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“I get very surprised and shocked because there is so much prejudice against me as a celebrity, instead of them looking at the quality of my work. Just look at the work. Forget about who I am. But there is so much perception in the art business that blurs that insight. The work speaks, so just look and then judge from there.”

Quote by Michael Chow

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Michael Chow, also known as Chow Yun-fat, is a renowned Hong Kong actor with international acclaim. Born on February 6, 1939 in Guangdong Province, China, Chow began his career in the film industry in the 1960s. With his unique acting skills and charm, he quickly became a star in the Hong Kong film industry. His representative works include 'God of Gamblers' and 'A Better Tomorrow', which are deeply loved by audiences. more

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