Yuen woo ping biography definition

Yuen Woo Ping, an influential filmmaker best known for his work in action choreography, is responsible for some of the most memorable fight scenes in the history of cinema.

In Chinese-speaking countries, his work has earned him the title of ‘天下第一武指’, which translates to ‘the best fight choreographer in the world’. Since the 1970s, he has worked with many Chinese superstars, like Jackie Chan in Drunken Master, Sammo Hung in Magnificent Butcher, Donnie Yen in Iron Monkey, Jet Li in Fist of Legend, Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Stephen Chow in Kung Fu Hustle.

He has also choreographed the breathtaking fight scenes in Hollywood films like The Matrix trilogy and Kill Bill 1 & 2.

It was with great pleasure that I spoke with Master Yuen recently.

Hugo Ozman: Master Yuen Woo Ping, thank you very much for taking the time to talk with me.