Stephen Fung
Encyclopedia
Stephen Fung Tak-Lun (born August 9, 1974) is a Hong Kong
based actor
, singer, model
, writer
and film director
.
actress. Partially raised in the United States
, Fung made his acting debut in the 1990 film Forbidden Nights
, playing the childhood version of the male lead (Robin Shou
). Fung attended the University of Michigan
where he earned his degree in graphic design
. In the mid 1990s, he returned to Hong Kong where he would form the band Dry
with Mark Lui
. He would continue his acting career in Hong Kong, with successful films like Gen-X Cops
and its sequel Gen-Y Cops. In 1999 Fung released his solo album, Not Enough Love. In 2004 Fung made his directorial debut with Enter the Phoenix
and later directed a second film, House of Fury
, in 2005.
Track Listing:
Gen-X Cops (Soundtrack) (1999)
Track Listing:
4 Green Hopes (EP) (2000)
Track Listing:
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...
based 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...
, singer, model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and 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:...
.
Biography
Fung's mother, Julie Sek Yin, was a famous Shaw BrothersShaw Brothers Studio
The Shaw Brothers Studio , owned by Shaw Brothers Ltd., was the foremost and the largest movie production company of Hong Kong movies.From their distribution base in Singapore where they founded parent company Shaw Organization in 1924, and as a strategic development of their movie distribution...
actress. Partially raised in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Fung made his acting debut in the 1990 film Forbidden Nights
Forbidden Nights
Forbidden Nights is a 1990 television film directed by Waris Hussein. The film is based on the article The Rocky Course of Love in China, written by Judith Shapiro. The film was shot in Hong Kong and stars Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson, who both co-starred in Little House on the Prairie...
, playing the childhood version of the male lead (Robin Shou
Robin Shou
Shou Wan Por , known professionally as Robin Shou, is a Hong Kong martial artist and actor. Frequently appearing in numerous martial arts films, Shou was most successful for playing the role of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat & Gobei with the late Chris Farley in Beverly Hills Ninja.-Career:Shou's first...
). Fung attended the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
where he earned his degree in graphic design
Graphic design
Graphic design is a creative process – most often involving a client and a designer and usually completed in conjunction with producers of form – undertaken in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience...
. In the mid 1990s, he returned to Hong Kong where he would form the band Dry
Dry (group)
Dry is a Cantopop music duo that formed between 1997 and 1998 with Mark Lui and Stephen Fung as bandmates. The group was formed when Mark decided to create a band with himself and another person. After meeting Stephen through friends introductions, they agreed to start a music duo with Universal...
with Mark Lui
Mark Lui
Mark Lui is a composer and producer of pop music based in Hong Kong.He is a Cantopop composers and producer in Hong Kong, well-known for employing Brit-pop-style in the Cantonese song he composes....
. He would continue his acting career in Hong Kong, with successful films like Gen-X Cops
Gen-X Cops
Gen-X Cops is a 1999 Hong Kong action/crime film directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung and Sam Lee.-Synopsis:Jet fuel is stolen by weapons smugglers. The fuel is reacquired by the Hong Kong police but then once again stolen by a yakuza boss named Akatora who is trying to sell...
and its sequel Gen-Y Cops. In 1999 Fung released his solo album, Not Enough Love. In 2004 Fung made his directorial debut with Enter the Phoenix
Enter the Phoenix
Enter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:...
and later directed a second film, House of Fury
House of Fury
House of Fury is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts-action film directed by the film's co-star Stephen Fung. Jackie Chan was one of the executive producers .-Plot:...
, in 2005.
Actor
- Forbidden NightsForbidden NightsForbidden Nights is a 1990 television film directed by Waris Hussein. The film is based on the article The Rocky Course of Love in China, written by Judith Shapiro. The film was shot in Hong Kong and stars Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson, who both co-starred in Little House on the Prairie...
(1990) - Summer SnowSummer Snow (film)Summer Snow is a 1995 Hong Kong comedy-drama film directed by Ann Hui. It stars Josephine Siao and Roy Chiao in leading roles.-Plot:Summer Snow tells the story of the relationship between a widower with Alzheimer's disease and his daughter-in-law, May Sun,, who is a housewife in her forties...
(1995) - ThunderboltThunderbolt (1995 film)Thunderbolt is a 1995 Hong Kong action film, directed by Gordon Chan and starring Jackie Chan. In some early North American releases, it was known as Dead Heat....
(1995) - The Log (1996)
- He Comes from Planet K (1997)
- First Love Unlimited (1997)
- Cheap Killers (1998)
- BishonenBishonen (film)Bishonen... , is a 1998 Hong Kong romantic drama film about an ill-fated gay romance. It is directed by Yonfan and starred Stephen Fung, Daniel Wu and Shu Qi....
(1998) - The PoetThe PoetThe Poet is a title that has been used for:*The Poet , an album by Bobby Womack*The Poet , an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson*The Poet , a 2007 motion picture*The Poet , a novel by Michael Connelly*The Poets, a band from Glasgow...
(1998) - Metade FumacaMetade FumacaMetade Fumaca is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Kam-Hung Yip.-Cast and roles:* Eric Tsang - Roy 'Mountain Leopard'* Nicholas Tse - Smokey* Shu Qi - Ah Nam* Kelly Chen - Policewoman...
(1999) - Gorgeous (1999)
- Gen-X CopsGen-X CopsGen-X Cops is a 1999 Hong Kong action/crime film directed by Benny Chan, starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung and Sam Lee.-Synopsis:Jet fuel is stolen by weapons smugglers. The fuel is reacquired by the Hong Kong police but then once again stolen by a yakuza boss named Akatora who is trying to sell...
(1999) - The Sunshine Cops (1999)
- Dragon Heat (2000)
- Twelve Nights (2000)
- Un Baiser VoleUn baiser volé"Un baiser volé" was the Luxembourgish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, performed in French by Sarah Bray....
(2000) - The Green HopeThe Green HopeThe Green Hope is a Hong Kong TV drama series.* Chinese title : 新鮮人* Genre: Romance* Country of origin: Hong Kong* Language: Cantonese* No. of episodes: 25* Broadcast: 2000* Original channel: TVB on TVB Jade-Synopsis:...
(TVB serial) (2000) - Bio-Cops (2000)
- Gen-Y Cops (2000)
- My Schoolmate the Barbarian (2001)
- Healing Hearts (2001)
- La BrassiereLa BrassiereLa Brassiere is a 2001 Hong Kong comedy film starring Lau Ching-Wan, Louis Koo, Carina Lau and Gigi Leung. The film was followed by a sequel, titled Mighty Baby, which was released in 2002.-Plot:...
(2001) - Shadow (2001)
- The Avenging Fist (2001)
- 20022002 (film)2002 is a 2001 Hong Kong science fiction film starring Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung, and Sam Lee. The film was directed by Wilson Yip.-Plot:...
(2001) - Haunted Office (2002)
- Women from Mars (2002)
- The Irresistible Piggies (2002)
- Devil Face, Angel HeartDevil Face, Angel Heart-Plot:The movie begins as Long , born with a disfigured face, and his brother Kwan work as assassins for the notorious Hong Kong triad leader, "Dragon." Dragon is involved in drugs, fire arms, prostitution, human trafficking and many more crimes. Every night he is at his mansion, Wendy , his...
(2002) - Magic KitchenMagic KitchenMagic Kitchen is a 2004 Hong Kong film, directed by Lee Chi-Ngai.-Synopsis:Yau is the proprietor of a successful restaurant/cafe. However, her personal life is very sad. During a television show, she meets her ex-lover Chuen, who announces that he is going to marry her best friend...
(2004) - Enter the PhoenixEnter the PhoenixEnter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:...
(2004) - DragonBladeDragonBlade: The Legend of LangDragonBlade: The Legend of Lang is the first 3D-CGI Chinese animated feature film from Hong Kong and directed by Antony szeto. It was produced by "DCDC" and "China Film" company, and is also considered the first 3D rendered martial arts film....
(2005) [voice only] - House of FuryHouse of FuryHouse of Fury is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts-action film directed by the film's co-star Stephen Fung. Jackie Chan was one of the executive producers .-Plot:...
(2005) - 49 Days49 Days49 Days is a South Korean television fantasy drama series broadcast by SBS in 2011.-Synopsis:Ji-Hyun's life seems to be storybook perfect. Her parents adore her and her friends all seem to admire her. Ji-Hyun is also engaged and set to marry her fiance Min-Ho in just a few days...
(2006) - The Heavenly KingsThe Heavenly KingsThe Heavenly Kings is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Daniel Wu.-Background:In 2005, Chinese media began to report that Daniel Wu had formed a boyband, Alive, with Terence Yin, Andrew Lin, and Conroy Chan...
(2006) - Heavenly Mission (2006)
- 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) - The Fantastic Water Babes (2010)
- Virtual Recall (2010)
Writer
- Heroes in Love (2001) (My Beloved w/ Nicholas TseNicholas TseNicholas Tse is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter, actor and musician, and son of actor Patrick Tse. He is a member of the Emperor Entertainment Group...
) - Enter the PhoenixEnter the PhoenixEnter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:...
(2004) - House of FuryHouse of FuryHouse of Fury is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts-action film directed by the film's co-star Stephen Fung. Jackie Chan was one of the executive producers .-Plot:...
(2005)
Director
- Heroes in Love (My Beloved w/ Nicholas TseNicholas TseNicholas Tse is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter, actor and musician, and son of actor Patrick Tse. He is a member of the Emperor Entertainment Group...
) - Enter the PhoenixEnter the PhoenixEnter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:...
(2004) - House of FuryHouse of FuryHouse of Fury is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts-action film directed by the film's co-star Stephen Fung. Jackie Chan was one of the executive producers .-Plot:...
(2005) - JumpJump (film)Jump is a 2009 Hong Kong comedy-drama film, written and produced by Stephen Chow and directed by Stephen Fung. The film stars Kitty Zhang, Leon Jay Williams and Daniel Wu with action choreography by Yuen Cheung-yan. Edison Chen was originally the male lead but, due to 2008's Edison Chen photo...
(2009)
Solo
Ai Bu Gou/Love Not Enough (Album) (1999)Track Listing:
- 我走走走
- 愛不夠
- 愛我2000
- 愛情肥皂劇
- 偷看
- 恨我還想你
- 門
- 別來煩我
- FALL IN LOVE
- 問號
Gen-X Cops (Soundtrack) (1999)
Track Listing:
- YOU CAN'T STOP ME(Cantonese)
- XXXX
- 非走不可 (Remix)
- LET ME BLEED
- CAN'T STOP ME (Mandarin)
- TERROR FROM SUNRISE (Instrumental)
- THE GEN-X RAVE (Instrumental)
- BAPTISM OF FIRE (Instrumental)
- THE FINAL JUMP (Instrumental)
- THE ERUPTION (Instrumental)
4 Green Hopes (EP) (2000)
Track Listing:
- 新鮮人~ Green Hope
- 新鮮人~ Luv Theme Whisper
- 新鮮人~ Taylor Mix
- 新鮮人~ Wah Wah Green Hope Mix
DRY
| Album # | Album Information |
|---|---|
| 1st | Dry One Dry One Dry One is first album by Dry, and it was released on 1997.The tracks on the album are:#One Orange Day #Must Have You To Have Me #Next Century #20000 Days Around The World #Boyfriend...
|
| 2nd | Dry Two Dry Two Dry Two is second album by Dry, and it was released on 1998.The tracks on the album are:#You Have Everything#椗跑車落海#Who Will Ask #Your Wrong Is My Right #And Then #Innocence with Great Ambition... |
| 3rd | Dry Free Dry Free Dry Free is first compilation album by Dry, and it was released on October 1, 1998.The tracks on the album are:#Get Rid Of #In the Past #Stay With Her #Love Group Song #One Orange Day #Must Have You To Have Me... |
| 4th | Dry & Friends Music Is Alive Dry & Friends Music Is Alive Dry Free is first concert album and the last album by Dry, and it was released on November 1, 1998.The tracks on the album are:#Must Have You To Have Me #Get Rid Of #Next Century #20000 Days Around The World... |
Contributions to other albums
| Album Information | Tracks Contributed |
|---|---|
The Prophecy(世紀預言)
|
11. "Without Me" (Music & Lyrics) |
| Me
Nicholas Tse Nicholas Tse is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter, actor and musician, and son of actor Patrick Tse. He is a member of the Emperor Entertainment Group... EEP EEP may refer to:* Early Entrance Program , an accelerated schooling program in California* Transition School and Early Entrance Program, an accelerated college entrance program at the University of Washington... |
12. "Let Me Die" (Lyrics) |
| Unknown Album
|
"North Pole Snow" (Duet with Kelly Chen Kelly Chen Kelly Chen is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. Kelly has also been known as a diva in Asia. She has a great success in Asia Entertainment industry with nearly 20 million record sales of 38 albums... ) |