Born
陈港生
Chén Gǎngshēng
“Born in Hong Kong.”
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After entering film
成龙
Chéng Lóng
“Become a dragon.”
After entering the film industry, he used several stage names. In 1976, after
joining Lo Wei’s film company, he adopted 成龙. The name did not create his
success—but over time its image of growth, strength and aspiration reinforced
the fearless screen identity audiences came to know.
安
And then there is Lǐ Ān.
李安 · Lǐ Ān has a different kind of strength. 安 means peace,
stability and composure. It is simple, natural and explainable in one sentence.