Chinese actors Chow Yun-fat (above left) and Andy Lau Tak-wah are two newcomers to the list.

Chinese actors Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau Tak-wah are among the newcomers on this year's list.

Chow, 60, who's globally known for his role in 2000's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, had earned $1.8 million in the past year, thanks to movies such as From Vegas to Macau II, ranking No 24.

Lau, 53, who also appeared in From Vegas to Macau II, is 33rd on the list, with $13 million.

Forbes collated its earnings' list using figures from sources such as Nielsen, Box Office Mojo and IMDB, and calculated earnings by deducting estimated taxes and management fees.

It will publish a list on the world's highest-paid actresses at a later date.