Zheng Yijian was really handsome like a tearing man! Time is fast, and Ekin Cheng, who once led the trend and saved the Hong Kong film market from the dire situation, is over 50 years old.
Although he has long been away from the big screen, the legend about him has always remained in the hearts of fans. Today we will review the advertisements and movies shot by Ekin Zheng in those years!
Sunshine lemon tea commercial: representative of youth crush
In 1987, Sunshine Lemon Tea introduced elements of youth and crush when shooting a new commercial. Zheng Yijian, who was still studying at the time, was eliminated because of his shy personality and poor grades in the training course, and changed his career to become an office clerk.
A few months later, he realized that he liked the profession of actor more, so he applied for the wireless artist training course and successfully got the opportunity to appear in TV series. The advertisement of sunshine lemon tea has become one of his masterpieces. Sun, sand, waves, beautiful women, coupled with the youthful Zheng Yijian, people instantly feel the beauty of their crush in summer.
"Laser Youth": Ekin Cheng's debut work
In 1987, Ekin Cheng starred in his first TV series "Laser Youth", in which he played the role of Zhou Ming, a small bank clerk. Although this drama did not cause much repercussions, it allowed Ekin Cheng to take the first step to become an actor. Since then, he has been training in wireless artist training courses and has gradually gained more opportunities to perform.
"If there is love": Sven scum sick man
In 1990, Ekin Cheng played a gay man who liked his own brother in the TV series "Heavenly Love". Although this character is not liked by the audience, it shows the unknown side of Ekin Cheng. He gained more attention with this role and became the focus of many directors and producers.
Director Wang Jing: A shameful work before the snow
Although Zheng Yijian had a handsome appearance and excellent acting skills, he was never popular in the market environment at that time. Until he met director Wang Jing. From 1993 to 1994, Wang Jing made 5 movies in one go, all of which made Zheng Yijian the male protagonist. However, these films did not achieve the expected box office, and Ekin Cheng's acting career also fell into a trough.
Just when everyone began to lose confidence, Wang Jing was about to shoot "The Man of the Confused Boy", he found Ekin Cheng and told him that this was the last movie. Zheng Yijian became popular overnight with this movie, and became an idol in the hearts of many young people.
"Confused Boy" series: Chen Haonan's role is a classic
The "Confused Boy" series of movies is a classic in the history of Hong Kong cinema, and the role of Chan Ho-nam played by Ekin Cheng is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Chen Haonan's character is full of image and distinct personality, coupled with Zheng Yijian's excellent acting skills and image temperament, he has become a heroic image in the minds of many young people. And this series of films has indeed influenced the life path of a generation and has become a classic in the history of Hong Kong film.
"Storm Dominates the World": Nie Feng's role is a representative
In addition to the "Confused Boy" series, Ekin Cheng has also starred in many classic movies, such as "The Legend of Shushan" and "Storm Dominates the World" and so on. In "Stormy Domination", the role of Nie Feng played by him has become the representative of many fans. He perfectly interpreted Nie Feng's gentleness and courage, which left a deep impression on the audience.
And the box office popularity at that time even made people think that he had replaced Andy Lau as the guarantee of the new generation of box office.
Fade out of showbiz: live a simple life
With the gradual decline of the Hong Kong film market and the increase in age, Ekin Cheng has gradually faded out of the entertainment industry. He no longer takes on movies frequently, but focuses more time and energy on his family and his own life.
He enjoys a simple lifestyle such as playing badminton, traveling and reading, and often participates in charity activities with his wife Meng Jiahui. Although he no longer appears frequently on the big screen, his image and influence still remain in the hearts of fans.