Peter Chan
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Peter Ho-sun Chan (born 28 November 1962), also known as Peter Chan, is a Hong Kong-born filmmaker. His notable works as a director include He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994), Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996), Perhaps Love (2005), The Warlords (2007), Dragon (2011), American Dreams in China (2013), Dearest (2014), and Leap (2020).
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Born | (1962-11-28) 28 November 1962 (age 61) | ||||||||||
Partner | Sandra Ng | ||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||
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Traditional Chinese | 陳可辛 | ||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 陈可辛 | ||||||||||
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Chan started his career as an assistant film director, producer and crew for John Woo and Jackie Chan films in the 1980s. He then made his directorial debut with Alan and Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye in 1991. Chan has since earned multiple Best Director awards at both the Hong Kong Film Award and the Golden Horse Awards.