KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 10 -- As the buzz builds around the landmark Malaysian-Hong Kong action co-production Black Ops, the inclusion of Hong Kong star Benjamin Yuen has generated significant excitement.

The versatile 44-year-old actor and singer is set to play Prinze Chow, a "second-generation gangster," in the highly anticipated film.

For fans of Hong Kong entertainment, Yuen is a household name. For those less familiar, here's a look at his career and why his involvement in a major Malaysian production is a significant milestone.

Yuen's journey in entertainment began with minor roles in acclaimed films like the Infernal Affairs series.

His career skyrocketed in 2007 after he won the Mr. Hong Kong Contest, a male beauty pageant organise...