Chow Yun-Fat
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Chow Yun-Fat has one among many Asian actors who made it to Hollywood, with his first feature film 'The Replacement Killers.' Born May 18, 1955 in Hong Kong, Chow was able to enter the world of television after graduating from acting classes. His most famous Hong Kong films include 'The Story of Woo Viet,' and 'Hong Kong, 1941.'
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
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Wong Kar-Wai
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Wong Kar-Wai's style in filmmaking departs from traditional martial arts flicks dominant in Hong Kong film scenes. Wong is more of an art-film director whose works are characterized by their narrative complexity and quirkiness. His award-winning 1994 film 'Chungking Express' was highly acclaimed by director Quentin Tarantino.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
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Affleck, Ben and Damon, Matt
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon grew up together and had the same dream of become a successful actor someday. Affleck's career began in 1984, when he started a niche in independent films, while Damon won roles in the commercial side. Affleck and Damon won the 1997 Oscars for the screenplay of 'Good Will Hunting.'
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
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