On the afternoon of February 16, Hong Kong film giant Liu Songren burst out with a remarkable statement on his personal Weibo: he decided to quit the film and television industry. This sudden news immediately attracted widespread attention and heated discussions. Liu Songren admitted frankly on Weibo that over the years, he has gradually lost his enthusiasm and motivation for his acting career, because he is introverted, does not like publicity, and is also afraid. As he grew older and accumulated life experiences, he began to re-examine his life and values, hoping to have more time and energy to pursue other dreams and interests.
Liu Songren, born in Hong Kong in 1949, is a well-respected veteran actor. He has an acting career of more than half a century, and has participated in many classic film and television works, such as "Step by Step", "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng", etc., and has created many unforgettable roles for the audience. In particular, he was named "one of TVB's five most memorable actors" in 1999, which is enough to witness his outstanding status in the entertainment industry.
Although Liu Songren has made brilliant achievements, he is not resting on his laurels. At the beginning of 2017, he collaborated with Hawick Lau and Jiang Xin in the TV series "The Heir", and then began to gradually fade out of the screen, putting more thought and energy into the ** performance of "Matteo Ricci", because stage plays have always been his dream.
However, in recent years, rumors about Liu Songren's health have been heard from time to time. At the beginning of 2020, some Hong Kong media reported that Liu Songren was in poor health, and it was even rumored that he had a stroke. However, these news were quickly refuted by Liu Songren's friends, saying that he only fell while filming a stage play and suffered minor injuries, which is by no means a serious situation as rumored by the outside world.
The news of Liu Songren's withdrawal from the showbiz sparked heated discussions on social **. Many netizens expressed regret, believing that this is a loss for the film and television industry; Some netizens recalled their love for his works in their childhood, expressing their admiration and nostalgia for him; At the same time, many netizens expressed their understanding and support for his decision, believing that enjoying life after retirement is also a due right, and wishing him happiness and health.
Liu Songren's departure is undoubtedly an important node in the Hong Kong film industry, and his acting career is not only a glorious journey, but also a touching film and television epic. I hope that his future life will be full of happiness and satisfaction, and I also hope that he will continue to shine in other fields and bring more surprises and touches to the world.