Andy On
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Andy On Chi-kit (born 11 May 1977 in Providence, Rhode Island
, United States
) is a Chinese American
actor
and martial artist.
. As a native to the USA, Andy On can speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Andy On was approached by China Star
founder Charles Heung
and filmmaker Tsui Hark
to take over the role of one of Jet Li
's film characters, Black Mask
, in Black Mask 2: City of Masks
(2002). Despite the poor reviews and the bad box office, Andy continued to act and, in fact, improve in not only martial arts but acting as well. Like fellow Hong Kong film star Nicholas Tse, Andy trained in martial arts under Chung Chi Li, the leader of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. He began training with him in 2001 for the film Kei fung dik sau (2003), which was released 2 years later. Andy On trained in wushu
at the Shaolin Temple and studied film fighting under former Jackie Chan Stunt Team leader Nicky Li for his first film, Looking for Mister Perfect, which was shot before Black Mask 2: City of Masks
but released in 2003. Andy On continued his acting career with his fair share of injuries, sustaining a hamstring injury on the set of Xin jing cha gu shi (2004) in one of the two fights against Jackie Chan.
Andy on was nominated and won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Actor Award for his role in Siu nin a Fu (2003) (Star Runner). He shared the screen with the man who influenced him, Jackie Chan
, in New Police Story
. Andy On has also won the Best New Artist Award in 2004 at the Hong Kong Film Awards for his role as Tank Wong in Siu nin a Fu (2003), beating favorite Vanness Wu by only one-tenth of the votes.
Aside from his filmmaking career, On is also a singer. He has released some tracks, including a duet with Jolin Tsai
called "Angel of Mine" and others. His hobbies are martial arts and video games. He continues to train in Wing Chun Kung Fu with good friend, actor and martial artist Philip Ng
, and has studied Thai boxing under former world kickboxing champion and actor Billy Chau in preparing for Star Runner.
During production of The Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (2008), Andy was hit in the face by a stuntman during an action sequence. Andy cut his lip and after seven surgeries, sports a small scar on his lip. He considers the scar a "trophy" for his hard work in the film.
Andy On recently has starred in two action films in 2010, True Legend
and Bad Blood
.
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) is a Chinese American
Chinese American
Chinese Americans represent Americans of Chinese descent. Chinese Americans constitute one group of overseas Chinese and also a subgroup of East Asian Americans, which is further a subgroup of Asian Americans...
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...
and martial artist.
Biography
On was born on 11 May 1977, in Providence, Rhode IslandProvidence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
. As a native to the USA, Andy On can speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Andy On was approached by China Star
China Star Entertainment Group
China Star Entertainment Group is a Hong Kong film production company and film distributor. It was established in 1992 by film producer Charles Heung, and has been known as a huge distributor and film producer of films made mostly in Cantonese dialect....
founder Charles Heung
Charles Heung
Charles Heung Wah-Keung is a Hong Kong actor-turned-film producer and presenter. As founder of Win's Entertainment in the 1980s and China Star Entertainment Group in the 1990s, he has helped established the careers of various cinematic icons in Hong Kong that include Stephen Chow, Chow Yun-fat,...
and filmmaker Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark , born Tsui Man-kong, is a Hong Kong New Wave film director and producer. He is viewed as a major figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema .-Early life:...
to take over the role of one of Jet Li
Jet Li
The fame gained by his sports winnings led to a career as a martial arts film star, beginning in mainland China and then continuing into Hong Kong. Li acquired his screen name in 1982 in the Philippines when a publicity company thought his real name was too hard to pronounce...
's film characters, Black Mask
Black Mask (film)
Black Mask is a 1996 Hong Kong action film starring Jet Li, Lau Ching-Wan, Karen Mok and Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. It was directed by Daniel Lee and produced by Tsui Hark and his production company Film Workshop....
, in Black Mask 2: City of Masks
Black Mask 2: City of Masks
Black Mask 2: City of Masks is a 2002 Hong Kong action film directed by Tsui Hark. Andy On took over the role of Black Mask when original actor Jet Li opted not to return. The film also starred Tobin Bell, Jon Polito, Tyler Mane, Rob Van Dam, Traci Lords, and Scott Adkins-Overview:Black Mask 2 is...
(2002). Despite the poor reviews and the bad box office, Andy continued to act and, in fact, improve in not only martial arts but acting as well. Like fellow Hong Kong film star Nicholas Tse, Andy trained in martial arts under Chung Chi Li, the leader of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. He began training with him in 2001 for the film Kei fung dik sau (2003), which was released 2 years later. Andy On trained in wushu
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
at the Shaolin Temple and studied film fighting under former Jackie Chan Stunt Team leader Nicky Li for his first film, Looking for Mister Perfect, which was shot before Black Mask 2: City of Masks
Black Mask 2: City of Masks
Black Mask 2: City of Masks is a 2002 Hong Kong action film directed by Tsui Hark. Andy On took over the role of Black Mask when original actor Jet Li opted not to return. The film also starred Tobin Bell, Jon Polito, Tyler Mane, Rob Van Dam, Traci Lords, and Scott Adkins-Overview:Black Mask 2 is...
but released in 2003. Andy On continued his acting career with his fair share of injuries, sustaining a hamstring injury on the set of Xin jing cha gu shi (2004) in one of the two fights against Jackie Chan.
Andy on was nominated and won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Actor Award for his role in Siu nin a Fu (2003) (Star Runner). He shared the screen with the man who influenced him, Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
, in New Police Story
New Police Story
New Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:...
. Andy On has also won the Best New Artist Award in 2004 at the Hong Kong Film Awards for his role as Tank Wong in Siu nin a Fu (2003), beating favorite Vanness Wu by only one-tenth of the votes.
Aside from his filmmaking career, On is also a singer. He has released some tracks, including a duet with Jolin Tsai
Jolin Tsai
Jolin Tsai was born on 15 September 1980. She is a Taiwanese Golden Melody Award-winning Mandopop singer, dancer and actor. She is managed by Mars Entertainment Ltd .-Career:...
called "Angel of Mine" and others. His hobbies are martial arts and video games. He continues to train in Wing Chun Kung Fu with good friend, actor and martial artist Philip Ng
Philip Ng
Philip Wan-Lung Ng is a Hong Kong based actor and action choreographer.- Biography :...
, and has studied Thai boxing under former world kickboxing champion and actor Billy Chau in preparing for Star Runner.
During production of The Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (2008), Andy was hit in the face by a stuntman during an action sequence. Andy cut his lip and after seven surgeries, sports a small scar on his lip. He considers the scar a "trophy" for his hard work in the film.
Andy On recently has starred in two action films in 2010, True Legend
True Legend
True Legend is a 2010 martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, starring Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Guo Xiaodong, Feng Xiaogang, Cung Le, Gordon Liu, Bryan Leung and Jacky Heung....
and Bad Blood
Bad Blood (2010 film)
Bad Blood is a 2010 martial arts-crime film written, produced and directed by Dennis Law. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Simon Yam, Bernice Liu and Andy On. Bad Blood centers on a Triad gang as the members plot and scheme against each other to become the gang's new leader, after...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Black Mask 2: City of Masks Black Mask 2: City of Masks Black Mask 2: City of Masks is a 2002 Hong Kong action film directed by Tsui Hark. Andy On took over the role of Black Mask when original actor Jet Li opted not to return. The film also starred Tobin Bell, Jon Polito, Tyler Mane, Rob Van Dam, Traci Lords, and Scott Adkins-Overview:Black Mask 2 is... |
Black Mask | |
| 2003 | Looking for Mister Perfect | Alex | aka Looking for Mr. Perfect |
| Star Runner Star Runner Star Runner , , is a 2003 Hong Kong action/romance film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee. It is rated PG-13 for "For intense sequences of martial arts action violence" by the MPAA.-Plot:... |
Tank Wong | Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony for the 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 4 April 2004 in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Hosts for the ceremony consisted of Dayo Wong and a line-up of nine female celebrities, namely Bowie Tsang, Athena Chu, Candice Yu, Cherrie Ying, Terri Kwan, Ada Choi, Josie Ho, Kristy Yang and Jo... aka The Kumite |
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| 2004 | Itchy Heart | Wil | |
| New Police Story New Police Story New Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:... |
Law Tin-tin | ||
| The White Dragon | Second Prince Tian Yang | ||
| 2005 | Dragon Squad Dragon Squad Dragon Squad is a 2005 Hong Kong action film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee, co-produced by Steven Seagal and starring Vanness Wu, Sammo Hung, Michael Biehn, Maggie Q, and Simon Yam.-Plot:... |
Suet's undercover target | U.S. DVD title: Dragon Heat |
| 2006 | Lethal Angels | Jet | aka Devil Angel aka Naked Avengers |
| Election 2 Election 2 Election 2 |Black Society]]: Value Peace Most), also known as Triad Election in the United States, is a 2006 Hong Kong crime film directed by Johnnie To with a large ensemble cast that includes Louis Koo, Simon Yam and Nick Cheung... |
Lik | aka Election 2: Harmony Is a Virtue aka Triad Election |
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| Dating a Vampire | Kit | ||
| Fatal Contact Fatal Contact (film) Fatal Contact is a 2006 Hong Kong martial arts film that was written and directed by Dennis Law and stars Wu Jing as a young man who is trained with the fighting techniques of Sanshou martial arts, and lured into the world of illegal martial arts fighting... |
Silver Dragon | ||
| Nothing Is Impossible Nothing Is Impossible Nothing is Impossible is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Lam Wah-Chuen.-External links:* *... |
Jason | ||
| 2007 | Invisible Target Invisible Target Invisible Target is a 2007 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Benny Chan. The film stars Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue and Jaycee Chan as three police officers who are thrown together due to their backgrounds to bring down a criminal gang of seven led by Tien Yeng-seng -Plot:An armoured... |
Tien Yeng-yee | |
| Mad Detective Mad Detective Mad Detective is a 2007 Hong Kong psychological crime thriller film produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai. The film centers on a schizophrenic, former police inspector , who decides to come out of retirement to help a rookie cop solve a complex murder case, involving a missing... |
Inspector Ho Ka-on | ||
| 2008 | Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon is a 2008 Hong Kong film loosely based on parts of the Chinese classical novel Romance of Three Kingdoms. It was directed by Daniel Lee with a reported budget of US$25 million... |
Deng Zhi Deng Zhi Deng Zhi was a minister of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history.-Early career:Deng Zhi was a native of Xinye , and went to Yi Province to avoid the turmoil of central China... |
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| Forgive and Forget | Andy | ||
| La Lingerie La Lingerie La Lingerie is a 2008 Hong Kong film written and co-directed by Chan Hing-Kai and Janet Chun, and is a loose follow-up to Chan's 2001 debut La Brassiere. Stephy Tang heads the film's ensemble cast, which also includes Janice Man, J.J... |
Eugene | ||
| 2010 | Black Ransom | Gundam | |
| Bad Blood Bad Blood (2010 film) Bad Blood is a 2010 martial arts-crime film written, produced and directed by Dennis Law. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Simon Yam, Bernice Liu and Andy On. Bad Blood centers on a Triad gang as the members plot and scheme against each other to become the gang's new leader, after... |
Calf | ||
| True Legend True Legend True Legend is a 2010 martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, starring Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Guo Xiaodong, Feng Xiaogang, Cung Le, Gordon Liu, Bryan Leung and Jacky Heung.... |
Yuan Lie | ||
| Crossing Hennessy Crossing Hennessy Crossing Hennessy is a 2010 Hong Kong film directed by Ivy Ho. It was filmed from March to May 2009, and stars Jacky Cheung and Tang Wei. It is a remake of Crossing Delancey .... |
Xu | ||
| 2011 | The Lost Bladesman The Lost Bladesman The Lost Bladesman is a 2011 Hong Kong film adapted from the story of Guan Yu crossing five passes and slaying six generals in Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It stars Donnie Yen as Guan, who also served as the film's action director. Written and directed by Alan Mak... |
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| Mural Mural (film) Mural is a 2011 Chinese film directed by Gordon Chan. .It is a sequel to Painted Skin . Both stories are drawn from Pu Songling's collection of supernatural tales Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.-Synopsis:... |
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| White Vengeance White Vengeance White Vengeance, also known as Hong Men Yan, is an upcoming Chinese historical film directed by Daniel Lee and starring Leon Lai, Feng Shaofeng, Liu Yifei, Zhang Hanyu, Anthony Wong, Jordan Chan, Andy On, Xiu Qing and Jia Qing... |
Han Xin Hán Xìn Han Xin was a military general who served Liu Bang during the Chu–Han contention and contributed greatly to the founding of the Han Dynasty... |
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| TBA | Naked Soldier |
Music videos
- 2002 - Coco LeeCoCo LeeCoco Lee , born on 17 January 1975, also known by her official English name as Ferren Lee, is a pop singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Coco started her career in Hong Kong but, after becoming popular in Taiwan, she was widely considered to be a Taiwan artist. She was born to a Chinese...
有你就够了 - 2004 - Miriam YeungMiriam YeungMiriam Yeung, RN, is a Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer. Before entering the entertainment business, she was a registered nurse at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong. She studied at the Holy Family Canossian College Kowloon...
处处吻 - 2004 - Miriam YeungMiriam YeungMiriam Yeung, RN, is a Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer. Before entering the entertainment business, she was a registered nurse at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong. She studied at the Holy Family Canossian College Kowloon...
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External links
- Official blog of Andy On
- Andy On at the Hong Kong CinemagicHong Kong CinemagicHong Kong Cinemagic, sometimes referred to as HKCinemagic, is a bilingual website providing a repository for information about Chinese language films from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, and the people that created them. The website contains news, interviews, film reviews and a database of people,...