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Tony Chiu-Wai Leung

Actor

Tony Chiu-Wai Leung

  • Born: 27 June 1962, Hong Kong, China
  • Estimated net worth: $40 million

Tony Chiu-Wai Leung is a renowned Hong Kong actor known for his captivating performances in both action and romantic films. He gained international recognition for roles in films like 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.'…

About Tony Chiu-Wai Leung

Tony Chiu-Wai Leung is a renowned Hong Kong actor known for his captivating performances in both action and romantic films. He gained international recognition for roles in films like 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.' Leung is celebrated for his expressive acting style and ability to convey deep emotions without extensive dialogue.

Born
27 June 1962, Hong Kong, China
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Spouses
Carina Lau (2008-present)
Parents
Leung Chiu-Wai, Leung Ching-Ying
Estimated net worth
$40 million

Fun facts about Tony Chiu-Wai Leung

  • Tony Leung is an accomplished musician and has released several songs in addition to his acting career.
  • He has won numerous awards, including the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in 'Happy Together.'

Famous Tony Chiu-Wai Leung quotes

“I never know how to act. I just try to be myself.”
The Grandmaster, 2013
“In my heart, I know I can never forget you.”
In the Mood for Love, 2000
“Sometimes, you have to let go of the past.”
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, 2021

Tony Chiu-Wai Leung filmography

Cast (143)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Silent Friend MovieTony7.2
2025Fox Hunt MovieDai Yichen7.4
2025In the Mood for Love 2001 MovieChow Mo Wan7.3
2023The Goldfinger MovieHenry Cheng6.0
2023Don't Mind Me MovieUnknown character
2023人生半山腰 MovieSelf
2023Where the Wind Blows MovieNam Kong5.6
2023这一刻,梁朝伟对你说 TVSelf
2023Hidden Blade MovieMr. He6.3
2021Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings MovieXu Wenwu7.5
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2021Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai' MovieArchive Footage8.0
2021Marvel Studios Assembled TVSelf7.2
2021Marvel Studios Legends TVXu Wenwu / The Mandarin (archive footage) (uncredited)7.4
2018Europe Raiders MovieMr. Lin7.0
2018Monster Hunt 2 MovieTu Sigu6.7
2016See You Tomorrow MovieChen Mo4.5
2016Hema Hema MovieDeer / Serene Mask6.1
2015The Nameless Movie(archive footage)
2013梅艳芳·10·思念·音乐·会 MovieUnknown character
2013继续宠爱·十年·音乐会 MovieUnknown character10.0
2013The Grandmaster MovieIp Man6.6
2012The Road to "The Grandmaster" MovieUnknown character7.5
2012On the road of Master MovieUnknown character
2012最佳男主角 TVUnknown character
2012The Silent War MovieHe Bing6.0
2012Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Movie(archive footage)7.5
2011The Great Magician MovieChang Hsien6.0
2009The Founding of a Republic MovieUnknown character5.3
2009Red Cliff II MovieZhou Yu7.3
2008Red Cliff MovieZhou Yu7.1
2008Ashes of Time Redux Movie盲武士7.0
2007Lust, Caution MovieMr. Yee7.3
2007The Making of Hard Boiled MovieUnknown character
2007Bokura no Jidai TVUnknown character
2006Confession of Pain MovieLau Ching-Hei6.3
2006无间道正序版 Movie陈永仁(阿仁)8.5
2005Seoul Raiders MovieLam6.2
2004'Hero' Defined: A Look at the Epic Masterpiece MovieSelf (as Tony Chiu Wai Leung)
20042046 MovieChow Mo-wan7.3
2004Super Model MovieInterviewee Praising Mandom6.9
2003Sound of Colors MovieHo Yuk-Ming5.7
2003Infernal Affairs III MovieChan Wing-yan6.9
20031:99 Shorts Movie(segment "Spring, 2003")6.3
2003My Lucky Star MovieLai Liu Po6.4
2002Hero MovieBroken Sword7.5
2002Infernal Affairs MovieChan Wing-yan7.8
2002Chinese Odyssey 2002 MovieLi Yilong6.8
2001@ in the mood for love MovieUnknown character6.9
2001Love Me, Love My Money MovieRichard Ma6.1
2001Fighting for Love MovieVeg Chiang Tung-Choi6.2
2000In the Mood for Love MovieChow Mo-wan8.1
2000Healing Hearts MovieLawrence Ching5.6
2000Tokyo Raiders MovieLin5.6
1999Gorgeous MovieAlbert6.5
1999Buenos Aires Zero Degree: The Making of 'Happy Together' MovieSelf7.0
1998Flowers of Shanghai MovieWang6.9
1998Your Place or Mine! MovieTony Cheung Suk Wai5.6
1998Timeless Romance MovieLau Yat Lo / Zhuge Liang6.4
1998The Longest Nite MovieSam6.9
1997Chinese Midnight Express MovieChing On6.6
199797 Aces Go Places MovieChui Cheong / Drunk Gun4.5
1997Happy Together MovieLai Yiu-fai7.6
1996War of the Underworld MovieHung Fei7.2
1996Blind Romance MovieWing Chi Wing7.0
1995Cyclo MoviePoet6.9
1995Heaven Can't Wait MovieWong Tai Fung6.0
1995Doctor Mack MovieDr. Lau Mack6.4
1994Ashes of Time MovieBlind Swordsman7.0
1994The Returning MovieLee Yick Cheung5.3
1994Chungking Express MovieCop 6638.0
1994Always Be the Winners MovieMaster Sha5.2
1993He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father MovieChor Yuen7.1
1993Two of a Kind MovieBilly / Lam Tai-Chi8.5
1993End of the Road MovieFan Long7.0
1993柏斯毚思我愛你 MovieUnknown character
1993The Magic Crane MovieMa Kwun-Mo6.2
1993Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time MovieWai Siu-Bo5.1
1993Come Fly the Dragon MovieLiu Chia-Lun7.7
1993Tom, Dick and Hairy MovieTom Chan5.7
1993The Eagle Shooting Heroes MovieOuyang Feng7.1
1993Butterfly and Sword MovieMeng Sing-Wan5.6
1992Iron Butterfly III: Tomorrow MovieUnknown character8.0
1992Three Summers MovieWai8.0
1992The Days of Being Dumb MovieFred6.8
1992Lucky Encounter MovieWai7.3
1992The Modern Love Story TVUnknown character10.0
1992Hard Boiled MovieAlan7.5
1991The Banquet MovieWai Chai5.8
1991A Chinese Ghost Story III MovieMonk Fong6.5
1991The Tigers MovieDandruff / Tau-Pi6.3
1991The Great Pretenders MovieSnake Wai6.8
1991Fantasy Romance MovieStupid Shing6.8
1991Don't Fool Me MovieChiang Ho-Chie6.5
1991The Royal Scoundrel MovieBeach Boy5.4
1990Days of Being Wild MovieChow Mo-wan7.3
1990Bullet in the Head MovieBen / Siu Bun7.6
1989Where Heroes Dare TV石破天 / 石中玉7.5
1989俠客行 (數碼修復版) TV石破天/石中玉
1989A City of Sadness MovieWen-Ching7.5
1989Seven Warriors MovieWong Wai-Wu6.7
1989My Heart Is That Eternal Rose MovieCheung7.3
1989Two Painters MovieUnknown character6.8
1988Two Most Honorable Knights TV江小魚9.3
1988Everybody's Somebody's Favourite TVUnknown character
1988Behind Silk Curtains TVUnknown character8.5
1988I Love Maria MovieT. Q. Zhuang6.4
1987People's Hero MovieAh Sai7.2
1987Police Cadet 1988 TV张伟杰7.0
1987Happy Go Lucky MovieWei6.0
1987The Grand Canal TV虬髯客7.0
1986New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre TV張無忌10.0
1986倚天屠龍記 (數碼修復版) TV张无忌
1986Love Unto Wastes MovieTony Cheung Siu-Hoi6.7
1986The Lunatics MovieDoggie7.3
1985The Yang's Saga TVYang Chuk-long8.9
1985Young Cops MovieUnknown character5.5
1985Fascinating Affairs MovieAh Kit / Lee Lun-Kit4.7
1985The Rough Ride TV周剑虹10.0
1984The Temptation MovieUnknown character
1984Police Cadet TV張偉杰 (杰佬) Cheung Wai Kit7.0
1984The Duke of Mount Deer TVWai Siu-bo7.4
1984鹿鼎記 (數碼修復版) TV韦小宝
1984It's A Long Way To Home TVUnknown character6.0
1984The Clones TVUnknown character
1983Mad, Mad 83 MovieUnknown character
1983Angels And Devils TVUnknown character10.0
1983The Super Power TVUnknown character
1983Encounter with Fortune TVUnknown character
1983Beyond the Rose Garden TVUnknown character8.0
1983再見十九歲(數碼修復版) TV马天佑
1983經理後生 MovieUnknown character
1983Crossroads - Strayed MovieAh Lap7.0
1982The Emissary TVUnknown character
1982獵鷹 (數碼修復版) TV王文昇
1982Soldier of Fortune TV应子谦
1982香城浪子 (數碼修復版) TV应子谦
1982Forced Vengeance MovieYoung Intern5.5
1982孤獨狀元 MovieUnknown character
1968Look Back at TVB Anniversary Awards Over the Years TVUnknown character
1962Golden Horse Awards TVSelf9.0
TBAUntitled Johnnie To Gangster Film MovieUnknown character
TBA新扎师兄续集 新紮師兄續集 (1985) TV张伟杰10.0
TBAMaking of 2046 MovieUnknown character

Crew (4)

YearTitleRoleRating
2003Sound of Colors MovieTheme Song Performance · Sound5.7
2003My Lucky Star MovieTheme Song Performance · Sound6.4
2002Infernal Affairs MovieTheme Song Performance · Sound7.8
1984Police Cadet TVMusician · Sound7.0

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Questions about Tony Chiu-Wai Leung

What are some of Tony Leung's most famous films?

Tony Leung is well-known for films such as 'In the Mood for Love,' 'Hero,' and 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.' His versatile roles have made him a prominent figure in both Hong Kong and international cinema.

Has Tony Leung won any major awards?

Yes, Tony Leung has received multiple awards, including the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in 'Happy Together.' He is also a multiple-time winner of the Hong Kong Film Awards.

What was Tony Leung's first film?

Tony Leung's film debut was in the 1982 movie 'The Butterfly Murders.' He started his career in television before transitioning to film, where he quickly gained recognition.

How did Tony Leung become famous?

Tony Leung rose to fame through his roles in acclaimed films directed by Wong Kar-wai, particularly 'Chungking Express' and 'In the Mood for Love,' which showcased his unique acting style and emotional depth.

Is Tony Leung involved in any philanthropic activities?

Yes, Tony Leung is known for his philanthropic efforts, including support for various charitable organizations and causes related to education and health in Hong Kong.

What is Tony Leung's estimated net worth?

Tony Leung's estimated net worth is around $40 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television over several decades.

What genres does Tony Leung typically act in?

Tony Leung is known for his performances in a variety of genres, including romantic dramas, action films, and thrillers, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

What is a defining characteristic of Tony Leung's acting style?

A defining characteristic of Tony Leung's acting style is his ability to convey complex emotions with subtlety, often relying on body language and facial expressions rather than extensive dialogue.