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Wayne Wang

Born:
January 12, 1949 in Hong Kong
Occupation:
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Biography:
Director Wayne Wang grew up in a Hong Kong household that worshipped at the altar of Hollywood -- he himself was named for movie star John Wayne. After attending California's College of Arts and Sciences, Wang returned to Hong Kong hoping to become a film "auteur." However, at that time, his native...Read More

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