FILM DIRECTOR

Cathy Yan

1983 - Today

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Cathy Yan Yuxi (Chinese: 阎羽茜; pinyin: Yán Yǔxi; born 1986) is a Chinese-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Her films include the comedy-drama film Dead Pigs (2018) and Birds of Prey (2020), the eighth installment of the DC Extended Universe. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Cathy Yan is the 2,085th most popular film director, the 1,655th most popular biography from China and the 25th most popular Chinese Film Director.

Cathy Yan is most famous for directing the 2020 film "Birds of Prey," which is part of the DC Extended Universe. She is recognized for her work in bringing a unique perspective to superhero films and for her previous film "Dead Pigs," which gained critical acclaim.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Cathy Yan ranks 2,079 out of 2,041. After her are Meghna Gulzar, Marysia Nikitiuk, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Martin Wood, Nana Kagga, Steven Caple Jr., Mason Ewing, Eliza Hittman, Dee Rees, Robert Lorenz, Funke Akindele, and Nicole Perlman.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1983, Cathy Yan ranks 1,576. Before her are Kazuki Kotera, Vic Fuentes, Onome Ebi, Scott McDonald, Manuel Cardoso, and Michelle Ang. After her are Yevgeny Korotyshkin, Youri Moltchan, Kelela, Axel Bellinghausen, Schalk Burger, and Daiki Tamori.

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In China

Among people born in China, Cathy Yan ranks 1,650 out of 1,610. Before her are Yu Dan (1987). After her are Li Ang (1993), Jing Lusi (1985), Quan Hongchan (2007), Chen Tao (1985), Chen Ling (1987), Wang Dalei (1989), Wang Zhouyu (1994), Wei Meng (1989), Liao Qiuyun (1995), Shen Yang (1989), and Wu Peng (1987).

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  • Photo of Yu Dan

    Yu Dan

    POLITICIAN

    1987 - Present

    HPI: 35.45

    Rank: 1,649

  • Photo of Cathy Yan

    Cathy Yan

    FILM DIRECTOR

    1983 - Present

    HPI: 35.44

    Rank: 1,650

  • Photo of Li Ang

    Li Ang

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1993 - Present

    HPI: 35.41

    Rank: 1,651

  • Photo of Jing Lusi

    Jing Lusi

    ACTOR

    1985 - Present

    HPI: 35.40

    Rank: 1,652

  • Photo of Quan Hongchan

    Quan Hongchan

    ATHLETE

    2007 - Present

    HPI: 35.39

    Rank: 1,653

  • Photo of Chen Tao

    Chen Tao

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1985 - Present

    HPI: 35.36

    Rank: 1,654

  • Photo of Chen Ling

    Chen Ling

    POLITICIAN

    1987 - Present

    HPI: 35.34

    Rank: 1,655

  • Photo of Wang Dalei

    Wang Dalei

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1989 - Present

    HPI: 35.34

    Rank: 1,656

  • Photo of Wang Zhouyu

    Wang Zhouyu

    ATHLETE

    1994 - Present

    HPI: 35.33

    Rank: 1,657

  • Photo of Wei Meng

    Wei Meng

    ATHLETE

    1989 - Present

    HPI: 35.33

    Rank: 1,658

  • Photo of Liao Qiuyun

    Liao Qiuyun

    ATHLETE

    1995 - Present

    HPI: 35.30

    Rank: 1,659

  • Photo of Shen Yang

    Shen Yang

    CHESS PLAYER

    1989 - Present

    HPI: 35.28

    Rank: 1,660

  • Photo of Wu Peng

    Wu Peng

    SWIMMER

    1987 - Present

    HPI: 35.23

    Rank: 1,661

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In China

Among film directors born in China, Cathy Yan ranks 25. Before her are Chloé Zhao (1982), Lou Ye (1965), Zhang Yuan (1963), Wang Xiaoshuai (1966), Diao Yinan (1969), and Domee Shi (1989). After her are Lulu Wang (1983).

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