Andy Lau Tak-wah, born on September 27, 1961, is a multifaceted Hong Kong celebrity who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
As an actor, Lau has been one of the most commercially successful film actors in Hong Kong since the mid-1980s, with a staggering filmography of over 160 movies. Throughout his illustrious career, he has effortlessly balanced his acting career with a successful singing career, releasing numerous hit songs that have captivated audiences worldwide.
In the 1990s, the media dubbed Lau as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop, a testament to his immense popularity and influence in the music industry. His impressive track record has earned him a place in the Guinness World Records for the "Most Awards Won by a Cantopop Male Artist". By April 2000, he had accumulated an unprecedented 292 awards, a feat that solidified his status as a leading figure in the entertainment industry.
Lau's remarkable achievements have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious "No.1 Box office Actor 1985-2005" award in 2005, which acknowledged his contribution to the Hong Kong film industry, with a total box office gross of HKD 1,733,275,816 from 108 films over the past 20 years. In 2007, he was honored with the "Nielsen Box Office Star of Asia" award by the Nielsen Company, further cementing his status as a legendary figure in the Asian entertainment industry.
