Xing Yu

Xing Yu

46 · Born: Dec 27, 1978

Personal Details

BornDec 27, 1978 Shandong, China

Biography

Shi, a renowned Chinese martial arts actor and action director, holds the esteemed position of being the 32nd generation disciple of the revered Shaolin Temple. His remarkable journey began at the tender age of 12, when he entered Shaolin as a trainee, and over the course of the next eleven years, he represented the temple in various cultural exchanges and visits, showcasing the grandeur of Chinese Kungfu to Europe and South East Asia.

Subsequently, Shi's exceptional skills caught the attention of the illustrious Stephen Chow, who bestowed upon him his screen debut in the blockbuster film Kung Fu Hustle. This cinematic masterpiece grossed over $100 million worldwide, catapulting Shi to international recognition.

Throughout his illustrious career, Shi has evolved into one of China's most recognizable and influential action directors and actors, distinguished by his realistic fighting style. He has had the privilege of collaborating with top actors, including the legendary Donnie Yen, who starred in the critically acclaimed Ip Man, and the incomparable Jackie Chan.

Shi has starred in an impressive array of over 35 films and TV series, including the highly acclaimed Ip Man, Flash Point, Line Walker, and IP Man Side Story: Cheung Tin Chi. As a testament to his dedication to the art of Chinese Kungfu, Shi is committed to sharing its cultural significance with the world and pushing the boundaries of action filmmaking.

Career

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2020
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2019
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2018
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{"id":129080,"title":"Legend of the Naga Pearls","year":"2017","character":"Thunderstorm","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/legend-of-the-naga-pearls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129080.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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{"id":227356,"title":"The Thousand Faces of Dunjia","year":"2017","character":"Tang Chieftan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-thousand-faces-of-dunjia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/f3thvjjmgto0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/f3thvjjmgto0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":120802,"title":"Call of Heroes","year":"2016","character":"Wang Weihu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/call-of-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/63snc2sp4300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/63snc2sp4300.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Call of Heroes
Call of Heroes as Wang Weihu
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Iron Protector
Iron Protector as Jiang Li
{"id":219792,"title":"Line Walker","year":"2016","character":"Sniper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/line-walker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219792.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219792.jpg"},"released":1}
Line Walker
Line Walker as Sniper
{"id":101546,"title":"Keeper of Darkness","year":"2015","character":"Hark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/keeper-of-darkness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101546.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":25471,"title":"The Taking of Tiger Mountain","year":"2014","character":"Bro 2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-taking-of-tiger-mountain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79adsg2im0m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79adsg2im0m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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Kung Fu Jungle
Kung Fu Jungle as Tam King-yiu
{"id":3668,"title":"Journey to the West","year":"2013","character":"Fist of the North Star","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/journey-to-the-west","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/39a3c9mbuv90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/39a3c9mbuv90.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Journey to the West
Journey to the West as Fist of the North Star
{"id":9950,"title":"The Wrath of Vajra","year":"2013","character":"K-29","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wrath-of-vajra","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9950.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9950.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":38599,"title":"The White Storm","year":"2013","character":"Kanit","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-white-storm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_38599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_38599.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9325,"title":"Shaolin","year":"2011","character":"Chingkung","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shaolin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16m3l7503e90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16m3l7503e90.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Shaolin
Shaolin as Chingkung
{"id":220236,"title":"Gong fu chu shen","year":"2009","character":"Ah Choi \/ Brother Choi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gong-fu-chu-shen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220236.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Gong fu chu shen
Gong fu chu shen as Ah Choi / Brother Choi
{"id":19480,"title":"Bodyguards and Assassins","year":"2009","character":"Qing Assassin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bodyguards-and-assassins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6pjlrpc8phc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6pjlrpc8phc0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10461,"title":"Ip Man","year":"2008","character":"Master Zealot Lin \/ Crazy Lin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ip-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/onp4ov7fqec0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/onp4ov7fqec0.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Ip Man
Ip Man as Master Zealot Lin / Crazy Lin
{"id":12439,"title":"Flash Point","year":"2007","character":"Tiger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flash-point","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4v636vga7320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4v636vga7320.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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2006
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{"id":13048,"title":"Kung Fu Hustle","year":"2004","character":"Coolie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kung-fu-hustle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5aa6imkoqnf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5aa6imkoqnf0.jpg"},"released":1}
2004