Xu Jinjiang, also known as Elvis Tsui, is a Hong Kong-based Chinese actor and artist recognized for his extensive work in martial arts, action, and Category III erotic films.
He is particularly known for frequent villain roles, including appearances in the Sex and Zen series, as well as notable performances in films such as Viva Erotica and The Grandmaster.
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| Real Name: | Xu Jinjiang |
| Stage Name: | Elvis Tsui |
| Born: | 12 October 1961 (age 64 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China |
| Nationality: | Hong Kong |
| Ethnicity: | Manchu |
| Height: | 1.86 m |
| Religion: | Buddhism |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Xu |
| Spouse: | Yin Zhuping (m. 1992) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Figo Tsui |
| Occupation: | Actor and Artist |
| Net Worth: | $1 million–5 million |
Early Life and Education
Elvis Tsui was born on October 12, 1961, in Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang Province, China, to Mr. and Mrs. Xu who were medical professionals, his father a surgeon and his mother an obstetrician.
Details regarding siblings are limited.
He developed an early interest in the arts and graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts with a degree in fine arts/painting, studying under the renowned artist Guan Shanyue.
He is of Manchu ethnicity, and his religion is Buddhism.
Career
Elvis Tsui moved to Hong Kong in 1982, initially working as a model, photographer, nightclub singer, and artist while taking minor film roles at Shaw Brothers Studios.
He entered the industry more formally after meeting director Johnny Mak, who cast him in Long Arm of the Law II (1987).
His distinctive fierce appearance led to frequent casting as villains and tough characters in martial arts and action films.
He gained prominence in the early 1990s through Category III erotic films, most notably as Wong Chut in Sex and Zen (1991) and roles in its sequel Sex and Zen II (1996), along with Viva Erotica (1996), which earned him a Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Other notable film appearances include Prison on Fire II, Royal Tramp (as Oboi), All Men Are Brothers: Blood of the Leopard (as Lu Zhishen), The Storm Riders, and Wong Kar-wai‘s The Grandmaster (2013).
He has also worked extensively in television, portraying characters such as Sha Seng in Journey to the West and various antagonists in wuxia series, while continuing to paint and promote art through his own centre.
Awards And Nominations
- Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Viva Erotica, 1996 / 16th Hong Kong Film Awards)
- Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (All Men Are Brothers: Blood of the Leopard, 1994 / 13th Hong Kong Film Awards)
Personal Life
Elvis Tsui, 64 years old and 1.86 m tall, married Yin Zhuping in 1992 after a brief courtship.
The couple has one son, Figo Tsui (Xu Fei), born in 2000, who has pursued acting and music.
Tsui has balanced his film career with his passion for painting and established an art centre to promote artistic activities.
Net Worth
Elvis Tsui has an estimated net worth in the range of $1–5 million.
Earning from a prolific film and television career spanning more than four decades, residual income from popular titles such as the Sex and Zen series and martial arts films, and additional income from his work as a painter and art-related activities.
Filmography
- Sex and Zen (1991)
- Prison on Fire II (1991)
- Royal Tramp (1992)
- All Men Are Brothers: Blood of the Leopard (1993)
- Viva Erotica (1996)
- Sex and Zen II (1996)
- The Storm Riders (1998)
- The Grandmaster (2013)