Andy Lau
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- Not to be confused with director Andrew Lau.
| Andy Lau 劉德華 |
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 Andy Lau in Infernal Affairs (2002)
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| Birth name | Andy Lau Tak-Wah 劉德華 |
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| Born | September 27, 1961 (age 45) Hong Kong |
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| Genre(s) | Cantopop, Chinese pop | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor | |
| Years active | 1985 - | |
Andy Lau Tak-Wah (Traditional Chinese: 劉德華; Simplified Chinese: 刘德华; pinyin: Liú Déhuá; Cantonese: Làu Dākwà) (born September 27, 1961 in Hong Kong as 劉福榮 Làu Fūkwìng) is a Hong Kong pop star and a movie actor. The Chinese media refer to Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok and Leon Lai as the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings.
The first lead role that made his initial popularity was the TVB series Hunting in 1982. In the same year, Andy began acting in his first movie Boat People. Later in 1983, his role as Yang Guo in wuxia TV serial The Return of the Condor Heroes made him even more popular and landed him his first leading role in a Shaw Brothers' film called On the Wrong Track. [1]
His latest film is the Protege.
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[edit] Movie highlights
Lau has since appeared in more than 100 films, and has a huge fan base throughout Asia with the success of both his onscreen performance and his musical career. Andy Lau is best known for his (often) recurring roles in the King of Gamblers.
Lau is a very respectable actor, though he has answered his critics since the turn of the century in a series of critically acclaimed movies, especially those directed by Johnnie To. His first major acting prizes came with A Fighter's Blue and Running Out of Time in 2000. In 2004, he won the prestigious Golden Horse Award for his performance in Infernal Affairs 3, the sequel to the popular Infernal Affairs. Western audiences may also be familiar with his performance in the House of Flying Daggers.
Andy Lau was awarded "No.1 Box Office Actor 1985-2005" of Hong Kong, yielding a total box office of HKD 1,733,275,816 for shooting 108 films in the past 20 years. It is compared to the first runner-up Stephen Chow (HKD 1,317,452,311) and second runner-up Jackie Chan (HKD 894,090,962). "I've never imagined that would be as much as 1.7 billion!" he told the reporters.
[edit] Musical career highlights
He is also one of the most successful Chinese music celebrities, with an extensive list of Cantonese and Mandarin hits to his credit. His first music contract came in 1985, but his singing career reached stellar status in 1990 with the release of the album entitled 可不可以 "Would It Be Possible?", and his subsequent releases only solidified his status as a marketable singer. Andy Lau along with Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok and Leon Lai also named as the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings (四大天王 Cantonese: sêi daài tïn wong, Pinyin: sì dà tiān wáng).
Andy Lau also entered into Guinness World Records for "Most Awards Won By A Canto-Pop Male Artist". By April 2000, Andy Lau had won an unprecedented 292 awards, for a singing career that began in 1988. Since 1992, Lau has appeared in concert 179 times. That said, sales of his recordings have dwindled from the late 1990s, and while he is still being able to maintain his reputation as a renowned showbiz entertainer, principally by means of his movies, his recording career has been overtaken by the younger generation of singers.
The most notable hits by Andy Lau include 一起走過的日子 (The Days We Passed Together), 愛不完 (Neverending Love), 潮水 (The Tide), 忘情水 (Forget Love Potion), 中國人 (Chinese People), 笨小孩 (Stupid Child), 愛你一萬年 (Love You Forever (lit. Love You For 10,000 Years)), 你是我的女人 (You Are My Woman), 暗裡著迷.
As well as being a versatile singer, Andy Lau also writes lyrics and composes music for many of his songs.
[edit] Trivia
- Lau has demonstrated a proficient command of Chinese calligraphy during onstage performances.
- In 2003, he started his own media company called Focus Group Holdings Limited.
- In the mid-nineties, Lau had his own brand of sunglasses called ALD (Andy Lau Design)
[edit] Discography
Note: Compilations with no new material are not included on this list. English titles in italic indicates the name is simply a translation of the Chinese title as no official English title exists.
| Year | Album | English Title | Label | Notes |
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| 1985 | 只知道此刻愛你 | 飛彈(Capital Artists) | Cantonese Album | |
| 1987 | 情感的禁區 | EMI | Cantonese Album | |
| 1988 | 回到你身邊 | Back for You | EMI | Cantonese Album |
| 1989 | 劉德華 | Andy Lau | EMI | Cantonese Album |
| 1989 | 在夢裡 - 愛的連線 | EMI / Impact | Cantonese Album | |
| 1990 | 可不可以 - 誰說不可以 | IPS | Cantonese Album | |
| 1990 | 如果妳是我的傳說 | If You Are My Legend | IPS | Mandarin Album |
| 1990 | 再會了 | IPS | Cantonese Album | |
| 1991 | 愛不完 | Neverending Love | IPS | Cantonese Album |
| 1991 | 我和我追逐的夢 | IPS | Mandarin Album | |
| 1991 | 一起走過的日子 | The Days We Passed Together | IPS | Cantonese Album |
| 1991 | 不可不信……緣 | IPS | Cantonese Album | |
| 1991 | 來生緣 | IPS | Mandarin Album | |
| 1992 | 愛的空間 | IPS | Cantonese Album | |
| 1992 | 謝謝你的愛 | Thank You For Your Love | IPS | Mandarin Album |
| 1992 | 真我的風采 | WEA | Cantonese Album | |
| 1993 | 答案就是你 | The Answer is You | WEA | Cantonese Album |
| 1993 | 寧願我傷心 - 一生一次 | WEA | Mandarin Album | |
| 1993 | 愛意 | WEA | Cantonese Album | |
| 1994 | 忘情水 | Forget Love Potion | WEA | Mandarin Album |
| 1994 | 五時三十分 | 5:30 | WEA | Cantonese Album |
| 1994 | 天意 | Fate | WEA | Mandarin Album |
| 1995 | 真永遠 Always Andy | Always Andy | Music Impact | Mandarin Album |
| 1995 | 情未鳥 | Music Impact | Cantonese Album | |
| 1996 | 相思成災 | Music Impact / BMG | Mandarin Album | |
| 1996 | 在乎你 | Caring About You | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese Album |
| 1996 | 反轉紅館倒轉地球 劉德華演唱會 96 | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese / Mandarin Live Album | |
| 1996 | 因為愛 | Because of Love | Music Impact / BMG | Mandarin Album |
| 1997 | 愛如此神奇 | Love is Mysterious | Music Impact / BMG | Mandarin / Cantonese Album |
| 1997 | 真生命 | Real Life | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese Album |
| 1997 | 愛在刻骨銘心時 | Music Impact / BMG | Mandarin Album | |
| 1998 | 你是我的女人 | You Are My Woman | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese Album |
| 1998 | 笨小孩 | Stupid Child | Music Impact / BMG | Mandarin / Cantonese Compilation |
| 1999 | 回家真好 | Good To Be Back Home | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese / Mandarin Compilation |
| 1999 | 人間愛 | Love in the World | Music Impact / BMG | Mandarin Album |
| 1999 | 劉德華演唱會 99 | Andy Lau in Concert 99 | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese / Mandarin Live Album |
| 1999 | 愛無知 | Love is Innocent | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese Album |
| 2000 | Just For You | Just For You | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese / Mandarin EP |
| 2000 | 男人的愛 | Men's Love | Music Impact / BMG | Mandarin Album |
| 2000 | 心藍 | Heart's Blue | Music Impact / BMG | Cantonese Album |
| 2001 | The Melody Andy Vol. 8 | The Melody Andy Vol. 8 | NMG / BMG | Cantonese / Mandarin Compilation |
| 2001 | 天開了 | Daybreak | Multi-Talent / BMG | Mandarin Album |
| 2001 | 夏日 Fiesta | Summer Fiesta | Multi-Talent / BMG | Cantonese / Mandarin EP |
| 2001 | 夏日 Fiesta 演唱會 2001 | Andy Lau in Concert 2001 | Multi-Talent / BMG | Cantonese / Mandarin Live Album |
| 2002 | 美麗的一天 | A Better Day | Catchy / EMI | Mandarin Album |
| 2002 | 你是我的驕傲演唱會 | Proud of You | Catchy / EMI | Cantonese / Mandarin Live Album |
| 2003 | 如果有一天 | If One Day | Catchy / EMI | Cantonese Album |
| 2004 | Coffee or Tea | Coffee or Tea | Ever Song[1] | Cantonese Album |
| 2004 | 劉德華 Vision Tour 2004 演唱會 | Andy Lau Vision Tour 2004 | Ever Song[1] | Cantonese / Mandarin Live Album |
| 2005 | 再說一次‧我愛你 | All About Love | Focus Music | Mandarin Album |
| 2005 | 繼續談情 | Best of My Love | Focus Music | Cantonese / Mandarin Compilation |
| 2006 | 聲音 | Voice | Focus Music | Cantonese Album |
| 2006 | 聲音 | Voice CD+DVD Limited Birthday Celebration Version 27/09/06 | Focus Music | Cantonese Album |
[edit] Filmography
In chronological order
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role |
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| 1982 | Boat People | 投奔怒海 | Actor |
| 1983 | Home at Hong Kong | Actor | |
| 1983 | On the Wrong Track | Actor | |
| 1984 | Everlasting Love | Actor | |
| 1984 | The Deer and the Cauldron | Actor | |
| 1985 | Shanghai 13 | Actor | |
| 1985 | The Unwritten Law | 法外情 | Actor |
| 1986 | Magic Crystal | Actor | |
| 1986 | Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars | 夏日福星 | Actor |
| 1986 | Lucky Stars Go Places | Actor | |
| 1987 | Rich And Famous | 江湖情 | Actor |
| 1987 | Sworn Brothers | 肝膽相照 | Actor |
| 1987 | Tragic Hero | 英雄好漢 | Actor |
| 1988 | As Tears Go By | 旺角卡門 | Actor |
| 1988 | The Crazy Companies | 最佳損友 | Actor |
| 1988 | The Crazy Companies II | 最佳損友闖情關 | Actor |
| 1988 | The Dragon Family | 龍之家族 | Actor |
| 1988 | In the Blood | Actor | |
| 1988 | Last Eunuch in China | Actor | |
| 1988 | The Romancing Star 2 | 精裝追女仔2 | Actor |
| 1988 | Three Against The World | 群龍奪寶 | Actor |
| 1988 | The Truth | 法內情 | Actor |
| 1988 | Walk on Fire | 獵鷹計劃 | Actor |
| 1989 | Bloody Brotherhood | 同根生 | Actor |
| 1989 | Casino Raiders | 至尊無上 | Actor |
| 1989 | China White | Actor | |
| 1989 | City Kids | 人海孤鴻 | Actor |
| 1989 | Crocodile Hunter | 專釣大鱷 | Actor |
| 1989 | The First Time Is the Last Time | 第一繭 | Actor |
| 1989 | God of Gamblers | 賭神 | Actor |
| 1989 | Little Cop | Actor | |
| 1989 | Long Arm of the Law III | 省港旗兵第三集 | Actor |
| 1989 | News Attack | Actor | |
| 1989 | Perfect Match | Actor | |
| 1989 | Proud and Confident | Actor | |
| 1989 | The Romancing Star 3 | 精裝追女仔3之狼之一族 | Actor |
| 1989 | Runaway Blues | Actor | |
| 1989 | Stars and Roses | 愛人同志 | Actor |
| 1989 | The Truth - Final Episode | 法內情大結局 | Actor |
| 1990 | Days of Being Wild | 阿飛正傳 | Actor |
| 1990 | Dragon in Jail | 獄中龍 | Actor |
| 1990 | The Fortune Code | 富貴兵團 | Actor |
| 1990 | Gangland Odyssey | 義膽雄心 | Actor |
| 1990 | God of Gamblers II | 賭俠 | Actor |
| 1990 | A Home Too Far | Actor | |
| 1990 | Island of Fire | Actor | |
| 1990 | Kawashima Yoshiko | 川島芳子 | Actor |
| 1990 | Kung Fu vs Acrobatic | 摩登如來神掌 | Actor |
| 1990 | A Moment Of Romance | 天若有情 | Actor |
| 1990 | No Risk, No Gain (Casino Raiders - The Sequel) |
至尊計狀元才 | Actor |
| 1990 | Return Engagement | 再戰江湖 | Actor |
| 1991 | The Banquet | 豪門夜宴 | Cameo |
| 1991 | Casino Raiders 2 | 至尊無上II之永霸天下 | Actor |
| 1991 | Dance with the Dragon | 與龍共舞 | Actor |
| 1991 | Don't Fool Me | 中環英雄 | Actor |
| 1991 | Hong Kong Godfather | 衝擊天子門生 | Actor |
| 1991 | The Last Blood | 驚天十二小時 | Actor |
| 1991 | Lee Rock | 五億探長雷洛傳: 雷老虎 | Actor |
| 1991 | Lee Rock II | 五憶探長雷洛傳II: 父子情仇 | Actor |
| 1991 | Saviour of the Soul | Actor | |
| 1991 | The Tigers | 五虎將之決裂 | Actor |
| 1991 | Tricky Brains | 整蠱專家 | Actor |
| 1991 | Zodiac Killer | 極道追蹤 | Actor |
| 1992 | Casino Tycoon | 賭城大亨之新哥傳奇 | Actor |
| 1992 | Casino Tycoon 2 | 賭城大亨II之至尊無敵 | Actor |
| 1992 | Come Fly the Dragon | Actor | |
| 1992 | Gameboy Kids | 機Boy小子之真假威龍 | Actor |
| 1992 | Gun N' Rose | Actor | |
| 1992 | Handsome Siblings | 絕代雙驕 | Actor |
| 1992 | The Moon Warriors | 戰神傳說 | Actor |
| 1992 | The Prince of Temple Street | 廟街十二少 | Actor |
| 1992 | Saviour of the Soul 2 | 92神鵰俠侶：痴心情長劍 | Actor |
| 1992 | The Sting | 俠聖 | Actor |
| 1992 | What a Hero! | 嘩！英雄 | Actor |
| 1993 | Days of Tomorrow | 天長地久 | Actor |
| 1993 | Future Cops | 超級學校霸王 | Actor |
| 1994 | Drunken Master II | 醉拳II | Cameo |
| 1994 | Drunken Master III | 醉拳III | Actor |
| 1994 | A Taste of Killing and Romance | 殺手的童話 | Actor |
| 1994 | The Three Swordmen | 刀劍笑 | Actor |
| 1994 | Tian Di | 天與地 | Actor, Producer |
| 1995 | The Adventurers | 大冒險家 | Actor |
| 1995 | Full Throttle | 烈火戰車 | Actor |
| 1996 | What a Wonderful World | 奇異旅程之真心愛生命 | Actor |
| 1996 | A Moment of Romance 3 | 天若有情Ⅲ之烽火佳人 | Actor |
| 1996 | Shanghai Grand | 新上海灘 | Actor |
| 1996 | Thanks for Your Love | 1/2次同床 | Actor |
| 1997 | Armageddon | 天地雄心 | Actor |
| 1997 | Cause We Are So Young | 求戀期 | Cameo |
| 1997 | Made in Hong Kong | 香港製造 | Producer only |
| 1997 | Island of Greed | 黑金 | Actor |
| 1998 | A True Mob Story | 龍在江湖 | Actor |
| 1998 | The Conman | 賭俠1999 | Actor |
| 1998 | The Longest Summer | 去年煙花特別多 | Producer only |
| 1999 | Fascination Amour | 愛情夢幻號 | Actor |
| 1999 | Prince Charming | 黑馬王子 | Actor |
| 1999 | The Conmen In Vegas | 賭俠大戰拉斯維加斯 | Actor |
| 1999 | Century of the Dragon | 龍在邊緣 | Actor |
| 1999 | Running Out of Time | 暗戰 | Actor |
| 2000 | The Duel | 決戰紫禁之巔 | Actor |
| 2000 | Needing You | 孤男寡女 | Actor |
| 2000 | A Fighter's Blues | 阿虎 | Actor, Producer |
| 2001 | Love on a Diet | 瘦身男女 | Actor |
| 2001 | Fulltime Killer | 全職殺手 | Actor, Producer |
| 2001 | Dance of a Dream | 愛君如夢 | Actor, Producer |
| 2002 | Fat Choi Spirit | 嚦咕嚦咕新年財 | Actor |
| 2002 | The Wesley's Mysterious File | 衛斯理藍血人 | Actor |
| 2002 | Infernal Affairs | 無間道 | Actor |
| 2002 | Golden Chicken | 金雞 | Cameo |
| 2003 | Cat And Mouse | 老鼠愛上貓 | Actor |
| 2003 | Give Them a Chance | 給他們一個機會 | Cameo |
| 2003 | Running on Karma | 大隻佬 | Actor |
| 2003 | Infernal Affairs III | 無間道III: 終極無間 | Actor |
| 2003 | Golden Chicken 2 | 金雞2 | Actor |
| 2004 | Magic Kitchen | 魔幻廚房 | Actor |
| 2004 | Jiang Hu | 江湖 | Actor |
| 2004 | McDull, Prince de la Bun | 麥兜．菠蘿油王子 | Voice only |
| 2004 | House of Flying Daggers | 十面埋伏 | Actor |
| 2004 | Yesterday Once More | 龍鳳鬥 | Actor |
| 2004 | A World Without Thieves | 天下無賊 | Actor |
| 2005 | Wait 'Til You're Older | 童夢奇緣 | Actor |
| 2005 | All About Love | 再說一次我愛你 | Actor,producer |
| 2006 | I'll Call You | 得閒飲茶 | Cameo |
| 2006 | A Battle of Wits | 墨攻 | Actor |
| 2007 | Protégé | 門徒 | Actor |
[edit] Duets
- With Anita Mui
- Dance of a Dream
- Don't Say Love Hurts
- Moon Represents My Heart
- With Rosamund Kwan
- Xiang Yue Dao Yong Yuan (相约到永远)
- With Jacky Cheung
- Miao Xiang Tian Kai
- With Kelly Chen
- I Think I Don't Love You Enough
- With Sammi Cheng
- Happily Ever After
- With Sharon Cuneta
- In Your Eyes
- With Tony Leung
- 無間道 (廣東版) - Infernal Affairs (Cantonese Version) (2002)
- 無間道 (國語版) - Infernal Affairs (Mandarin Version) (2002)
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Focus Music, previously known as Ever Song, engages in the production of sound recordings
[edit] External links
- Official site for Andy Lau (Chinese)
- Andy World Club - Andy Lau's Official Fan Club (Chinese/Japanese/English)
- Andy Lau Forum - Andy Lau Forum (English)
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