He Guorong, 58 years old, was TVB's "queen sir", and he has left his figure in countless classic Hong Kong police dramas. However, behind the glamour of the screen, he has experienced many ups and downs in life. From poverty to success, and then from success to despair, this ordinary immigrant actor has interpreted true courage and optimism with his magnificent life experience.
01.Ha Kwok Young's life experience.
He was born into a wealthy family in Queensland, Australia, to immigrant parents and two younger sisters. He showed excellent grades from an early age and learned especially quickly what he was interested in.
During his university years, he was introduced to Cantonese and Hong Kong culture through international students, and developed a strong interest in it. Perhaps because of the unique sense of loneliness and homesickness as a child of immigrants, the bright lights of Xiangjiang and the mysterious thrills of Kowloon Walled City made him feel that his current life was monotonous and boring.
In order to get closer to the object of his dreams, Ha Kwok Wing began to teach himself Cantonese. He was brilliant and quickly became fluent in the language. At the same time, he is curious about Hong Kong's popular singers Leslie Cheung and Alan Tam - the concert of these two singers is the top event in Australia's local ** scene, and tickets are almost hard to come by.
In 1985, Leslie Cheung finally announced that he would be touring Australia. As his love for Cantonese and Hong Kong culture grew, he decided to seize the opportunity to get closer to his idol. He traveled around looking for jobs, and eventually through the recommendation of a mutual friend, he successfully became Leslie Cheung's exclusive driver during his tour of Australia.
He Guorong is very excited to be the companion of Master Leslie Cheung. He took care of Leslie Cheung's daily life, and during the journey of the two of them on the long-distance express train, he poured out his yearning and longing for Hong Kong to his idols. Leslie Cheung also seemed to be infected by his enthusiasm, so the two became inseparable friends.
A year later, another king-level singer, Alan Tam, announced that he would be touring Australia. Ha Kwok Wing once again became Alan Tam's free driver with his connections. What's even more surprising is that because he can sing many of Alan Tam's representative works, Ha Kwok Wing has also been appreciated by Alan Tam and is affectionately called "Alan Tam".
After Ha Kwok Wing came into contact with the two idols, his yearning for Hong Kong deepened. In the late 80s, he decided to move to Hong Kong. After arriving in Hong Kong, he first worked as an English teacher at a business school. In order to obtain permanent residency, he traveled extensively to learn the art and work hard to master practical survival skills.
He Guorong signed up for the foreign actor selection event held by TVB by chance. TVB was impressed by his excellent Australian background and standard Hong Kong-style English. After several successful cooperations, TVB officially signed a contract with Ha Kwok Wing in 1988, making him one of the "royal sirs" well-known to Hong Kong audiences.
After years of wandering around the world, he finally found his footing in Hong Kong, met his wife from a Cantonese cram school, and began to live an ordinary but contented life. After adopting several stray dogs, they treat them as their own children. Singer Leslie Cheung, who is popular all over the Chinese world, and Ah Sir, a character in Hong Kong police films, have become the starting point of a new chapter in Ha Kwok Wing's life. In the future, what wonderful stories will be waiting for him?
02.Frustrations and dilemmas in the workplace and in life.
After the expiration of his contract with TVB, Ha Guorong did not choose to renew his contract, but decided to leave this familiar environment and try to make a greater breakthrough in his acting career.
He has participated in many stage plays and solo concerts, hoping to take this opportunity to change the image of the "queen sir". However, after leaving the comfortable environment of TVB, Ha Guorong began to feel how difficult it is for actors who have no backing to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry. Theatre seats are always deserted and there are few opportunities for performances.
At this time, a long-term friend suddenly offered a high-paying opportunity - to go to the mainland for development, including food and lodging, and a good salary. Ha Kuni Rong happily accepted and gave all the savings he had saved to a friend as an initial investment. However, just the day before he was about to set off, his friend suddenly disappeared, and Ha Guorong's life savings were lost.
Having no money, Ha had to struggle in Hong Kong and faced an even worse situation. He had always been healthy, but in 2017 he was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and went on to undergo two surgeries for an irregular heart rhythm. High medical bills quickly depleted what little money he had left. With the help of friends, Ha Kwok Young struggled through the dangerous period of surgery, but he already owed a huge amount of medical bills.
In order to pay off his debts, Ha had to return to work immediately after undergoing surgery. After the popular superstar left the scene, it was ushered in the cold riverside scenery in the early morning. He started posting on social media platforms to earn extra income and make ends meet.
When another nightmare struck by Ha Kwok Wing, more than a dozen stray dogs that he and his wife had adopted over the years fell ill one after another, and this situation lasted for a year. For the sake of these dogs, who are regarded as family members, Ha Guorong invested all his savings in their medical treatment, and finally owed a huge medical debt of up to 800,000 yuan.
His wife, meanwhile, had been suffering from illness for many years and eventually died due to the deterioration of her condition. At this moment, He Guorong lost the dual support of his career and family. The once entertainment celebrity now lives alone in a remote fishing village, destitute and saddled with huge debts. All this happened too quickly and too suddenly, making it difficult for He Guorong, who has always been accustomed to good times, to accept it for a while.
The low point of life often comes suddenly, and the joy and laughter of the past turn into sadness and sorrow in an instant. On the verge of despair, how should Ha Kwok Young re-examine his life and rekindle the flame of hope? Only time will tell.
03.Ha Kook Young's personality and optimism.
Although Ha Guorong suffered a double blow to his career and family, and was forced to take on high debts, his optimistic and self-improvement spirit never disappeared.
Even if his pockets are empty, River Guorong will never give up easily. As long as he has the opportunity to earn money to support his family, he will definitely try his best. Whether it's on the street or posting ** on the Internet, he will do his best. He often jokes that he is a typical Australian man who will never look back even if he hits the south wall head-on.
During the most difficult times of their lives, Ha Kwok Young and his wife even tried to make ends meet by selling snacks on the streets. The couple worked hard all day and only earned enough money to fill their stomachs. However, even so, Ha Guorong has never complained about the injustice of fate, and has always maintained an optimistic and humorous attitude.
As the years go by, Ha Guorong's physical condition becomes more and more worrying. However, he never wastes time to rest due to health issues, and he returns to work quickly whenever his health allows, for fear of missing out on any performance opportunities. In his opinion, only living with all his heart is the best respect for life.
Despite his financial difficulties, Ha Kwok Wing never took the initiative to ask anyone for money. Whenever a netizen or peer offered a donation, he firmly refused and said that the money should help those who need it more. Unwilling to rely on the handouts of others to survive, Ha Guorong insists on standing up with his own hands.
Ha Kwok Young actively interacts with fans on social platforms, sharing the bits and pieces of his life and recent developments. His ** is full of positive energy and never complains about the injustice of fate, but focuses on how to face life positively. Even in the face of hardships, he never showed a trace of vulnerability and confusion, and always maintained his cheerful and optimistic personality in the past.
In the comment area, many netizens gave He Guorong spiritual encouragement, making him feel that he was not alone. Ha said that this support has injected him with the motivation to move forward, and he firmly believes that as long as he persists, hope will eventually come.
A star who once swept the screen of Hong Kong TV dramas, after experiencing the ups and downs of life, he showed optimism and self-improvement, which made many people realize the preciousness of life. Ha Guorong used his own life experience to explain what true courage and success are.
04.Mourning the passing.
The various "Ah sir" images played by Ha Guorong in TVB have long been deeply rooted in the memories of many viewers and have become classics. Even if he has been in the film for many years, whenever a netizen recognizes him by chance in **, they will still affectionately call him "Ah Sir".
After the news of Ha Kook-young's death spread, countless viewers felt regret because he was a household name TV star. On Weibo and forums, people have posted articles to remember him, expressing their sorrow and reluctance to him.
I met him many years ago, and he is my favorite sir. "After watching so many plays he has acted, I feel like an old friend. Netizens said that Ha Guorong brought countless joys to their Hong Kong drama time, and his departure was like the end of an era.
A netizen also shared a photo with Ha Guorong 20 years ago, and wrote with emotion: "I remember the first time I saw Sir on the set when I was a child, he smiled so kindly, and even gave me an autograph group photo." I didn't expect that after so many years, I had grown up, but Ah Sir stayed at that moment forever. ”
In the Hong Kong drama group, everyone remembers the good memories brought to them by He Guorong. Some people talk about the serial murderer** he played in "Forensic Records", which is still vivid in my mind; Others recall his classic golden sentences in "Criminal Investigation Files", which he can still recite backwards until now.
Forensic Pioneer would be incomplete without a sir. "Sir, you have worked hard, may you rest in peace. Netizens have said that He Guorong has become a part of Hong Kong dramas and will always live in their memories.
Ha Guorong's sudden death caught most people in the entertainment industry off guard. Many old colleagues have posted on social ** to remember this old friend, whether in front of the stage or behind the scenes.
Guorong is one of my closest friends, and every time we get together on set, I feel extremely happy. His unexpected departure left me in disbelief. Many actors who have worked with him have said that he is like a brother in everyone's mind. Now, the family has suddenly lost an important member, and everyone is still in shock.
He has worked with Kook Wing many times and has a good reputation among the behind-the-scenes staff, and is praised for his sincerity and humility. He is always very professional and conscientious, and has always maintained a polite gentlemanly demeanor even off camera. His true temperament, which is rare in the entertainment industry, has also won him wide respect.
The death of Ha Guorong not only made the audience lose a familiar old friend, but also made the entertainment industry lose a kind and sincere predecessor. The positive energy and warmth he brought to this circle will always be remembered by everyone. He Guorong withstood the huge pressure of life, persevered until the last moment, and has become a legend in this circle.
All in all. Some people may think that success means a successful career and a happy family. But judging from Ha Guorong's experience, success is actually more about mentality. Because no matter how great an achievement is, it cannot resist the vagaries of life; No matter how happy a family is, it can't always rely on sincere companionship. Only inner tolerance and positive optimism are the last refuge in the face of adversity.
With his 58-year life, Ha Kwok Wing has shown the world what true courage and strength are. He never gave up in a desperate situation, did not complain in pain, and did not give up on himself in loss. Perhaps he has become the most revered legend in this circle.
Every ordinary person will experience the twists and turns of life, and we cannot predict the future, but we can master our own mentality. Mr. Ha Kwok Wing conveyed to us that the true meaning of life is not about success, but about facing adversity with courage and optimism. He used his story to tell future generations: as long as there is hope in the heart, it will always be possible.