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Norman Yeung is a Canadian actor, writer, filmmaker and artist. ==Acting== Yeung played the role of Hassan in ''The Kite Runner'', a co-production between Theatre Calgary and Citadel Theatre (January - March 2013). This production was a box office and critical success, receiving favorable press including The Globe and Mail, Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal. Yeung's performance was "()articularly notable ... Yeung, as Hassan and then later as Hassans’ son, delivers a powerful, quiet performance..." (Calgary Herald);〔Stephen Hunt, ("Review: Kite Runner is exhilarating drama" ), ''Calgary Herald'', February 2, 2013〕 "...other compelling performances ... Norman Yeung wrenches hearts with his eager, honourable Hassan." (The Globe and Mail);〔J. Kelly Nestruck, ("From book to stage, The Kite Runner is a ripping good yarn" ), ''The Globe and Mail'', March 20, 2013〕 "Conor Wylie and Norman Yeung, both young Vancouver artists, are especially affecting and soulful as young Amir and his best friend Hassan, the son of his father's servant. Their playfulness together, and Hassan's heartbreaking loyalty and stoicism even in the face of his friend's betrayal, linger powerfully in the mind." (Edmonton Journal).〔Liz Nicholls, ("Narrator pulls down Kite Runner" ), ''Edmonton Journal'', March 16, 2013〕 Yeung played the role of Kim Yong in ''Resident Evil: Afterlife'', alongside Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller, Boris Kodjoe and Kim Coates. The fourth installment in the ''Resident Evil'' film franchise, ''Resident Evil: Afterlife'' dominated the international box office for four weeks 〔Ray Subers, ("Around-the-World Roundup: 'Resident Evil' Leads Quiet Pack" ), ''Box Office Mojo'', October 6, 2010〕 upon release in September, 2010, and remains the most commercially successful film of the franchise to date,〔Ray Subers, ("'Hotel Transylvania' Tops Solid September" ), ''Box Office Mojo'', October 3, 2012〕 having grossed $296,221,663. He describes his character Kim Yong as "simply human" and "a point of access for the audience.".〔Scott Eriksson, ("Norman Yeung Interview" ), ''Asians On Film'', September 18, 2010〕 Yeung played the role of Eddie the Metal Dude in ''Todd and the Book of Pure Evil'', appearing in 21 episodes as a Satanic agent provocateur to Todd (Alex House) and nemesis to Jimmy the Janitor (Jason Mewes). He describes his character Eddie as "a badass with luxurious hair who wants nothing but destruction." 〔John Hoff III, ("Norman Yeung: Actor, Writer, Director, Painter" ), ''johnhoff3'', December 2, 2011〕 Other film and television roles include a conniving gang leader in ''Rookie Blue'', a guilt-ridden drama student in ''King'', and a VJ in ''The Tracey Fragments'', directed by Bruce McDonald and starring Ellen Page. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Norman Yeung」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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