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 2,041Before 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 1,576Before 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 1,610Before 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).

Among FILM DIRECTORS In China

Among film directors born in China, Cathy Yan ranks 27Before 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).