ChanXiyong, Andrew

Biography

Chan Xiyong Andrew, graduated from HKAPA in 2018, bachelor of School of Drama, majoring in Acting. Nominated for the Best Actor Award by The Hong Kong Theatre Libre.

Recently studying anthropology, physical theatre training, composing, traditional performing arts, art therapy, art education, the public right of space and artists who are homesick.

Previous Shows

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A dynamic action shot of Hong Kong performer New Y-Kid (廖偉傑) captured mid-air as he leaps down a concrete outdoor staircase at night. Wearing a white t-shirt, grey trousers, and a flat cap, he is balanced on one foot, extending his arms wide with an energetic, joyous expression while holding a smartphone and wearing wired earphones. The industrial setting features bright overhead lighting, geometric red railings, and stark concrete steps, characteristic of the urban aesthetic often explored in Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre works.

We Still Dance

18/11/2021 至 30/12/2021

We Still Dance: Explore Tsuen Wan via immersive digital theatre. Rooftop Productions merges contemporary dance with AR tech to unveil the city’s past.

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Images featuring Chan Xiyong, Andrew

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'We Still Dance' (舞照跳), actor Andrew Chan Xiyong stands in a bright, spacious studio, wearing a light sage-green kimono-style jacket over a white shirt and blue peacock-patterned trousers, as he looks toward his own reflection in a studio mirror. The scene captures a quiet, contemplative moment during the creative process. As he reflects on the movement, he vocalizes: 'A historical document, that doesn't carry any actual meaning'.

Andrew Chan Xiyong reflects on the weight of performance during a rehearsal for 'We Still Dance': 'A historical document, that doesn't carry any actual meaning'.

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'We Still Dance', performer Chan Xi-yong moves dynamically across the studio floor, wearing a light jacket over a white tee and patterned trousers, with another dancer captured in motion in the background. The scene reflects the raw energy of modern dance practice in Hong Kong. Chan Xi-yong says, "My name is Chan Xi-yong."

Performer Chan Xi-yong explores raw movement during a session for 'We Still Dance'. As he says, "My name is Chan Xi-yong."

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary dance performance 'We Still Dance' (舞照跳), actors Chan Xiyong and Jennifer Mok are captured in a candid, outdoor moment. Standing against a mosaic-tiled wall with a metal ladder, Chan Xiyong, wearing a light jacket and shorts, looks down at Jennifer Mok, who is crouched on the brick pavement. The scene reflects the experimental spirit of Hong Kong theatre, exploring themes of movement and presence. 'Time'

Chan Xiyong and Jennifer Mok rehearse outdoors for 'We Still Dance', finding movement within the stillness of 'Time'.

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'We Still Dance' (舞照跳), actors Chan Xiyong, Jennifer Mok, and Jerry Ip stand on a pedestrian footbridge in Hong Kong. They are observing the urban landscape beyond a railing adorned with vibrant bougainvillea, capturing a reflective moment that explores the theme of 'History'.

Chan Xiyong, Jennifer Mok, and Jerry Ip find a moment of stillness on a Hong Kong footbridge to explore the theme of 'History' during rehearsals for We Still Dance.

A street-level perspective of a Hong Kong intersection framed by vibrant magenta bougainvillea flowers, captured during a rehearsal for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre show 'We Still Dance'. Pedestrians walk near a minibus as the urban landscape blends with nature, reflecting the production's exploration of city life. Actors Chan Xiyong and Jennifer Mok embody the show's spirit, as the performer says: 'Xi-yong carries the meaning of hope and merge.'

Chan Xiyong and Jennifer Mok embody the spirit of We Still Dance, as Xiyong reflects: 'Xi-yong carries the meaning of hope and merge.'