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 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Cathy Yan is the 2,216th most popular film director, the 1,708th most popular biography from China and the 27th 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 2,216 out of 2,041. Before her are Jordan Vogt-Roberts, Françoise Ellong, Joey Soloway, Michael Showalter, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, and Raghava Lawrence. After her are Santosh Sivan, Meghna Gulzar, Marysia Nikitiuk, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Martin Wood, and Nana Kagga.

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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 1,708 out of 1,610. Before her are Wu Jingbiao (1989), Bao Yingying (1983), Lei Tingjie (1997), Wang Xiyu (2001), Cai Zelin (1991), and Yu Dan (1987). After her are Li Ang (1993), Jing Lusi (1985), Quan Hongchan (2007), Chen Tao (1985), Chen Ling (1987), and Wang Dalei (1989).

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  • Photo of Wu Jingbiao

    Wu Jingbiao

    ATHLETE

    1989 - Present

    HPI: 35.53

    Rank: 1,702

  • Photo of Bao Yingying

    Bao Yingying

    POLITICIAN

    1983 - Present

    HPI: 35.52

    Rank: 1,703

  • Photo of Lei Tingjie

    Lei Tingjie

    CHESS PLAYER

    1997 - Present

    HPI: 35.46

    Rank: 1,704

  • Photo of Wang Xiyu

    Wang Xiyu

    TENNIS PLAYER

    2001 - Present

    HPI: 35.46

    Rank: 1,705

  • Photo of Cai Zelin

    Cai Zelin

    ATHLETE

    1991 - Present

    HPI: 35.45

    Rank: 1,706

  • Photo of Yu Dan

    Yu Dan

    POLITICIAN

    1987 - Present

    HPI: 35.45

    Rank: 1,707

  • Photo of Cathy Yan

    Cathy Yan

    FILM DIRECTOR

    1983 - Present

    HPI: 35.44

    Rank: 1,708

  • Photo of Li Ang

    Li Ang

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1993 - Present

    HPI: 35.41

    Rank: 1,709

  • Photo of Jing Lusi

    Jing Lusi

    ACTOR

    1985 - Present

    HPI: 35.40

    Rank: 1,710

  • Photo of Quan Hongchan

    Quan Hongchan

    ATHLETE

    2007 - Present

    HPI: 35.39

    Rank: 1,711

  • Photo of Chen Tao

    Chen Tao

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1985 - Present

    HPI: 35.36

    Rank: 1,712

  • Photo of Chen Ling

    Chen Ling

    POLITICIAN

    1987 - Present

    HPI: 35.34

    Rank: 1,713

  • Photo of Wang Dalei

    Wang Dalei

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1989 - Present

    HPI: 35.34

    Rank: 1,714

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In China

Among film directors born in China, Cathy Yan ranks 27. Before her are Lou Ye (1965), Zhang Yuan (1963), Wang Xiaoshuai (1966), Diao Yinan (1969), Domee Shi (1989), and Wang Quan'an (1965). After her are Lulu Wang (1983).

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