Roy Chow, 1978
Writers · October 8, 1978
Roy Chow
★ HOW OLD IS ROY CHOW?
Roy Chow is 47 years old, born October 8, 1978 · Libra.
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About
Roy Chow directed Hong Kong thrillers that earned him Best New Director at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards. Born 8 October 1978, the filmmaker helmed Murderer (2009), Nightfall (2012), Rise of the Legend (2014), and Dynasty Warriors (2021), often collaborating with his wife Christine To. He teaches at The University of Hong Kong. As a Libra, Chow balances meticulous craft with collaborative vision.
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Biography
Roy Chow Hin-yeung emerged as a Hong Kong filmmaker with a sharp eye for crime thrillers and epic adaptations. Born 8 October 1978, Chow directed Murderer (2009) and Nightfall (2012), the latter earning him Best New Director at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards in 2013—a recognition that followed his earlier nomination for Murderer in 2010. He expanded into period action with Rise of the Legend (2014) and the video-game adaptation Dynasty Warriors (2021), frequently partnering with screenwriter and producer Christine To, his wife. Chow works primarily as a screenwriter and director, anchoring his practice in Hong Kong's film industry. As a Life Path 7, he embodies the archetype of the thoughtful analyst—a quality evident in his deliberate compositional style and complex narrative choices. He currently teaches at The University of Hong Kong, blending creative practice with film education.
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Trivia
- Won Best New Director at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards for Nightfall (2012)
- Frequently collaborates with his wife Christine To, a screenwriter and film producer
- Teaches film at The University of Hong Kong while maintaining an active directing career
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Roy Chow release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Roy Chow?
- Roy Chow is 47 years old (born October 8, 1978).
- When is Roy Chow's birthday?
- Roy Chow was born on October 8, 1978.
- What is Roy Chow's zodiac sign?
- Roy Chow is a Libra, born October 8, 1978.
- What is Roy Chow's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Roy Chow was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- What does Roy Chow do?
- Roy Chow is a writer.
- Is Roy Chow still alive?
- Yes — Roy Chow is alive and 47 years old.
- What is Roy Chow's life-path number?
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