Edward Yang (1947–2007) was a Taiwanese filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor, born in Shanghai. He made significant contributions to cinema, particularly in exploring complex human emotions and societal issues. Yang's work is known for its deep character studies and poetic storytelling style. He passed away at the age of 60 in Los Angeles due to colon and rectal cancer. His films are celebrated for their aesthetic depth and narrative intricacies, leaving a lasting impact on world cinema.
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Time Zone - Asia/Shanghai (8:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Edward Yang belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Shanghai
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: colorectal cancer
Educated At: Florida State University | Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School | University of Florida | University of Southern California
Occupation: director | film director | actor | screenwriter
Spouses: Tsai Chin | Kaili Peng
Employers: National Chiao Tung University
Awards Received: Sutherland Trophy | Cannes Best Director Award | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 9 Capricorn 54 | 10 Capricorn 59 | 28 Pisces 42 |
Moon | 18 Aries 2 | 26 Capricorn 7 | 28 Aquarius 21 |
Mercury | 27 Sagittarius 6 | 20 Sagittarius 5 | 9 Pisces 26 |
Venus | 26 Scorpio 37 | 27 Aquarius 53 | 17 Aquarius 21 |
Mars | 11 Capricorn 12 | 1 Leo 52 | 12 Pisces 11 |
Jupiter | 20 Scorpio 17 | 13 Gemini 11 | 27 Scorpio 23 |
Saturn | 7 Leo 51 | 14 Pisces 28 | 2 Leo 37 |
Uranus | 18 Gemini 57 | 23 Taurus 38 | 18 Gemini 0 |
Neptune | 10 Libra 46 | 27 Pisces 17 | 9 Libra 44 |
Pluto | 12 Leo 52 | 1 Aquarius 4 | 11 Leo 14 |
Rahu | 10 Gemini 8 | 1 Aries 29 | 6 Gemini 0 |
Ketu | 10 Sagittarius 8 | 1 Libra 29 | 6 Sagittarius 0 |
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