Lee Kin-Yan

Acting

Lee Kin-Yan

Born May 12, 1961 · Hong Kong, China (age 65)

Lee Kin-yan is a Hong Kong actor, who frequently makes comic cameo appearances in Stephen Chow's films, as a cross-dressing man with a finger up his nose known as Yu Fa, meaning "flower-like" in Chinese, and he also acquired his nickname from this character.

Known For

Shaolin SoccerShaolin Soccer · 2001
Shaolin Soccer
7.22001
MovieActionComedy
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's BoxA Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box · 1995
A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box
7.51995
MovieActionAdventure
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.
From Beijing with LoveFrom Beijing with Love · 1994
From Beijing with Love
7.01994
MovieActionComedy
A Chinese secret agent travels to Hong Kong to reclaim a dinosaur fossil but experiences hilarious incidents because of his incompetence.
Hail the JudgeHail the Judge · 1994
Hail the Judge
7.51994
MovieComedyDrama
Pao Lung Sing, a descendant of the legendary Judge Pao Ching Tin, is a 9th degree corrupt judge who changes his tune when he tries to champion a woman Chi Siu-Lin, who was framed for killing her husband. As a result, Pao is forced to flee and through a series of events becomes a 1st degree judge and comes back to wreak havoc and justice on the guilty.
King of BeggarsKing of Beggars · 1992
King of Beggars
7.11992
MovieActionComedy
The heir to a noble and influential family finds the love of his life, but she will only accept him if he becomes a kung-fu master. He becomes a legendary folk hero who tries to save the emperor.
Flirting ScholarFlirting Scholar · 1993
Flirting Scholar
7.51993
MovieDramaComedy
A scholar in search of true love. Disguising himself as a houseboy, he indentures himself to a rich family in order to pursue the ravishing servant girl who has stolen his heart.
Forbidden City CopForbidden City Cop · 1996
Forbidden City Cop
7.01996
MovieActionAdventure
An imperial agent gets ridiculed for his various inventions, until his supportive wife encourages him to attend a conference, which's actually a trap to kill all the doctors serving the emperor, where his crazy inventions come in handy.
The God of CookeryThe God of Cookery · 1996
The God of Cookery
7.21996
MovieComedyDrama
The most renowned and feared chef in the world loses his title of God of Cookery because of his pompous attitude. Humbled, he sets out to reclaim his title.

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Princess and Seven Kung Fu MastersPrincess and Seven Kung Fu Masters · 2013
Princess and Seven Kung Fu Masters
6.12013
MovieActionComedy
During the early years of the Republic era, in the North-East region of China, the people are suffering from the power struggle among the local Warlords, bandits, and Japanese invaders. Warlord Lam (Sammo Hung), is not a leader of great vision, but stands firm in his own beliefs. The only paradise within the region is 'Lucky Town', the one place where no one dared to attack as it was protected by the seven kung fu masters who have resided there. When young patriots, Yan Fang (Rose Chan) who disguised herself as a man, and Howard Luo (Dennis To), infiltrate Tiger's Den at night trying to steal the code book fail in their mission and tries to run, only Yan survives and is rescued by Cheryl. Mistaking Yan as a man, Cheryl falls for Yan. She then brings Yan to Lucky Town and begs the Seven Masters to cure Yan. Cheryl and the Seven Masters are then told of the secret plan by the Japanese, and together, they resolve to fight against Tiger Den and save Warlord Lam.