Stephen Chow biography: wiki, age, career, relationship, net worth & learn about everything.
Stephen Chow is a Hong Kong producer, entertainer, director, chief, playwright, entrepreneur, and comedian who gained fame with his inaugural film Final Justice (1988), which won him the Golden Horse Award for “Best Supporting Actor” at the 25th Golden Globe Awards.
Stephen Chow: Profile overview
| Original name | Stephen Chow Sing-Chi |
| Nickname | Stephen Chow |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession(s) | Actor, filmmaker, film producer, martial artist |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Born In | British Hong Kong |
| Date of Birth | 22-Jun-62 |
| Age as in 2022 | 60 years old |
| Height | 1.74 m |
| Height(s) in Feet | 5 feet and 8 inches |
| Height in cm | 174 cm |
| Weight(s) | 87 kg |
| Weight(s) in pounds | 191 pounds |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Children | No |
| Net Worth | $35 million |
Stephen Chow: Biography and Early Years
He was born in Hong Kong and raised by Ling Po Yee (mother), recognized as an alumna of Guangzhou Normal University. His father, Chow Yik Sheung, immigrated from Ningbo, Zhejiang. Stephen Chow has two siblings. The elder is known as Chow Man Kei, and the younger is Chow Sing Ha.
Stephen Chow: Age, Height, Weight & Body Statistics
So, how old is Stephen Chow in 2022, and what are his height and weight? Currently, Stephen Chow is 59 years old as of today’s date, 6th June 2022, born on 22 June 1962. Although he stands at 5′ 7″ in feet and inches and 170 cm in centimeters, his weight is approximately 192 lbs in pounds and 87 kg in kilograms.
Stephen Chow: Education
At the age of seven, after his parents separated, Chow was nurtured solely by his mother. He began his education at Heep Woh Primary School, which was a missionary institution associated with the Hong Kong Council of the Church Of Christ in Prince Edward Road, Kowloon Peninsula. Inspired by Bruce Lee’s film The Big Boss, a martial arts star, Chow also studied under Lee Kin-Yan while attending San Marino Secondary School; however, post-graduation, Stephen was accepted into TVB’s acting courses.
Stephen Chow: Personal Life- Relationships, Girlfriends, Wife, Children
Chow was in a relationship with Karen Mok, who has collaborated with him in several films multiple times. He also had a decade-long relationship with Yu Wenfeng until 2010.
Stephen Chow: Career Journey
Stephen Chow commenced his career as a background actor for Rediffusion Television and subsequently joined TVB in 1982. He gained attention with The Final Combat in 1989, appearing in over 40 films. His film Fight Back To School 1991 turned out to be the highest-earning film in Hong Kong. Thus, he began directing movies in 1994 with From Beijing with Love, and during the late ’90s, his films became increasingly popular in China, creating the Stephen Chow Phenomenon.
From 2001-2010, he strived for international acclaim. In 2001, his film Shaolin Soccer exceeded US$50 million worldwide. He was presented with the best director and best actor awards at the 2002 Hong Kong film awards. In 2004, Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle earned over US$106 million worldwide, winning the best director awards at the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards and also being recognized as the best picture by Imagine Film Festival, in addition to securing 20 international accolades.
In 2010, he concentrated on directing, and by 2013, his movie Journey to the West Conquering the Demons became one of the top-grossing Chinese films. By 2016, he released The Mermaid, which shattered several box office records and emerged as the highest-grossing film, grossing over US$553.81 million globally. Consequently, Chow became the ninth highest-grossing Hollywood director in 2016.
Stephen Chow: Honors
- In 2005, awarded the Silver Scream Award at the Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival for Kung Fu Hustle.
- In 1992, recognized as Best Actor for Justice, My Foot.
- In 2002, won Best Foreign-Language film award for Shaolin Soccer.
- In 2005, received continuous accolades for Kung Fu Hustle.
- In 1996, awarded Best Actor for A Chinese Odyssey.
- In 2002, honored as Best Director for Shaolin Soccer.
- In 1988, awarded Best Supporting Actor for Final Justice; also received the Golden Bauhinia Awards for Best Director for Kung Fu Hustle in 2005.
- At the 2002 Hong Kong film awards, consistently awarded for Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Picture for Shaolin Soccer. He has been honored many more times with awards from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society and the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, among others.
Stephen Chow: Net Worth
Stephen Chow is a Hong Kong performer and producer with a net worth of $40 million as of 2022. His wealth has primarily been amassed through his successful career as an actor and producer.
