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Michael Chow, owner of the Mr. Chow restaurant chain, attends the international premiere of "Farewell My Concubine: The Beijing Opera" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on May 30, 2014. UPI/Christine Chew
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![Michael Chow, owner of the Mr. Chow restaurant chain, attends the international premiere of "Farewell My Concubine: The Beijing Opera" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on May 30, 2014. UPI/Christine Chew Michael Chow, owner of the Mr. Chow restaurant chain, attends the international premiere of "Farewell My Concubine: The Beijing Opera" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on May 30, 2014. UPI/Christine Chew](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/km3ek6/miami-beach-fl-december-01-michael-chow-owner-of-mr-chows-restaurant-km3ek6.jpg)
Michael Chow, owner of the Mr. Chow restaurant chain, attends the international premiere of "Farewell My Concubine: The Beijing Opera" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on May 30, 2014. UPI/Christine Chew
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