China's actors-turned directors

Steven Chow: From "not making any sense" to "making sense

Steven Chow. [Photo/Agencies]

Steven Chow is known for his comedic style that "makes no sense" at all. And in a sense, that's what makes him a groundbreaker in the development of Chinese comedies.

After switching to directing, Chow started to "make sense." CJ7, a semi-sci-fi film released in 2008, spoke about the father-son relationship that offered a chance to see Chow's ability to tell a more emotional story.

Chow's latest work, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, pocketed more than $218 million in ticket sales. To date, it is the best selling Chinese film in the world.