Bolo Yeung facts for kids
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Bolo Yeung in 2010
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| Born | Yeung Sze July 3, 1946 Guangzhou, Guangdong, Republic of China |
| Native name | 楊斯 |
| Other names | Yang Si Yang Sze Chinese Hercules |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Occupation | Actor, martial artist, bodybuilder |
| Children | 3 |
Bolo Yeung, born Yeung Sze on July 3, 1946, is a famous actor, martial artist, and former bodybuilder from Hong Kong. He is best known for playing tough villains in action and martial arts movies. Many people see him as one of the most important actors in martial arts films.
Bolo Yeung was born in Guangzhou, China. He started learning kung fu at age 10, including styles like Tai chi and Wing Chun. Later, he moved to Hong Kong for new opportunities. There, he became very interested in bodybuilding.
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Becoming a Champion
In 1970, Bolo Yeung won the "Mr. Hong Kong" bodybuilding title. He was so good that he held this title for 10 years! His strong, muscular body made him perfect for playing powerful characters in movies.
Early Acting Career
Bolo Yeung started his acting career with Shaw Brothers Studio. He often played the "bad guy" in their films. Some of his early movies include The Heroic Ones (1970) and The Deadly Duo (1971).
Meeting Bruce Lee and International Fame
A big moment in Bolo Yeung's career was meeting the legendary Bruce Lee. They met while filming a commercial. They became friends, and Bruce Lee invited him to be in his movie Enter the Dragon (1973). In this film, Bolo Yeung played a character named "Bolo," and that's how he got his famous stage name.
Friendship with Bruce Lee
Bolo Yeung and Bruce Lee became very close friends while working on Enter the Dragon. They spent a lot of time training together. Bolo Yeung once said that Bruce Lee was unique and that he was honored to be his friend.
Hollywood Success
After Enter the Dragon, Bolo Yeung appeared in many martial arts films. But his biggest breakthrough came with the 1988 movie Bloodsport. In this film, he played the villain Chong Li, opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme. The movie was a huge hit, making Bolo Yeung even more popular around the world.
Working with Jean-Claude Van Damme
Bolo Yeung and Jean-Claude Van Damme became good friends while filming Bloodsport. Because of their friendship, Van Damme asked Bolo Yeung to appear in another one of his movies, Double Impact (1991).
Other Notable Films
Bolo Yeung also worked with Canadian filmmaker Jalal Merhi. They made several films together, including Fearless Tiger (1991), Tiger Claws (1992), and TC 2000 (1993). He continued to act in movies, showing off his martial arts skills.
Film Highlights
Bolo Yeung has been in many movies over the years. Here are some of his most well-known roles:
- The Heroic Ones (1970)
- The Deadly Duo (1971)
- Enter the Dragon (1973) – as Bolo
- The Clones of Bruce Lee (1977)
- Enter the Game of Death (1978)
- My Lucky Stars (1985)
- Millionaires Express (1986)
- Legacy of Rage (1986) – where he fought Bruce Lee's son, Brandon Lee
- Bloodsport (1988) – as Chong Li
- Double Impact (1991) – as Moon
- Breathing Fire (1991) – as Thunder
- Ironheart (1992) – as Ice
- Tiger Claws (1992) – as Chong
- TC 2000 (1993) – as Master Sumai
- Diamond Cartel (2017) – as Bula
Bolo Yeung is known for his strong presence and impressive physique, making him a memorable figure in action movies.
See also
In Spanish: Bolo Yeung para niños
