Andy Lau Tak Wah (Leo)
Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau's accomplishments in singing and acting have made him arguably the most bankable star throughout Asia.
Born in Hong Kong in 1961, Andy Lau first enrolled in the Television Broadcast Limited (TVB) Artist Training Programme in 1981. On graduation, Lau was immediately recruited by the station and went on to act in fifteen television series, which earned him fame not only in his native Hong Kong, but also in Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. Andy Lau gained instant critical recognition in 1982 for his work on Ann HUI's Hong Kong Film Award winning 'Boat People.'
Since then, Andy Lau has emerged as one of the hardest working actors, completing 115 movies between 1981 and 2004. Mr. Lau won the Best Actor Award at the coveted Golden Dragon Awards in Taiwan for his collective contributions to NG Siyuan's 'The Unwritten Law' (1986), David LAI Tai Wai's 'Sworn Brothers' (1986), David Lai and Taylor WONG's 'Tragic Hero' (1986) and 'Rich and Famous' (1986). Andy Lau's sensitive portrayal of a man who has 72 hours to live in Johnnie To's 'Running Out of Time' (1999) earned him the Best Actor Award at the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards. A two-time Best Actor winner at the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards for 'A Fighter's Blues' (2000) and 'Running on Karma' (2004), Andy Lau has proved his acting versatility with a combination of sensitive character acting and demanding fight sequences. Lately, Andy Lau was awarded the Best Actor Award for 'Running on Karma' (2004) at the 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards for the second time in his career.
Andy Lau's commitment to improve the quality of Hong Kong's film industry has been uncompromising. In 1990, he set up his own company, 'Teamwork' not only to produce high-caliber local movies, but also give aspiring individuals the chance to develop their talents both before and behind the camera. This earned him the Swissair / Crossair Special Prize at the Locarno International Film festival for Hong Kong director Fruit CHAN's 'Made In Hong Kong' (1997).
In addition to his film accomplishments, Andy Lau has made a phenomenal impact on Asia's music scene. Dubbed one of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' along with Leon LAI, Jacky CHEUNG and Aaron KWOK, in 2001 Mr. Lau became a Guinness World Record holder as the artist with the most pop awards. Lau has received 292 music awards over the past 12 years including the MTV Movie Award for the 'Most Multi-Talented Artiste in Asia' (1998).
- Filmography
- Magic Kitchen (2004)
- Infernal Affairs 3 (2003)
- Running On Karma (2003)
- Give Them a Chance (2003)
- Cat and Mouse (2003)
- Golden Chicken (2002)
- Infernal Affairs (2002)
- The Wesley's Mysterious File (2002)
- Fat Choi Spirit (2002)
- Dance of a Dream (2001)
- Fulltime Killer (2001)
- Love on a Diet (2001)
- A Fighter's Blues (2000)
- Needing You (2000)
- The Duel (2000)
- Running Out of Time (1999)
- Century of a Dragon (1999)
- The Conmen in Vegas (1999)
- Prince Charming (1999)
- Fascination Amour (1999)
- The Longest Summer (1998)
- The Conman (1998)
- A True Mob Story (1998)
- Island of Greed (1997)
- Made in Hong Kong (1997)
- 'Cause We Are So Young (1997)
- Armageddon (1997)
- Thanks For Your Love (1996)
- Shanghai Grand (1996)
- A Moment of Romance 3 (1996)
- What a Wonderful World (1996)
- Full Throttle (1995)
- The Adventurers (1995)
- Tian Di (1994)
- The Three Swordsmen (1994)
- A Taste of Killing and Romance (1994)
- Drunken Master III (1994)
- Drunken Master II (1994)
- Perfect Exchange (1993)
- Future Cops (1993)
- Days of Tomorrow (1993)
- What a Hero! (1992)
- The Sting (1992)
- Saviour of the Soul 2 (1992)
- The Prince of Temple Street (1992)
- The Moon Warriors (1992)
- Handsome Siblings (1992)
- Guns n' Roses (1992)
- Gameboy Kids (1992)
- Come Fly the Dragon (1992)
- Casino Tycoon 2 (1992)
- Casino Tycoon (1992)
- Zodiac Killers (1991)
- Tricky Brains (1991)
- The Tigers (1991)
- Saviour of the Soul (1991)
- Lee Rock 2 (1991)
- Lee Rock (1991)
- The Last Blood (1991)
- Hong Kong Godfather (1991)
- Don't Fool Me (1991)
- Dances with the Dragon (1991)
- Casino Raiders 2 (1991)
- The banquet (1991)
- Return Engagement (1990)
- No Risk, No Gain (1990)
- A Moment of Romance (1990)
- Kung Fu vs. Acrobatic (1990)
- Kawashima Yoshiko (1990)
- Island of Fire (1990)
- A Home Too Far (1990)
- God of Gamblers2 (1990)
- Gangland Odyssey (1990)
- The Fortune Code (1990)
- Dragon in Jail (1990)
- Days of Being Wild (1990)
- The Truth-Final Episode) (1989)
- Stars and Roses (1989)
- Runaway Blues (1989)
- The Romancing Star 3 (1989)
- Proud and Confident (1989)
- Perfect Match (1989)
- Long Arm of the Law III (1989)
- Little Cop (1989)
- God of Gamblers (1989)
- The First Time is the Last Time (1989)
- Crocodile Hunter (1989)
- City Kids 1989 (1989)
- China White (1989)
- Casino Raiders (1989)
- Bloody Brotherhood (1989)
- Walk On Fire (1988)
- Three Against the World (1988)
- The Romancing Star 2 (1988)
- Last Eunuch in China (1988)
- In the Blood (1988)
- The Dragon Family (1988)
- Crazy Companies 2 (1988)
- Crazy Companies (1988)
- As Tears Go By (1988)
- Tragic Hero (1987)
- Sworn Brothers (1987)
- Rich and Famous (1987)
- Lucky Stars Go Places (1986)
- Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars (1986)
- Magic Crystal (1986)
- The Unwritten Law (1985)
- Shanghai 13 (1985)
- Everlasting Love (1984)
- On the Wrong Track (1983)
- Home in Hong Kong (1983)
- Boat People (1982)
