Andy On Chi-Kit
Chinese American actor and martial artist who built a celebrated career bridging Hong Kong action cinema and Hollywood productions.
What do we know about Andy On Chi-Kit?
Here are the key biographical details about Andy On Chi-Kit:
- Name: Andy On Chi-Kit
- Also Known As: Andy On Chi-Kit, 安志杰, The Onimal
- Date of Birth: May 11, 1977
- Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Songs
Who is Andy On Chi-Kit?
Andy On Chi-Kit (Cantonese: 安志傑) (born 11 May 1977 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States) is a Chinese American actor and martial artist.
He was born Andy Tien and as a child, he idolized Jackie Chan and would perform back flips and attempt to do martial arts in his backyard. While working as a bartender, someone suggested he go to Hong Kong to pursue a film career. Tien would leave and was discovered by Charles Heung and Tsui Hark, who cast Tien and gave him the new name "On Chi-Kit". Andy scored the titular role in Black Mask 2: City of Masks. To prepare for the role, On went to Shaolin Temple to train in wushu for a month. Andy is a practitioner of kickboxing and Wing Chun Kung Fu under friend and fellow actor Philip Ng. He is married to Jessica Cambensy, whom he met on the set of Zombie Fight Club. The couple have two children, daughter Tessa and son Elvis.
What is Andy On Chi-Kit known for?
With over 70 credits, Andy On Chi-Kit's most recognized performances include:
- Blackhat (2015, Movie)
- New Police Story (2004, Movie)
- Outcast (2014, Movie)
- Ride On (2023, Movie)
- True Legend (2010, Movie)
- Mad Detective (2007, Movie)
- Election 2 (2006, Movie)
- Cold War (2012, Movie)
- Shanghai (2010, Movie)
- Special ID (2013, Movie)
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