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Lester Chit-Man Chan

Lester Chit-Man Chan (also known as Chan Chit-Man or Chen Zemin) is a multifaceted Hong Kong artist, active as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. His acting career is marked by significant collaborations, particularly with Oscar-winning director Ang Lee, for whom he played memorable roles such as Chef Qian in Pushing Hands (1991) and Raymond in Eat Drink Man Woman (1994). He also appeared in other international productions like Eve and the Fire Horse (2006). In addition to acting, Chan has distinguished himself as a director and writer, directing the stage epic Tearless Honour (2012) and, more recently, the film San Hou (Dispersed, 2020), which he wrote, directed, and produced, reflecting on his long career and Hong Kong's identity. His filmography positions him as a versatile and thoughtful figure in the Hong Kong cinematic landscape.

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