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Stephen MD Chang is a renowned martial artist, Hollywood celebrity, judge for talent shows and movie stunts since 1988. He was born in Tongshan, China, and grew up and was educated in Hong Kong. As a young man, he entered the coveted Mr. Hong Kong contest, alongside his friend Bruce Lee, and was crowned Mr. Hong Kong in 1970. Chang later obtained his Master's Degree and became an Executive Director of YMCA World Alliance.

Although his heart was in acting, movie making, and martial arts, Chang pursued medicine with a focus on anatomy at Hong Kong University Medical School under the YMCA Scholarship, fulfilling his father's wishes. In the late 1970s, Chang moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where he opened eight successful kung fu schools, teaching over 10,000 students, including famous luminaries such as Michael J. Fox and his sister.

After the subsequent death of Bruce Lee in 1973, the search began for "the next Bruce Lee" by Coca Cola Global. Chang was noticed by advertising executives in one of his kung fu school commercials, and a team was sent to Vancouver to meet him. The Executive Director liked what he saw and cast Chang in a commercial that had him fighting against six larger gangsters in New York Chinatown. This commercial was so successful that it was aired worldwide. https://www.fareastfilms.com/?feature_post_type=interview-with-stephen-chang

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Stephen Chang as the Viet Cong commander in First Blood 1983 (Photo Orion Pictures)

During the filming of First Blood, Stallone commented on bringing his son to Chang's school for lessons but never did so. Stallone cast Chang as the Viet Cong commander in the film, which made him famous globally. Chang then starred, co-starred, and guest-starred in numerous featured movies and TV series, including The X-Files: Kung Fu - TLC/Twilight Zone, among others, such as Starring 70mm WW2 feature - "International Rescue" (1990 hit) & Male Lead 7 Festival Awards including Cannes - "Double Happiness" pre-nominee 1995 (see comments Hollywood Critic/Variety Magazine/New York Times...IMDB).

In recent years, from 2013 to 2015, Chang has been the Head Judge at International Model-Media Contests at Gateway Theatre, along with Celebrity Performances at Golden Gate International Martial Arts Grand Championship Tournament & Starmanina 2010 Cardiff UK, among others, accumulating several global fan clubs along the way. Chang has also judged for talent shows and movie stunts since 1988 and was the Head Judge of International Talent Audition for "2013 Fall China Tour Show."

Stephen MD Chang's Background:

Born in China, grew up and educated in Hong Kong, a British Colony with neighborhood older friend Bruce Lee.

Entered the Mr. Hong Kong Contest winning 1970 Mr. Hong Kong.

Took ANATOMY sent by YMCA WORLD ALLIANCE and obtained his Grand Master of Martial Arts

DEGREE: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Stephen MD Chang's Achievements:

1977 North American Grand Champion, taught over 10,000 students.

Starred/co-starred/guest starred in numerous featured movies/tv series, including First Blood Rambo, Kung Fu-TLC, and Twilight Zone.

Male lead in 7 Festival Awards including Cannes - "Double Happiness" with Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy). Stephen MD Chang's Recent Work:

Played General Tan in "Delete".

Played Godfather in Easterseal Film Challenge 2023.

"The Boss" in "Icarus" (Killing Machine) with Dolf Lundgren.

Played the Head Judge of 2014 International Model-Media Contest at Gateway Theatre.

Stephen MD Chang's Invitations:

Was invited as the signing guest in UK Memorabilia NEC Birmingham 2007 with David Carradine.

Was invited as the Canadian Judge at the 2010 "Golden Gate International Martial Arts Grand Championship Tournament with over 2000 attendants in San Francisco. Was invited as the celebrity performer in Kung Fu and Hollywood Stunts.

Stephen MD Chang's Recent Updates: Head judge of the International Advertising Model Contests (2012-2014).

Involved in the Canada China Film