Collin Chou

Collin Chou, born on August 11, 1967, is a prominent Taiwanese actor known especially for his mastery in martial arts. He is sometimes credited under the alias of Ngai Sing. Born and raised in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, he later moved to Los Angeles, United States, to attend Pierce Community College. He is trilingual, with the ability to converse proficiently in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese. From his global upbringing and education, he developed a diverse and authentic acting style that has allowed him to shine in different roles. He is most recognized internationally for his role as Seraph in The Matrix series, notably in the films The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, as well as the video game Enter the Matrix. Aside from his Hollywood outings, Chou has made a significant impact in the Asian cinema landscape. His collaborations with Jet Li, Donnie Yen, and Sammo Hung in martial arts films have added great value to his repertoire. Films such as Fearless (2006), Flash Point (2007) have been renowned in the genre. He played the villain Shang Wei in Hail the Judge (1994), alongside Stephen Chow and embodied the character of the 'Jade Warlord' in The Forbidden Kingdom (2008), which starred Jet Li and Jackie Chan. The variety in roles displays the range and depth in his acting abilities. More recently, he has starred in Alice Wu's The Half of It as Leah Lewis's father, proving once again his versatility.