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My Name Is Fame (2006)

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Fai, a talented actor who has won the Best New Artist of the Hong Kong Film Awards and always plays leading roles in television, is an arrogant guy who does not cherish the opportunities given to him. As he keeps on criticizing his co-workers, his career and popularity gradually deteriorates. He is not offered leading roles anymore and has to take the parts of villains and rapists. Finally, he has even lost his job at the TV station. Fai becomes extremely depressed, but a twist of fate makes him become an agent for extras. As Fai gives pointers to a young girl named Fei, who truly loves acting, he regains his own enthusiasm towards acting and life.

Release Date
September 1, 2006
Runtime
1h 33m
Rating
6.8/10 (12 votes)

Director: Lawrence Ah Mon

Cast: Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Huo Siyan, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Niki Chow Lai-Kei, Remus Choy Yat-Kit, Calvin Choi Yat-Chi, Edmond So Chi-Wai

Production: Beijing Poly-bona Film Publishing Company, China Film Co-Production
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My Name Is Fame

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Fai, a talented actor who has won the Best New Artist of the Hong Kong Film Awards and always plays leading roles in television, is an arrogant guy who does not cherish the opportunities given to him. As he keeps on criticizing his co-workers, his career and popularity gradually deteriorates. He is not offered leading roles anymore and has to take the parts of villains and rapists. Finally, he has even lost his job at the TV station. Fai becomes extremely depressed, but a twist of fate makes him become an agent for extras. As Fai gives pointers to a young girl named Fei, who truly loves acting, he regains his own enthusiasm towards acting and life.

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Original LanguageCN
Release Date9/1/2006
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Cast

Sean Lau Ching-Wan

as Fai

Huo Siyan

as Fei

Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin

as Ekin Cheng

Tony Leung Ka-fai

as Tony Leung

Niki Chow Lai-Kei

as Niki Chow

Remus Choy Yat-Kit

as Himself

Calvin Choi Yat-Chi

as Himself

Edmond So Chi-Wai

as Edmond So

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Name Is Fame about?

Fai, a talented actor who has won the Best New Artist of the Hong Kong Film Awards and always plays leading roles in television, is an arrogant guy who does not cherish the opportunities given to him.…

How long is My Name Is Fame?

1h 33m

When was My Name Is Fame released?

September 1, 2006

Who directed My Name Is Fame?

Lawrence Ah Mon

Who stars in My Name Is Fame?

Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Huo Siyan, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin

What genre is My Name Is Fame?

Drama, Romance