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Peter Chan

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Peter Ho-sun Chan (born 28 November 1962), also known as Peter Chan, is a Hong Kong-born filmmaker best known for directing films that span a wide range of genres, including romantic comedies, musical dramas, and historical epics. He is recognized as one of the most prominent directors in Chinese cinema, being the first director to win Best Director awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, the Golden Horse Awards, and the China Golden Rooster Awards.

Chan began his career in the film industry in the 1980s, working as an assistant director and producer on films for prominent directors such as John Woo and Jackie Chan. He made his directorial debut with ''Alan and Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye'' (1991). Over the years, Chan's achievements in filmmaking have solidified his reputation as a master storyteller and visionary director. Among his notable films are ''He's a Woman, She's a Man'' (1994), ''Comrades: Almost a Love Story'' (1996), ''Perhaps Love'' (2005), ''The Warlords'' (2007), ''WuXia'' (2011), ''American Dreams in China'' (2013), ''Dearest'' (2014), and ''Leap'' (2020).

In addition to his directorial success, Chan has also made significant contributions as a producer and entrepreneur. He co-founded Applause Pictures in 2000, a production company dedicated to creating high-quality films that appeal to both Asian and international audiences. In 2009, Chan founded WE Pictures, another production company that has focused on bringing Chinese stories to a global audience and continues to produce influential and acclaimed works. Chan’s notable producing works include ''The Eye Series'', ''Protégé'' (2007), ''Bodyguards and Assassins'' (2009) and ''Soul Mate'' (2016). Provided by Wikipedia