Stephen Chow, the only son of his family, grew up as an ardent admirer of the legendary Bruce Lee and a passionate aficionado of martial arts. His illustrious career in the entertainment industry began on television, where he hosted a popular children's show, "430 Space Shuttle," in 1983, gradually gaining widespread recognition. Subsequently, he landed supporting roles, ultimately winning the prestigious Taiwanese Golden Horse award for Best Supporting Actor.
Chow's breakthrough in the film industry came in 1990 with his debut starring role in the comedy spoof "All for the Winner," a parody of the renowned actor Chow Yun-Fat. This marked the beginning of his successful foray into the comedy genre, earning him widespread acclaim. In Hong Kong, his unique and eccentric style of comedy is affectionately referred to as "Mo Lei Tau."
It was during the filming of "All for the Winner" that Chow had the opportunity to collaborate with his trusted sidekick, Man-Tat Ng, a partnership that would go on to yield numerous memorable performances.
Interestingly, Stephen Chow remains one of the last major Hong Kong stars who has not been acquired by Hollywood, despite Miramax's interest in releasing his film "Shaolin Soccer" in the United States, following a remastering process.
