crazy how this interview was about 15 years ago. he was gorgeous then and is gorgeous now, and more than that, he is extremely intelligent and a profoundly skilled actor.

@DG-gx4sg

2 жыл бұрын

He aged like fine wine

@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj

2 жыл бұрын

Glad more and more are getting to know Tony. He is truly a gem!

@catch-2259

2 жыл бұрын

He couldn't afford to go to high school and quit school at age 15. It was only after he became an actor that he had the money to hire tutors and take private classes. So make the best of it if you are able to attend high schools and colleges!

@bibi-we4lg

2 жыл бұрын

It's older than that. This was an interview to promete the movie 2046, which was released in 2004. 18 years ago.

I grew up in Hong Kong and I've never watched Tony Leung speaking in English. His fluency and pronunciation are really good!!! He dropped out from school after completing his junior high school and he must have dedicated loads of effort to learn the language!

@echu4922

2 жыл бұрын

hello , mr leung did not need to win in cannes - his time was for there - when mr john wu carried mr chow out that was meant as the kung fu moved on to gun fights. his roles was to tell local small for outside. he is his muse to tell their lives. his direction is small stories - wished the word 'player' of his character was not used. elle for ferry late

@vbboyv

9 ай бұрын

Most Hong Kong people speak English, remember HK was a colony of the British.

Tony has never studied outside of Hong Kong. In fact, he didn't even have a chance to go to college. He takes learning seriously. He spent time and effort to learn Chinese history and the English language. This is what you get when you study hard,

@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG

3 жыл бұрын

Amen, totally agree. However, studying hard alone does not guarantee opportunities and success in life.

@fw5581

3 жыл бұрын

Studying hard is one of the contributing factors for being successful

@kismetau

2 жыл бұрын

Tony grew up in HK when it was still a British colony and the official languages were Cantonese and English so he never learnt Mandarin in school.

@hanoimenace

Жыл бұрын

English is Hongkong’s 2nd official language.

@ehislqwezad316

Жыл бұрын

Never Chinese history

His voice is so different when he speaks in English. It's nice. Almost soothing.

@jerukmanies

2 жыл бұрын

True.. I thought the same way too. His voice seems deeper whenever he speaks english. But no matter what languages he speaks, tony leung always steals attention 😊

As a hongkonger, I can say he was not nervous in that video, he is just an introvert person in real life and he was just being himself

@hahowping6894

5 жыл бұрын

Vcescyoga I totally agree what you’re said.

@armydreamers2256

4 жыл бұрын

He is bit shy when he is not on acting.

@TheTraveler2222

4 жыл бұрын

Whats a "Hong Konger"? Hong kong Chinese you mean?

@canison1024

4 жыл бұрын

TheTraveler Yes, I am confused by his/her English ....

@kinsonchin

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheTraveler2222 born in Hong kong.. called Hong konger... What's so difficult to understand?

I like how calm and patient the interviewer is with Tony. I think matching Tony's energy made him more comfortable

Who else is here after watching Shang Chi and falling in love with him 😍

@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj

2 жыл бұрын

I have loved him since the 80s…

@amuroray9115

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj nice

@buzzardbeatniks

2 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with him in 2001 after watching Chungking Express (1994) Have seen only about half a dozen of his films but they've all been great, seeing him again in Shang Chi has just re-egnited my love and I'm now determined to go back and watch more of his old films.

He’s way older than my dad but hes so hot im crying

@LyndaTomTang

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, i spat out my tea Lol :)

@LyndaTomTang

3 жыл бұрын

New film comin out soon.

@loot6

3 жыл бұрын

Lol this is 13 years ago, he's only 45 here.

@macrick

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus, get a bf. He's pushing 60 now

@chibba

3 жыл бұрын

Wtf how old is you and your dad

He’s got the most soulful of eyes. Literally couldn’t take my eyes off of him during his scenes in his films.

He has a killer eyes.

@FriedEggsWithChips

6 жыл бұрын

Killer eyes... or a killer's eyes?!

@lancescott6513

6 жыл бұрын

yeah he looks a little crazy in real life

@user-pd9rp9nl1w

5 жыл бұрын

@Wing Lau you should see him when he was young

@2phalanges

5 жыл бұрын

he is a good actor

@armywife2248

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! He's gorgeous!

His english is very good. I heard Tony is very introverted in real life. Very low key person. He and Chow Yun Fat are pretty humble people. I really like Chow alot too.

Who’s here after seeing Shang-Chi?

@assoverteakettle

2 жыл бұрын

I'm here because of Hard-Boiled!

Love the way he talk in English, so calm and gentle, just like his personality.

He's very low key and intelligent! And wow! His english is very good!

His voice is just a heaven. Imagine an asmr video with tony's voice...

@stackerliew

5 жыл бұрын

Nochu Comethru He is also a good singer.

@theleanbusinessman5431

2 жыл бұрын

That would be dope

His performance in Infernal Affairs is so touching.

@afriend9428

3 жыл бұрын

*THE BEST*

@thammyvo8559

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@islandhorses..

Жыл бұрын

THE BEST

He's so adorable. Definitely my favorite Asian actor. I would love to see him in a mainstream Hollywood film. I mean just look at him! And the accolades he had been given for his acting!

@Vytel

3 жыл бұрын

U got what u wished for 7 years later hahahaha

@ddonlee

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vytel Tony Leung was outstanding in Shangchi ten rings. His screen presence is is amazing. I think he improvised his voice for the role of wengwu.

@modmohds6703

2 жыл бұрын

Your dream has come true. He’s in a mainstream Hollywood movie, Shang-Chi.

@ophelie.gabriella

2 жыл бұрын

He made it !!!

@arxsyn

2 жыл бұрын

@@ophelie.gabriella yes he did! Saw the film yesterday!!

Oh my God ,he speaks English well and he is very charismatic! I grew up in Hong Kong and its the first time i hear Tony speak English. It's very intriguing. He expresses himself with ease.

His English is sooooo good and he has very little Cantonese accent. AMAZING!

He's so humble in this interview. I'm not fooled. He's one of the greatest of all time.

Tony Leong Definitely Make Asian Proud. Not only he Is A Super Good Actor , He Is Humble and Down to Earth Person. We Can See He is So Relax When answering questions. And On Top Of that , He Can Speak Very Well English. Salute him.👍👍👍

How could anyone refuse him! Those eyes and that smile!

His voice is so soft but such strong words that he say every time he smiles I die a lil inside

so grateful he decided to join shang chi! We needed much of his soulfulness and emotions , not just an action film

Tony seems to be an actor with alot of depth and carries himself very well.

He’s been around for decades and only just now Stared in an American Film.

He is such a gentle man. So calm and contained. He is so charismatic in movies.. I have seen very few people with this kind of prodigy as well as demeanor.

His fluency is amazing! What an amazing capture of this period and his works.

Tony Leung hired personal tutor for English learning. He said in an interview that Cheung Kok Wing told him he had to master English as he might need to spead English in future for promoting his fiim when they attend "Canne " for the movie "Happy together".

I had never heard of Tony before shang chi but after seeing the movie I am obsessed with him

OMG...Tong speaks very good English.

He is so handsome , cute , and I admire his listening skills .

He is soo cute!! It is so interesting to hear actors that I normally only hear in Chinese do English interviews. Thanks for the upload.

@nokturn882

3 жыл бұрын

Now ask an American actor speak Chinese in an interview. Lol but honestly I didn’t know he spoke English this well. In most of his movies where he spoke English. He had a very strong accent. But now I realized that it was part of his acting.

his english is excellent!never knew he speaks such good english!!amazing!!

Love him, his eyes and personality are amazing

he is so, so handsome

One of the best actors in recent times.

He is in all my classic movie. Very good actor!

Tony is known to be a very well read individual and an actor with great depth. Even during his private times he never ceases to further educate himself.

He was so good in "Infernal Affairs" that even Leonardo Dicaprio's rendition for his character in "The Departed" fell flat compared to Tony's acting

@wf645

2 жыл бұрын

There is NO way Dicaprio can hold a candle to Tony ...

@weiwei7556

2 жыл бұрын

Of course no comparison

@xjzhou8741

8 ай бұрын

“Infernal Affair” is a far superior movie in every respect versus “The Departed”.

He’s voice is so soothing OMG..

Tony Leung in Shang Chi :"becareful how you speak to me boy"

He is such a calm person. I admire that a lot from him.

he is one of the best Chinese movie stars we Koreans love...........On this interview, I like the way he speaks softly and sincerely. A Charming man.

He's such an amazing actor and I love the hint of a British accent. ^^ I remember watching him in old TVB period dramas. Anyone else find his smile charming?

I just watched In The Mood For Love for the first time out of curiosity, watched it again hours later. Amazing film 😍 Amazing actor 😍

One of my fav actor :)

Wow, iam still amazed that he speaks so fluently english. He is my most favorite actor from the golden era in Tvb. Love you Tony❤️

I’ve been such a fan of his work for more than a decade and this is my first time hearing him speak perfect British Hong Kong english!

@disappearintothesea

2 жыл бұрын

Because he grew up in British Hong Kong?! 😂 what a strange comment.

@ExistenceWithin

2 жыл бұрын

@@disappearintothesea before 1997 Hong Kong was under British rule. If you think about the past 150 years, their education, culture, economy, and practically their way of life was heavily influenced by the Brits. Hence, I see pre-1997 Hong Kongers speaking English as perfect British Hong Kong English 😇

I have been watching Mrs. Leung's filmography in my childhood since my dad introduced me to Chinese action and kung fu films. Now since the Shang Chi trailer just released, I had never suspected that he was very fluent in English and this interview proved otherwise. He will be great as the Mandarin :)

I've always known about this man as a kid, as my parents use to watch him in HK Cinema. But now, the more research I do on him, the more intrigued and impressed I am of this man!

He's sooooo cute such nice voice

Who's here for MCU? Tony Leung!!

@DarkCreed

4 жыл бұрын

I AM THE MANDARIN!!

@at612

4 жыл бұрын

Didnt know he spoke English so well. I followed him since a kid

@Timanthereallifeman

4 жыл бұрын

🤩🤩🤩

@varshakaul9587

4 жыл бұрын

yes.. hes so handsome

@varshakaul9587

4 жыл бұрын

in all roles he looks so hot..and especially in this interview

omg, i've literally been watching this man since i was born, all my life on my parent's chinese channels and now he's speaking ENGLISH! it's like my whole world is upside down

Who's here after watching the Shang Chi trailer???

@raquelsalesdias4530

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@chikinniechi1928

3 жыл бұрын

He’s the best Hong Kong actor

@MrTchow0214

3 жыл бұрын

He’s one of the legend in Hong Kong movies history

@Cal316326

3 жыл бұрын

Here because of youtube algorithm.(maybe due to the trailer haha) Not really surprised his english is gd as hk is english educated but suprised that his accent is quite native.

@tylerdordon99

3 жыл бұрын

He'll be wasted like Hollywood always does with foreign stars.

I like his way of speaking, it's so gentle and soft 💕

I like his smile..very natural and honest..his English was great.

wow! Tony leung speak english fluently! i'm surprised....i never knew that! it's awesome

I find him so attractive. He really melts me with his dreamy eyes. I sound like a teenager but I am in my 40's.

Love him, he's awesome!!

Who is here because of the Shang Chi Trailer?

Tony has such an enchanting smile.

that smile... im in love

Tony Leung!! this guy is timeless!! I can't recall a sucky movie from him, all I've seen were awesome! I am a little annoyed that the interviewer didn't know anything about the movie. If he was interviewing Samuel L. Jackson, there'd be a screaming fit.

I love Tony Leung! My favorite actor!

For some reasons this guy reminds me of Keanu Reeves.

@santiagojiujitsu2

10 жыл бұрын

May be because Reeves is mixed race, part Chinese

@michaellokhinfok5638

9 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same feeling!..know about him for very long time but never felt this way until this videos

@matsiesmith2425

8 жыл бұрын

Moustachio'd Hardcorechu Except this guy can act and has a personality!

@iishyxvietxboyii1

5 жыл бұрын

Keanu Reeves is half the actor of Tony.

@andissuely

5 жыл бұрын

Yea they’re both have experience tragic and used acting as a way of escape

Very calm, gentle n humble Tony... speaks good english too ! Amaze!!

he's smile is so charming!!!

i love tony.. he's so talented. He and the rest of the five tigers were such a big hit in the chinese movie industry. I've been watching his work for over 20 years

Damn..he is so handsome and so cool guy...

@strathnaver8

9 жыл бұрын

what a knob YOU are

@karlsmith6690

7 жыл бұрын

Tony Leung is a homie to all movie lovers.

@monogenes3091

7 жыл бұрын

Tony a great guy if you know , he was a very humble person .

Tony Leung is my first Chinese favourite actor ...I’m so happy he won Best Actor...but I haven’t seen the movie yet...congratulations ! Thnx for this video ..👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️🥂🥂🥂

Such humility. Very soulful performance even as a villain. *spoiler alert for those yet to watch Shang-chi* I felt sorrow and regret in the eyes of Wenwu when he died. A short few seconds scene but he put so much emotion into it.

@lifeandstylewithchidimma1712

Жыл бұрын

i just realized he's the villian in Sang-chi!!! now I'm going to watch it with "new eyes". lol

Mi actor favorito siempre. He disfrutado muchísimo de sus trabajos. Siempre creíble y real.

OMG I never hear him speak in English bofore. Tony's english sound wonderful. I love all his movie. He looks so cute.

I love him!!!!! Favorite actor!!!

I love your movies since I was a baby. My favorite one is "The Grand Canal". I love your acting and I believe that God will bless you and your wife with lots of children. Amen!!!

Makes. Fabulous films.❤️💜🌌🌄😻🇬🇧 watching in lockdown England.1st Feb.2021.Thank you for sharing.

Always my favorite movie actor! So charming!

i love his smile

Considering the fact that he only graduated from secondary school, his English, though imperfect and slightly accented, is indeed very good. That says a lot about his intelligence and also the generally higher level of English of Hongkongers of his generation. The Mainlandization of Hong Kong has eroded every good and commendable aspect of pre-1997 Hong Kong. Today, it's even worse.

@quattrobajeena8623

2 жыл бұрын

Sooner or later HK cinema will die alonsgide everything we loved about it (esp pre-1997). It's disturbing.

@pipipiarkite8950

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao??? Don’t romanticize colonialism. Hong Kongs current problems are inherited from the sheer nature of being a colony- nations suffer generational trauma from that sort of governance. Hong Kong is fine.

@ddonlee

2 жыл бұрын

Tony was totally outstanding in Shangchi. Tony is truly asia's icon of cinema

@quattrobajeena8623

2 жыл бұрын

@@pipipiarkite8950 It's not about romanticizing conlonialism but it's about the freedoms in Hong Kong that will be eventually lost due to CCP's control. The fact that even people who make children's books could get arrested by the police because the police was offended by a children's book is already one of the telltale signs of that. There is also the fact that current Mainland movies reek of CCP propaganda. Imagine that getting into Hong Kong cinema in the years to come. When HK movies are already heavily censored and reek of CCP propaganda. That's what I meant about the things that I appreciated about it.

@carmelia1518

2 жыл бұрын

@@quattrobajeena8623 true, watching some mainland productions…too much dubbng

One of the best!

He speaks english very well. He is handsom and intelligent actor in Hongkong. A very good performance.

What an absolute legend, man. Great actor.

13 years later and he still looks the same =.=

*His English + understanding is really good!* ⭐️

THE MANDARIN

He is really Gentle!

@aren1998

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he is

he was amazing in lust, caution. i would never expect him to have a British accent. he captures my heart.

owwwwwwwww, my fav HK actor... i was a crazy fan of Police Cadet series..

@moodyblues1273

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I have been a fan of Tony Leung since his Police Cadet days. That was years ago.

@vm23456

2 жыл бұрын

@@moodyblues1273 yes Saras.. schooling time.. he was really cute and cool. i still remember the cast of police cadet..

He's a great actor anywhere!!! And such lovely eyes

Watching this and then watching interviews he's done for Shang-Chi you can see he's more confident in his English but at the same time still as subtle when he speaks like in this interview.

Well he's from Hong Kong, it was a British colony until 1997 so it's not surprising theirs a tad of british in the accent .

Who is here after Shang chi

Just saw his work in "Lust, Caution." Beautiful subtlety, was simply being in the moment. Amazing actor. GREAT movie. Whew.

Aaw, his English is so pretty!

One of my all-time favorite ACTORS!!

Internal Affair was the first movie that made me cry. Since then, I have cried a lot watching other movies.

his command of English is brilliant! I've loved his movies since I was a young kid!

Best actor that ever comes out of Hong Kong. Love his works

A lovely grounded interview. handsome and soft spoken