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Karen Mok 莫文蔚
Karen Mok in concert
Background information
Birth name	Karen Joy Morris
Born	June 2, 1970
Origin	Hong Kong
Genre(s)	Pop
Occupation(s)	Actor, Singer
Instrument(s)	Piano, Oboe, Gu Zheng
Label(s)	Sony BMG Music Entertainment

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Biography

A rare case of an actress who is confident enough in her skills to sacrifice beauty for laughs, talented Hong Kong screen beauty Karen Mok has charmed audiences with off-kilter roles in such features as Wong Kar-Wai's arty crime drama Fallen Angels and Stephen Chow's deliciously bizarre comedy God of Cookery. Born Karen Morris in Hong Kong, Karen Mok is multilingual, speaking fluent English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, and French. Wong Kar-wai, (Traditional Chinese: 王家衛; Simplified Chinese: 王家卫; pinyin: Wáng Jiāwèi; Cantonese Yale: Wòhng Gà Waih; born July 17, 1958) is a Hong Kong based film director known for his unique visual style of romantic art films. ... Fallen Angels Fallen Angels (墮落天使) is a 1995 Hong Kong movie written and directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Leon Lai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Michelle Reis, Charlie Yeung and Karen Mok. ... now. ... God of Cookery (食神 Sik san in Cantonese) is a 1996 Hong Kong comedy directed by acclaimed Hong Kong comedian, actor and director, Stephen Chow, best known in the west for his films Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Cantonese (Traditional Chinese: 粵語; Simplified Chinese: 粤语]], Cantonese: Yuet6yue5; Mandarin pinyin: Yuèyǔ, lit. ... Mandarin, or Beifanghua (Chinese: 北方話; Pinyin: Běifānghuà; literally Northern Dialect(s)), or Guanhua (Traditional Chinese: 官話; Simplified Chinese: 官话; Pinyin: Guānhuà; literally official speech) is a category of related Chinese dialects spoken across most of northern and southwestern China. ...

Mok's initial bid for stardom revolved not around her acting talent, but her vocal skills. Following studies at Italy's United World College, the aspiring vocalist recorded numerous demo tapes, eventually landing a coveted role in the London stage production of Miss Saigon. Though the prospect of a Hong Kong recording contract may have momentarily lured Mok away from the stage, a lukewarm reception and middling sales soon prompted the aspiring singer to return to England to complete her education at the University of London. The United World Colleges Logo The United World Colleges (UWC) are a group of ten international high schools. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population... The University of London is a federation of colleges and institutes which together constitute one of the worlds largest universities. ...

In the years that followed, Mok opted to pursue a career in film, and an early role opposite Stephen Chow in A Chinese Odyssey almost instantaneously cemented her reputation as a talent to watch for. Her performance as a shrieking, fright-wig-wearing punker in the following year's Fallen Angels earned Mok a Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. With her role as Stephen Chow's unsightly muse in God of Cookery, Mok was equally effective and unrecognizable -- her seemingly hypnotic lazy eye compelling audiences into involuntary fits of laughter. A hilarious performance in Viva Erotica was quick to follow, with subsequent work in the action film Black Mask offering international exposure. now. ... A Chinese Odyssey: Pandoras Box (大話西遊) is a 1994 film, directed by Jeffrey Lau, and is one of actor Stephen Chows most famous movies. ... Fallen Angels Fallen Angels (墮落天使) is a 1995 Hong Kong movie written and directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Leon Lai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Michelle Reis, Charlie Yeung and Karen Mok. ... now. ... God of Cookery (食神 Sik san in Cantonese) is a 1996 Hong Kong comedy directed by acclaimed Hong Kong comedian, actor and director, Stephen Chow, best known in the west for his films Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. ... Black Mask is a 1996 Hong Kong action film starring Jet Li, Karen Mok and Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. ...

By this point, Mok's professional relationship with actor / filmmaker Stephen Chow was only warming up, and subsequent roles in Lawyer Lawyer and The King of Comedy not only offered filmgoers abundant laughs -- but soon fueled rumors of romantic involvement between the two frequent collaborators. The pair was reluctant to comment on the state of their private lives, though, with any rumors of heated romance remaining unfounded. A quick cameo in Stephen Chow's comedy smash Shaolin Soccer got hearty laughs from those who caught her all-too-brief appearance, and a role as a beautiful cop with razor sharp instinct found the bullets flying fast in the sci-fi-flavored action thriller So Close. After facing off against some malevolent supernatural forces in Haunted Office, Mok took yet another hilarious turn onscreen with an extended cameo as a drunken bride (Jackie Chan's drunken bride no less) in the cotton-candy vampire flick The Twins Effect (released stateside as The Vampire Effect). Her status as a serious player in the Hong Kong film industry was later evidenced with a role in the all-star adventure comedy Around the World in 80 Days (2004). ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... now. ... now. ... Shaolin Soccer (Chinese: ; pinyin: Shàolín Zúqiú) is a 2001 Hong Kong comedy directed by acclaimed HK comedian, actor and director, Stephen Chow. ... The Twins Effect (千機變) is a Hong Kong movie that was released in Hong Kong on June 23, 2003. ... Around the World in 80 Days is a 2004 film based on Jules Vernes Around the World in Eighty Days. ...

Trivia

• Karen is often credited as Karen Mok in Chinese movies, but as Karen Joy Morris (her birth name) in Hollywood movies.

• Karen was born in Hong Kong. She is 1/2 Chinese, 1/4 Welsh (paternal grandfather), 1/8 Iranian and 1/8 German.

• Karen is the sister of the writer and producer Trevor Morris.

• Karen is a descendant of Alfred Morris, the first principal of King's College, Hong Kong.

• Karen attended University of London.

• Karen attended United World College in Trieste, Italy, for two years studying Italian literature.

• Karen records in Cantonese and Mandarin, and raps.

• Karen speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, French

• Karen supplied the voice of Princess Kida for the Cantonese dub of Disney's "Atlantis" (2001).

• Karen attended Diocesan Girls' School, Hong Kong (from primary to secondary).

• Karen performed in the international tour of the hit Broadway musical "RENT" as Mimi during the Hong Kong stops in December 2005.

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Filmography

Wait Til Youre Older film poster Wait Til Youre Older (Tung mung kei yun) is a 2005 film directed by Teddy Chan. ... Around the World in 80 Days is a 2004 film based on Jules Vernes Around the World in Eighty Days. ... Enter the Phoenix (Chinese: 大佬愛美麗, Daai lo oi mei lai, literally Big brother loves beauty) is a 2004 Hong Kong movie directed by Stephen Fung. ... The Twins Effect (千機變) is a Hong Kong movie that was released in Hong Kong on June 23, 2003. ... So Close (Chinese Traditional: 夕陽天使; Simplified Chinese: 夕阳天使; Chik yeung tin see) is a 2002 Hong Kong movie directed by Corey Yuen. ... La Brassiere (Chinese: 绝世好Bra; a. ... Shaolin Soccer (Chinese: ; pinyin: Shàolín Zúqiú) is a 2001 Hong Kong comedy directed by acclaimed HK comedian, actor and director, Stephen Chow. ... Tempting Heart is a 1999 movie, directed by Sylvia Chang. ... King of Comedy King of Comedy is a 1999 Hong Kong film directed by Lee Lik-Chi and Stephen Chow. ... A task force or task group is a temporary organization formed to work on a single defined task or activity. ... Lawyer Lawyer is a 1997 Hong Kong comedy directed by Joe Ma. ... Young and Dangerous poster Young and Dangerous 2 poster Young and Dangerous (古惑仔) is a 1996 Hong Kong movie about a group of triad members and it details their adventures in a fictional triad. ... God of Cookery (食神 Sik san in Cantonese) is a 1996 Hong Kong comedy directed by acclaimed Hong Kong comedian, actor and director, Stephen Chow, best known in the west for his films Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. ... Black Mask is a 1996 Hong Kong action film starring Jet Li, Karen Mok and Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. ... Best of the Best is a 1989 martial arts movie. ... A kitchen is a room used for food preparation. ... Young and Dangerous 3 古惑仔之只手遮天 (1996) is a Hong Kong triad film. ... Those Were the Days is a 1996 Hong Kong movie directed by Eric Tsang. ... wkw/tk/1996@7′55″hk. ... Fallen Angels Fallen Angels (墮落天使) is a 1995 Hong Kong movie written and directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Leon Lai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Michelle Reis, Charlie Yeung and Karen Mok. ... Out of the Dark (1995) is a novel by Canadian author Welwyn Wilton Katz. ... A Chinese Odyssey: Pandoras Box (大話西遊) is a 1994 film, directed by Jeffrey Lau, and is one of actor Stephen Chows most famous movies. ... A Chinese Odyssey: Pandoras Box (大話西遊) is a 1994 film, directed by Jeffrey Lau, and is one of actor Stephen Chows most famous movies. ...

Discography

Albums

Without You (如果没有你) is Karen Moks latest album. ...

EPs

Movie Soundtracks

Awards

Golden Bauhinia Awards(金紫荆奖) is a film awards in Hong Kong organised by Hong Kong Film Critics Association. ... Fallen Angels Fallen Angels (墮落天使) is a 1995 Hong Kong movie written and directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Leon Lai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Michelle Reis, Charlie Yeung and Karen Mok. ... Image:HKfilmawards award. ... Fallen Angels Fallen Angels (墮落天使) is a 1995 Hong Kong movie written and directed by Wong Kar-wai, starring Leon Lai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Michelle Reis, Charlie Yeung and Karen Mok. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... God of Cookery (食神 Sik san in Cantonese) is a 1996 Hong Kong comedy directed by acclaimed Hong Kong comedian, actor and director, Stephen Chow, best known in the west for his films Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. ... Image:HKfilmawards award. ... God of Cookery (食神 Sik san in Cantonese) is a 1996 Hong Kong comedy directed by acclaimed Hong Kong comedian, actor and director, Stephen Chow, best known in the west for his films Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. ... Image:HKfilmawards award. ... Golden Bauhinia Awards(金紫荆奖) is a film awards in Hong Kong organised by Hong Kong Film Critics Association. ... Tempting Heart is a 1999 movie, directed by Sylvia Chang. ... Image:HKfilmawards award. ... Wait Til Youre Older film poster Wait Til Youre Older (Tung mung kei yun) is a 2005 film directed by Teddy Chan. ...

References

• Giant Robot article lists languages Karen speaks

External links

• Karen Mok Official Site
• Karen Mok at the Internet Movie Database
• Karen Mok at the HKADb.net
• Karen Mok at the Hong Kong Movie Data Base