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Jon Chu is a Actor, Director, Scriptwriter and Producer American born on 2 november 1979 at Palo Alto (USA)

Jon Chu

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Birth name Jonathan Murray Chu 朱浩伟
Nationality USA
Birth 2 november 1979 (45 years) at Palo Alto (USA)

Jonathan Murray "Jon" Chu (朱浩偉; born November 2, 1979) is an American film director and screenwriter best known for directing the movies Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Chu is an alumnus of the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television. There, he won the Princess Grace Award, the Dore Schary Award presented by the Anti-Defamation League, the Jack Nicholson directing award, and was recognized as an honoree for the IFP/West program Project: Involve.

Best films

G.I. Joe: Retaliation
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
(2013)
(Director) Now You See Me 2
Now You See Me 2
(2016)
(Director) Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians
(2018)
(Director) Step Up 3D
Step Up 3D
(2010)
(Director) Step Up Revolution
Step Up Revolution
(2012)
(Executive Producer)

Usually with

Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
(2 films)
Usher
Usher
(2 films)
Stanley Tong
Stanley Tong
(1 films)
Adam G. Sevani
Adam G. Sevani
(4 films)
Ryan Guzman
Ryan Guzman
(3 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Jon Chu (13 films)

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Actor

Justin Bieber's Believe
Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
, 1h33
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Documentary films about music and musicians, Documentaire sur une personnalité, Musical films
Actors Justin Bieber, Usher, Ludacris, Mike Posner, Ryan Seacrest, Ellen DeGeneres
Roles Self
Rating16% 0.8306850.8306850.8306850.8306850.830685
The sequel to Never Say Never continues to focus on Bieber's rise to international fame as he embarks on his Believe Tour. In new interviews with Bieber, the movie reveals long-awaited answers to questions about his passion to make music, relationships and coming of age in the spotlight as well as never-before-seen concert footage, and behind-the-scenes access. The film also features interviews with Justin's mother Pattie Mallette, mentor Usher Raymond IV, manager Scooter Braun, recording artist Ludacris, as well as others.
Freaked
Freaked (1996)
, 1h20
Directed by Alex Winter, Tom Stern
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Horror, Comic science fiction
Themes Comedy science fiction films, Comedy horror films
Actors Alex Winter, Michael Stoyanov, William Sadler, Megan Ward, Mr. T, Brooke Shields
Roles Giant Stuey Monster
Rating62% 3.1471753.1471753.1471753.1471753.147175
Skye (Brooke Shields) is interviewing beloved former child star Ricky Coogin (Alex Winter). Rather bluntly, Skye asks how Ricky so quickly went from one of America's sweethearts to a name that makes children scream in terror.
Supercop 2
Supercop 2 (1993)
, 1h44
Directed by Stanley Tong
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Comedy, Comedy thriller, Kung fu, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Michelle Yeoh, Yu Rongguang, Jackie Chan, Athena Chu, Louis Fan, Bill Tung
Rating60% 3.046583.046583.046583.046583.04658
Wah et Cheng sont les deux meilleurs officiers des forces spéciales chinoises. Après une intervention musclée couronnée de succès, Wah est mutée à Hong Kong et se sépare de son amant qui reste sur le Continent. Luttant contre un gang local de braqueurs très violents, elle a la surprise de retrouver Cheng qui lui avoue être tenté par la voie du crime et de l'argent facile. Ce dernier prépare en secret l'attaque d'une des banques les mieux protégées de la ville...

Director

Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
, 2h
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films about families
Actors Constance Tianming Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina
Rating69% 3.451763.451763.451763.451763.45176
Née à New York, Rachel Chu n'est jamais allée en Asie. En accompagnant son fiancé Nick Young au mariage de son meilleur ami à Singapour, Rachel est donc enchantée de découvrir le continent de ses ancêtres, même si elle redoute un peu de rencontrer la famille de son fiancé. Il faut dire que Nick a omis quelques détails d'importance. Car il est non seulement l'héritier d'une des familles les plus riches du pays, mais aussi l'un de ses célibataires les plus recherchés.
Now You See Me 2
Now You See Me 2 (2016)
, 2h9
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Heist films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine
Rating64% 3.2066953.2066953.2066953.2066953.206695
Three years after the events of the first film, Arthur Tressler's son, Walter (Daniel Radcliffe), seeks to bring "The Four Horsemen" to justice, after his father's imprisonment.
Jem and the Holograms
Jem and the Holograms (2015)
, 1h58
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical
Themes Films about children, Jeu, Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films about toys
Actors Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Hayley Kiyoko, Isabella Rice, Aurora Perrineau, Harold Perrineau, Jr.
Rating42% 2.1292152.1292152.1292152.1292152.129215
Singer Jerrica Benton (Aubrey Peeples) becomes an Internet sensation after her sister, Kimber (Stefanie Scott), puts a video on YouTube of her singing. Together with their friends Aja (Hayley Kiyoko) and Shana (Aurora Perrineau), they embark on a quest to become music superstars, signing with Starlight Records. In the process, they come across a robot called S1N3RGY built by the Benton sisters' deceased father, which leads them on a scavenger hunt.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
, 1h50
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, War, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Jeu, Politique, Sports films, Films about terrorism, Martial arts films, Films about toys, Political films, White House in fiction
Actors Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, D. J. Cotrona, Lee Byung-hun, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park
Rating56% 2.848622.848622.848622.848622.84862
Duke (Channing Tatum) has become the leader of the G.I. Joe unit, which is framed for stealing nuclear warheads from Pakistan by Zartan (Arnold Vosloo), who is impersonating the President of the United States (Jonathan Pryce). The unit is subsequently decimated in a military air strike with Duke among the casualties. The only survivors are Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson), Flint (D.J. Cotrona), and Lady Jaye (Adrianne Palicki).
Justin Bieber's Believe
Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
, 1h33
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Documentary films about music and musicians, Documentaire sur une personnalité, Musical films
Actors Justin Bieber, Usher, Ludacris, Mike Posner, Ryan Seacrest, Ellen DeGeneres
Rating16% 0.8306850.8306850.8306850.8306850.830685
The sequel to Never Say Never continues to focus on Bieber's rise to international fame as he embarks on his Believe Tour. In new interviews with Bieber, the movie reveals long-awaited answers to questions about his passion to make music, relationships and coming of age in the spotlight as well as never-before-seen concert footage, and behind-the-scenes access. The film also features interviews with Justin's mother Pattie Mallette, mentor Usher Raymond IV, manager Scooter Braun, recording artist Ludacris, as well as others.
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
, 1h45
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Musical
Themes L'adolescence, Films about children, Medical-themed films, Films about music and musicians, Documentary films about music and musicians, Documentaire sur une personnalité, Musical films, Films about psychiatry, Films about disabilities, Films about autism
Actors Justin Bieber, Usher, Jaden Smith, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris
Rating17% 0.859540.859540.859540.859540.85954
The film follows the pop star Justin Bieber during 10 days counting down to what is considered his biggest performance, that of August 31, 2010 in Madison Square Garden, which sold out in 22 minutes. It shows footage of the performances during this period from his My World Tour. It shows excited female fans, and several instances of the "One Less Lonely Girl" routine of inviting a girl on stage for him to serenade and give flowers to, and of surprising random girls with free tickets to his concerts. The main people around Bieber, being like family and good friends to him, are interviewed, but Bieber himself is not. Various instances of praying together before a show are shown.
Step Up 3D
Step Up 3D (2010)
, 1h48
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Dance films, Films about music and musicians, Hip hop films, Musical films
Actors Rick Malambri, Adam G. Sevani, Briana Evigan, Sharni Vinson, Alyson Stoner, Keith Stallworth
Rating62% 3.108943.108943.108943.108943.10894
The story begins in traditional video style, as several of the film's characters are recorded and asked a series of questions about why they dance. The film then cuts to Moose (Adam G. Sevani) and Camille (Alyson Stoner) who attend New York University. Moose is majoring in electrical engineering after promising his father that he would not dance anymore. While touring the campus, he sees a pair of Limited Edition Gun Metal Nike Dunks worn by Luke Katcher (Rick Malambri). Moose follows the shoes and then accidentally stumbles upon a dance battle, where he beats Kid Darkness (Daniel Campos) from the dancing crew "House of Samurai". Luke takes him back to his place, an old warehouse converted into a club. Luke shows Moose the House of Pirates, his dance crew, where he later teams up with them to compete in the World Jam dance contest against their rivals, the House of Samurai dance crew. But then, Jacob (Keith Stallworth), a member of House of Pirates, informs Luke that the warehouse will be put up for auction if the overdue rents are not made.
Step Up 2: The Streets
Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
, 1h42
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Dance films, Films about music and musicians, Hip hop films, Musical films
Actors Briana Evigan, Robert James Hoffman III, Adam G. Sevani, Will Kemp, Cassie, Channing Tatum
Rating62% 3.106013.106013.106013.106013.10601
In Baltimore, Maryland, Andie West (Briana Evigan) pursues her big dream of becoming a street dancer. Following the death of her mother to cancer, Andie lives with her mother's best friend, Sarah (her guardian), but in reality, Andie feels like she does not belong anywhere. Although she is doing poorly at school, it is her dream for dancing that brings something special into her life. She trains with her dance crew, the "410" (pronounced four-one-oh, as in the area code for Baltimore), to keep the title of the illegal competition, 'The Streets.' Sarah is aware of the crime and harassment by the 410 and after an argument with Andie, she decides to send her to live with her Aunt Alice in Texas, but Andie, fed-up with Sarah's arguments, runs away.
The Secret of the Magic Gourd
The Secret of the Magic Gourd (2007)
, 1h25
Directed by Jon Chu
Genres Drama, Fantasy
Themes Children's films
Actors Jake Toranzo Austin, Chen Peisi, Corbin Bleu, Sean Lau, Jim Conroy, Gigi Leung
Rating53% 2.6803352.6803352.6803352.6803352.680335
Thomas Bao est un jeune collégien un peu tête en l'air, qui se rêverait une grande star, mais qui n'a pas trop de courage pour mener à terme ses ambitieux projets. Un jour de pêche, plutôt que de faire ses devoirs, il se prend à souhaiter réussir sans avoir trop à se fouler. C'est à ce moment qu'il va trouver une gourde magique, une sorte de Djinn bienfaisant, qui va tenter de réaliser tous ses vœux les plus chers. Mais les petits miracles vont pour la plupart se retourner contre lui, jusqu'à provoquer toute une série de véritables catastrophes...

Scriptwriter

The Secret of the Magic Gourd
The Secret of the Magic Gourd (2007)
, 1h25
Directed by Jon Chu
Genres Drama, Fantasy
Themes Children's films
Actors Jake Toranzo Austin, Chen Peisi, Corbin Bleu, Sean Lau, Jim Conroy, Gigi Leung
Rating53% 2.6803352.6803352.6803352.6803352.680335
Thomas Bao est un jeune collégien un peu tête en l'air, qui se rêverait une grande star, mais qui n'a pas trop de courage pour mener à terme ses ambitieux projets. Un jour de pêche, plutôt que de faire ses devoirs, il se prend à souhaiter réussir sans avoir trop à se fouler. C'est à ce moment qu'il va trouver une gourde magique, une sorte de Djinn bienfaisant, qui va tenter de réaliser tous ses vœux les plus chers. Mais les petits miracles vont pour la plupart se retourner contre lui, jusqu'à provoquer toute une série de véritables catastrophes...

Producer

Jem and the Holograms
Jem and the Holograms (2015)
, 1h58
Directed by Jon Chu
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical
Themes Films about children, Jeu, Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films about toys
Actors Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Hayley Kiyoko, Isabella Rice, Aurora Perrineau, Harold Perrineau, Jr.
Roles Producer
Rating42% 2.1292152.1292152.1292152.1292152.129215
Singer Jerrica Benton (Aubrey Peeples) becomes an Internet sensation after her sister, Kimber (Stefanie Scott), puts a video on YouTube of her singing. Together with their friends Aja (Hayley Kiyoko) and Shana (Aurora Perrineau), they embark on a quest to become music superstars, signing with Starlight Records. In the process, they come across a robot called S1N3RGY built by the Benton sisters' deceased father, which leads them on a scavenger hunt.