Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
Biography
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez, who is also known by the names 朱繼生, Joseph Chu, Joseph Chi Chong Chavez, Joe Chi, and Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez, is an actor whose known credits include forty eight works. He was born in South America in 1953, with his place of birth listed as Ecuador. His father practiced as a doctor in Ecuador, while his mother was Peruvian-Chinese. Chi dropped out of college in his junior year to become an amateur race car driver in Hong Kong, where he met a group of stunt drivers. In 1978, while visiting friends on a film set, he volunteered for a stunt involving a car hitting a wall of glass, which initiated his film career. He began working as a stuntman and was promoted to action choreographer in the early 1980s.
Career overview
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez was born in South America in 1953. His father practiced as a doctor in Ecuador and his mother was of Peruvian-Chinese descent. He dropped out of college during his junior year to become an amateur race car driver in Hong Kong, where he became acquainted with a group of stunt drivers.
In 1978, while visiting friends on a film set, he volunteered to participate in a stunt that involved a car hitting a wall of glass. This marked his official initiation into the film business. Following this, he began working professionally as a stuntman in the industry.
By the early 1980s, his career progressed further when he was promoted to the position of action choreographer. Over the course of his career, he became known for his work in acting and accumulated forty-eight known credits within the database. Throughout his professional life, he has also been known by several alternative names, including Zhu Jisheng, Joseph Chu, Joseph Chi Chong Chavez, and Joe Chi.
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66 titles- Skyfall (2012) Stunt Coordinator
- I Love Wing Chun (2011) Stunt Coordinator
- Initial D (2005) Stunt Coordinator
- Heat Team (2004) Stunt Driver
- Temptation of an Angel (1999) Director
- Temptation of an Angel (1999) Writer
- Knock Off (1998)
- Knock Off (1998) Stunt Coordinator
- Knock Off (1998) Assistant Director
- Happy Together (1997) Coordinating Producer
- All of a Sudden (1996) as Choi's hired thug
- All of a Sudden (1996) Stunt Coordinator
- From the Same Family (1995) Action Director
- The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai (1994) Director
- Fire Dragon (1994) as Rat
- Fire Dragon (1994) Stunt Coordinator
- Who Do You Think You're Fooling? (1994) as Joe (archive footage)
- A Moment of Romance II (1993) Stunt Driver
- My Hero II (1993) as Gang Member
- My Hero II (1993) Director
- Lover of the Swindler (1993)
- Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) as White Lotus Sect Regiment Commander
- Wicked City (1992) Stunt Driver
- Rhythm of Destiny (1992) as Pub guest fighting Bee
- Five Lonely Hearts (1992) as Big Brother
- Today's Hero (1991) as Man in Car Race
- Son on the Run (1991)
- Days of Being Wild (1990) Special Effects
- A Moment of Romance (1990)
- To Spy with Love!! (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- All About Ah-Long (1989) as Motorcycle Racer
- All About Ah-Long (1989) Stunt Driver
- Wild Search (1989)
- Web of Deception (1989) Stunt Driver
- School on Fire (1988) as Sa Pei
- School on Fire (1988) Stunt Coordinator
- School on Fire (1988) Assistant Director
- School on Fire (1988) Action Director
- Tiger Cage (1988) Stunt Driver
- Prison on Fire (1987) as Billy
- Prison on Fire (1987) Action Director
- City on Fire (1987) as Tsai / Joe
- City on Fire (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- City on Fire (1987) Fight Choreographer
- Iron Angels (1987) Stunt Driver
- The Thirty Million Dollar Rush (1987)
- The Thirty Million Dollar Rush (1987) Stunt Driver
- Heartbeat 100 (1987) Stunts
- Happy Ghost III (1986) Stunt Driver
- Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice (1986)
- Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice (1986) Choreographer
- True Colours (1986) Action Director
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) Assistant Director
- Working Class (1985) as Driver
- For Your Heart Only (1985)
- Cupid One (1985) Stunt Coordinator
- Cupid One (1985) Assistant Director
- The Other Side of Gentleman (1984) Special Effects
- Law with Two Phases (1984)
- Silent Romance (1984) as Car driver
- Carry On Pickpocket (1982) Stunts
- Carry On Pickpocket (1982) Stunt Driver
- The Perfect Match (1982)
- The Perfect Match (1982) Assistant Production Manager
- Energetic-21 (1982) as Old K's Friend
- The Legal Illegals (1981)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez best known for?
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Skyfall (2012), Initial D (2005), Knock Off (1998), Knock Off (1998).
When and where was Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez born?
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez was born in Ecuador.
How many credits does Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez have?
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2012.
What is Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez, who is also known by the names 朱繼生, Joseph Chu, Joseph Chi Chong Chavez, Joe Chi, and Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez, is an actor whose known credits include forty eight works. He was born in South America in 1953, with his place of birth listed as Ecuador. His father practiced as a doctor in Ecuado...
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