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Zhao continued playing Wong Fei-hung in the television drama Wong Fei Hung Series, also produced by Tsui Hark. That way, you will look evil."[9]

During filming, Zhao also enrolled in acting classes for three months.[10]Fong Sai-yuk was released in March 1993 and became a box office hit in Hong Kong, grossing HK$30,666,842.

Once Upon a Time in China

After only a month into the filming of Fong Sai-yuk, contract problems between Tsui Hark and Jet Li caused Li to back out from the fourth installment of the Once Upon a Time in China saga.

He starred in his directorial debutCounter Attack (2021).[3]

He has appeared in numerous television series, such as Hero of the Times (1999-2000), Huo Yuanjia (2001), Drunken Hero (2002), Lost City in Snow Heaven (2005), Seven Swordsmen (2006), The Master of Tai Chi (2008), Invincible Knights Errant (2011), and Heroes (2020), among others.

release title Another Meltdown1999Body WeaponWu Chi-kwan2000Fist PowerBrian Cheuk2001The Sino-Dutch War 1661Zheng ChenggongNominated - Golden Rooster Awards for Best Actor2002The Wesley's Mysterious File2005Dragon Get AngryRong Haishantelevision film based on the television series Fist of Hero (1999)2005In the BlueWushu coachalso action choreographer2010True LegendSu Qi'erlimited release in the U.S.

by Indomina distribution film company on May 13, 20112010SacrificeZhao Shuo / Zhao ZhuangziTBAGreat Wudang

YearTitleRole
1996Wong Fei Hung SeriesWong Fei-hung
1998Hua MulanLi Liang
1999Fist of HeroRong Haishan
2001Hero of the TimesFang Shiyu
New May FlowerZhao Shijun
2002Drunken HeroMi Wentian
The Legend of Huo YuanjiaHuo Yuanjia
Jingwu Yingxiong Chen Zhen
Wind and CloudNie Feng
Book and Sword, Gratitude and RevengeChen Jialuo
2003Zhizun HongyanLi Junxian
2004Miracle HealersLiu Xuan
Wind and Cloud 2Nie Feng
2005Lost City in Snow HeavenLei Ou
Four Rarities of the Royal PalaceKangxi Emperor
2006Seven SwordsmenChu Zhaonan
2008The Master of Tai ChiMo Ma
2011Qixia Wuyi RenjiandaoZhan Zhao

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NameZhao, Vincent
Alternative names
Short descriptionChinese actor
Date of birth1972-04-10
Place of birthHarbin, Heilongjiang, China
Date of death
Place of death
Categories:
  • 1972 births
  • Chinese actors
  • Chinese wushu practitioners
  • Hong Kong actors
  • Living people
  • Chinese martial artists

Vincent Zhao

Chinese actor and martial artist

Zhao in 2018

Born

Zhao Zhuo (趙卓)


(1972-04-10) 10 April 1972 (age 52)

Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

Other namesVincent Chiu
Chiu Man-cheuk
Chao Wen-jar
Wenzhuo Zhao
Occupation(s)Actor, martial artist
Years active1993–present
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Spouse
Partner(s)Anita Mui (1995–1996)
"Xiao Lian" (2001–2002)
Children
  • Joseph Zhao (son), with "Xiao Lian"
  • Rosita Zhao (daughter)
  • Zhao Zilong (son)
  • Luna Zhao (daughter)
Traditional Chinese趙文卓
Simplified Chinese赵文卓

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhao.

Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo (Chinese: 赵文卓; born 10 April 1972), sometimes credited as Vincent Chiu or Chiu Man-cheuk, is a Chinese actor and martial artist.

It nevertheless won the Best Asian Action Movie award.[17] In April 2010 Zhao joined Sacrifice's star-studded cast and was only given a minor role.[18]

2011–present

Zhao starred alongside Yang Mi, Louis Fan, Xu Jiao and Dennis To in the 2012 martial arts fantasy film Wu Dang that was directed by Patrick Leung, written by Chan Khan, and action choreographed by Corey Yuen.[19]

On 19 January 2012, in a press conference held in Beijing, it was announced that Zhao would be starring with Donnie Yen in the film Special Identity.

Vincent Zhao

Vincent Zhao
Chinese name趙文卓(Traditional)
Chinese name赵文卓(Simplified)
PinyinZhào Wénzhuó(Mandarin)
JyutpingZiu6 Man4 Coek3(Cantonese)
Birth nameZhao Zhuo (趙卓)
Born10 April 1972 (1972-04-10)(age 39)
Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Other name(s)Chiu Man-cheuk, Chao Wen-jar
OccupationActor, martial artist
Years active1993–present
Spouse(s)Zhang Danlu (2006–present)

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Zhao.

Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo (born Zhao Zhuo on April 10, 1972), sometimes credited as Chiu Man-cheuk, is a Chinese actor and martial artist.

He is best known for portraying Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in both film and television, most notably Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993) and its 1994 sequel in the Once Upon a Time in China film series, the Wong Fei Hung series (1995-1996), and Kung Fu League (2018).

After him are Michelle, Aidyn Aimbetov, David Lammy, Ivy Queen, Martin Damm, and Alisa Galliamova.

Others Born in 1972

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In China

Among people born in China, Vincent Zhao ranks 1,106 out of 1,610. That way, you will look evil."[11]

During filming, Zhao also enrolled in acting classes for three months.[12]Fong Sai-yuk was released in March 1993 and became a box office hit in Hong Kong, grossing HK$30,666,842.

Tsui met Zhao on the set of Fong Sai-yuk and was impressed with Zhao's performance that he quickly recruited Zhao to replace Li in playing the role of Wong Fei-hung. He went on to play leading roles in many Hong Kong and Chinese films, such as The Blade (1995), Mahjong Dragon (1996), The Blacksheep Affair (1998), Fist Power (2000), and Invisible Tattoo (2019), among others.

He was rushed to the hospital and got stitches. In order to train myself, I must accept more television series to touch up my acting."[15]

While working on The Master of Tai Chi, Zhao was given a script for a new martial arts film and he accepted the lead role. Zhao signed with Hollywood agency CAA in 2006 with help from Jackie Chan.[14] He was originally selected to play the lead villain in Rush Hour 3, but the role was eventually given to Hiroyuki Sanada.

The only thing I could do back then were sports and martial arts. Zhao is best known playing the role of Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China film and television series.

Early life

Zhao was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, as the youngest of three sons.[1] His father was a martial arts practitioner, and his mother was a professional sprinter, who broke the record for being the fastest female sprinter of Harbin.[2] Under the instruction of his father, Zhao attended martial arts lessons at the age of eight, but he never completely devote himself to his lessons as he was more interested in singing.

He recovered quickly and shooting continued after several weeks.[11]Once Upon a Time in China V was Zhao's last role as Wong Fei-hung in the films, as Jet Li returned for the sixth and last installment, Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997).

Zhao continued playing Wong Fei-hung in the television drama Wong Fei Hung Series, also produced by Tsui Hark.

2016-May-03 (age 6))

TV Series

Movies

Trivia

  • Education: Beijing Sport University (Martial Arts major)
  • Religion: Buddhism
  • Professor at Beijing Sport University

External Links

In order to train myself, I must accept more television series to touch up my acting."[13]

While working on The Master of Tai Chi, Zhao was given a script for a new martial arts film and he accepted the lead role.

He stated that some of the bones in his ankle still hasn't healed yet and that before this injury he was okay with doing the majority of his stunts even jumping from third or second story high buildings.

vincent zhao biography

After spending one year and a half in America, Zhao returned to Beijing and went into an obvious physical breakdown. After him are Zhang Jin (1974), Jiang Jialiang (1964), Gedhun Choekyi Nyima (1989), Liu Hong (1987), Li Weifeng (1978), and Li Donghua (1967).

Others born in China

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  • Xu Yuhua

    CHESS PLAYER

    1976 - Present

    HPI: 48.48

    Rank: 1,100

  • Sui Xinmei

    ATHLETE

    1965 - Present

    HPI: 48.48

    Rank: 1,101

  • Yan Zi

    TENNIS PLAYER

    1984 - Present

    HPI: 48.47

    Rank: 1,102

  • Trinley Thaye Dorje

    RELIGIOUS FIGURE

    1983 - Present

    HPI: 48.47

    Rank: 1,103

  • Ding Junhui

    SNOOKER

    1987 - Present

    HPI: 48.44

    Rank: 1,104

  • Liu Guoliang

    POLITICIAN

    1976 - Present

    HPI: 48.42

    Rank: 1,105

  • Vincent Zhao

    ACTOR

    1972 - Present

    HPI: 48.40

    Rank: 1,106

  • Zhang Jin

    ACTOR

    1974 - Present

    HPI: 48.36

    Rank: 1,107

  • Jiang Jialiang

    TABLE TENNIS PLAYER

    1964 - Present

    HPI: 48.32

    Rank: 1,108

  • Gedhun Choekyi Nyima

    RELIGIOUS FIGURE

    1989 - Present

    HPI: 48.29

    Rank: 1,109

  • Liu Hong

    ATHLETE

    1987 - Present

    HPI: 48.28

    Rank: 1,110

  • Li Weifeng

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1978 - Present

    HPI: 48.24

    Rank: 1,111

  • Li Donghua

    GYMNAST

    1967 - Present

    HPI: 48.20

    Rank: 1,112

Among ACTORS In China

Among actors born in China, Vincent Zhao ranks 81.