Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-Fat poses during a photo call to promote his latest film "Curse of the Golden Flower" in Singapore December 12, 2006. (Reuters)

    Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-Fat waves to fans as he arrives at the Singapore gala premiere of his latest film "Curse of the Golden Flower", December 12, 2006.

     Taiwan singer Jay Chou (C) plays Prince Jie in this undated publicity handout photo from the film "Curse of the Golden Flower". The film will open December 21, 2006 in New York.

     Chinese mainland actress Gong Li (C) plays the Empress in this undated publicity handout photo from the film "Curse of the Golden Flower". The film will open December 21, 2006 in New York.

     Taiwan singer Jay Chou (2nd L) plays Prince Jie with Chinese mainland actress Gong Li (3rd L) as the Empress and Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-Fat as the Emperor in this undated publicity handout photo from the film "Curse of the Golden Flower". The film will open December 21, 2006 in New York.

      Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-Fat plays the Emperor in this undated publicity handout photo from the film "Curse of the Golden Flower". The film will open December 21, 2006 in New York.

      Chinese mainland actress Gong Li (L) plays the Empress with Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-Fatt as the Emperor in this undated publicity handout photo from the film "Curse of the Golden Flower". The film will open December 21, 2006 in New York.