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Born:
- Birthday: 1961-09-27
- Born Place: Tai Po, Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Also Known As:
유덕화, Andy Lau Duk-wah, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Lau Tak-wah, Lau Duk-wah, หลิวเต๋อหัว, Lưu Đức Hoa, アンディ・ラウ, 刘德华, اندی لاو تک-وا, اندی لیو ده-هوا, Andy T.W. Lau
Andy Lau
Andy Lau Tak-wah (劉德華), born on September 27, 1961, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is an iconic and highly influential figure in the entertainment industry, celebrated as a Hong Kong actor, singer-songwriter, and film producer. He is widely regarded as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop" and was also one of the "Five Tiger Generals of TVB" in the 1980s.Lau began his career in the early 1980s after graduating from TVB's acting training class. He quickly rose to prominence through various TV dramas and gained critical acclaim for his role in Ann Hui's 1982 film "Boat People." His transition to film in the mid-1980s saw him become one of Hong Kong's most commercially successful actors, starring in over 160 films. His filmography is extensive and diverse, encompassing crime thrillers like "Infernal Affairs" (2002), action epics such as "The Warlords" (2007), romantic dramas like "A Moment of Romance" (1990), and comedies. He has won numerous accolades for his acting, including multiple Best Actor awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards (e.g., "Running Out of Time," "Running on Karma," "A Simple Life," "Shock Wave") and the Golden Horse Awards (e.g., "Infernal Affairs III," "A Simple Life").Beyond acting, Andy Lau has maintained an incredibly successful singing career, releasing numerous Mandopop and Cantopop albums. He holds the Guinness World Record for "Most Awards Won by a Cantopop Male Artist," having won over 292 music awards by April 2000. His live concerts are highly anticipated events across Asia.As a producer, Lau has been instrumental in supporting and nurturing new talent and independent films, notably producing Fruit Chan's critically acclaimed "Made in Hong Kong" (1997). His own production company, Focus Films, has been behind many successful projects.Even in 2025, Andy Lau continues to be a highly active and sought-after talent. His recent and upcoming film projects include "The Goldfinger" (2023), "Moscow Mission" (2023), "The Movie Emperor" (2023), "The Wandering Earth II" (2023), "High Forces" (2024), "Cesium Fallout" (2024), "Crisis Negotiators" (2024), and the financial crime thriller "A Gilded Game" (2025), where he plays the pivotal role of chief analyst Zhang Todd.
