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Xing Yu

Acting Born Dec 27, 1978 Zhangqiu, Shandong, China 24 credits

Biography

Xing Yu gained his fame after playing the role of Coolie in the movie Kung Fu Hustle. He was a 32nd generation martial monk at Shaolin Temple on Mount Song. He has practiced martial art under the direction of Master De Yang at the temple for 10 years since age 12. He currently takes part in multiple movie projects in Asia, including Flash Point and Ip Man with Donnie Yen and director Wilson Yip.

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Full filmography

  • The Shadow's Edge (2025) as Agus
  • Blades of the Guardians (2026) as Du Yan Long / One Eye
  • Kung Fu Hustle (2004) as Coolie
  • Fury In the Shadows (2026) as Tan Li
  • Striking Rescue (2024) as Long Tai
  • Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013) as Fist of the North Star
  • Ride On (2023) as David
  • Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants (2025) as Peng Lianhu
  • Snake 5: Monster City (2026) as Lei Man
  • The Legend of Condor Hero: What is Love (2025) as Jinlun Guoshi
  • Ip Man (2008) as Master Zealot Lin / Crazy Lin
  • Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018) as Fu
  • The Wrath of Vajra (2013) as K-29
  • Shaolin (2011) as Chingkung
  • Flash Point (2007) as Tiger
  • Kung Fu Jungle (2014) as Tam King-yiu
  • Desert Monster (2022) as Captain
  • The Vigilantes in Masks (2011) as Chai Hu
  • Desperado (2024) as Bano
  • Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) as Qing Assassin
  • Call of Heroes (2016) as Wang Weihu
  • The Kung Fu Master Wong Fei Hung (2008) as 仇千丈
  • Dragon Tiger Gate (2006) as Daemon
  • The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014) as Bro 2