Aki Aleong
Nacimiento : 1934-12-19, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
Historia
Aki Aleong's career has spanned more than 60 years as an actor, singer, writer, producer and activist. He has served on the National Board of the Screen Actors Guild, appointed National Chair of SAG'S EEOC and was a member of the President's Diversity/Affirmative Action Task Force. Aki has also been Executive Director of AIM (Asians in Media), Vice President of The Media Coalition of Los Angeles and President of MANAA (Media Action Network for Asian-Americans). Among Aki's numerous awards is an Honorary Doctorate from New Dimensions University in 2013.
Aki's legendary career started on Broadway in "Teahouse of the August Moon" and "The Interview." He went on to star in more than 50 movies and 150 television shows and has worked with Academy Award-winners Frank Sinatra Jr., Marlon Brando, Faye Dunaway, Joanne Woodward, Steve McQueen, Ben Kingsley, John Mills, Ernest Borgnine, Jennifer Connelly and Martin Landau. Aki has worked with Directors William Wyler {3 time Oscar winner}, John Sturges and Martin Ritt. Other notable stars with whom Aki has worked include Roger Moore, Bill Cosby, Peter Lawford, Tony Randall, Gina Lollobrigida, Chuck Norris, Olivia Hussey, Pierce Brosnan and others, many of whom have been the recipients of Golden Globes, DGA, WGA, SAG, Cannes and similar prestigious awards. Aki's career also includes working with prominent Writers/Directors, including John Milius, Lionel Chetwynd, Philip Yordan, Mark Rydell and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Pearl S. Buck.
Aki also has experience as a record executive producer/artist. He was Chairman of FORE (The Fraternity of Recording Executives), an organization dedicated to bringing Executives of Color into the Music Industry. His other affiliations include President of Pan World Records and Golden Dragon Publishing companies. He was the National Director of Black Promotion for Polydor/Polygram Records and also worked with Liberty/UA Records and Capitol Records. He also produced records for Columbia Records, Capitol, Liberty/UA, Artista and other prominent labels. Aki, in fact, is the first Asian American to have a Top100 record, which he wrote and co-produced, on the National Charts in the US.
Aki's other accomplishments include NAAAP ( National Association of Asian American Professionals) membership, an Advisory Board Member of the US China Aids Foundation and a Judge for the Asian American Teens 2007-2008.
Aki is President of MANAA (Media Action Network for Asian Americans), Senior Advisor for Ace Studios Hong Kong and President of Mustard Seed Media Group, for which he wrote, directed and starred in "Chinaman's Chance: America's Yellow Slaves." Aki's extensive background in the entertainment industry also includes the production of a wide variety of movies, videos and documentaries.
Aki
A million years ago, one of the dragons fell in forbidden love with a woman; now, the battle for the ultimate warrior's heart is at stake!
Tobago Hospital Patient
The film follows the antics of Froggie and Muta as they go from one hysterical adventure to the next.
Executive Producer
On her last day at a temp agency, Vivica Stevens is attacked, beaten and left for dead by a co-worker and his friends. Through the use of futuristic “cybernetic” upgrades, she tracks down her assailants to execute bloody revenge.
Elderly Victim
On her last day at a temp agency, Vivica Stevens is attacked, beaten and left for dead by a co-worker and his friends. Through the use of futuristic “cybernetic” upgrades, she tracks down her assailants to execute bloody revenge.
Dao
Un hombre sale de la fuente de un parque en la ciudad de Ho Chi Minh sin recordar quién es ni de dónde vino. Mientras recorre la ciudad, reuniendo pistas sobre su pasado, es perseguido sin descanso por figuras misteriosas.
Prophet
In 1,000 BC, a virgin and her friends venture into the hills, to grieve and ponder the grim fate that awaits her.
Tribal Chieftain
Año 1954, Indochina. Ex-nazis viven escondidos después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, mientras que un ex-miembro de IRA se esconde en el mismo lugar mientras es perseguido por agentes británicos. Ahora, el fugitivo deberá enfrentarse a los ex-nazis mientras es cazado por los agentes que no descansarán hasta atraparlo
Producer
En China para donar su riñón a su sobrina moribunda, Deacon (VAN DAMME), un ex agente de operaciones encubiertas, se despierta el día antes de la operación para descubrir que ha sido víctima de robo de órganos. Cosido y cabreado, Deacon desciende de su lujoso hotel en busca de su riñón robado y va dejando un camino empapado de sangre a través de los rincones más oscuros de la ciudad – prostíbulos, clubes de lucha, mercados negros en callejones y fincas de multimillonarios de élite. El reloj está corriendo por su sobrina y con cada paso que pierde sangre, Deacon con la ayuda de sus antiguos conexiones del hampa y su hermano civil recorrerá la parte más sórdida de la ciudad, demostrando a todo el que se cruce en su camino que nada significa más para un hombre que su carne y su sangre.
Kung
En China para donar su riñón a su sobrina moribunda, Deacon (VAN DAMME), un ex agente de operaciones encubiertas, se despierta el día antes de la operación para descubrir que ha sido víctima de robo de órganos. Cosido y cabreado, Deacon desciende de su lujoso hotel en busca de su riñón robado y va dejando un camino empapado de sangre a través de los rincones más oscuros de la ciudad – prostíbulos, clubes de lucha, mercados negros en callejones y fincas de multimillonarios de élite. El reloj está corriendo por su sobrina y con cada paso que pierde sangre, Deacon con la ayuda de sus antiguos conexiones del hampa y su hermano civil recorrerá la parte más sórdida de la ciudad, demostrando a todo el que se cruce en su camino que nada significa más para un hombre que su carne y su sangre.
Agent X
A teenage spy is assigned on a mission to attend a high school to protect a schoolgirl who is targeted by an enemy organization but struggles to fit in with the normal life.
Leongsing
1870's America. A Chinese immigrant falsely accused of murdering a white woman is viciously hunted down; he'll have to prove his innocence in a time when people of color had "no legal rights" and could be bought and sold for a profit. Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance explores the exploitation of Chinese workers during the building of American railroads. The workers not only spent long hours, but the work was often dangerous and fatal. The Chinaman is a fugitive on the run, and all odds are against him. While stealing a horse was a hanging offense in the Old West, our fugitive knows that killing a Chinaman is not a crime.
Director
1870's America. A Chinese immigrant falsely accused of murdering a white woman is viciously hunted down; he'll have to prove his innocence in a time when people of color had "no legal rights" and could be bought and sold for a profit. Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance explores the exploitation of Chinese workers during the building of American railroads. The workers not only spent long hours, but the work was often dangerous and fatal. The Chinaman is a fugitive on the run, and all odds are against him. While stealing a horse was a hanging offense in the Old West, our fugitive knows that killing a Chinaman is not a crime.
Writer
1870's America. A Chinese immigrant falsely accused of murdering a white woman is viciously hunted down; he'll have to prove his innocence in a time when people of color had "no legal rights" and could be bought and sold for a profit. Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance explores the exploitation of Chinese workers during the building of American railroads. The workers not only spent long hours, but the work was often dangerous and fatal. The Chinaman is a fugitive on the run, and all odds are against him. While stealing a horse was a hanging offense in the Old West, our fugitive knows that killing a Chinaman is not a crime.
Asian Store Clerk
Disenchanted pest worker and single dad Freddie Manning unintentionally steals and then loses mob money and now he really is in trouble. So when a run-down Baptist church mistakes him and his best friend Junior for replacement ministers, he grabs at the opportunity that might save his life.
Dalai Lama
Parodia de las películas de superhéroes, desde Spider-Man, hasta Batman Begins o Los 4 Fantásticos, de nuevo a cargo de los creadores de "Scary Movie". En esta ocasion la historia se centra en Rick Riker, un joven agradable pero muy torpe que adquiere superpoderes.
Mr. Pham
George takes a trip to Vietnam to find his missing son. George's son Bob and Bob's son Patrick accompany George on the trip. George's son, Brendan, has been Missing in Action since the Vietnam War. Julie, an archeologist, joined the search.
Fred Ling
It's another night in L.A. County 187 for policeman Walter Drazin and his team, but when they find the corpses of an Asian family in a burned down club, arson and murder come to the fore. As Drazin investigates the guests of the club, the sordid truth about the city's underworld activities rears its ugly head.
Mr. Ko
The Independent is a mockumentary comedy film made in 2000, directed by Stephen Kessler, starring Jerry Stiller as an independent film maker, who makes little-known B movies with titles like Twelve Angry Men and a Baby. The film spoofs independent directors and independent film. The film features Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, and cameos by Anne Meara, Ron Howard, Roger Corman, Peter Bogdanovich, John Lydon, Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Fred Dryer, Jonathan Katz, Fred Williamson, Karen Black, Nick Cassavetes, Julie Strain and adult film actress Ginger Lynn. The fictional career of Morty Fineman (Stiller) is said to have made 427 films. It is not specified as to whether he directed them all, or if it refers to films produced or written by the Fineman character.
Dr. Arnold Kuay
Cuando el doctor Ben Carroway se ve envuelto en un caso de asesinato en el que los asesinos se suicidan una vez detenidos, descubre que éstos no están fichados. Sin embargo todos ellos fueron niños desaparecidos y decide iniciar una investigación con la ayuda de la hermana de uno de los asesinos y con un asesino a sueldo de la mafia. En Méjico descubrirán una mansión en la que los chicos son entrenados para convertirse en asesinos.
Dr. Sammy Lee
Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers.
Chang
Dos convictos escaparon unen sus fuerzas con una seductora mujer tras la pista de una mina de oro olvidada hace mucho tiempo.
Karaoke Party Guest
Un instalador del cable, llamado Ernie "Chip" Douglas, atiende a Steven Kovacs, que acaba de mudarse tras cortar con Robin, su novia. Durante la instalación en la nueva casa, Chip y Steven traban amistad. Al principio todo va bien, y Steven vuelve con Robin, pero Chip se toma la amistad muy en serio, convirtiéndose en un neurótico acosador. Y, para desgracia de Steven, Chip cae bien a todos los de su círculo familiar, incluso a su novia y los logra manipular a tal punto que hace ver a Steven como un perfecto insoportable y a sí mismo como a la víctima de los arranques de ira de Steven.
Khao
Van Damme es Chris Dubois, un delincuente callejero que, huyendo de la policía, acaba en una remota ciudad perdida del Tíbet, secuestrado y vendido como esclavo a unos piratas.
Dr. Shin
Un veterano detective de la policia de los Angeles , Des Flyn, es asesinado cuando investigaba la muerte de una prostituta. El criminal hace que parezca un accidente de moto.Dias despues, el novato Cal Warner y su compañera,Erin, se enfrentan a dos delicuentes y a consecuencia del tiroteo, Cal cae gravemente herido. Para sorpresa de los medicos,sobrevive a las herida y.a partir de entonces, empieza a tener un comportamiento extraño,como si fuera otra persona.Poco a poco, Cal va comprende que es el espiritu de Des el que esta actuando atraves de el. Ayudado por Sara,la viuda de Des, y Erin, Cal sigue investigando hasta descubrir el responsable de las muertes.
Xiong
A Chinese gangster in Los Angeles escapes on the eve of his deportation to Hong Kong. A martial-arts master detective and his ragtag team get caught up in the action as they track down this ruthless killer.
Gallery Speaker
An anthropologist on a sea voyage to Alaska is bitten by a beautiful vampire while aboard the ship. As he slowly begins to transform into one of the undead, he embarks on a journey across the country, searching for answers.
Chang
Un hombre de negocios chino posee un fabuloso diamante llamado Alexa que fue robado en Rusia durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En una recepción, el diamante es robado por Kane y su seductora y letal compañera Blu Steele. La recuperación de la joya será encargada a una agencia especial compuesta solo por mujeres.
Principal Elder
La verdadera historia de la vida de Bruce Lee, el rey de las artes marciales, muerto a los 33 años en extrañas circunstancias días antes del estreno de su película más famosa: operación Dragón. Desde sus inicios como instructor de Kárate, su aparición en pequeñas series de TV (la famosa Kung Fu fue una idea original suya), hasta su ascenso a la fama cinematográfica cerca ya del fin de sus días.
Hiroshi
A lawyer's family is murdered by drug smugglers, and he is beaten and left for dead, but survives although in a coma. When he awakes he only has a partial memory of what happened. In order to find out the real story, he trains with a karate master and becomes a mysterious avenger known as "The Karate Man".
Pathologist
In the first of a potential series of films inspired by the real-life experiences of Los Angeles police officer turned bestselling author Joseph Wambaugh, an on-the-skids detective, with memories of having accidentally shot and killed his partner while they were pursuing a pair of bank robbers, tries to put his life back in order.
Grandpa
Carolyn Sapp, Miss America 1992 (and a non-actress), plays herself in this drama based on her personal story of abuse and betrayal at the hands of the man she loved, Nu'u Fa'aola, a Samoan pro-football player for the New York Jets.
Dr. Nyquist
Drama about an attorney who defends a teenage boy accused of murdering his abusive father and must come to grips with his shameful secrets about his own mother.
Mr. Chang
George Kuffs (Christian Slater) un joven de 21 años algo irresponsable, recién graduado y con su novia Maya (Milla Jovovich) embarazada, sufre un cambio en su vida cuando su hermano Brad (Bruce Boxleitner) es asesinado. George toma el puesto de su hermano, un servicio a la comunidad de protección policial, y busca venganza en sus asesinos. (FILMAFFINITY)
Kyoto
In the future, large corporations earn millions of dollars by staging gladiatorial fights to the death that are shown on worldwide television. One day, however, a fighter who is scheduled to hunt and kill an opponent in the Arizona desert decides he's had enough, and makes a run for it. His opponent is instructed to track him down and kill him.
Col. Mitamura
Segunda Guerra Mundial. Después de ser capturado por los japoneses, un soldado americano (Nick Nolte) consigue escapar y se adentra en la jungla de Borneo, donde entra en contacto con una tribu indígena. Dos años después, un comando británico llega al mismo lugar y descubre que el americano se ha convertido en el rey de la tribu.
Quynh
A skilled police detective in a case involving the strange, sadistic murder of a young prostitute who has been killed in exactly the same fashion as a young nightclub singer in Saigon during the Vietnam War. At the same time, the detective attempts to ferret out corruption in the police ranks.
Gen. Quoc
Cuando le dicen al coronel James Braddock que su esposa asiática y su hijo de 12 años todavía están vivos en el Vietnam comunista, organiza un asalto de un solo hombre para liberarlos. ¡Armado con la última potencia de fuego de alta tecnología, Braddock se abre camino hacia el corazón del país y termina luchando para salir con varias docenas de niños amerasianos abusados a cuestas! Luchando por mantenerlos con vida mientras supera a un sádico oficial vietnamita, Braddock enciende la jungla en una ardiente carrera a campo traviesa por la libertad.
A bordello catering to rich and wealthy clients, run by Lil Hutton experiences a series of crises as one girl ends up pregnant, and another dead. As a subplot, a young woman, Julie Taylor, makes a trip to LA to surprise a friend, but never finds her. Julie is mugged, and seeks help from Lil Hutton. She sees how much the prostitutes are making, and is tempted into the lifestyle. On her first "job" is hired by a rich father for his 18-year old virgin son as a birthday gift, and they fall in love. But the relationship comes to a quick end as soon as the son learns she is a "whore"; Julie breaks down and runs off after realizing prostitution is a cold and loveless occupation that cannot fulfill her emotional emptiness.
Japanese Buyer #1
A put-upon Jewish deli owner in Brooklyn dreams of getting out from underneath the thumb of his domineering father and his haughty fashion-model girlfriend by buying his own restaurant in midtown Manhattan.
Chinese Businessman
Luke Curtis, who, along with his friend Rodan, takes a break from the city streets to train in kung fu in China. Whilst there, Rodan steals an ancient amulet which prevents an evil spirit from leaving his tomb. The evil spirit, now free, possesses somebody and follows the pair back to New York City, where it lurks in the subways killing and mutilating its victims. Can kung fu master Luke Curtis right Rodan's wrong and put a stop to the killings?
Seaman Ronald Davayo
The film takes place aboard an American submarine in the Pacific during World War II. The sub's commander is ordered to stop and pick up an underwater demolition team led by Lt. Hayes, whose mission is to locate and destroy a US submarine sunken in a lagoon off Bikini Atoll before the Japanese are able to raise it and capture the advanced radar system on board.
Billingsly
Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945). El soldado Bill Ringa (McQueen) lucha en la jungla birmana a las órdenes del Capitán Tom Reynolds (Sinatra), un jefe de la guerrilla que intenta detener el avance de los japoneses.
MIG Pilot
El mayor Saville, un veterano de guerra que encabeza un grupo de oficiales, se enamora de la esposa de uno de ellos. Tras una peligrosa misión, el marido cae atrapado en las líneas enemigas y Saville es el encargado de rescatarle.
Iko
Jerry nunca hace nada bien y su mujer Isabelle carga con el sufrimiento. Leola flirtea con todo el mundo y su marido Troy es un sádico. Herman se gana la vida a base de duro trabajo con el gran apoyo de su mujer Betty. Jean y David son recién casados. “Más fuerte que la vida” retrata las dificultades matrimoniales de cuatro parejas del sur de California, como el alcoholismo, el racismo o la promiscuidad, de un modo descarnado y aún vigente hoy día.
Cyrus Quincy Wong
A troublemaker returns to town only to find his old tearaway pals have joined a supervised motorcycle club. Friction erupts between him and the new leader about this goody-goody setup, and about the charms of gang moll Terry.
