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Navigator News (Coverage Ranks) People49810 People47982 Sylvia Chang 4 Sylvia Chang Profession Actors 4 Directors 4 Nationality Taiwan 4 Birthplace Taiwan 4 Ethnicity Chinese Related People Zhang Ziyi 2 Sammi Cheng 2 Andy Lau 2 Hui Ann 1 Stanley Kwan 1 Lu Chuan 1 Johnnie To 1 Peter Chan 1 Ethan Hawke 1 Derek Yee 1 Jude Law 1 Renee Zellweger 1 Hark Tsui 1 Tommy Lee Jones 1 Karena Lam 1 Jun Ji Hyun 1 Julie Delpy 1 Nicole Kidman 1 Wong Kar-Wai 1 Charlize Theron 1 Chen Kaige 1 Tony KF Leung 1 Stephen Chow 1 Aaron Kwok 1 Simon Yam 1 Events 2004 Golden Horse Awards 1 Berlin Film Festival 1

Martial arts epic fights musical romance at Hong Kong film awards Tsui Hark's martial arts epic "Seven Swords" faces fierce competition from Peter Chan Ho-sun's musical "Perhaps Love" at the territory's star-studded film awards. 2006-04-07 People: [Hark Tsui] [Jackie Chan] [Andy Lau] [Simon Yam] [Aaron Kwok] [Sammi Cheng] [Sylvia Chang] [Stanley Kwan] [Zhang Ziyi] [Chen Kaige] [Johnnie To] [Jun Ji Hyun] [Peter Chan] [Derek Yee] [Tony KF Leung] Chinese movie ``Kekexili'' a front-runner at Taipei's film festival TAIPEI, Taiwan - ``Hoh Xil: Mountain Patrol,'' a film about volunteers trying to save the Tibetan antelope from poachers, may become the first entry from China to win the best picture prize Saturday in Taiwan's 41st annual Golden Horse Awards - the premier event for the Chinese-language movie industry. 2004-12-02 People: [Andy Lau] [Wong Kar-Wai] [Zhang Ziyi] [Sylvia Chang] [Lu Chuan] Activities: [2004 Golden Horse Awards] Women Leave Their Signature on Berlin Film Festival BERLIN - Charlize Theron is in most scenes and kills seven men, Cate Blanchett is a sharp-shooting 19th century single mum outwitting men while Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger push their male co-star into a mere supporting role. 2004-02-15 People: [Nicole Kidman] [Charlize Theron] [Renee Zellweger] [Jude Law] [Ethan Hawke] [Julie Delpy] [Sylvia Chang] [Tommy Lee Jones] "Shaolin Soccer" scores winner at HK film awards HONG KONG - "Shaolin Soccer," a comedy that will soon hit U.S. cinemas, scored a resounding victory on Sunday at the Hong Kong Film Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the Chinese movie circuit. With its unusual mix of martial arts and soccer, the film grabbed seven of 19 awards, just below the eight that Oscar-winning "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" took last year. The film stars and was directed by Stephen Chiau, dubbed Hong Kong's answer to Hollywood's rubber-faced Jim Carrey, and won awards for best film, director, young director, actor, supporting actor, sound design and visual effects. It had received 13 nominations. "I wish to thank some people. First of all, the late (kung fu star) Mr Bruce Lee because I was so enchanted by his films that I resolved to be an actor," the deadpan comedian said. While "Shaolin Soccer" may not have the international renown that "Crouching Tiger" enjoyed after it took four Oscars last year, it commands a huge following in Asia. The film earned more than HK$60 million (US$7.7 million) at the local box office last summer, making it Hong Kong's highest-grossing film on record. Miramax, a unit of Walt Disney Co, bought the U.S. distribution rights for the film even before it was released in Hong Kong. Its U.S. release is expected soon -- marking Chiau's U.S. debut. VICTORY FOR CHIAU The night was a personal victory for Chiau, whose brand of screen humour has sometimes been seen by critics as parochial. "Being of a mature age and getting this prize for best young director is especially delightful," he said with a wry smile. Chiau is just two months short of 40, the cut-off age to be considered for the young director award. His 51 movies have grossed more than HK$1.78 billion since 1989. If there was a prize for the biggest upset of the night, it would have certainly gone to "Lan Yu," a drama tackling the twin taboos of homosexuality and the bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. It earned a whopping 11 nominations, including best actor and best film, but ended the night with nothing. The other surprise was the best actress award, which went to veteran Taiwanese actress and director Sylvia Chang for her role as the mother of an AIDS victim in "Forever and Ever." Chang cupped her mouth in disbelief when her name was called. Hong Kong pop diva Sammi Cheng had been widely tipped to win after figuring in three of five nominations in the category. "July Rhapsody," directed by Hong Kong's veteran Ann Hui, took three awards: best new performer, screenplay and supporting actress. The film dealt with an affair between a middle-aged teacher and his teenage student -- a taboo in Chinese society. Period drama "Peony Pavilion" took two prizes: best costume/make up design and art direction. The drama centred on the romantic bond between two women but is perhaps better known for its splendid dresses which were later auctioned off through Sotheby's to raise HK$400,000 (US$51,000). Reuters 2002-04-22 People: [Stephen Chow] [Sylvia Chang] [Karena Lam] [Sammi Cheng] [Hui Ann] Headlines Martial arts epic fights musical romance at Hong Kong film awards 2006-04-07 Chinese movie ``Kekexili'' a front-runner at Taipei's film festival 2004-12-02 Women Leave Their Signature on Berlin Film Festival 2004-02-15 "Shaolin Soccer" scores winner at HK film awards 2002-04-22 Most-viewed Martial arts epic fights musical romance at Hong Kong film awards 2006-04-07 "Shaolin Soccer" scores winner at HK film awards 2002-04-22 Chinese movie ``Kekexili'' a front-runner at Taipei's film festival 2004-12-02 Women Leave Their Signature on Berlin Film Festival 2004-02-15

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