Jacob Cheung
Encyclopedia
Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung is a Hong Kong
film director
, producer
, screenwriter
, and actor
. His credits include A Battle Of Wits
(2006), which was nominated for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Golden Bauhinia Awards
, and Beyond the Sunset
(1989), which was nomimated for two awards at the 9th Hong Kong Film Awards
.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. His credits include A Battle Of Wits
A Battle of Wits (2006 film)
A Battle of Wits is a 2006 Hong Kong film based on a Japanese historical novel, written by Ken'ichi Sakemi. A manga series was written by Hideki Mori, also based on the novel. Directed by Jacob Cheung, the film starred Andy Lau, Ahn Sung-ki, Wang Zhiwen, Fan Bingbing, Nicky Wu and Choi Siwon...
(2006), which was nominated for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Golden Bauhinia Awards
Golden Bauhinia Awards
Golden Bauhinia Awards is a Hong Kong film award organised by the Hong Kong Film Critics Association. Its first award presentation ceremony took place in 1996....
, and Beyond the Sunset
Beyond the Sunset (1989 film)
Beyond the Sunset is a 1989 film by Hong Kong director Jacob Cheung.-Cast and roles:* Fung Bo Bo - May* Law Chi Wai* Lowell Lo - Allen* Richard Ng - Wong* Alexander Roels - Derek* Cecilia Yip - Pearl-Awards:...
(1989), which was nomimated for two awards at the 9th Hong Kong Film Awards
9th Hong Kong Film Awards
-Best Film:-Best Director:-Best Screenplay:-Best Actor:-Best Actress:-Best Supporting Actor:-Best Supporting Actress:-Best New Performer:-Best Cinematography:-Best Film Editing:-Best Art Direction:-Best Action Direction:...
.
Personal life
Jacob Cheung is currently married to Venus Wong and has four children: Matthew, Eugene, and Jeremy Cheung who are triplets; and their elder sister, Ingrid.Director
- Ticket (Che Piao) (2007)
- A Battle Of WitsA Battle of Wits (2006 film)A Battle of Wits is a 2006 Hong Kong film based on a Japanese historical novel, written by Ken'ichi Sakemi. A manga series was written by Hideki Mori, also based on the novel. Directed by Jacob Cheung, the film starred Andy Lau, Ahn Sung-ki, Wang Zhiwen, Fan Bingbing, Nicky Wu and Choi Siwon...
(2006) - Hero on the Silkroad (2004)
- Never Say Goodbye (2001)
- Midnight Fly (2001)
- The Kid (1999)
- Intimates (1997)
- Whatever Will Be, Will Be (1995)
- The Returning (1994)
- Always on My Mind (1993)
- Lover's Tear (1992)
- CagemanCagemanCageman is a 1992 Hong Kong film directed by Jacob Cheung.-Cast and roles:* Dennis Chan - Councillor Tsui* Roy Chiao - Koo Yiu-Choo* Joe Junior - Charlie* Ku Feng - Luk Tung* Teddy Robin - Tong Sam* Lau Shun - Taoist* Tats Lau - Man gambling...
(1992) - Goodbye Hero (1990)
- Beyond the SunsetBeyond the Sunset (1989 film)Beyond the Sunset is a 1989 film by Hong Kong director Jacob Cheung.-Cast and roles:* Fung Bo Bo - May* Law Chi Wai* Lowell Lo - Allen* Richard Ng - Wong* Alexander Roels - Derek* Cecilia Yip - Pearl-Awards:...
(1989) - Lai Shi, China's Last Eunuch (1988)
Actor
- Hong Kong Graffiti (1997)
- My Dad is a Jerk (1997)
- Those were the Days (1996)
- CagemanCagemanCageman is a 1992 Hong Kong film directed by Jacob Cheung.-Cast and roles:* Dennis Chan - Councillor Tsui* Roy Chiao - Koo Yiu-Choo* Joe Junior - Charlie* Ku Feng - Luk Tung* Teddy Robin - Tong Sam* Lau Shun - Taoist* Tats Lau - Man gambling...
(1992) - Au revior, mon amour (1991)
- Hong Kong Godfather (1991)
- All About WomenAll About WomenAll About Women , originally titled She Ain't Mean and Not All Women Are Bad, is a 2008 Chinese romantic comedy-drama film directed by Tsui Hark, who also edited the film, and co-wrote the story and screenplay with famed Korean filmmaker Kwak Jae-yong...
(2008)
Producer
- Midnight Fly (2001)
- Never Say Goodbye (2001)
- The Kid (1999)
- Intimates (1997)
- Signal Left, Turn Right (1996)
- I've Got You, Babe!!! (1994)
- Sparkling Fox (1994)
Screenplay
- A Battle of WitsA Battle of Wits (2006 film)A Battle of Wits is a 2006 Hong Kong film based on a Japanese historical novel, written by Ken'ichi Sakemi. A manga series was written by Hideki Mori, also based on the novel. Directed by Jacob Cheung, the film starred Andy Lau, Ahn Sung-ki, Wang Zhiwen, Fan Bingbing, Nicky Wu and Choi Siwon...
(2006) - The Returning (1994)
- CagemanCagemanCageman is a 1992 Hong Kong film directed by Jacob Cheung.-Cast and roles:* Dennis Chan - Councillor Tsui* Roy Chiao - Koo Yiu-Choo* Joe Junior - Charlie* Ku Feng - Luk Tung* Teddy Robin - Tong Sam* Lau Shun - Taoist* Tats Lau - Man gambling...
(1992) - Beyond the SunsetBeyond the Sunset (1989 film)Beyond the Sunset is a 1989 film by Hong Kong director Jacob Cheung.-Cast and roles:* Fung Bo Bo - May* Law Chi Wai* Lowell Lo - Allen* Richard Ng - Wong* Alexander Roels - Derek* Cecilia Yip - Pearl-Awards:...
(1989)