Guest talk by Cheng Kai-Chung, also known as Andy Cheng, Hong Kong actor, stuntman, choreographer, martial artist, and director.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Haines Hall 39
Andy Cheng is one of the pioneering figures in martial arts and action cinema. An award winning martial artist who won three gold medals at the Hong Kong Invitationals from 1988-1990 and a bronze medal at the 1991 Asian Games, Cheng transitioned to a successful career in the Hong Kong film industry. Working with veteran filmmaker Lau Kar-leung and spending five years at TVB, Cheng eventually became a core member of Jackie Chan’s acclaimed student team, working as an actor, stuntman, and body double for Chan. Cheng contributed to such classic films as Rush Hour, Rush Hour 2, Who Am I? and Mr. Nice Guy. After moving to Hollywood, Cheng worked as a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer on films such as The Scorpion King, The Rundown, Twilight, and Shang Chi. He is also the director of such films as End Game and Redline. Cheng will discuss his journey from Hong Kong to Hollywood.
The guest lecture is part of course Chinese 40 - Popular Culture in Modern Chinese Societies.
Sponsor(s): Center for Chinese Studies