Hong Kong movies have entered the first period, attracting many martial arts elites to flock to the glamorous stage.
These boxing champions, military leaders, athletes in the system and martial arts masters of various schools have entered the fiercely competitive Hong Kong film industry.
However, this brutal environment has left many aspiring masters in supporting roles with kung fu superstars such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Sammo Hung, who are strong but overshadowed by the brilliance of the protagonists.
Their names are forgotten, leaving only memorable characters on screen.
Chen Xing Zhang Che's second generation **, Hong Kong's gold medal fighter, became famous in the seventies of the last century.
In the era of Hollywood's muscular style, Chen Xing became a representative star of "muscular men", and created many villains with a strong image and sinister temperament.
During his time at Shaw Brothers, Chen Xing played a number of film and television works, but because of his abundance of talent, he could only play a tepid supporting role.
After leaving Shaw Brothers, his career gradually took a turn and took over a number of martial arts film and television dramas.
At his peak, he was hailed as a "kung fu superstar", but as time passed, his career went to a low point after developing in Taiwan.
After returning to Hong Kong, he once again showed his strong skills in the movie "Mountain Dog", which attracted the attention of the audience.
However, as he grew older, Chen Xing gradually faded out of the film industry, and finally died in Canada in September 2019 at the age of 82.
Binny Juquedez, WKA's original World Champion, is known for his aloof "zombie face" and powerful boxing skills.
In the early 80s, he entered the film industry and collaborated with Jackie Chan many times, leaving behind many classic fight scenes.
Binny was successful at the Hong Kong Film Market, but then returned to China to develop and made a series of achievements in Hollywood, including starring in films such as Street Fighter.
However, his main focus later turned to martial arts teaching, and his last appearance was in the 2015 film "Heavenly Warriors" with Jackie Chan.
Li Qiangquan, known as the "King of Dumb Legs", has attracted attention for his mute role in the Jackie Chan movie "Police Story 2".
His triple kicks in the air have made him a unique presence in the Hong Kong film industry.
Although he later moved behind the scenes, he still made cameos in film and television works and kept a low profile.
Mars, known for its strange appearance and agility.
In the early 80s, he followed Sammo Hung and became Jackie Chan's "life pioneer".
He worked as a stuntman in many of Jackie Chan's films, contributing many thrilling shots.
However, as he grew older, Mars gradually moved into the background, working mainly on martial arts and stunts.
Billy Zhou, a Canadian actor, is known for his tall figure and sharp fist style.
starred in many films in the Hong Kong film industry, cooperated with Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow, etc., and became a representative of villain thugs.
However, as time went by, Billy Zhou announced his farewell to the film industry in 2018 after "** Brother".
Di Wei, who was born in the military, has attracted attention for his actual combat kung fu and ruthless shots.
In the mid-80s, he became a villain actor in the Hong Kong film and television industry, and left a deep impression on films such as "Plan A" with his ** image.
However, with the change of the times, his film and television works have gradually decreased, and he has rarely appeared on the screen.
Chen Long, a veteran of Hong Kong martial arts, is known for his solid martial arts skills in Bruce Lee movies.
He has played various roles in many film and television works, leaving a deep impression on the audience.
In October 2021, Chen Long passed away at the age of 79.
Richard Norton, a karate black belt, is well-known to audiences for his villain image in Hong Kong films.
In the mid-80s, he returned to Hollywood and acted in several films, while working as a martial arts instructor and director.
Although it is gradually forgotten among Chinese audiences, it is still filmed today.
Although these martial arts actors have not become the protagonists, they have left a unique footprint in the Hong Kong film industry.
They were an indispensable part of the ** era of Hong Kong martial arts films, presenting many unforgettable martial arts classics to the audience.