Chiu Keng Guan Explained

Chiu Keng Guan
周青元
Birth Place:Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Other Names:青元; Chiu; Chiu导 ("Chiudao")
Alma Mater:Beijing Film Academy
Occupation:Film director
Years Active:2010 - present
Notable Works:WooHoo! (2010)
Great Day (2011)
The Journey (2014)
Ola Bola (2016)
Think Big Big (2018)

Chiu Keng Guan (; Chinese: 周青元; ; pinyin: Zhōu Qīng Yuán) is a Malaysian film director.[1]

Career

Born and raised in Batu Pahat, Johor,[2] Chiu initially studied graphic design and then fine arts,[3] and worked on ceramic and sculpture production before joining HVD Film Production, doing quality assurance.[4]

Chiu then attended the Beijing Film Academy[5] [6] - which in recent times produced Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige. Since then, he did TV dramas, commercials, corporate videos, and also worked as an assistant director and cameraman. He was also part of the pioneering group that helped set up 8TV, and freelanced for Astro.

Chiu emerged in the local movie scene with Astro and its movie production arm, Astro Shaw, in directing his acclaimed family-oriented Lunar New Year Trilogy of WooHoo! (2010), Great Day (2011) and The Journey (2014), and has been in close working relationship with them since. He is well known to have a preference for amateurs and non-actors, unlike most local commercial filmmakers, who would usually cast professional and famous actors.[7] The cast of Woohoo! and Great Day consists mostly of non-actor celebrities from Astro's popular radio and TV channels, while major roles are given to amateurs in The Journey and Ola Bola. Frankie Lee Sai Peng, the lead actor for The Journey who won the 27th Malaysia Film Festival award for Best Actor, is one such example. Lee is the first recipient of Chinese descent and the eldest since its inauguration at 75 years old.[8] [9]

Chiu's work is known for its emotional charge, and has earned him numerous critical and commercial success, especially within Malaysia. In addition to breaking box office records in Malaysia,[10] he is decorated with notable award wins and nominations, including the Golden Wau Awards[11] [12] and the Malaysia Film Festival awards.[13]

Filmography

YearFilmBox Office
2010大日子 WooHoo![14] MYR 4.2 million
2011天天好天 Great Day[15] MYR 6.5 million
2014一路有你 The Journey[16] MYR 17 million[17]
2016Ola Bola[18] [19] MYR 16 million[20]
2018大大哒 Think Big Big[21] [22] MYR 2 million
2021On Your Mark

Accolades

AwardYearCategoryTitleResult
Golden Wau Awards2013[23] Best MovieWooHoo!
Great Day
Best DirectorWooHoo!
Great Day
2015[24] Best MovieThe Journey
Malaysia Film Festival2015[25] Box-Office Film AwardThe Journey
Best Non-Malay Language Film
Best Cinematography
Best Original Screenplay
Best Art Direction
2016[26] [27] Best Film Ola Bola
Best Director
Best Original Story
Special Jury Award - National Unity

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keng Guan Chiu. IMDb. 2016-04-10.
  2. Web site: Malaysia's Got Talent. Groves. Don. 6 April 2016. Forbes Asia. 10 April 2016.
  3. Web site: The Journey. Winter Film Awards. en-US. 2016-04-10.
  4. Web site: The RM17mil man: 'The Journey' director Chiu Keng Guan on going the distance. Seto Kit Yan. 5 June 2014. The Star. 10 April 2016. July 1, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160701015318/http://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/movies/news/2014/06/05/the-rm17mil-man/. dead.
  5. News: The Journey to the Top of Malaysia's Box Office. Krich. John. WSJ. 2016-04-10.
  6. Web site: CHIU KENG GUAN'S THE JOURNEY: A MESSAGE FOR MALAYSIANS. www.academia.edu. 2016-04-10 . Muthalib . Hassan A. .
  7. Web site: Chiu Keng Guan brings raw talent together for OlaBola. Yeoh. Angelin. 28 January 2016. The Star. en-GB. 10 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160422032043/http://www.star2.com/entertainment/movies/movie-news/2016/01/28/chiu-keng-guan-brings-raw-talent-together-for-olabola/. April 22, 2016. dead.
  8. Web site: MFF27: The Journey wins 4 trophies including Best Director and Best Actor. 6 September 2015. Astro Awani. 10 April 2016.
  9. Web site: 75-year-old Frankie Lee wins Best Actor at FFM 27. Erny Suzira. 7 September 2015. Cinema Online. 10 April 2016.
  10. Web site: 'Ola Bola' rakes in RM16 million at local box office. 17 March 2016. The Malay Mail. 10 April 2016.
  11. Web site: Malaysia's very first Chinese-language film awards. Seto Kit Yan. 8 October 2013. The Star. 10 April 2016. January 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170115144556/http://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/movies/news/2013/10/08/malaysias-very-first-chinese-language-film-awards/. dead.
  12. Web site: Puppy Love wins big at Golden Wau Awards. www.filmbiz.asia. 2016-04-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20160309183629/http://www.filmbiz.asia/news/puppy-love-wins-big-at-golden-wau-awards. March 9, 2016. dead.
  13. Web site: Lelaki Harapan Dunia, The Journey win big. Yeoh. Angelin. 6 September 2015. The Star. 10 April 2016.
  14. Web site: 大日子 Woohoo! 电影官方网站. www.woohoo.my. 2016-04-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20160418202209/http://www.woohoo.my/blog/. April 18, 2016. dead.
  15. Web site: 天天好天 (豆瓣). movie.douban.com. 2016-04-10.
  16. Web site: 一路有你 (豆瓣). movie.douban.com. 2016-04-10.
  17. Web site: 10 things about: Chiu Keng Guan, director of 'Ola Bola' and 'The Journey'. The Malay Mail. 10 April 2016.
  18. Web site: You will believe again, says 'Ola Bola' — Lee Yew Meng. www.themalaymailonline.com. 2016-04-10.
  19. Web site: OlaBola Astro Shaw. www.astroshaw.com.my. 2016-04-10.
  20. News: "Ola Bola", "Polis Evo" lead FFM 28 nominations. 2016-11-05.
  21. News: 'Think Big Big' Is A 'Plate Of Rojak', Says Chiu Keng Guan Star2.com. 2018-02-13. Star2.com. 2018-04-16. en-US. April 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180416134814/https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2018/02/13/chiu-keng-guan-think-big/. dead.
  22. News: 'Think Big Big': Chiu Keng Guan's Latest Film Is Big On Heart Star2.com. 2018-02-17. Star2.com. 2018-04-16. en-US. April 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180416134830/https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2018/02/17/think-big-big-movie-review/. dead.
  23. Web site: Golden Wau nominations favour Aniu, Chiu, Teh . Ma . Kevin . 8 August 2013 . Film Business Asia . https://web.archive.org/web/20160601143644/http://www.filmbiz.asia/news/golden-wau-nominations-favour-aniu-chiu-teh . June 1, 2016 . dead . mdy .
  24. Web site: 2nd Golden Wau Awards - 2015 - Malaysia Chinese Movies. chinesemov.com. 2016-04-10.
  25. Web site: Here Are All The Nominees For The 27th Festival Filem Malaysia (a.k.a. "Malaysian Oscars"). Ect. Deric. 4 August 2015. The Daily Seni. en-GB. 10 April 2016. August 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804052139/http://www.dailyseni.com/v4/here-are-all-the-nominees-for-the-27th-festival-filem-malaysia-a-k-a-malaysian-oscars/. dead.
  26. News: Ola Bola scores 14 noms at Malaysia Film Festival - Star2.com. 2016-08-04. Star2.com. en-US. 2016-11-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20161105224417/http://www.star2.com/entertainment/movies/movie-news/2016/08/04/ola-bola-scores-14-nominations-at-malaysia-film-festival/. November 5, 2016. dead.
  27. News: Making history at this year's Malaysia Film Festival - Star2.com. 2016-09-06. Star2.com. en-US. 2016-11-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20161105225925/http://www.star2.com/entertainment/movies/movie-news/2016/09/06/making-history-at-this-years-malaysia-film-festival/. November 5, 2016. dead.

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