Hong Kong Movie Superstar Andy Lau at the 23rd AAIFF (continued)

     Lau has worked with such prominent directors as Wong Kar Wai, Johnnie To, Ringo Lam, Lawrence Ah Mon, Ann Hui and Derek Yee. In recent years, Lau has also begun producing movies including the acclaimed independent films "Made In Hong Kong" and "The Longest Summer." In 1995, he received a special MTV Movie Award for Most Outstanding Asian Actor. Earlier this year, Lau reached a career milestone when he was awarded his first Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor for his performance as a dying criminal in the acclaimed thriller "Running Out of Time," directed by Johnnie To, winner of this year's Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director.

Andy Lau selected filmography: "Boat People," "As Tears Go By," "The First Time Is the Last Time," "God of Gamblers," "A Moment of Romance," "Days of Being Wild," "Lee Rock," "Savior of the Soul," "Full Throttle," "Island of Greed," "Running Out of Time," "Needing You."

     In addition to acting, Lau is also an equally accomplished singer/songwriter and has sold over 35 million records. He has performed in front of sold-out crowds in Hong Kong, China, Japan, Taiwan, America and Canada. In 1995 and 1996, he received Billboard's Most Outstanding Asian Artist Award.

     "The Asian American International Film Festival has been very supportive of Hong Kong films and talent," stated Andy Lau. "I am honored to be the Festival's special guest this year."

     "Two years before his American movie debut, Jet Li was the Asian American International Film Festival's special guest and today he is one of the hottest Asian stars working in Hollywood," stated Vivian Huang, Festival Director, AAIFF. "We believe that the next Hong Kong star to crossover into American films will be this year's Hong Kong Best Actor, Andy Lau. The Festival is thrilled to provide the opportunity to introduce this incredibly talented performer to American audiences."

     Asian CineVision and the AAIFF have a great history of showcasing Hong Kong talent. Past guests have included Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh and Sammo Hung.

     Asian CineVision, a not-for-profit national media arts center based in New York, founded the AAIFF in 1978, the world's first and longest running showcase of Asian/Asian American cinema. The AAIFF has premiered the works of such major filmmakers as Ang Lee, Wayne Wang, Mira Nair, Christine Choy, Kayo Hatta, Tsui Hark and Oscar-winning artists like Steven Okazaki, Freida Lee Mock, Jessica Yu, Chris Tashima and Keiko Ibi.

Visit www.asiancinevision.org or call Asian CineVision at 212.989.1422 for more information.

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