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Roy Chow

b. 1978

Hong Kong film director, screenwriter and film producer

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Born 1978. Roy Chow is a film director and screenwriter.

Roy Chow Hin-yeung (; born 8 October 1978) is a Hong Kong filmmaker and senior lecturer. Best known for directing films included Murderer, Nightfall (2012), Rise of the Legend (2014) and Dynasty Warriors (2021), he often collaborated with his wife, screenwriter and film producer Christine To.

With his film Nightfall, he won Best New Director category at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards in 2013, as well as previously nominated the same category for his film Murderer in 2010. He is currently a faculty member teaching at The University of Hong Kong .

Personal life Chow married to Christine To, a Hong Kong screenwriter and film producer who had previously collaborated with him in his directed films, in 2014. Together, they have two children.

Chow graduated from The University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Art with First Class Honour degree in the Film Directing and have a Master of Science (Distinction) degree in Technology, Design and Leadership for Learning. He is a PhD candidate (Doctor of Philosophy) at The University of Hong Kong.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
British Hong Kong
Education
TWGHs Kap Yan Directors' College
Also known as
Chow Hin Yeung, Roy Chow Hin-yeung

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roy Chow?

Hong Kong film director, screenwriter and film producer

When was Roy Chow born?

Roy Chow was born on 8 October 1978 in Hong Kong.

What is Roy Chow's occupation?

Roy Chow is a film director and screenwriter.

What nationality is Roy Chow?

Roy Chow's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Chow

· Wikidata: Q10921150

· DBpedia: Roy Chow

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