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Yang Sze (simplified Chinese: 杨斯; traditional Chinese: 楊斯; pinyin: Yáng Sī; Jyutping: Yeung4 Si1; born 3 July 1946[1]), better known as Bolo Yeung, is a Hong Kong former competitive bodybuilder, martial artist and a martial arts film actor. Globally known for his performances as Bolo in Enter the Dragon (starring Bruce Lee), and the dominant super-villain Chong Li in Bloodsport (starring Jean-Claude Van Damme) as well as other numerous appearances and long career in Hong Kong martial arts films.

Bolo Yeung
Bolo Yeung - Budo Gala 2010
Born (1946-07-03) 3 July 1946 (age 76)
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
OccupationActor, martial artist, bodybuilder
Years active1970present

Biography


Yeung began his martial arts training at the age of 10 in Canton, where he trained under several kung fu masters. Growing up, he took an interest in bodybuilding, and later became Mr. Hong Kong bodybuilding champion. He held the title for ten years. Because of his muscular physique, he was chosen for several bad guy roles in films produced by Shaw Brothers Studios, such as The Heroic Ones, The Deadly Duo, Angry Guest and others. He left Shaw Brothers in 1971.

Yeung met Bruce Lee while the two were filming a Winston cigarettes commercial.[2] A friendship emerged and Lee invited him to star in Enter the Dragon, after which he became known as "Bolo", the name of the character he portrayed. The two became close friends during the filming of Enter the Dragon, in which Lee and Yeung worked very closely on technique training. Yeung once stated in an interview, many years after Lee's death, "There will never be another Bruce Lee; I am privileged to have had the honour of calling him my friend."

During the 1970s and 1980s, Yeung starred in numerous martial arts films, but his breakout film was Bloodsport. Shot on a 1.5 million USD budget, it became a box office hit in the spring of 1988. Jean-Claude Van Damme had the leading role as Frank Dux, while Yeung played the role of Chong Li. A strong friendship formed between the two actors on the set of Bloodsport, and Van Damme invited Yeung to appear in his subsequent film Double Impact.

Canadian action film actor, director and producer Jalal Merhi met Yeung in Hong Kong while shooting his first film Fearless Tiger, then again on the set of Double Impact. Merhi was impressed with Yeung's personality and ability, and decided to create a part specifically for him.[3] Later Merhi worked with Yeung on more films such as Tiger Claws, TC 2000 and Tiger Claws 2.

In 2007, Yeung made a rare appearance in Blizhniy Boy: The Ultimate Fighter. Merhi directed the first 60 minutes of the film that was shot in Toronto. Due to other commitments, he could not complete the remaining part of the film in Russia. Producer Erken Ialgashev directed the remainder of the film.


Filmography


YearFilmRoleNote(s)
2017Diamond Cartel (a.k.a. The Whole World at Our Feet)[4]Bula
2007Blizhniy Boy: The Ultimate FighterErik's Trainer
1997Tiger Claws IIChong
1996Fists of Legends 2 Iron BodyguardsMongolian fighter
1995Shootfighter 2Shingo
1994Fearless TigerMaster on mountain
1993TC 2000Master Sumai
1992The Magnificent DuoBolo
1992Tiger ClawsChong
1992Ironheart'Ice'
1992Shootfighter: Fight to the DeathShingo
1992Mega Force from HighlandThe Wu Tang Swordsman
1991Double ImpactMoon
1991Breathing Fire'Thunder'Credited as Bolo Young
1989BloodfightChang Lee, The Vietnamese Cobra
1988BloodsportChong Li
1988One Husband Too ManyDung Ken, Muscleman
1987Killer's NocturnePit fighter
1987To Err is Humane (a.k.a. To Err is Human)Unknown
1986Legacy of RageThug
1986Lucky Stars Go Places (a.k.a. Luckiest Stars)Movie Patron
1986Millionaires Express (a.k.a. Shanghai Express)Millionaire ChanUncredited, cameo
1985Seven AngelsBar Customer In Green Shirt
1985Bruce Lee's Dragons Fight BackUnknown
1985My Lucky StarsMillionaire Chan
1985Working Class (a.k.a. Hit Work Emperor)Giant Kickboxer
1985Lucky Diamond (a.k.a. Wish You Good Luck)Unknown
1984Silent RomanceUnknown
1983Just for FunUnknown
1983The Boxers Omen (a.k.a. Mo)Mr. Bu Bo, The Thai Boxer
1982The Supergang'Big King'
1982The Ninja Strikes Back (a.k.a. Bruce Le Fights/Strikes Back or Eye of the Dragon)Unknown
1981All the Wrong Clues (for the Right Solution)Unknown
1980Way of the Dragon 2 (a.k.a. Bruce Le's Greatest Revenge)UnknownCredited as Yang Sze
1980The 36 Deadly StylesCheung's Brother
1980Bruce, the King of Kung Fu (a.k.a. The Young Bruce Lee)Unknown
1980Fearless Master (a.k.a. Fearless Hyena 3)UnknownCredited as Yang Sze
1980Challenge of the Tiger (a.k.a. Dragon Bruce Le or Gymkata Killer)UnknownCredited as Yang Sze
1980Invincible (a.k.a. Fighting Dragon)Unknown
1980Treasure of Bruce Lee (a.k.a. King Boxer 2)Unknown
1979Bruce the SuperheroPeter Sze, The BullkillerCredited as Yang Sze
1979Ruthless Revenge (a.k.a. Invincible Kung Fu or The Two Tricky Kids)Unknown
1979The Dragon, the Hero (a.k.a. Dragon on Fire)Unknown
1979Enter Three Dragons (a.k.a. Three Avengers)Bolo
1979The Fists, the Kicks, and the EvilMaster Lung
1979Snake Deadly ActThe Giant
1979Writing Kung FuAh YenCredited as Yang Sze
1978Enter the Game of Death (a.k.a. Cross Hands Martial Arts or The King of Kung Fu)Unknown
1978Enter Three DragonsBolo
1978Bruce Li in New GuineaUnknown
1978Amsterdam ConnectionLouie 'Big Louie'Credited as Yang Sze
1978Black Belt Jones 2 (a.k.a. Tattoo Connection)Tan Yu Lu's Henchman
1978The Image of Bruce Lee (a.k.a. Storming Attacks)Kimura
1977The Kentucky Fried MovieUnknown
197710 Magnificent KillersLing ChuCredited as Yang Sze
1977Bolo the Brute (a.k.a. Bolo)Bolo
1977The Clones of Bruce LeeMartial Arts Trainer
1977Bruce and Shaolin Kung Fu (a.k.a. Bruce vs Black Dragon)Lam Chi Chu
1977Soul of Chiba [ja]NepalCredited as Yang Sze
1976A Queen's Ransom (a.k.a. International Assassin(s))Ram
1975Hong Kong Superman (a.k.a. Bruce: Hong Kong Master)Unknown
1975Kung Fu MassacreUnknownCredited as Yang Sze
1975G-Men '75UnknownTV series
1975He Loved Once Too ManyUnknownCredited as Bolo Yang Sze
1975All Men Are Brothers (a.k.a. Seven Soldiers of Kung Fu)Si Xingfang
1975The Fighting DragonRed TigerTV series
1974Super Kung Fu KidTigerCredited as Yang Sze
1973Chinese HerculesChinese Hercules
1973ThunderkickUnknown
1973Kung Fu's HeroUnknownCredited as Yang Sze
1973Enter the DragonBoloCredited as Yang Sze
1973Freedom Strikes A BlowChiang TaiCredited as Yang Sze
1973Greatest Thai BoxingUnknown
1973TigerUnknown
1973Ninja KillerMr. YangCredited as Yang Sze
1972Man of Iron (a.k.a. Iron Man or Warrior of Steel)Jin Xi Fu
1972Trilogy of SwordsmanshipUnknown
1972Young PeopleUnknown
1972King Boxer (a.k.a. Five Fingers of Death)Pa Tu Er, Mongolian Fighter
1972The 14 AmazonsWestern Xia Wrestler
1972Angry GuestYang Sze
1971The RescueChief Cha Te
1971The Lady ProfessionalBald Killer
1971The Oath of DeathOfficer Shi
1971The Deadly DuoThe River Dragon of Jin
1970The Heroic OnesGeneral Meng Juehai
1970The Wandering SwordsmanUnicorn Du Kuo Lung

References


  1. Bolo Yeung reveals his real age at Budo Gala 2010 in Basel on YouTube
  2. Logan, Bey Hong Kong Action Cinema (Overlook Press, 1995)
  3. "Jalal Merhi Exclusive Interview". Budomate.com. June 5, 2010. Archived from the original on 2011-01-22.
  4. JJ Bona (April 27, 2017). "Diamond Cartel - DVD (Cleopatra Entertainment)". cityonfire.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2018.

Further reading




(Wayback Machine copy)


На других языках


- [en] Bolo Yeung

[ru] Боло Йен

Боло Йен[ком. 1] (иер. 楊斯, кант.-рус. Ён Си, кит.-рус. Ян Сы; род. 3 июля 1946) — китайский актёр, культурист и мастер боевых искусств. Его наиболее известные роли в кино: Боло в «Выход дракона», Чон Ли в «Кровавый спорт», Чан «Вьетнамская кобра» Ли в «Кровавая битва», Мун в «Двойной удар», а также мастер Шинго в «Сильнейший удар» и «Сильнейший удар 2».



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