"I am classified as an idol in Hong Kong and in Asia"
- Andy Lau
About this Quote
Andy Lau is a Hong Kong singer, actor, and movie producer who has been active in the entertainment industry considering that the 1980s. He is widely considered among the most effective and prominent figures in the Chinese entertainment industry. His success has actually made him the title of "idol" in Hong Kong and throughout Asia. This title signifies respect and affection for his accomplishments and his impact in the entertainment industry. It is a testimony to his hard work and devotion to his craft. He has accomplished success in both the music and film markets, and his influence has been felt throughout the region. His music has actually been praised for its appealing tunes and thoughtful lyrics, while his films have actually been applauded for their high production worths and compelling stories. Andy Lau is an icon in the entertainment industry, and his status as an idol in Hong Kong and Asia is well been worthy of.
This quote is written / told by Andy Lau somewhere between September 27, 1961 and today. He was a famous Actor from China.
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"It's a remake of a film called Inferno Affairs. It's a Hong Kong film, and if we come anywhere close to what they did in the original, we're going to have a hot property on our hands, because Inferno Affairs is a great piece"
"That's so different in Hong Kong when I'm using my own mother language, I can treat the line in one thousand different ways, with many different reactions"
"I would love mainland Chinese to read my book. There is a Chinese translation which I worked on myself, published in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Many copies have gone into China but it is still banned"
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