Louis Koo
| Louis Koo 古天樂 |
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| Chinese name | 古天樂 | ||||
| Chinese name | 古天樂 (Traditional) | ||||
| Chinese name | 古天乐 (Simplified) | ||||
| Pinyin | Gǔ Tiānlè (Mandarin) | ||||
| Jyutping | Gu2 Tin1-lok6 (Cantonese) | ||||
| Birth name | 古天樂 | ||||
| Born | 21 October 1970 Hong Kong |
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| Occupation | Actor | ||||
| Years active | 1994 - present | ||||
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Louis Koo (born 21 October 1970) is a Hong Kong actor. He was once a notable local television series actor, winning TVB's Best Actor award in 1999 for Detective Investigation Files IV. In recent years, he has focused on film. Koo has become one of the more famous actors of the Hong Kong film industry, and a spokesman for Pepsi, Osim, Tag Heuer, Lotte, Zero Eyewear, Lay's, and other Chinese products.
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[edit] Career
Before entering showbiz, Koo spent 22 months in jail for robbery. Koo did not have a proper education and decided to enter showbiz afterwards. Koo began his career as a fashion model and a karaoke MTV actor before becoming a contract artist with TVB in 1993. Since then he has starred in many television dramas and commercials which raised his popularity to new heights in recent years. Ever since he changed his image by getting an extreme tan (which he is well known for), his career gained a huge boost. His distinctive style has captivated audiences of all ages. In 1999, Koo was honoured with TVB's Most Popular Male Artist Award for Detective Investigation Files IV. In 2001, Koo was given the award once again for A Step into the Past and also the Most Stylish Personality Award and Men of Power 2001.
Koo also starred in various TVB television dramas, most notably The Condor Heroes 95 (1995); Detective Investigation Files IV (1999); and A Step into the Past (2001). From the cool, aloof character that he had always been cast, he took a different character in A Step Into the Past. This deviation from the cool and aloof character to a funnier, carefree and down-to-earth one opened his career to an extensive list of romantic comedy movies that now have a distinctive Louis Koo element. His silent and sincere attitude, and his devotion to his family, makes his characters more convincing, and thus earns him a wide range of fan base. He further sang a couple of theme song for the television series that he played in. Besides that, he also has various other songs. A notable one is the album "Mr.Cool". Koo plays Octopus in 2006 film Robin B Hood along with Jackie Chan.
The 2007 film, Happy Birthday, introduced a sensitive character portrayed by Koo. What sets this movie apart from his other romantic movies is the serious tone between dialogues. This is another first in Koo's film career, that is to portray a sensitive man sans the comical gestures he has always done in past romantic comedies.
His most recent screen character as a drug addict in Protégé transcended from his usual charm and wit performances, as he attempted to forego his hunky image. Little screen time did not stop him to successfully achieve this role, and thus earned him positive feedback tucked under his belt.
Koo later received international acclaim for his performance in Election 2 (aka Triad Election), which was screened during the Out of Competition section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.
He won the award for Most Beloved Actor in the Hong Kong UA Film Awards 2006 through public voting for his role in Election 2.
[edit] Education
He is an alumnus of St. Teresa's School Kowloon.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Actor
[edit] Television series
- 2001 A Step into the Past
- 2000 At the Threshold of an Era II
- 1999 At the Threshold of an Era
- 1999 Detective Investigation Files IV
- 1998 Burning Flame
- 1997 A Recipe for the Heart
- 1997 I Can't Accept Corruption
- 1997 Man's Best Friend
- 1997 War & Remembrance
- 1996 Cold Blood Warm Heart
- 1996 The Hit Man Chronicles
- 1995 Against the Blade of Honour
- 1995 The Condor Heroes 95
- 1995 Happy Harmony
- 1994 Class of Distinction
- 1994 Knot to Treasure
[edit] References
- ^ "Louis Koo". imdb.com. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0465503/. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ "Louis Koo". chinesemov.com. http://chinesemov.com/actors/Louis.html. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
[edit] External links
- Louis Koo Heartthrobs' World - Daily Updated News, Blog, Gallery, Multimedida, Filmography, Fanfics ... All About Louis Koo
- Louis Koo at the Internet Movie Database
- HK cinemagic entry
- KooTinLok.com - Official Fans Club website for Louis Koo
- JayneStars.com - English translated news about Louis Koo
- Louis Jessica Forum - English Forum for Louis Koo and Jessica Hsuan Fans
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| TVB Anniversary Awards | ||
| Preceded by Gallen Lo for Secret of the Heart |
Best Actor 1999 for Detective Investigation Files IV |
Succeeded by Bobby Au-Yeung for Witness to a Prosecution |
| Preceded by Bobby Au-Yeung for Witness to a Prosecution |
Best Actor 2001 for A Step Into the Past |
Succeeded by Gallen Lo for Golden Faith |
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