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Athena Chu

Athena Chu

Actor · Born October 25, 1971 (55) · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Athena Chu Yan (Chinese: 朱茵) is a Hong Kong actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Zixia Fairy in A Chinese Odyssey.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 25, 1971 (55)
From
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 79 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 43% in 30 days

What are Athena Chu's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
47%
Morality
22%
Self
12%
Society
10%
Survival
8%
Power
2%
Romantic love8 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 4 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 9 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 6 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shapeshifter: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shapeshifter
2 of 5
Ally
1 of 5
Hero
1 of 5
Mentor
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Warm
4
Joyful
3
Melancholic
3
Bittersweet
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Athena Chu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Athena Chu's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

79 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Parents League (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 15 episodes · Actor

  • 请吃饭的姐姐 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • 160 Years Old (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • The Galloped Era (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 46 episodes · as Qi Bangyuan

  • The Lingering(2018)

    as Ching-Yi

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Once Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Ye Lan

  • Trump Card (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Up Idol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • The Gift of the Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Scary Market (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Twin of Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 38 episodes · as 傅君婥 / 傅君瑜

  • The Aroma City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Lingfang Su/ Princess

  • Just Another Pandora's Box(2010)

    as Purple cloud

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • 一千滴眼泪 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 32 episodes · as 沈心怡

  • Whispers and Moans(2007)

    as Coco

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 40 episodes · as Yuan Ziyi

  • 暴雨梨花 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 40 episodes · as 陆华浓

  • Be My Guest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • 無綫大寶藏 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 503 episodes · Actor

  • Love is a Many Stupid Thing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Brittany Spear

  • 20/30 Dictionary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Sex and the Beauties (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Philadelphia Kwan

  • Shiver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mok Sum Yee

  • The Rulai Palm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 42 episodes · as Tu Xuehua

  • The Eleventh Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • Chinese Odyssey 2002(2002)

    as Amour Amour

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Time 4 Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Cindy

  • Stowaway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Nancy

  • Never Say Goodbye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • The Accidental Spy(2001)

    as Woman Interested in Gym Equipment

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Love Correction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Emma Lau

  • Conman in Tokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Yan

  • The Duke of Mount Deer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 42 episodes · as 阿珂

  • 开心就好 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Susie

  • The Boss Up There (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • The New Shaolin Temple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 20 episodes · as 浩泰公主

  • The H.K. Triad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Fei Fei

  • Raped by an Angel 4: The Rapist's Union (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Yue Po Wan

  • Horoscope: The Voice from Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Jojo

  • The Conman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Ching

  • Tricky King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Yandy (DKNY)

  • Shanghai Affairs(1998)

    as Yue Shen

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Love and Sex of the Eastern Hollywood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Take Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Jenny

  • Tears in Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 24 episodes · as Xiao Yu Juan

  • Step Into the Dark(1998)

    as Faith Ching

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raped by an Angel 2: The Uniform Fan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Yue Po Wan

  • Ah Fai, the Dumb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • 义侠勇闯上海滩 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as 于小倩

  • Feeling of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Yin

  • Temptress of a Thousand Face (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Wars of Bribery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • The Hero of Swallow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Chinny

  • Cupid Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • 少林龙小子 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Fuji Colours of Amours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Remember M, Remember E (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Shaolin Kung Fu Kids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sister Lam

  • Trouble Maker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • A Chinese Odyssey: Part 2 - Cinderella(1995)

    as Lin Zixia

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • A Chinese Odyssey: Part One - Pandora's Box(1995)

    as Lin Zixia

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Lantern (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Easy Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 35 episodes · as 黄蓉 Wong Yung

  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes 1994 (Digital Remaster) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 35 episodes · as 黄蓉

  • The Edge of Righteousness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 30 episodes · as 孫皓皓

  • Super Lady Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Yoki

  • Supercop 2(1993)

    as May Lee

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Taxi Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mak Suet Yan

  • The Chord to Victory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Vampire Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Julie May Chu

  • The Legendary Ranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 20 episodes · as 云彩

  • Tom, Dick and Hairy(1993)

    as Pearl Chan

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Romance Beyond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • To Miss with Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lee Wen Xi / Mudfish

  • Fight Back to School II(1992)

    as Sandy Lai

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Behind the Queens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Kung Sau-wah

  • Fine Dying (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Skin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Lian Hua

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 79 titles, 76 of them dated from 1992 to 2022; peak year 1994.

Biggest box office

A Chinese Odyssey: Part 2 - Cinderella (1995)

$26M worldwide

Highest rated

A Chinese Odyssey: Part 2 - Cinderella (1995)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

A Chinese Odyssey: Part One - Pandora's Box (1995)

Film career

19922022

Peak 1994 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting79 of 79: 79 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rd

By decade

1990s42 · acting2000s21 · acting2010s10 · acting2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 11% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Athena Chu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 53rd percentile, the median of all 12; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 12 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

The Lingering (2018)

57th percentile spread · 45% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

A Chinese Odyssey: Part 2 - Cinderella (1995)

Midcredits 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 54. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Athena Chu work with?

People who share at least 2 of Athena Chu's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jeffrey Lau shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles