Time flies, time flies. On April 27, 2022, this day is destined to immerse people in the sorrow of remembrance, because on this day, a legendary figure in the Hong Kong film industry, Mr. Zeng Jiang, died suddenly at the age of 87. Zeng Jiang is not only the eternal "Huang Yaoshi" in our hearts, but also the winner of the Best Supporting Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Zeng Jiang's life is like a colorful picture, he was born in Hong Kong in 1934, and his family background provided him with more opportunities to study and Xi. And Zeng Jiang's sister, film actor Lin Cui, was a bright star at that time, and the title of "student lover" made her stand out in the film and television industry. Zeng Jiang originally aspired to be an architect, and once went to the United States to study architecture, however, a twist of fate led him to the road of acting.
Zeng Jiang's acting career is tortuous and wonderful. From the original "Tonglin Bird" to the later "Big Circus", Zeng Jiang's acting talent was gradually recognized by the audience. However, Zeng Jiang's ideals in the field of architecture were stranded due to the unreasonable demands of his clients and unprofessional aesthetics, so that he had to embark on the path of an actor. This decision not only changed the trajectory of his life, but also left a strong mark on the history of Hong Kong films.
In his acting career, Zeng Jiang once formed an indissoluble bond with director Qin Jian because of a movie "The Big Circus", but this fate became the end of Qin Jian's life. In order to meet Zeng Jiang's conditions, Qin Jian did not hesitate to take the risk of inviting the heroine Lan Di, but the box office was not as expected, and Qin Jian finally chose to die. This tragedy, which reveals the gains and losses of honor and disgrace, made Zeng Jiang criticized.
However, it was in the role of Huang Yaoshi in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" that Zeng Jiang once again emerged and became a classic that could not be surpassed by later generations. His acting skills have reintroduced the once controversial actor. In works such as "The True Colors of Heroes" and "Bloody Heroes", Zeng Jiang's cooperation with "Chinese Quentin" John Woo pushed his career to the peak, showing the unique charm of "violent aesthetics".
However, Zeng Jiang's acting career was not all smooth sailing. His arrogant attitude made him criticized in the circle, and he had conflicts with Xie Xian and other actors of the same generation. This "off-screen play" between Zeng Jiang and Xie Xian once caused a sensation, and the dispute between the two old drama bones at the birthday press conference was even more ridiculous. However, as time passed, the two old friends spent time together in the baptism of the years, and became a touching friendship.
Zeng Jiang's emotional life is also full of ups and downs, with three marriages, each of which has left a rich story. Whether it is his marriage to film actor Lan Di or his later marriage to writer Deng Gongbi, Zeng Jiang's love life is full of twists and turns. However, the life of this "Huang Yaoshi" is not all glorious, Zeng Jiang's life experience before his death is troubled, and the bizarre mystery left behind is even more suffocating.
In May 2022, Zeng Jiang died suddenly in a hotel, and the bad news shocked people. Zeng Jiang's death means the end of the Hong Kong film era, and the rich works and classic roles he left behind will forever be engraved in the hearts of the audience. We not only miss this veteran actor who has been fighting in the film industry for more than 60 years, but also miss the irreplaceable Hong Kong film era.
Mr. Zeng Jiang, go all the way.