Stephen Chow
| Born | June 22, 1962 |
| Hometown | British Hong Kong |
| Net worth | $30 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.74m) |
| Partner | Karen Mok, Yu Wenfeng |
| Parents | Zhou Yishang, Lin Bo Yee |
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Comedy Icon Stephen Chow Signs With Douyin to Produce Mini-Dramas in China
- Stephen Chow (aka Chow Sing-chi) has struck a deal with Douyin, the Chinese sister company of TikTok, to produce a slate of mini-drama series for mainland China audiences. Mini dramas are a form of professionally-generated content that has become hugely popular in China, and to a lesser extent in other parts of Asia. Series typically …
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- WorldReuters
Beijing bishop to make rare visit to Hong Kong amid broader tensions
The Bishop of Beijing will visit Hong Kong later this month, building on a landmark visit to the Chinese capital by his Hong Kong counterpart in April, the Hong Kong Catholic diocese announced on Friday. Diplomats say Bishop Joseph Li Shan's visit will be closely watched, given tensions in the broader Chinese-Vatican relationship as well as fears among some Catholics that Beijing wants tighter control over religious affairs in Hong Kong. As well as meeting Cardinal Stephen Chow, the Bishop of
- WorldReuters
China liked pope's recent overture, Beijing bishop to visit Hong Kong
The overture Pope Francis made to China earlier this month while he was in Mongolia was "well received" by Beijing's communist government, which has given a mainland bishop permission to visit Hong Kong, the bishop of Hong Kong said on Thursday. Bishop Stephen Chow, who will be made a cardinal on Saturday, also told Reuters in an interview that he hopes his new rank will help him improve relations between the Vatican and Beijing, which have been strained recently. In the Mongolian capital of U
- WorldThe Telegraph
Pope Francis makes coded appeal to China on visit to Mongolia
Pope Francis called on Chinese Catholics to be “good citizens” and praised the nobility of the Chinese people in his latest overture to the communist country, which has imposed strict restrictions on religion.
- WorldReuters
In overture to China, pope sends greetings to a 'noble' people
Pope Francis sent greetings to China on Sunday, calling its citizens a "noble" people and asking Catholics in China to be "good Christians and good citizens," in his latest overture to the communist country to ease restrictions on religion. Francis made the unscripted comments at the end of a Mass in Mongolia's capital, calling up the former and current archbishops of Hong Kong, Cardinal John Tong Hon and Archbishop Stephen Chow, to flank him as he spoke.
- WorldReuters
UPDATE 2-In overture to China, pope sends greetings to a 'noble' people
Pope Francis on Sunday sent greetings to China, calling its citizens a "noble" people and asking Catholics in China to be "good Christians and good citizens," in his latest overture to the communist country to ease restrictions on religion. Francis made the unscripted comments at the end of Mass, calling up the former and current archbishops of Hong Kong, Cardinal John Tong Hon and Archbishop Stephen Chow, to flank him as he spoke.
- WorldReuters
UPDATE 1-Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims
Pope Francis, in words that appeared to be aimed at China rather than the neighbouring country he was visiting, said on Saturday that governments have nothing to fear from the Catholic Church because it has no political agenda. Francis, 86, made his comments in Mongolia, which has only 1,450 Catholics and where the tiny Church has good relations with a government that has expressed appreciation for its social, health and charitable activities. On his first working day in Mongolia, the governme
- WorldReuters
Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims
ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) -Pope Francis, in words that appeared to be aimed at China rather than the neighbouring country he was visiting, said on Saturday that governments have nothing to fear from the Catholic Church because it has no political agenda. Francis, 86, made his comments in Mongolia, which has only 1,450 Catholics and where the tiny Church has good relations with a government that has expressed appreciation for its social, health and charitable activities. On his first working day in
- EntertainmentIndiewire
‘The Monkey King’ Modernizes (and Animates) a Chinese Folktale with a Heroic Jerk and a Magical Fighting Stick
Director Anthony Stacchi leaned into Monkey King's unlikability and turned his magical fighting stick into a throat-singing sidekick for the Netflix movie.
- EntertainmentThe Hollywood Reporter
‘The Monkey King’ Review: Netflix Toon Deftly Reshapes Chinese Literary Classic Into Action-Packed Fun for Kids
Anthony Stacchi’s rollicking CG-animated fantasy inspired by ‘Journey to the West’ features a voice cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Stephanie Hsu and BD Wong.
- EntertainmentAssociated Press
What to stream this weekend: 'Monkey King,' Stand Up to Cancer, 'No Hard Feelings,' Madden NFL 24
Among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are a Harlan Coben TV adaptation with a young protagonist, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier’s third studio album and sweet Marcie, the introverted member of the “Peanuts” gang gets a special, “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie.” — Parents looking for fresh animated offerings should rejoice that Netflix has a new film from Stephen Chow, the actor and producer known for “Kung Fu Hustle” and “Shaol
