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For Two Decades, Andy Lau Persevered, Advanced and Conquered
With over 100 albums and movies released, Andy Lau made himself one of the very few multi-talented artists of Hong Kong, and he does not stop here. Twenty-four years after he started, Andy continues to dominate Hong Kong music and film. Just how did the veteran fare in the beginning? After graduating from the TVB academy at age 17, Andy Lau had a difficult start. Although he was the lead actor in one of Hong Kong's most popular television series, "The Return of Condor Heroes", he was not well-known as a singer until 1990 when he was already an established actor and was named one of four "Heavenly Kings" of Cantopop. It's hard to say when were the golden years for Andy. During the 90s, he rose to heartthrob status as a singer and his hits were internationally recognized by MTV, Billboard and IFPI. Now, Andy is an award-winning actor in Hong Kong's most critically acclaimed films, such as "Infernal Affairs", "Running on Karma" and the most recent "Jiang Wu." During the Heavenly Kings era, it was inarguable that Jacky Cheung was "The King of Kings." Yet after all these years, Andy Lau is the only King to still soar at the top.

Andy's success did not come easily. He is known most by insiders for his hard work and drive. Catching some sleep in his car between the midst of recording an album and making a movie is not uncommon for the singer-actor. Yet, Andy managed to excel in both games. As an actor, Andy never settled for two-bit roles or stereotypical characters who only excelled in kung fu (Associated Press). As a singer, Andy never seemed to be satisfied with status quo. According to a review on YesAsia.com, Andy "displays a dark richness in his singing that propels his ballads into heart-breaking emotional territory". Through the two-plus decades that Andy gave to the entertainment world, he persevered, he advanced, and he conquered. In a race to be the best of everything, Andy is the only one crossing the finish line.

Career Highlights:
• Released 116 records from 1985-2003 and 118 movies from 1981-2003
• 1990 - The song, "Can I?" received 3 Platinum
• 1991 - Sold over 1.5 million records over SE Asia
• 1992 - IFPI awarded the song "Those were the days", this song was also ranked number one on the Ultimate Song Chart of Commercial Radio
• 1993 - People magazine voted him as Taiwan's top four artists
• 1994 - Andy received the Billboard and Channel V "Most Popular Artist in Asia"
• 1995 - Andy received the MTV channel "Asia most all-rounded artist award"
• 1996 - Andy again received the Billboard and Channel V "Most Popular Artist in Asia"
• 1999 - Won Best Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards for "Running Out of Time"
• 2000 - Guinness Book of Records: Most Canto-pop Awards

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Michael from Singapore on October 27, 2005
Like what many have said about his singing-that he cannot compare with Jacky Cheung-I too agree with the majority. But I do find that most of his songs are very meaningful and they depict actual life accounts of our lives. Thus, I love his songs a lot. And his acting skills - execellent 5 stars. Especially his latest movie, Wait till You are Older, it was definitely one of the best films he has played in. PS: I cried a lot during the ending for that film.

Nothing but a ganster
Anonymous on October 22, 2005
Andy Lau is known by many people behind the scene as a gangster who is frequently on pills. He is neither a talented actor nor a good singer. The only way he could have managed to survive all these years were through daily advertisements for himself. He appears so often in the newspapers, magazines, tv, radio shows that many Hongkongers are already sick of him. Those who have entered the show business at the same time like him, for example, Jacky Cheung, Tony Leung, Chow Yuen Fat have all kept themselves in low profile. They know that whether they promote themselves or not, they are already recognized as one of the great artists. Andy Lau had once said that if he didn't appear as often as possible in the media, people would forget him very soon. Ha, this shows he realizes that he is in fact not a good artist and has to play some other tricks to maintain his popularity. Poor man, he feels so insecure and has such a selfist lust for fame!

makes me weak!
buddhistgirl1495@aol.com from West Midlands England UK on October 20, 2005
Andy Lau! where shall I start.After seeing his performance in Flying Daggers,he had me hooked.It is not ofter such a charasmatic character grips me as Sean Connery,but Andy Lau has it.The air of confidence and romance,strength and vulnerability all make me think he is a certain suitor for one such as myself.If only I were not already married,I'd make more of an effort to meet Andy Lau to see what he is really like in the flesh,but instead,I'll have to watch him on the screen and keep him in my dreams!

Andy lau - He is simply the best
Andy Lee from Malaysia on September 24, 2005
Andy Lau, we feel grateful that you spend most of you life time with us. We have been followed eversince you started in this career. All the paths you went through had brought us the happiness. We are here feel proud also whenever seeing you achieving awards. Hope you feel the same too and keep your hard work going..We will stay by you forever..Please do take care of yourself..Hope to hear more news from you..

May
Anonymous on September 21, 2005
I have seen him and spoken to him twice in person in Kuala Lumpur and I feel and know that he is a great person with a great personality! He is and will always be a star to me! I would sure love to say hello to him in the near furture when he tours Kuala Lumpur again!

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Andy Lau Songs
Record English Cantonese Year Listeners Choice Vote Request Hour
andy lau songFinally...You Left Jui Hau...Nay Ya Jau Liu
andy lau song featuring Bai XuieThe Pearl of the Orient Dong Fong Ji Jue
andy lau songLover, Happy Birthday Ching Yan Happy Birthday
andy lau songThe Beach of Shanghai Seung Hoi Taan
andy lau song featuring Kenny GYou Are My Woman Nay See Ngoh Dik Nui Yun
andy lau songFalse Act Ga Jong
andy lau songThe Answer is You Daap Ngon Jau See Nay 1993
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TVB theme song - [The Key Man]
You Tremble My Soul Nay Jun Hum Ngoh Dik Sum Ling 1992
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TVB theme song - [Down Memory Lane]
Resonance of Heartfelt Wishes Sum Sing Gung Ming 1995
andy lau songStealing Happiness On My Own Dook Jee Hui Tao Foon 1993
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TVB theme song - [The Link]
Time to Go Goi Jau Dik See Hau 1993
andy lau songForget Love Potion Mong Ching Sui 1994
andy lau songThanks For Your Love Jeh Jeh Nay Dik Ngoi 1993
andy lau songIs It Me? See Ngoh Ma? 1991
andy lau songLove is Rather Stupid Ching See Na Maw Bun 1992
andy lau songCan't Disbelieve in...Fate But Haw But Seun...Yuen 1991
andy lau songDestiny Reached the End Yuen Jun 1990
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The Days We Passed by Together Yut Hay Jau Gwoh Dik Yut Jee 1990
andy lau songHopeless Smile Juet Mong Dik Siu Yung 1991
andy lau songDon't Need Love But Sui Yiu Ngoi Ching 1991
andy lau songGoodbye Now Joi Wui Liu 1990
andy lau songMy True Charisma Jun Ngoh Dik Fung Choi 1992
andy lau songLong, Romantic Night Cheung Yeh Daw Long Maan 1992
andy lau songMay I Haw But Haw Yee 1989
andy lau songKiss Me Again Joi Munn Ngoh Ba 1992
andy lau songNever Ending Love Ngoi But Yuen 1991

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