Preface.
The rise of the new wave of martial arts has opened a new chapter for martial arts films. Among them,"Tsui Hark martial arts"Hailed by many as the pioneer of the new wave, it once made the audience think that martial arts movies would usher in a more brilliant future. However, who would have thought that it would become the pinnacle of martial arts films, especially the classic "New Dragon Gate Inn" has not been surpassed so far.
The actors in the film have now become in various fields"Big coffee"We can't help but wonder, how are they doing now? Today, let's explore the current situation of these actors.
8, Liu Xun. Liu Xun, this audience is familiar"Old drama bones", frequently appeared in the era when Hong Kong films were prevalent. He originally came from a Peking Opera class and taught at the Peking Opera Company of China. In 1980, he decided to switch to the Hong Kong film and television industry and gradually became a high-profile actor.
His role as the villain eunuch in "Smiling Proud Jianghu" and the black flag commander in "New Dragon Gate Inn" are impressive. The mainland audience is most interested in Liu Xun's screen image, and there is no one more than the great eunuch Li Lianying in "Jiupin Sesame Official".
Liu Xun's acting skills are deeply loved by the audience and even hailed"A thousand faces"。It's a pity that most of his roles don't have many scenes, and he was only nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards once.
After filming "The Legend of Shushan" in 2002, Liu Xun gradually faded out of the entertainment industry. Now 94 years old, although he does not appear much, his spirit is still strong.
7, Lin Qingxia.
Lin Qingxia, a generation of goddesses of Hong Kong entertainment, was highly praised for her acting skills and appearance in her early years. When she became a smash hit, countless viewers fell in love with her.
In recent years, she has faded away from the screen and moved into writing and speaking. Lin Qingxia's transformation is very emotional, and she interprets it in her own way"Live and learn"spirit.
Although we can't often see her on the screen, Lin Qingxia's influence is still the same. She continues to impact people's lives and hearts in another way.
Epilogue. Time flies, and the actors who were in their prime are now gray-haired. However, their classics will forever remain in our memory. Let's cherish these good memories and wish these actors good health and a peaceful old age. Lin Qingxia, the bright star of the Chinese film industry, has won the Golden Horse Golden Statue Queen many times, and her acting talent is deeply loved by the audience. In "Smiling Proud Jianghu 2", she played the role of "Undefeated in the East", which has become an eternal classic and unforgettable for countless audiences. In "New Dragon Gate Inn", she once again amazed the four with the image of "Qiu Moyan", attracting the attention of countless audiences.
Although Lin Qingxia was unfortunately injured during the filming, resulting in some of the veiled scenes being completed by stuntmen, this did not affect her brilliant achievements in her acting career. However, what is surprising is that the legendary actress got married in a flash after dating the wealthy businessman Xing Liyuan for half a year, and gradually withdrew from the entertainment industry after marriage.
Xing Liyuan's appearance once became the focus of controversy, after all, a goddess-level figure like Lin Qingxia, choosing a husband's vision naturally attracted much attention. However, the sweet life of the two after marriage proves their happiness. However, the recent exposure of Xing Liyuan's "lover" and "illegitimate child" incident has made people wonder if their marriage is really as happy as it seems.
Speaking of Xu Jinjiang, this Hong Kong entertainment gold medal supporting actor was also a bright star in the Hong Kong film era. He has shown superb acting skills in many classic works, from "Thousand Households" in "New Dragon Gate Inn" to "Jiupin Sesame Official" and "The Legend of Deer and Ding", the characters he has created have their own characteristics and are impressive. In recent years, with the decline of Hong Kong films, Xu Jinjiang has gradually turned to the field of TV dramas, and has shown his superb acting skills in works such as "Little Fish and Flowers", "Journey to the West" and "The Legend of Chu and Han".
In addition to his acting career, Xu Jinjiang also discovered his talent for painting as he grew older and became an excellent painter. This diversity of talent makes people marvel, it turns out that he is not only an outstanding actor, but also a versatile artistic creator. Xu Jinjiang, born in a family of painters, has been learning painting with his family since he was a child. However, after entering the entertainment industry, his painting creation gradually decreased. Today, he is reviling his family's artistic tradition, which is admirable.
Maggie Cheung, the bright star of Hong Kong entertainment, initially gained attention for her beauty. However, she did not stop there, and by constantly honing her acting skills, she became an excellent actor with both appearance and strength. In classic film and television works such as "Police Story" and "Mong Kok Carmen", she showed excellent acting skills.
In "New Dragon Gate Inn", her role as "gold inlaid jade" is the highlight of the whole work, which vividly interprets the pungent and bold and charming style. From this work, her acting skills have gradually been recognized by the audience. After that, works such as "Sweet Honey" and "In the Mood for Love" made her reach the peak of her acting skills.
However, since 2005, Maggie Cheung has gradually withdrawn from the film industry and transformed into a director and singer. Today, her style is becoming more and more uninhibited, and she is mainly active in the international film industry, and her focus has also shifted to the music scene. The audience wants to see her wonderful performance again, and I am afraid that the opportunity is hard to find.
Wang Tongchuan, a legendary actor. In his early years, he was an athlete, but he left the sports team because of the non-Olympic sports of skill sports, and was later introduced to the entertainment industry. In "New Dragon Gate Inn", although he played the role of "shopkeeper" with few scenes, it was eye-catching. With this film, Wang Tongchuan began to emerge in the entertainment industry and participated in many film and television works one after another.
In works such as "Tangshan Da**", "Snow Mountain Flying Fox", "Seven Heroes of Jianghu" and other works, his dazzling performance is amazing. Wang Tongchuan, a multi-talented artist, has a rich and varied life trajectory. Before he became a well-known actor, he was an athlete, and now he has gained widespread acclaim as a painter. His paintings, full of unique artistic charm, are eye-catching.
As early as the age of 37, he held a solo exhibition, and now enjoys a certain reputation in the painting world. This transformation from athlete to actor to painter may seem incredible, but Wang Tongchuan has performed it vividly, showing his outstanding talent and infinite possibilities.
When it comes to Zheng Xiyi, the first thing that many viewers may think of is her outstanding performance in Hong Kong dramas. However, it is amazing that she got an early start in her acting career. When he was only 11 years old, he was selected by director Tsui Hark to play the "sister in the basket" in "New Dragon Gate Inn".
Although there were not many scenes at the time, her performance left a deep impression on the audience. Later, she signed a contract with Emperor Entertainment and debuted as a singing and dancing singer. However, from 2007 onwards, she gradually transformed into an actress. After years of hard work, her career is gradually on the right track.
In 2020, she was loved and concerned by more mainland audiences for participating in the phenomenal variety show "Sister Lang". Today, her popularity and influence are steadily rising, and her career is gaining momentum.
Donnie Yen, the internationally renowned kung fu superstar, is well known for his achievements. At the beginning of his return to China, he attracted everyone's attention with his excellent martial arts skills. Even though he was mainly playing a supporting role at the time, his performance was still eye-catching. His kung fu skills and acting skills have made him a treasure of Chinese cinema and influenced the world's perception of Chinese-language cinema. Each of Donnie Yen's strikes is full of power and charm, which makes people marvel.
Whether it is the image of a hero on the screen or a kind elder in reality, he can control it with ease. In the history of cinema, there have been actors who have been immortalized for portraying classic roles. Taking "New Dragon Gate Inn" as an example, Donnie Yen played Cao Shaoqin, the governor of Dongchang, is recognized as one of the classic roles in film history. And in "Once Upon a Time", he once again showed the charm of the villain, especially the street battle scene with Jet Li, which was unforgettable.
Although Donnie Yen's performances have been highly appreciated, he has always lacked the kind of appeal that drives audiences crazy. It wasn't until 2008 that the release of "Ip Man" changed everything. This work made Donnie Yen an overnight celebrity and became the focus of attention. The subsequent "Ip Man" series consolidated his status as an "international kung fu superstar", and the term "Master Ye" swept the Internet.
As the film production of superstars such as Jackie Chan and Jet Li decreased, Donnie Yen gradually emerged as a leader in the era of kung fu films. However, in recent years, the quality of some of his works has caused controversy, such as "Heaven and Dragon Slayer", "Heaven and Dragon Slayer: Jiuyang Divine Skill" and "Dragon Babu: The Legend of Qiao Feng", etc., which are regarded as "bad films" by some audiences.
However, the release of the Hollywood blockbuster "Fast Pursuit 4" changed the situation. Donnie Yen's outstanding performance dazzled the audience. We expect Donnie Yen to choose scripts more carefully in his future works to avoid falling into the dilemma of "the king of bad movies".
Another actor who has to be mentioned is Leung Ka-fai. Known as the "Actor with a Thousand Faces", he had a rough experience in his early years. At first, it was not favored in the wireless training class, and was even abandoned by TVB. However, a twist of fate allowed him to get acquainted with Li Hanxiang, and since then he has started his brilliant film career.
In 1983, Leung Ka-fai showed extraordinary acting skills in two works directed by Li Hanxiang and won the Academy Award "Best Actor". Since then, he has become a hot actor in the film industry. In those years, Leung Ka-fai was favored by many directors and was frequently invited to appear in various works.
In "New Dragon Gate Inn", the role of "Zhou Huai'an" played by him was outstanding and became the highlight of the play. His acting skills are never limited by the role, whether it is a big person or a small role, he can perform it vividly and vividly, and he never disappoints.
In Leung Ka-fai's artistic career, he has won four important awards such as Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Golden Horse Best Actor, and Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor. In addition, he has won many honors such as Magnolia, Chinese Film Media Awards, and Beijing International Film Festival. For many actors, winning the "Best Actor" once is already a great honor, and Leung Ka-fai's brilliant achievements of winning the Best Actor five times are almost unmatched.
Although Leung Ka-fai's acting frequency has decreased in recent years, he is still active in the film and television industry. Recent works include "Chasing the Dragon 2", "Chasing the Tiger and the Dragon" and "See You at Dawn". There is no doubt that Leung Ka-fai is an experienced and superb acting "old drama bone".
Looking at the old actors who have brought countless classics to the audience, I can't help but sigh that time has passed. The "goddesses" who once amazed the time have now become old, and those former "actors" and "actresses" have gradually faded out of the big screen and returned to ordinary life. It is so emotional, time flies, and time flies.