Ashton Chen

Ashton Chen Xiaolong (born 6 January 1988 in Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan), also known by his stage name Shi Xiaolong ("Sik Siu-Lung" in Cantonese), is a Chinese actor and martial artist. He is also credited as Xiaolung, Tommy Sik, Shi Xiao-Lung, Shi Xiao-Long, Shi Shao-Long, Shieh Shiao-Long, Xi Xiao-Long, Sik Siu-Loong, and S. L. Sik on some of his films.[1] He has been a disciple of Shi Yongxin, the current abbot of Shaolin Temple, since he was two years old. Originally named "Chen Xiaolong", Chen was given a dharma name—Shi Xiaolong—by the abbot. He was taught martial arts by his father and Shi Yongxin at a young age. He gained attention in the entertainment industry after his performance at the International Shaolin Kung Fu Festival in Zhengzhou at the age of four. He became a child actor in China and achieved great success in films such as the 1994 martial arts comedy Shaolin Popey II: Messy Temple (新乌龙院).[2] In 2003, he stopped acting and went to study in the United States. In 2005, he returned to China and starred as Zhan Zhao in the television series Young Justice Bao III.[3] In 2007, he continued his studies in the United States[3] and graduated from high school in 2008 from the prestigious Performing Children's School (PCS) in New York City. He has continued his acting career in China since then.[4] In 2010, Chen played one of Ip Man's students in the martial arts film Ip Man 2.[5]

For the badminton player known by this name, see Ashton Chen Yong Zhao.
Ashton Chen
Born
Chen Xiaolong
陳小龍 (Traditional)
陈小龙 (Simplified)
Chén Xiǎolóng (Mandarin)
Can4 Siu2 Lung4 (Cantonese)

(1988-01-06) 6 January 1988
Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
OccupationActor
Martial artist
Years active1993-2003
2005-2007
2009- present
Parent(s)Chen Tong-shan
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese釋小龍
Simplified Chinese释小龙
WebsiteShiXiaolong.com (archived)
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Chen.

Filmography
  • Shaolin Popey (1994)
  • Shaolin Popey II: Messy Temple (1994)
  • Ten Brothers (1995)
  • Super Mischieves (1995)
  • The Saint of Gamblers (1995)
  • China Dragon (1995)
  • Dragon in Shaolin (1996)
  • Adventurous Treasure Island (1996)
  • Chivalrous Legend (1997)
  • Heavenly Legend (1999)
  • The Marvellous Cook (2000)
  • Young Justice Bao (2000)
  • Chinese Heroes (2001)
  • Teenage Gambler (2002)
  • Undiscovered Tomb (2002)
  • Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind (2002)
  • Kung Fu in Japan (2002)
  • Nothing! Nothing! Nothing! (2002)
  • Kung Fu Cooker (2002)
  • Fatal Comic (2002)
  • The Recreant Teenager
  • Iron Lion (2003)
  • Shaolin Gang (2004)
  • Ocean Paradise (2010)
  • Legend of the Swordsman (2010)
  • Ip Man 2 (2010)
  • Rhythm of the Rain (2013)
  • Urban Games (2014)
  • Gutian Conference (2016)
  • The Founding of an Army (2017)
  • Martial Universe (2018)[6]

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References
  1. "Sik Siu-Lung". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  2. 昔日童星長大後　命運各不同（一） (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2009-12-27. Retrieved 2011-01-23.
  3. 釋小龍誓超李連傑（附圖） (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2007-11-24. Retrieved 2011-01-25.
  4. 释小龙复出拍戏 郝劭文被爆暗恋徐若瑄 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2011-01-23.
  5. "DONNIE YEN TAKES THREE DISCIPLES IN FOSHAN". Retrieved 2011-01-23.
  6. "《武动乾坤》曝剧照 释小龙展现武者霸气". Sina (in Chinese). December 30, 2016.
  7. Ashton Chen at douban.com
  8. Ashton Chen at chinesemov.com
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