The two actors have been competing for 20 years
In the entertainment industry, being able to win the title of actor is undoubtedly the highest affirmation of the actor's performance level.
Among the many actors, some people are particularly eye-catching, because the competition between them can be described as 20 years as a day.
They are Andy Lau and Tony Leung, these two superstars in the Hong Kong film industry, who have emerged in the film industry since the 90s of the last century and have maintained a high level.
Their competition is not limited to acting, but also includes box office and awards. For the past 20 years, they have been the darlings of the film industry and the choice of many audiences.
Andy Lau and Tony Leung are both representatives of the acting school, and their performance styles have their own merits. Andy Lau is good at creating the image of heroes, and his action scenes and crying scenes can always penetrate into the hearts of the people. Tony Leung, on the other hand, is known for his delicate inner drama, and his eyes and expressions can always make people feel the inner world of the character.
The competition between them has never stopped. Whether it's in movies or variety shows, they're always compared. And the audience also loves to watch them compete with each other, because their performances are always able to surprise people.
While their rivalry is fierce, their friendship is also very strong. On many occasions, they support and encourage each other. They will also tease each other, giving the audience a sense of their sense of humor.
Overall, the contest between Andy Lau and Tony Leung was a fantastic performance, and their performance styles were different, but their performances were both very high. The friendship between them is also very touching, and their competition is not only a competition, but also a manifestation of friendship.
At the 20th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2001, Tony Leung won the Best Actor award for his role as a depressive policeman with depression in Wong Kar-wai's film "In the Mood for Love". However, Andy Lau failed to win the Best Actor award at the Academy Awards, which makes people feel regretful.
After that, the two became rivals like twin stars in the film and television industry, and their competition officially started in the film and television industry, which lasted for 20 years.
In 2003 of the last century, two heavyweight actors in the entertainment industry, Tony Leung and Andy Lau, teamed up to perform on the same stage in the amazing masterpiece "Infernal Affairs" directed by Liu Weiqiang, and composed a heart-wrenching police undercover counterintelligence blockbuster. That year, Tony Leung had not yet won the Golden Horse Award for "Lust and Caution", and Andy Lau won the Best Actor award at the Academy Awards for his wonderful performance in "Infernal Affairs", so in a sense, this movie is also Tony Leung's tribute to Andy Lau's success to a certain extent.
At that time, the confrontation between Liu Jianming, the head of the investigation team played by Tony Leung, and the undercover Chen Yongren played by Andy Lau was once the most talked-about topic in this movie, however, it is regrettable that in this movie, the role of the undercover Chen Yongren played by Andy Lau is far greater than that of the investigation team leader played by Tony Leung, and it is almost a complete disparity in the role, which has left regrets in the hearts of many audiences If there is a chance, I really hope that the two can cooperate again and perform a truly fair police undercover counterintelligence blockbuster。
However, the result of the Best Actor Award at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards was unexpected again, and the award that I thought would fall into the hands of Andy Lau again ended up in the arms of Tony Leung, who is known for his cold handling of news in the circle, which is really surprising, and for Andy Lau, who has worked hard for many years in his acting career, it is really regrettable to miss the Golden Statue actor again.
Andy Lau's friendship warms people's hearts
From celebrities in the entertainment industry to ordinary people in ordinary life, everyone has heard Andy Lau's name like thunder, and he has become an evergreen tree in the entertainment industry with his unique personality charm and professionalism, and is highly respected. Among the many shining points, the most talked-about is his kindness and sincerity, he always tells us with his actions what is true friendship and what is true love.
He used his actions to show us what a true friendship looks like.
Despite repeated failures at many important award ceremonies, Andy Lau's mentality has never wavered, he has always maintained a positive and optimistic attitude, full of love and dedication to the film industry, no matter how big the difficulties and challenges he faced, he was able to face and overcome them with amazing perseverance and perseverance. As a senior actor in the Chinese film industry, Andy Lau has made outstanding achievements in his long career, he has not only won the love and support of the audience, but also won high praise and praise from the industry.
However, despite the great success he has achieved in his film career, he has always maintained a humble and low-key attitude, and has never stopped demanding and working himself.
Looking back to the past 2003, there was a young director named Ning Hao, who experienced the dilemma of breaking the capital chain at the entrepreneurial stage and was unable to start filming his debut film "Crazy Stone" as planned. The film takes place in a small, remote city and revolves around a mysterious rock that tells the story of how the protagonists use it to unfold a series of thrilling adventures.
At that time, capital was a very important factor for any entrepreneur, it not only determined the life and death of the entrepreneurial project, but also determined the future development direction During the filming of "Crazy Stone", Ning Hao encountered the problem of tight funds, and he had to look around for investors, hoping to raise enough funds so that the film could start filming smoothly and finally be successfully released.
In this process, Ning Hao encountered many difficulties and setbacks, but he never gave up his dream, always kept looking for investors, and finally succeeded in raising funds, so that the film "Crazy Stone" could be filmed and successfully released, and the success of this film not only made Ning Hao stand out in the film industry, but also allowed him to get more investment and opportunities, and became an important figure in the Chinese film industry.
When Ning Hao was filming the movie "Crazy Stone", he encountered many problems and dilemmas. First of all, due to lack of funds, he was unable to find suitable actors and props, which caused a lot of trouble for the filming and completion of the film. Secondly, his producer also left the crew for various reasons, which made him feel very frustrated and lonely. At this time, Andy Lau learned of Ning Hao's predicament, and he did not hesitate to provide 300,000 yuan of start-up capital.
It is this money that enabled the movie "Crazy Stone" to start as scheduled, and finally ended perfectly with a box office of 20 million It can be said that without Andy Lau's support and help, Ning Hao's film may not be completed smoothly and cannot achieve such brilliant achievements.
In fact, Mr. Andy Lau is not just silently supporting one or two films or a few young directors behind the scenes. Since 2006, he has initiated and co-founded the Asian Rising Star Program, which not only supports the dreams of new directors, but also gives meticulous attention and support to new people in the film and television industry who want to become film masters.
Over the years, he has always adhered to a love for the film industry, and has never given up the pursuit of film art, and it is precisely under his help for so many years that China's film market has become increasingly vigorous, and the overall strength of the film and television industry has also been improved.
The Golden Rooster Award announced the unpopular results
When the results of this year's Golden Rooster Awards were announced, people were shocked to find many unexpected and unpopular results. During the selection process, both the jury and the audience conducted a rigorous review and evaluation of the quality and artistry of the film, and finally selected the films and actors that best met the standards and requirements. Although some audiences and film critics disagree with some of the winners, this is precisely one of the charms of the Golden Rooster Awards.
It can not only have a profound impact on the film industry, but also inspire more people to love and pursue movies.
Time flies, and the 2022 Golden Rooster Awards finally announced all the award winners under the witness of Chen Daoming, chairman of the National Film Association. Different from people's expectations, the selection conditions for this year's Golden Rooster Awards are very strict, and all the participating films have undergone strict review and selection before their release. According to people familiar with the matter, this is because the organizing committee hopes to ensure the authority and credibility of the Golden Rooster Award through strict selection criteria.
In the selection process, the powerful sci-fi film "The Wandering Earth 2" has attracted widespread attention and praise. Surprisingly, however, the film only won Best Sound Editor and an unimportant award for Outstanding Feature Film. This surprised and disappointed industry insiders, who originally thought that "The Wandering Earth 2" would win more awards in the selection.
At the same time, heavyweight awards such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor all fell short. This also means that this year's Golden Rooster Award selection did not fully meet the expectations of the audience and film critics. Despite this, the production team and leading actors of "The Wandering Earth 2" have still been widely recognized and praised by the audience and industry insiders, and their efforts and dedication have also been duly rewarded.
The results of this year's Golden Rooster Awards have also triggered people's thinking about the selection criteria for film awards. People are beginning to question what makes a really good film, and whether we should think more about the artistry, innovation, and social significance of the film, rather than just the box office and awards? The answers to these questions may vary from person to person, but in any case, we should respect the results of each award, and at the same time, we should constantly improve our own aesthetic level and film appreciation.
Everyone was very surprised and disappointed that Guo Fan, the writer and director of "The Wandering Earth 2", failed to win any awards. When Guo Fan took the stage to deliver his acceptance speech, the camera switched to the faces of the two leading actors in the audience. Wu Jing excitedly held up his mobile phone to record the video, while Andy Lau had a faint smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a loss that was difficult to hide.
Subsequently, when Tony Leung was announced as the winner of this year's Best Actor, the camera turned to the audience again, Andy Lau did not know when he had quietly left the scene, "disappeared him" made the audience and media reporters present discuss, and they couldn't help but regret the disappointed ending.
The unique experience of two actors
No matter who wins more actor awards in this 20-year long competition, we cannot deny the promotion and contribution of Andy Lau and Tony Leung, two top actors, to the Chinese film industry.
Andy Lau is friendly, and he uses practical actions to express his love for the film industry. Not only does it support up-and-coming stars, providing financial and moral support to young directors, but it also creates the Rising Star Program to allow newcomers to showcase their talents in their favorite fields.
It is precisely because of his unremitting efforts over the years that China's film market has gradually prospered, laying a solid foundation for the birth of more excellent films in the future.
Tony Leung's acting talent is extraordinary, and his changeable role identity and excellent ability to switch scenes have attracted the attention of the audience. If Andy Lau is a "warm man" in the film and television industry, then Tony Leung is the "cold-faced man" who pushed Chinese films to a higher level and finally locked in the throne of the actor.
Although we have experienced countless trials and frustrations in the past, we still sincerely hope that Andy Lau and Tony Leung can continue to break through themselves on the road of development in the future, and bring more diverse and wonderful works to film audiences, covering a wider range of subject areas.