesman is a 2011 Hong Kong-Chinese historical war and biopic action film loosely based on the story of Guan Yu crossing five passes and slaying six generals in Luo Guanzhong's historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Written and directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong, the film starred Donnie Yen as Guan Yu, with Yen also serving as the film's action director. Black Ransom Black Ransom is a 2010 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Wong Jing and Venus Keung and starring Simon Yam, Michael Miu and Fala Chen. Fong Sai-yuk II Fong Sai-yuk II, also known as The Legend II and The Legend of Fong Sai-yuk II, is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Corey Yuen, and also produced by and starring Jet Li as Chinese folk hero Fong Sai-yuk. The film is a sequel to "Fong Sai-yuk", which was released earlier in the same year. Two former Miss Hong Kong Pageant winners, Michelle Reis and Amy Kwok, portrayed Fong Sai-yuk's wives. City Under Siege (film) City Under Siege () is a 2010 Hong Kong science fiction action film directed and co-written by Benny Chan. The film follows a group of circus performers who goes on a rampage after an accidental exposure to chemical gas left by the Japanese army in World War II, granting them superhuman abilities. Ice Kacang Puppy Love Ice Kacang Puppy Love (Chinese: 初恋红豆冰) is a Malaysian film directed by and starring Ah Niu. It's a 2010 romantic comedy directed by Ah Niu, who also co-written with Lai Chaing Ming, the film tells the story of a young man, portrayed by Ah Niu, trying to convey his love to his long-time crush. Flying Swords of Dragon Gate Flying Swords of Dragon Gate is a 2011 "wuxia" film directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Li Yuchun, Gwei Lun-mei, Louis Fan and Mavis Fan. The film is a remake of "Dragon Gate Inn" (1966) and "New Dragon Gate Inn" (1992) but takes place three years after. Production started on 10 October 2010 and is filmed in 3-D. The film screened out of competition at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2012. The film received seven nominations at the 2012 Asian Film Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Let the Bullets Fly Let the Bullets Fly () is a 2010 action comedy film written and directed by Jiang Wen, based on a story by Ma Shitu (), a famous Sichuanese writer. The film is set in Sichuan during the 1920s when the bandit Zhang (Jiang Wen) descends upon a town posing as its new governor. The film also stars Chow Yun-fat, Ge You, Carina Lau, Chen Kun and Zhou Yun. Confucius (2010 film) Confucius ( Kǒng Zǐ) is a 2010 Chinese biographical drama film written and directed by Hu Mei, starring Chow Yun-fat as the titular Chinese philosopher. The film was produced by P.H. Yu, Han Sanping, Rachel Liu and John Shum. Kung Fu Zombie Kung Fu Zombie is a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts film written and directed by Hwa I Hung. It stars Billy Chong as a martial artist who must fight supernatural foes. Legendary Assassin Legendary Assassin () is a 2008 Hong Kong action film directed by Wu Jing in his directorial debut, who also starred in the lead role, and also features fight choreography by Nicky Li. The film also marks the screen debut of singer, songwriter and model Celina Jade (daughter of Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Game of Death II film star Roy Horan). Wu stars as a mysterious martial artist, who become a female cop's prime suspect in a murder investigation.