Movie

My Name Is Fame

★ 6.8(12)20061h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Lawrence Ah Mon
Release date: 2006-09-01
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Beijing Poly-bona Film Publishing Company

About My Name Is Fame

My Name Is Fame is a 2006 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Lawrence Ah Mon, starring Lau Ching-Wan, Huo Siyan and Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Name Is Fame in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Lau Ching-Wan

Fai

Huo Siyan

Fei

Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin

Ekin Cheng

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Tony Leung

Niki Chow Lai-Kei

Niki Chow

Remus Choy Yat-Kit

Himself

Calvin Choi Yat-Chi

Himself

Edmond So Chi-Wai

Edmond So

Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei

Fiona Sit

Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung

Wai

Elena Kong Mei-Yee

Hung

Candice Yu On-On

Kiki

Themes & keywords

actingmedia satirefilm industry

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Name Is Fame in South Africa?+

My Name Is Fame is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is My Name Is Fame on Netflix?+

My Name Is Fame is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is My Name Is Fame?+

My Name Is Fame has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in My Name Is Fame?+

My Name Is Fame stars Lau Ching-Wan, Huo Siyan, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Niki Chow Lai-Kei.

When did My Name Is Fame come out?+

My Name Is Fame is a 2006 movie directed by Lawrence Ah Mon.

What genre is My Name Is Fame?+

My Name Is Fame is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed My Name Is Fame?+

My Name Is Fame was directed by Lawrence Ah Mon.