Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
Biography
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez was born in South America in 1953. His father practiced as a doctor in Ecuador while his mother was a Peruvian-Chinese. Chi dropped out of college in his junior year to become an amateur race car driver in Hong Kong, and got to know a group of stunt drivers. In 1978, while visiting friends on a film set, he volunteered to take part in a stunt involving a car hitting a wall of glass, which marked his initiation into the film business. Chi began working as a stuntman and in the early 1980s, he was promoted to the position of action choreographer.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (48)
Skyfall
Stunt Coordinator (Crew)
2012
I Love Wing Chun
Stunt Coordinator (Crew)
2011
Initial D
Stunt Coordinator (Crew)
2005
Heat Team
Stunt Driver (Crew)
2004
Temptation of an Angel
Director (Directing)
1999
Knock Off
1998
Happy Together
Coordinating Producer (Production)
1997
All of a Sudden
as Choi's hired thug
1996
From the Same Family
Action Director (Directing)
1995
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai
Director (Directing)
1994
Fire Dragon
as Rat
1994
Who Do You Think You're Fooling?
as Joe (archive footage)
1994
Lover of the Swindler
1993
A Moment of Romance II
Stunt Driver (Crew)
1993
My Hero II
as Gang Member
1993
Wicked City
Stunt Driver (Crew)
1992
Once Upon a Time in China II
as White Lotus Sect Regiment Commander
1992
Rhythm of Destiny
as Pub guest fighting Bee
1992
Five Lonely Hearts
as Big Brother
1992
Today's Hero
as Man in Car Race
1991
Son on the Run
1991
Days of Being Wild
Special Effects (Crew)
1990
A Moment of Romance
1990
To Spy with Love!!
Stunt Coordinator (Crew)
1990
Web of Deception
Stunt Driver (Crew)
1989
Wild Search
1989
All About Ah-Long
as Motorcycle Racer
1989
School on Fire
as Sa Pei
1988
Tiger Cage
Stunt Driver (Crew)
1988
Prison on Fire
as Billy
1987
The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
1987
Heartbeat 100
Stunts (Crew)
1987
Iron Angels
Stunt Driver (Crew)
1987
City on Fire
as Tsai
1987
True Colours
Action Director (Directing)
1986
Aces Go Places IV: You Never Die Twice
1986
Happy Ghost III
Stunt Driver (Crew)
1986
For Your Heart Only
1985
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Assistant Director (Directing)
1985
Working Class
as Driver
1985
Cupid One
Stunt Coordinator (Crew)
1985
Silent Romance
as Car driver
1984
The Other Side of Gentleman
Special Effects (Crew)
1984
Law with Two Phases
1984
The Perfect Match
1982
Energetic-21
as Old K's Friend
1982
Carry On Pickpocket
Stunts (Crew)
1982
The Legal Illegals
1981