Famous People Born In Guangdong

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Gordon Liu
(Chinese Actor and Martial Artist Known for His Role of 'San Te' in 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin')
Gordon Liu
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 22, 1951
Sun Sign: Leo

Gordon Liu is a Chinese martial artist and martial arts film actor best known for his portrayal of San Te in the 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film The 36th Chamber of Shaolin. He then went on to appear in popular films like Kill Bill: Volume 1. Gordon made his Bollywood debut in the 2009 film Chandni Chowk to China.

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Martin Yan
(Chef, food writer who has hosted his award-winning PBS-TV cooking show Yan Can Cook since 1982)
Martin Yan
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: December 22, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Fu Haifeng
(Chinese Former Badminton Player)
Fu Haifeng
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 23, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo

Former badminton player Fu Haifeng is known as one of the most successful men’s doubles players in history. Along with partner Cai Yun, he has earned an Olympic gold. The duo is also the only doubles pair with four world titles and was named to BWF's Hall of Fame.

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Tyrus Wong
(Chinese-born American Painter, Calligrapher, Animator, Ceramicist, Muralist, Kite-Maker, Lithographer, and Set Designer)
Tyrus Wong
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Birthdate: October 25, 1910
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 30, 2016
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Jordan Chan
(Actor, singer a member of the Huizhou Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference)
Jordan Chan
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 8, 1967
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Ti Lung
(Actor known for A Better Tomorrow (1986), The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) and The Warrior's Way (2010))
Ti Lung
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Birthdate: August 3, 1946
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Yoson An
(Actor)
Yoson An
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Birthdate: June 23, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Nathan Law
(Founder and Former Chairman of Demosistō)
Nathan Law
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 13, 1993
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Li Yonghong
(Former owner of A.C. Milan)
Li Yonghong
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: September 16, 1969
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Mei Lin
(Chef as Winner of the 12th Season of Top Chef)
Mei Lin
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Listed In: Food Experts
Birthdate: November 29, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Michael Hui
(Hong Kong Comedian, Actor, Director, and Scriptwriter)
Michael Hui
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Birthdate: September 3, 1942
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Lui Lok
(Former Hong Kong Detective Staff Sergeant I)
Lui Lok
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: May 16, 1920
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: May 13, 2010
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Lee Shau-kee
(Businessperson who is founder of Henderson Land Development)
Lee Shau-kee
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: March 7, 1928
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Cheng Yu-tung
(Founder of Chow Tai Fook Enterprise, New World group)
Cheng Yu-tung
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: August 26, 1925
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: September 29, 2016
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Chin Siu-ho
(Hong Kong Actor and Martial Artist)
Chin Siu-ho
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 26, 1963
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Xian Dongmei
(Chinese Judoka and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Xian Dongmei
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 15, 1975
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Sun Shuwei
(Chinese Diver)
Sun Shuwei
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 1, 1976
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
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T.H. Chan
(Co-founder of the Hang Lung Group)
T.H. Chan
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: 1923 AD
Died: March 8, 1986
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Yap Ah Loy
(Malaysian Politician)
Yap Ah Loy
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 14, 1837
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: April 15, 1885

Yap Ah Loy was an important leader of early Kuala Lumpur. He is credited with developing the city as a mining and commercial centre, serving as Kuala Lumpur's third Kapitan China. Kuala Lumpur eventually became the capital city of Malaysia and it houses a street in the heart of Chinatown, which is named after Yap Ah Loy.

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Fruit Chan
(Style of film reflecting the everyday life of Hong Kong people)
Fruit Chan
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Birthdate: April 15, 1959
Sun Sign: Aries
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Chen Qingchen
(Chinese Badminton Player)
Chen Qingchen
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 23, 1997
Sun Sign: Cancer

Chen Qingchen is a Chinese professional badminton player who specializes in doubles. Chen is best known for winning the silver medal in women's doubles at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The 2017 world champion, Chen Qingchen also has two Sudirman Cup gold medals, two Uber Cup gold medals, and an Asian Championship title under her belt.

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Lu Muzhen
(Sun Yat-sen's Ex-Wife)
Lu Muzhen
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 30, 1867
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: September 7, 1952
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Henry Cheng
(Chairperson of New World Development)
Henry Cheng
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: December 11, 1946
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Hu Hanmin
(Chinese Philosopher and Politician)
Hu Hanmin
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 9, 1879
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: May 12, 1936

Educated in Japan, Hu Hanmin had initially been part of the United League and later became Sun Yat-sen’s secretary. Hu later chaired the Nationalist Party and also became the president of the Legislative Yüan. He believed individual rights depended on a person’s participation in the national interest.

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Feng Yunshan
(Chinese Political leader)
Feng Yunshan
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1815 AD
Died: June 10, 1852

Feng Yunshan had a major role to play in the Taiping Rebellion against the Qing regime. He led Hong Xiuquan’s God Worshipping Society and later became the South King of the Taiping Rebellion. He was fatally wounded by a Qing gunner, following which the Taiping invaded and ravaged Quanzhou.

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Li Ching
(Hong Kong Table Tennis Player)
Li Ching
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 7, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Chua Ek Kay
(Singaporean Artist)
Chua Ek Kay
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Birthdate: November 21, 1947
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: February 8, 2008
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Antonio Ng
(Member of the Legislative Assembly)
Antonio Ng
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: September 26, 1957
Sun Sign: Libra

While he once worked for the Chinese Bank, Antonio Ng later became the founding chairman of the pro-democracy political party known as the New Macau Association. In 2021, he made headlines when the Macau government disqualified him, along with 20 more candidates, from running in elections.

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Ho Yin
(Politician)
Ho Yin
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 2, 1908
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 6, 1983

Ho Yin was a politician, businessman, and one of the most important leaders of the Chinese community in Macau. He served as a prominent diplomatic intermediary between the Estado Novo regime in Portugal and China. Ho Yin's work and efforts led to the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration in 1987. 

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catdogfatness
(TikTok Star Who Posts Her Drawings and Photoshopped Creations)
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Birthdate: October 28, 2001
Sun Sign: Scorpio