Wayne Wang was born on January 12, 1949 in Hong Kong, China. Renowned film director widely known for his romantic comedies like Maid in Manhattan and Last Holiday. His film A Thousand Years of Good Prayers premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and earned him a Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
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💰Wayne Wang Net worth: $650 million
About
Renowned film Director widely known for his romantic comedies like Maid in Manhattan and Last Holiday. His film A Thousand Years of Good Prayers premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and earned him a Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
Before Fame
He studied film and television at the California College of Arts and Crafts and by 1975 had made his first film A Man, a Woman, and a Killer.
Trivia
He made an appearance in the Arthur Dong documentary Hollywood Chinese.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Hong Kong. His father named him after his favorite movie star, John Wayne. He moved to the US at seventeen to study at medical school. He married former Miss Hong Kong, Cora Miao.
Associated With
He both produced and directed The Joy Luck Club, a film starring Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Mulan Actress Ming-Na Wen.
