Cheng Kai-Chung, known as Andy Cheng, is a Hong Kong actor, stuntman, choreographer, martial artist, and director.
10 Facts About Andy Cheng
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Andy Cheng was a prominent member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team from the late 1990s to early 2000s until he broke out on his own and became a member of the Stunts Unlimited team.
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Andy Cheng has doubled for Chan on occasion when Chan suffered serious injuries, and Chan saved his life on the set of Rush Hour 2 when a boat stunt went awry.
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Andy Cheng won three gold medals at the Hong Kong Invitationals from 1988 to 1990, followed by a bronze medal at the 1991 Asian Games.
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Andy Cheng would retire from competition to start his career in the film industry.
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In 1990, Andy Cheng was discovered by legendary filmmaker Lau Kar-leung and had a small role as a Tae Kwon Do instructor in New Kids in Town.
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In 2001, Andy Cheng was loaned out to director Isaac Florentine to amp up the action sequences and serve as lead fight choreographer on US Seals II: The Ultimate Force.
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In 2006, Andy Cheng made his feature film directorial debut on End Game, a political thriller starring Cuba Gooding Jr.
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Andy Cheng was the stunt coordinator for the 2008 hit adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's acclaimed youth adult novel Twilight.
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Andy Cheng has since worked steadily as a stunt coordinator in both television and film.