My Name Is Fame
我要成名
Synopsis
Fai, a talented actor who has won the Best New Artist of the Hong Kong Film Awards and always plays leading roles in television, is an arrogant guy who does not cherish the opportunities given to him. As he keeps on criticizing his co-workers, his career and popularity gradually deteriorates. He is not offered leading roles anymore and has to take the parts of villains and rapists. Finally, he has even lost his job at the TV station. Fai becomes extremely depressed, but a twist of fate makes him become an agent for extras. As Fai gives pointers to a young girl named Fei, who truly loves acting, he regains his own enthusiasm towards acting and life.
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Lau Ching-Wan
Fai
Huo Siyan
Fei
Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin
Ekin Cheng
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Tony Leung
Niki Chow Lai-Kei
Niki Chow
Remus Choy Yat-Kit
Himself
Calvin Choi Yat-Chi
Himself
Edmond So Chi-Wai
Edmond So
Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei
Fiona Sit
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
Wai
Elena Kong Mei-Yee
Hung
Candice Yu On-On
Kiki
Jo Kok Cho-Lam
Jo
Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung
Lok
Henry Fong Ping
Marco
Ann Hui
Ann Hui
Gordon Chan
Gordon Chan
Fruit Chan
Fruit Chan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Ah Mon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Fong Ching, James Yuen Sai-Sang, Law Yiu-Fai
- Original Score
- Henry Lai Wan-Man
- Original Title
- 我要成名
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Beijing Poly-bona Film Publishing Company, China Film Co-Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Ah Mon
Jessica Fong Ching, James Yuen Sai-Sang, Law Yiu-Fai
Henry Lai Wan-Man
Choi Sung-Fai
Angie Lam On-Yee
Shan Dongbing, Henry Fong Ping
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Ah Mon
Director
Ma Kam-Shim
Costume Design
Jessica Fong Ching
Writer
Angie Lam On-Yee
Editor
James Yuen Sai-Sang
Writer
Law Yiu-Fai
Writer
Shan Dongbing
Producer
Stephen Tung Wai
Stunt Coordinator
Henry Fong Ping
Producer
Choi Sung-Fai
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Name Is Fame
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What is My Name Is Fame about?
Fai, a talented actor who has won the Best New Artist of the Hong Kong Film Awards and always plays leading roles in television, is an arrogant guy who does not cherish the opportunities given to him. As he keeps on criticizing his co-workers, his career and popularity gradually deteriorates. He is not offered leading roles anymore and has to take the parts of villains and rapists. Finally, he has even lost his job at the TV station. Fai becomes extremely depressed, but a twist of fate makes him become an agent for extras. As Fai gives pointers to a young girl named Fei, who truly loves acting, he regains his own enthusiasm towards acting and life.
Who directed My Name Is Fame?
My Name Is Fame was directed by Lawrence Ah Mon.
Who stars in My Name Is Fame?
The principal cast of My Name Is Fame includes Lau Ching-Wan, Huo Siyan, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Niki Chow Lai-Kei.
When was My Name Is Fame released and how long is it?
My Name Is Fame was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for My Name Is Fame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Name Is Fame was composed by Henry Lai Wan-Man.