Known for Acting
Athena Chu Yan (Chinese: 朱茵) is a Hong Kong actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Zixia Fairy in A Chinese Odyssey.
Born
October 25, 1971 (age 54)
Birthplace
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Filmography
51 films, 27 shows
160 Years Old
2021 · 1h 58m
country: China
A father who cannot cure his own stubborn illness, a professor mother who struggles with existential questions, a son who is confused and precocious, a giant tortoise that suddenly leaves, and a sentimental grandfather who passed away. The uncle cannot finish reading THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA. The aunt won't get married. The grandfather is his own daughter's enemy. The uncle does not want to return from the Philippines. And an unborn child. Summer goes, and autumn comes. Things remain, but people change.
The Lingering
2018 · 1h 26m
country: Hong Kong
On New Year's Eve, Qingyi and her son, Dawa, were waiting for her husband to come home from work but he never showed up. Meanwhile, Dawa keeps seeing a stranger who is invisible to Qingyi. Leaving Dawa under the care of her neighbour, she heads to the village to find out her husband’s whrereabouts. Qingyi returns home and sees a stranger hiding in her house…
Once Again
2017 · 1h 38m
country: China
Eran married a motorbike roadster, married for many years, often because of trivial trivialities and hassles had a troubled relationship, on their 20th wedding anniversary, the two eventually divorced.
The Gift of the Life
2014
country: Unknown
Chinese movie
Scary Market
2011 · 1h 24m
country: China
Forced by life, Yang Xiaoming is desperate. He finally musters up the courage to ask his boss for his salary, but he is accidentally involved in the robbery. Yang Xiaoming, who was taken to the gloomy supermarket, woke up and found that there were many chilly zombies around him. He was terrified, but he had no way to escape. In the supermarket, Yang Xiaoming ran into Huizi, a long-time famous actress and out of tune agent. When he was in danger, Yang Xiaoming finally found out the truth and had a deep understanding of his agent and actress. Suddenly, Yang Xiaoming plans to leave the supermarket, only to find that he is not so easy to get away...
The Aroma City
The Aroma City
2011 · 1h 41m
country: Unknown
Long time ago on the Hengduan Mountains, there was a place called The Aroma City. People there communicated by singing and passed messages using aromas. Many years later the city was burned down and a baby called Princess Su Ling Fang was saved from this terror by a Christian priest. Princess Su Ling fang falls in love with Jiang Shaojun, son of a supremely wealthy family. But as Jiang is no angel, there is an infernal contract out on his soul. Jiang unscrupulously manipulates love struck Princess Su and trades her beautiful voice for money. In the end, even though she knows Jiang has used her, Su Lingfang sacrifices her life to save Jiang's soul.
Just Another Pandora's Box
2010 · 1h 26m
country: China
Qing Ye Se only knows how to be a thief, but he runs into major trouble when he accidentally steals the heart of Rose, an immortal fairy. During a chaotic chase, Qing gets ahold of the Pandora's Box, sending them both back in time to the Three Kingdoms era. Mistaken as a general, Qing is thrown right into the middle of the Battle of Red Cliff. Meanwhile, Rose continues to devise new ways to earn Qing's affection, even if it means having to be someone
Whispers and Moans
2007 · 1h 36m
country: Hong Kong
Inspired by interviews with real-life prostitutes, Herman Yau's sexy but socially conscious film revolves around a social worker seeking to unionize sex workers, and depicts a variety of tawdry experiences from the seedy underbelly of Hong Kong.
Love is a Many Stupid Thing
2004 · 1h 35m
country: Hong Kong
Spoof of the Hong Kong Blockbuster Infernal Affairs, the film is based on a bizarre and nonsense war between the police and the triads. Lek Sir sends Keung, Yan, and Fatty undercover inside Sam's garage to get evidence of any crime Sam has committed, so Lek can win back the heart of Sam's wife Mary.
Sex and the Beauties
2004 · 1h 41m
country: Hong Kong
We have Carina Lau has Selina the lead actress who is a psychoanalyst, who hang out with her friends (Athena Chu has a erotic story for woman, Yoyo Mung has a multi-restaurant owner who like the danger side, and Pinky Cheung whose dad is a triad boss goes retirement and know how to fight). The story begin when Selina ex came to her and ask her to take care of her wild daughter (Cecilia Cheung in another bizarre look) and tried to cure her wild behaviour. Well the rest of the storyline consist of the 4 woman and there relationship with the guys, we have Tony Leung Ka Fai going after Carina Lau, Athena Chu going after Edisen Chen, Pinky Cheung going after Andy Hui, and Lu Yi going after Yoyo Mung.
Shiver
2003 · 1h 28m
country: Hong Kong
Mok and her husband Chan find themselves resurrecting their nearly failed marriage after Mok suffers a severe injury during a robbery. Though the injury gives Mok and Chan another chance at love, it also puts her in great danger.
Chinese Odyssey 2002
2002 · 1h 31m
country: Hong Kong
Two pairs of siblings are destined for each other, but fate throws countless obstacles in the path. When the young Emperor and his sister contrive to leave the palace, they meet the loves of their lives in the town of Meilong.
Time 4 Hope
2002
country: Hong Kong
Based on the life of screenwriter Yuen Kai-Chi, the movie tells the story of an acclaimed film writer who's got the World on a string. Tragically, his life changes when he gets in a car accident and loses a leg. However, every cloud has a silver lining and he ends up falling in love with his nurse Cindy. Using love as the binding tie, the two face life's obstacles as if it were a three-legged race: two people working together with three legs.
Stowaway
2001 · 1h 20m
country: Hong Kong
Exploitation film about chinese migrants.
Never Say Goodbye
2001 · 1h 35m
country: Hong Kong
Man has been dumped by his ex-girlfriend Jenny. When he meets Jean he is finally able to forget Jenny, quoting a line about how they met on Valentine's Day and that it fell on the same day in both the Chinese and Western calendars. Their relationship builds wonderfully, until Jean's best friend Joyce comes back into Man's life. Joyce had fallen for Man earlier when he was a senior at university, and still harbors feelings for him. As Joyce starts to hint at how she feels, it begins to cause ripples in Man and Jean's relationship.
The Accidental Spy
2001 · 1h 47m
country: Hong Kong
A fun-filled story about an ordinary guy about to kick into an action-packed adventure. Jackie Chan plays a bored and unsuccessful salesman who never thought his life would amount to anything. All that changes one day when he becomes an instant hero by foiling an attempted bank robbery.
Love Correction
2000 · 1h 38m
country: Hong Kong
Love Correction is a romantic comedy starring Nick Cheung.
Conman in Tokyo
2000 · 1h 43m
country: Hong Kong
Jersey is a popular gambler in Mongkok. One day, he takes a trip to Japan with her girlfriend, Nancy, they come to Chinese resaurant. Suddenly, a gang of Japanese triads comes in and starts a fight. Just at the moment when he is in danger, the restaurant owner uses a special card - casting skill to save him. Jersey recognize it is the skill of Cool, the Gambling King, but the owner refuses to admit that Cool is still alive. Cool finally admit his true identity and tells Jersey that Ho Yan was orginally his girlfriend but now she is the wife of Yeung. Cool treated Yeung like his brother, but he is jealous of Cool's beautiful grilfriend and wealth. Yeung conspired to take away Cool's everthing. With Jersey's help, Cool decides to get Ho Yan back, but he does not realizes that Yeung is setting another trap for him.
The Boss Up There
1999 · 1h 40m
country: Hong Kong
The new generation is rebellious and lacking in love. A group of youngsters is hanging out together aimlessly. They spend their life in a haze of dope violence and scrapes with the law. Eventually the girl gets pregnant, the guy is locked up in jail and ends up paralyzed due to drug abuse, and the rest get hooked to their blasted lives.
The H.K. Triad
1999 · 1h 40m
country: Hong Kong
Two childhood friends become mortal enemies after their lives take drastically different paths and they discover that they are both in love with the same woman.
Raped by an Angel 4: The Rapist's Union
1999 · 1h 21m
country: Hong Kong
CIA agent turned sexual predator Daniel (Ben Ng) uses his wealth and collection of high-tech gadgets to prey on unsuspecting women. After arranging for the prison breakout of notorious rapists "Rain Killer" (Ankee Leung) and "Tuen Mun Rapist" (Chan Chi-Fai), Daniel invites the men to ravage the two women he has chained in the basement. He next sets his sights on Kwan Shi-han (Suki Kwan), the romance novelist next door; but first preys on her movie star friend, Icy (Yeung Fan). Desperate for a lead, the police consult a semi-reformed deviant known as "The Human Milk Drinking Doctor" (Anthony Wong), who used to prey on lactating women and now controls his sexual urges by working as a porno theatre projectionist.
Horoscope: The Voice from Hell
1999 · 1h 26m
country: Hong Kong
Jojo, a psychiatry student, wants to learn how to conduct a séance from her elder friend, Aunt Szeto, so she could communicate with the spirit of her daughter. When Szeto takes Jojo to the spirit world, she attracts the attention of a vengeful ghost, which then escapes to the human world through the portal where the two women entered. The ghost then haunts Jojo and wants to possess her body to take revenge on her mobster husband, whose involvement with the mob lead to her demise.
The Conman
1998 · 1h 53m
country: Hong Kong
A man kills an assassin by accident and when he gets out of prison, the victim's brother attempts to avenge his death.
Tricky King
1998 · 1h 34m
country: Hong Kong
Oh My God, a doofus nice guy who’s down on his luck after being pranked repeatedly by an evil trickster, asks help from The Tricky King to save his life.
Shanghai Affairs
1998 · 1h 30m
country: Hong Kong
A Shanghai doctor named Tangsan, is trying to help the town's poor people. Meanwhile, he has the murderous Axe Gang to deal with as well as his feelings for the gang leader's sister.
The Love and Sex of the Eastern Hollywood
1998 · 1h 37m
country: Hong Kong
Tells the story of six young women navigating the entertainment industry. Each of them successfully enters the industry and becomes a superstar admired by countless fans. However, their different personalities and experiences lead them on distinct life paths.
Take Five
1998 · 1h 35m
country: Hong Kong
The columnist Jenny was deeply disturbed by the mysterious murder case which happened recently in his sister's school. He decided to go deep into the campus to investigate it secretly. He hoped to arrest the murderer as soon as possible and end the tragedy. During the investigation, all the teachers and students who had caused Jenny's doubts were killed one after another. The death was originally used to create a mystery. The mystery of an amazing art work is about to be revealed, but the prey has not come back.
Step Into the Dark
1998 · 1h 35m
country: Hong Kong
A doctor falls in love with a mysterious young woman, unknowing that he has stepped in a paranormal world of a sinister past and the loss of innocent lives. He must find the true intentions about the young woman and bring those that did her and her family harm to justice.
Raped by an Angel 2: The Uniform Fan
1998 · 1h 29m
country: Hong Kong
A dentist obsessed with young women in uniform stalks two sisters. Yue Po Wan, the older sister, is a policewoman who is romantically pursued by a thug just released from prison. Jenny, the younger sister, is a schoolgirl and a girl-guide - and has been invited along with all her schoolfriends to the dentist's holiday home.
Ah Fai, the Dumb
1997 · 1h 41m
country: Hong Kong
Mentally-challenged Fai (Eric Kot Manfai) lives a simple life with his mother, but he is eventually abandoned by her when she leaves him to get remarried. Living with a family friend, Fai bumps his head in a serious accident, and the subsquent surgery turns him into a genius. However, Fai's gain in intelligence also means the loss of the innocence he once had.
义侠勇闯上海滩
1997
country: Unknown
Feeling of Love
1996 · 1h 28m
country: Hong Kong
A business man (Tekeshi Kaneshiro) follows a woman (Athena Chu) who tells him not to follow him but he does anyway. Then he learns that the woman is his boss and step-sister.
Temptress of a Thousand Face
1996
country: Unknown
The Hero of Swallow
1996 · 1h 37m
country: Hong Kong
The 'flying Swallow', Li San (Yuen Biao) robs the rich to help the poor. He has come to Beijing to search for his lost love, Ching Li / Chinny (Athena Chu Yin), who has been sold as prostitute.
Cupid Love
1995 · 1h 30m
country: Singapore
Qingqing (Athena Chu) is a getai singer, an entertainer who sings for the souls of the departed in boisterous street shows held during the Hungry Ghost Festival. She meets and falls in love with an enigmatic but oddly familiar young man (Chen Hanwei) visiting Singapore, in this simple tale of love, loss and a lifelong friendship that reaches across death.
少林龙小子
1995
country: Hong Kong
Fuji Colours of Amours
1995 · 45m
country: Hong Kong
Summer - "Free Carnival" A story of a love affair between men and women. - Winter - "Warm affection" A tale of a couple and grandmother. - Autumn - "A Midnight Nightmare" A story of a nightmare surrounding men and women. - Spring - "Romantic date" A story about the love and friendship involving one man and three women.
Remember M, Remember E
1995 · 1h 31m
country: Hong Kong
Chu (Mickey Chu Kin-Kwan) is a young fellow who's made it big in the business world, and makes headlines when he offers a large reward for a special $1000 bill with a personal inscription on it. The bill is a memento of his adolescent friendship with Ching (Athena Chu) and Ricky (Nicky Wu), who were once the best of friends. The three have since gone their separate ways, but Chu holds onto the bittersweet memories of their youth, when the three were inseparable, and saw only bright futures ahead of them. But misplaced emotions and the painful trials of youth split them apart, and now that Chu has finally made it big, he wants nothing more than to see the three reunited. Will the two respond to his impassioned plea to find them once again?
Shaolin Kung Fu Kids
1995
country: Hong Kong
Trouble Maker
1995 · 1h 28m
country: Taiwan
A meek, middle-aged schoolteacher is put in charge of a class of trouble makers. Unable to withstand the torments they put him through, he runs away to a Shaolin temple. At the temple, he studies martial arts under the guidance of an old master. With his new skills, he returns to school and whips his misbehaving students into shape.
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
1995 · 1h 39m
country: Hong Kong
This sequel to "Pandora's Box" continues director Jeffrey Lau's adaptation of the Buddhism saga "Journey to the West". Stranded five centuries in the past, Joker Monkey King must battle a variety of monsters, seductive women and super-powered villains to save the dying Pak Jing-Jing.
A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box
1995 · 1h 28m
country: Hong Kong
When the Goddess of Happiness tosses the Longevity Monk and his disciples out of heaven (because the Monkey King tried to attain immortality), the Monkey King is reincarnated as the Joker. He now spends his time chasing two jealous women. When one of them is dying, the Joker goes back in time in an attempt to save her.
Lantern
1994 · 1h 31m
country: Hong Kong
A reformed mob hitman opens a tea restaurant with his wife after prison. His daughter conceals his criminal past out of shame, while his son idolizes it and gets into trouble with a local gangster. When a violent clash leaves the wife hospitalized, he's drawn back into his old life, confronting the gangster to protect his family.
Easy Money
1994 · 1h 33m
country: Hong Kong
Four people form an unlikely alliance to sting a three-man credit-card scam operation. Behind the front of an electronic appliance store, Mr. Chiang and his bumbling nephew Wuchi, aided by a technical wizard called Blond Chiang, operate a high-tech credit-card scam. Sisi, one of their victims who works for the bank whose cards are being forged, joins forces with Do Do, a spirited collection officer for a finance company, with Wu, a good-looking petty thief who owes Do Do's company money, and with Lulu, Sisi's friend who lives in Wu's apartment. Wu pretends to work with Chiang, Lulu pretends to like Wuchi, Do Do dons peasant dress, and the trap is set.
Super Lady Cop
1993 · 1h 32m
country: Hong Kong
The result of a top secret project spearheaded by the Chinese government to create the ultimate soldier, Agent Nieh Ling (Khan) possesses superhuman strength and agility. She's also the only test subject that doesn't go insane as a result of the experiments she's subjected to, so when three of her fellow operatives embark on a rampage of violence in Hong Kong, Ling is dispatched to take them out. After a freak accident erases her memory, the super soldier is taken in by a wisecracking cop and his girlfriend, who nickname their high-kicking new pal "Chun Li." The suddenly-carefree Ling begins to enjoy the lighter side of life, but when her deadly targets surface, Ling and her new friends find themselves in the fight of their lives.
Supercop 2
1993 · 1h 41m
country: Hong Kong
As a crime wave sweeps through Hong Kong, the police call Jessica Yang, a rising star in the ranks, to help stop a notorious gang of thieves! What Jessica doesn't realize is that her boyfriend – recently discharged from the force – is the leader of this ruthless crime ring!
Taxi Hunter
1993 · 1h 29m
country: Hong Kong
Kin is a hard-working insurance salesman with a very pregnant wife. When his wife starts haemorrhaging, he calls a taxi, but it leaves when someone else offers more money. After his wife dies, Kin vows to get revenge on all taxi drivers by taking them out one at a time.
Vampire Family
1993 · 1h 28m
country: Hong Kong
A young man marries into a very crazy and bizarre family full of Vampires. The eldest Vampires were married by Jesus Christ himself during the Roman Empire Era.
Tom, Dick and Hairy
1993 · 1h 39m
country: Hong Kong
Tom Chan, Dick Ching and his older cousin Hairy Mo live in the same tenement building but each of their love life is different.
To Miss with Love
1992 · 1h 30m
country: Hong Kong
When a new teacher arrives, she finds herself caught up in the affairs of the students from her class. Jimmy Lin is harbouring an unrequited crush on childhood friend Athena Chu. However, he is too shy to reveal his feeling to her when he discovers that she has fallen for the cool kid in class, Nicky Wu. Meanwhile, another student Dicky Cheung has gotten himself into trouble with the triads after failing to pay a debt owed to them. With so much going on, how will Sharla Cheung find a way to solve the troubles of her students and get them to study hard to pass their exams?
Fight Back to School 2
1992 · 1h 46m
country: Hong Kong
Star Chow, an officer in the elite police unit, resigns when he is made a scapegoat for a botched investigation. He goes undercover at a school to complete the case and realizes a bumbling detective is also undercover as a student.