Shawn Yue
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Shawn Yue (Traditional Chinese: 余文樂, born November 13, 1981) is an actor/singer based in Hong Kong. A former model, he has starred in many Cantonese movies such as Jiang Hu and Infernal Affairs II and has established himself as a recognized face in Hong Kong cinema.
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[edit] Background
Branded as the next "Nicholas Tse", Shawn Yue was born and raised in Hong Kong. Spotted at an early age on the streets of Hong Kong by agents of the famous Hong Kong modelling agency Starz People and began his modelling on a parttime basis. Once he graduated from Form 6, he immediately endulged into full-time modelling. He has since modelled for Giordano, Sony, Timberland, Gillette, Meko and is currently a spokesmodel for Shiseido Pureness and Coca-Cola China.
[edit] From a model to a star
Being a full time model for several years, Shawn Yue turned his career and headed for the HK entertainment industry. From there, he starred in several movies and gained fame from his first role in Leaving Sorrowly (2001). 2005 was also a great year for Shawn Yue who portrayed Takeshi Nazasato. According to the latest media release, Shawn Yue only appeared for less than half an hour in the movie Initial D. However, despite the short appearance, his portrayal of Nakazato managed to leave a deep impression and impact on a lot of the viewers’ hearts, especially in Japan, where this has resulted directly in many new Japanese fans in Yue and a new lucrative market has been opened for Yue to conquer. Yet already being quite successful, Shawn Yue has also released four albums, the first being in 2002.
[edit] Trivia
- Name: Shawn Yue Man Lok [余文樂]
- Nickname: 樂樂, ah樂
- Birthday: 13 November 1981
- Birthplace: Hong Kong
- Height: 178cm
- Weight: 147lbs
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese and Mandarin
- Family Members: Mother, father, 1 Older Brother and 1 Younger Sister
- First Love: At 16 years old
- Hobbies: Singing, swimming, going to the movies and playing sports
- Favourite Actors/Actresses: Edward Norton, Robert de Niro and more
- Favourite Singers: Jay Chou, Andy Hui and Eason Chan
- Favourite Colours: Black, blue, grey and white
- Favourite food: Steak, chocolate and seafood
- Favourite place: Beach
[edit] Filmography
- Diary (2006)
- Wo Hu (2006)
- Dragon Tiger Gate (2006)
- Isabella (2006)
- McDull, the Alumni (2006)
- Dragon Squad (2005)
- Initial D (2005)
- Colour of the Loyalty (2005)
- Super Model (2004)
- Love is a Many Stupid Thing (2004)
- Jiang Hu (film) (2004)
- In-Laws, Out-Laws (2004)
- Infernal Affairs III (2003)
- Hidden Track (2003)
- Infernal Affairs II (2003)
- Feel 100% 2003 (2003)
- Diva Ah-Hey (2003)
- My Lucky Star (2003)
- Infernal Affairs (2002)
- The New Option (2002)
- Just One Look (2002)
- Leaving Sorrowfully (2001)
[edit] Discography
- Whether Or Not (2005)
- Survivor (2004)
- Lost And Found (2003)
- Private Room (2002)