Yuen Qiu
ActingAbout Yuen Qiu
Yuen Qiu (元秋) is a Hong Kong actress and martial artist born as born Cheung Cheun-Nam (張轉男) in Shandong Province, China. She is an expert of both Chinese martial arts and Beijing-opera skills, and was apprenticed under the same master, Yu Jim-Yuen, as Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo at the China Drama Academy's Peking Opera School. Yuen Qiu worked as a stuntwoman and as a night club performer from the late 1960s to early 1970s. She had a small role in the international production, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), portraying a student rescuing Roger Moore as James Bond. As there were few opportunities for stuntwomen and barely any prospects for improvement at the time, she got married in 1974 at the age of 24. After being away from the Hong Kong film industry for nearly 20 years, she landed a role in Kung Fu Hustle only by chance. She was only accompanying a junior woman fellow of the China Drama Academy at the audition but the director's eye was on her. Reports show that Stephen Chow gave her the job after unremitting and persistent persuasion. Yuen is also in a movie called Kung Fu Mahjong, with Yuen Wah.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yuen Qiu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Yuen Qiu's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yuen Qiu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Luckiest Man, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Yuen Qiu Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yuen Qiu's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yuen Qiu.
Yuen Qiu - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yuen Qiu?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yuen Qiu is "The Luckiest Man" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Yuen Qiu acted in?
Yuen Qiu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yuen Qiu?
Other notable films include "Fire Cloud Evil God 2: Eighteen Dragon Palms", "New Tales of the Flying Fox", and "Second Life".