The most well-known radio stations in Hong Kong are two major radio stations, namely "ATV" and "Wireless".
With the different development of each other, the two major radio stations carried out "decisive battles" at different times. The outcome is the outcome, and that's wireless.
Now "ATV" has been completely transformed into an online platform, without the injection of powerful funds, "ATV" will eventually become a memory.
Like wireless, ATV has had many well-known students and Hua Dan, and their achievements are no less than those of wireless, especially in the 80s and 90s.
In fact, "ATV" has two predecessors, namely "Li's Yingsheng and Li's TV", in general, it is much older than wireless.
In the history of wireless, there is a "see emperor, see the queen", which gave birth to three kings, namely Li Yaoxiang, Luo Jialiang, Guo Jin'an, the three of them were three times to win the emperor.
Unlike wireless, ATV does not have the so-called "emperor and queen", but there is a brother, a brother above, and a "treasure of zhentai".
In the history of ATV, the most eye-catching person is Liu Zhirong.
Liu Zhirong was born in an oversized family, and his father Liu Kexuan was one of the most well-known veteran film actors in the 40s and 60s.
Born in Guangzhou, Liu Kexuan received a university education and is also the first graduate of the "Cantonese Opera Actor Training Institute" of Guangzhou Bahe Guild Hall. (Artists of the same period include Luo Pinchao and Huang Hesheng)
Note: Bahe Guild Hall is a guild of Cantonese opera artists, founded in 1889, its predecessor is called Qionghua Guild Hall, according to legend, the founder is called "Booth Hand Five", the real name is "Zhang Qian" (from other provinces), cantonese opera circles call it "prequel and post-teaching Master Zhang Qian".
After the two-person world war, the development of the Cantonese opera industry was not very ideal, so Liu Kexuan came to Hong Kong to join Shaw Development.
During this period, Liu Kexuan shot a large number of movies, almost more than 100 Cantonese operas.
Superb acting skills have made him make a lot of money, so that he has a lot of "homecoming" in his feelings. ”
It is reported that Liu Kexuan had a total of four wives and nine children before his death, of which Liu Zhirong was the eldest son of the third wife, and he was also the only well-known son of Liu Kexuan.
Growing up in such a family, he was naturally influenced by art from an early age, and he was also one of the few ATV artists who could finish school.
Due to his father's relationship, Liu Zhirong was introduced to the Shaw Film Company as an actor for five years after graduating from high school.
Although he has the support of his father, he is an actor after all, and some things are not something that Liu Kexuan can decide.
After two years at Shaw, Liu Zhirong found that he did not have the opportunity to perform, so he chose to do business.
What was the most popular thing about Hong Kong in the 1960s? Not real estate, but fashion.
The streets are full of flowers and greenery, and the smoke is beautiful! So Liu Zhirong started a fashion business, but the water in this line was too deep, resulting in Liu Zhirong's first venture, which ended in failure.
Life will continue, and Liu Zhirong was only in his 20s at the time. At this time, "Li's Yingsheng" (the predecessor of ATV) entered Liu Zhirong's consideration.
In the decades since, Liu Zhirong has created many brilliant achievements in ATV, so that the dramas he has starred in are guarantees of ratings.
He has won the Hong Kong Top Ten TV Star Global Award five times, served as the emcee of the Miss Asia beauty pageant for four consecutive years, the Thai Princess presented the Royal Medal of Honor, and the ATV 55 Lifetime Achievement Male Artist Award.
Such achievements are believed to be beyond the reach of many artists.
Achievements in television:
In 1978, Li's TELEVISION (the predecessor of ATV) released a very classic drama called "Chameleon", which starred Pan Zhiwen, Liu Weimin and Liu Zhirong, mainly about the process of the three brothers turning from friends to mortal enemies.
The biggest highlight of this drama is the peak and loop of the plot, which is amazing.
The series's achievements are far more than classics, when Wireless (Investment) had a series called "Struggle", which was regarded as the biggest rival.
Just at that time, Jiashi reduced the production cost of the series "Struggle" because of financial difficulties, which was equivalent to giving Li a chance to turn over in disguise.
In 1980, the series "Grace of the Earth" (divided into three units) officially began to be broadcast, which made Liu Zhirong (playing Yang Jiujin) completely famous in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
The ratings of this series that year were not inferior to those of the TVB series "Rotation" (six to four), resulting in "Wheel Circulation" being cut off after only 15 episodes. This matter is still a hot topic in the history of Hong Kong television.
This series also allowed Liu Zhirong to form an indissoluble relationship with his wife Liang Shuzhuang (the wife who played "Yang Jiujin" in the series), thus creating a marriage story that can be sung and wept.
In addition, Liu Zhirong also starred in "Six Disasters of Floating Life", "Blood Taiping Mountain", "Jingwumen" and so on.
The roles and images of each drama vary greatly, but each one has received good ratings.
Based on this ability, Liu Zhirong is known as the "treasure of Zhentai" of ATV. But his abilities are much more than that.
ATV's achievements at the time were on par with wireless, and in some ways even better.
Whereever ATV has large-scale program performances, it is basically Liu Zhirong who hosts it. Including "Miss Guangzhou JingFanghua", "Festival Fireworks Show", "ATV Taiwan Celebration", "Opening Stage", "Conference of All Walks of Life in the Capital To Celebrate Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland".
Such a talented person, must be arrogant and proud?
The reason why Liu Zhirong is known as the "treasure of Zhentai" is that there is another most important reason, that is, personality.
In daily life, Liu Zhirong is gentle in words and deeds, handles things decently, treats people warmly and friendly, and has a very big-name style, and his peers have given him the nickname of "Liu Weng".
Film achievements:
"After the Great Poison", "Police Story", etc., Liu Zhirong has participated in the performance, in addition, he has also invested in and supervised the production of a number of films.
Including "Qingben Lady", "Women's Files" and so on.
Invincibility is a kind of loneliness.
Whether it is the hosting industry or the television industry, Liu Zhirong has made unprecedented achievements. So he turned his attention to serving the people.
In the election of the first Chief Executive, Lau Chi Wing was one of the 400 members elected.
In order to celebrate the return of Hong Kong, Liu Zhirong hosted the Exhibition of Chinese Famous Artists on the eve of the handover, inviting ten famous contemporary painters such as Cheng Shifa, Qian Junzao, Song Wenzhi and Wu Qingxia to perform their skills in Hong Kong for the first time.
It is precisely because of this patriotism that Liu Zhi was invited to serve as the host of the "Conference of All Walks of Life in the Capital To Celebrate the Return of Hong Kong".
In 1999, Lau was elected as a member of parliament for Jordan in Yau Tsim Mong District, and for the next nine years, he has been working for the welfare of the country and the people of Hong Kong.
On May 15, 2008, the audience familiar with Liu Zhirong prayed and observed a moment of silence for him, who unfortunately died of hydropulmonary disease at the age of 56.
Because it spans business, politics and show business, Liu Zhirong's funeral committee is composed of three groups of people.
Huo Zhenting, Wang Mingquan, Qiu Degen (former ATV boss), Gan Guoliang (senior media person), Zhou Yiqing (founder of Qishi Group) and so on.
After Liu Zhirong's death, his widow Liang Shuzhuang was basically "not out of the door and not moving out of the second door" because of his longing and reluctance, and all his thoughts were turned into tears.
In 2020, Liang Shuzhuang unfortunately died of cancer.
When the news of his death came out, many friends expressed surprise, why so suddenly?
It is reported that Liang Shuzhuang, like Liu Zhirong, is also a person who reports good news but not worries, so friends do not know the news that she has cancer.
At Liang Shuzhuang's memorial service, the son said that after the mother lost her son, she has been very weak, and when she died, she had two major wishes, the first was to hope that her son would be healthy and happy, and the second was to reunite with Liu Zhirong.
Now, finally realized, I believe the two have been "meeting" for more than a year.
Conclusion: The glory of people is not how rich you are, but let the world remember you, even if it is a person, Liu Zhirong's life has made many people remember.
Love, career, family, people, Liu Zhirong's life is very short, but he lives the most meaningful.