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Andy Lau
Starring in Infernal Affairs and becoming a leading Hong Kong film and Cantopop performer.
A Moment of Romance · Infernal Affairs
- Born
- 27 September 1961
- Birthplace
- Tai Po, Hong Kong
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Andy Lau
Andy Lau is a Hong Kong actor, singer and producer. His work spans television romances, crime films and intimate dramas, alongside a major recording career.
Early life
Large family
Grew up with five siblings and spent part of his childhood in Diamond Hill.
School years
Attended Ho Lap College before entering television training.
Career
- 1980–1981
TVB training
Completed the broadcaster's actor training programme.
- 1983
Television fame
Played Yang Guo in The Return of the Condor Heroes.
- Late 1980s
Film focus
Moved increasingly into cinema after his TVB career.
- 1991
Producing
Established his own film production company.
Selected work
A Moment of Romance
Played a young gangster in the tragic romance.
Infernal Affairs
Played a police officer secretly working for organised crime.
A Simple Life
Played a film producer caring for his family's ageing domestic worker.
Beyond work
Music
Built a parallel career as one of Cantopop's Four Heavenly Kings.
Family
Married Carol Chu in 2008; they have a daughter.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Asian Film Awards Academy biography ↗Photo: mR.Hom. CC BY 2.5 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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