Billy Chow

Billy Chow Bei-lei (Chinese: 周比利; born August 24, 1958) is a Hong Kong-Canadian martial artist, film actor, and retired professional kickboxer. He was the WKA world Welterweight champion from 1984 to 1986, and retired with a professional record of 45-0-8.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chow.
Billy Chow
Born
Chow Bei-lei

(1958-08-24) August 24, 1958
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
NationalityHong Kong
Canadian
Occupation(s)Actor, entrepreneur, kickboxer, martial artist,
Years active1984–present
ResidenceEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Years active1977–1992
Kickboxing record
Total53
Wins45
By knockout32
Losses8
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese週比利
Simplified Chinese周比利

On-screen, Chow is best known for his roles as General Fujita in the 1994 film Fist of Legend, and Wong in the 1996 film Tai Chi Boxer.

Kickboxing career

World Kickboxing Association

In the 1980s, Chow was the WKA super welterweight kickboxing champion of the world from 1984 to 1986.[1] His final match was on November 20, 2007, in which he lost via decision to Akarn Sanehha of Thailand.[2]

History and early career

Acting

In the 1980s, Chow played an elite soldier in the 1987 film Eastern Condors alongside Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and Yuen Woo-ping. Chow played thugs in two Jackie Chan movies: Dragons Forever in 1988, and Miracles in 1989.

In the 1990s, Chow had roles in three Jet Li movies: Fist of Legend in 1994 as General Fujita, Meltdown in 1995 as Kong, and Dr. Wai in "The Scripture with No Words" in 1996 as Chan / Japanese Embassy Guard. Chow played Jade Tiger's Brother in the 1995 film Iron Monkey 2 along with Donnie Yen. Chow played Wong, Great Kick of the North in the 1996 film Tai Chi Boxer along with Jacky Wu.

Retired from acting

On August 26, 2006, Chow retired from acting at the age of 48, after his final film, Dragon in Fury.

Business

Chow was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He currently trains fighters out of Billy's Gym in Hong Kong, and Frank Lee's Muay Thai in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Filmography

Movies

References
  1. Billy Chow Star Profile Archived September 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Billy Chow's Farewell Match HL 周比利告別戰精華 on YouTube
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