Peter Chan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peter Chan
Chan in 2011
Born	(1962-11-28) 28 November 1962 (age 62) British Hong Kong
Partner(s)	Sandra Ng (1996–present)
Children	Jilian Chan (daughter)
Awards	Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Director 1997 Comrades, Almost A Love Story 2008 The Warlords Best Film 1997 Comrades, Almost A Love Story 2008 The Warlords 2010 Bodyguards and Assassins Golden Bauhinia Awards – Best Director 1996 Comrades, Almost A Love Story Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards – Best Director 1996 Comrades, Almost A Love Story 2002 Three Golden Horse Awards – Best Director 1996 Comrades, Almost A Love Story 2005 Perhaps Love 2008 The Warlords
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	陳可辛
Simplified Chinese	陈可辛
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Chén Kěxīn Yue: Cantonese Jyutping can4 ho2 san1

Peter Ho-sun Chan (born 28 November 1962), also known as Peter Chan, is a famous filmmaker from Hong Kong. He is known for directing many different types of movies. These include fun romantic comedies, musical dramas, and big historical films.

Peter Chan is one of the most important directors in Chinese cinema. He was the first director to win the Best Director award at three major film awards: the Hong Kong Film Awards, the Golden Horse Awards, and the China Golden Rooster Awards.

He started his film journey in the 1980s. He worked as an assistant director and producer for well-known directors like John Woo and Jackie Chan. His first movie as a director was Alan and Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye in 1991.

Some of his most famous films are He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994) and Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996). Other notable works include Perhaps Love (2005), The Warlords (2007), WuXia (2011), American Dreams in China (2013), Dearest (2014), and Leap (2020).

Besides directing, Chan has also done a lot as a producer and business person. In 2000, he helped start Applause Pictures. This company makes high-quality films for audiences in Asia and around the world. In 2009, he started another company called WE Pictures. This company focuses on sharing Chinese stories with a global audience.

Early Life and Beginnings

Peter Chan was born in British Hong Kong. His father, Chan Tung Man, was a writer and director. When Peter was 11, his family moved to Thailand. He grew up in Bangkok and learned to speak Thai very well.

He later studied film at the UCLA. In 1983, he returned to Hong Kong for a summer job in the film industry. This was the start of his exciting career in movies.

Peter Chan's Film Career

Starting Out in the 1980s and 1990s

Peter Chan began his film career in the 1980s. He worked as an assistant director and producer on films like John Woo's Heroes Shed No Tears (1986). He also helped find filming locations for three Jackie Chan movies.

In 1989, he joined Impact Films as a producer. He helped create movies such as Curry and Pepper (1990).

Chan directed his first film, Alan and Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye, in 1991. This movie won Best Film at the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild. It also won Best Actor for Eric Tsang at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

In the early 1990s, he helped create the United Filmmakers Organization (UFO). This group made many popular movies. These included his own films like He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) and He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994).

One of his most famous films from this time was Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1997). It starred Maggie Cheung and Leon Lai. Many people consider it one of the best Chinese-language films ever made. This movie made Chan famous around the world.

Working in Hollywood and Asia

In the late 1990s, Peter Chan directed The Love Letter, a Hollywood movie. In 2000, he co-founded Applause Pictures. This company aimed to make films for audiences across Asia.

They produced successful movies like Jan Dara from Thailand and One Fine Spring Day from South Korea. They also made The Eye and its sequels. This led to working with other great directors like Park Chan-wook.

Since the mid-2000s, Chan has mostly worked in mainland China. The film industry there has grown very fast. His 2005 musical film Perhaps Love was a big success. It was shown at the Venice Film Festival. It also became one of the highest-earning films in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan that year.

Chan also directed The Warlords (2007). This movie won 8 Hong Kong Film Awards and 3 Golden Horse Awards. These included Best Director and Best Feature Film.

Recent Achievements and Influence

In 2009, Chan started WE Pictures. This company helps produce and share films from many Chinese artists. That same year, he produced Bodyguards and Assassins, which won 8 Hong Kong Film Awards.

In 2010, Peter Chan was named "the most valuable filmmaker" in a survey. This showed how important he is in the film world.

His 2011 martial arts film Wu Xia was shown at the Cannes Film Festival. Time Magazine even called it one of the top ten films of 2012. In 2020, his drama Leap told the story of the Chinese women's volleyball team. This showed his skill in directing different kinds of movies.

In 2022, Chan started a new company called Changin' Pictures. This company creates content for streaming services. His new film, She’s Got No Name (2024), was also chosen for the Cannes Film Festival.

Peter Chan often uses his Thai background to work on film projects across Asia. He wants to work with filmmakers from South Asia and Southeast Asia. By working with directors like Kabir Khan and Kiran Rao, he hopes to help cinema grow and become more diverse across the continent.

Chan's career shows how talented and flexible he is. He has had a lasting impact on the Chinese-language film industry. His many awards prove his amazing skill and influence in the world of movies.

Personal Life

Peter Chan has a daughter named Jilian Chan, who was born in 2006. Her mother is the Hong Kong actress Sandra Ng.

Filmography

Executive Producer Roles

• The Eye (2008)
• Better Days (2019)

Cameo Appearances

• Millionaires Express (1986)
• Couples, Couples, Couples (1988)
• Twin Dragons (1992)
• C'est la vie, mon chéri (1993)

See also

In Spanish: Peter Chan para niños