Text: Bai Xiaosheng
Editor|Caifeng Bai Xiaosheng
No matter where you meet him, you have to bow your head and shout big brother, he is the "big brother" in the film industry, relying on his real power to "beat" all the way from a child star to a superstar.
However, the years are not forgiving, and now he is also ushering in his 72nd birthday, because of the excessive struggle in the early years, he is now in poor health, and his son sent a surprise at his birthday party to make him smile.
Is his life okay now, and does he still have the spirit to dedicate another work to us?
Sources: All of the information stated in this article is based on reliable sources, and is detailed at the end of the article
The real big brother in the film industry, Jackie Chan is respectful!
In the entertainment industry, Jackie Chan's status is unmatched, almost every star will call him "big brother" when they see him, even under such a halo, Jackie Chan also has his own person in awe - Sammo Hung .
Sammo Hung not only has a deep brotherhood with Jackie Chan, but also saved Jackie Chan's life at a critical moment, and this lifelong friendship makes Jackie Chan full of respect and gratitude to Sammo Hung .
At the inauguration ceremony of Sammo Hung's film studio, many stars came to congratulate him, and surprisingly, Jackie Chan also took time out of his busy schedule to attend the event.
The interaction between Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung at the scene was very interesting, Sammo Hung teased Jackie Chan from time to time, and Jackie Chan looked smiling and didn't seem to mind Sammo Hung jokes, this relaxed atmosphere made people feel the deep friendship between the two.
Sammo Hung is known as China's most flexible fat man, and his status in the Hong Kong film industry is unassailable, he is not only an excellent action star, but he also studied production and became a director.
For Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung is not only his big brother, but also his reliance in the predicament, in the Hong Kong film industry, the existence of the underworld has put many stars in an embarrassment, and Jackie Chan is no exception, in that difficult period, Sammo Hung's appearance is like a ray of light, he not only helped Jackie Chan get out of the predicament, but also allowed him to regain his self-confidence.
In his opinion, Sammo Hung is not only a respectable brother, but also a trustworthy friend, whether in career or in life, Sammo Hung is always able to give Jackie Chan selfless help and support, this deep relationship makes the two a good story in the entertainment industry.
In 2017, the average age of the members of "Seven Little Blessings" has reached 70 years old, and in order to reunite everyone, Jackie Chan took advantage of the night of Action Movie Week to gather all the members of "Seven Little Blessings" who have been scattered all over the world, with a total of more than 70 people present.
This is their first reunion after 58 years of separation, Jackie Chan once choked up and shed tears on the spot, this scene made people deeply feel Jackie Chan's deep friendship with his brothers, and also made people better understand Sammo Hung's important position in his heart.
The relationship between Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung is complex and deep, Sammo Hung has an important position in the Hong Kong film industry and his help and care for Jackie Chan, which makes Jackie Chan full of respect and gratitude to him, and this emotion has also become the driving force for them to support each other and make progress together in the entertainment industry.
started from "Seven Little Blessings" and climbed all the way to superstardom
Sammo Hung has left a heavy mark on the history of Hong Kong and Asian cinema, at the age of nine, he stepped into the entertainment industry, at the golden age of Hong Kong films, when the film market was vibrant, Sammo Hung with his own hard work and talent, gradually grew into a generation of superstars.
During his career, Sammo Hung has received numerous accolades and recognitions, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is not only an affirmation of his great achievements in the film industry, but also an encouragement for his perseverance and efforts in the film industry during the pandemic.
When accepting the award, Sammo Hung was filled with emotion, saying that despite the huge impact of the pandemic on the film industry, he is still grateful for the recognition and support given by the Asian Film Awards.
After retirement, Sammo Hung's life has become more ordinary, he will go to the vegetable market every day to buy vegetables, go home to cook, enjoy this ordinary and fulfilling daily chores, he has his own unique view of the award, he believes that the award is just an affirmation of the past, not the only measure of a person's worth.
Therefore, when accepting the award, he chose to wear simple and comfortable clothes instead of flashy dresses, and he also revealed his thoughts on the new role, hoping to try to play a poisonous agent, a role that is completely different from his previous image and will be a new challenge for him.
He has a wealth of acting experience and outstanding ability, whether it is in action scenes or emotional expression, he is also committed to nurturing a new generation of film talents, and has made great contributions to the development of Hong Kong and Asian cinema.
Sammo Hung is an important figure in Hong Kong and even Asian cinema that cannot be ignored, his success is not accidental, but stems from his love and dedication to film, as well as the continuous pursuit and innovation of film art, whether as an actor, director or producer, he has brought one classic after another to the audience with his unique charm and talent.
On January 7, 2024, the veteran artist ushered in his 72nd birthday, let's take a look at how he is doing.
The septuagenarian celebrated his birthday in Zhejiang, and his son came to give a surprise!
Worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the superstar of the kung fu film industry has been working hard in the film industry for 60 years, and his career has been brilliant, but the outbreak of the epidemic has brought a serious impact on the global film industry, and Sammo Hung cannot escape its impact.
But he was very pleased to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th Asian Film Awards, and he admitted that he lost many jobs during the pandemic, and his life became monotonous, just buying food and cooking every day, as if he had experienced retirement early.
But on January 7, his birthday, his son Hong Tianming brought him an exciting surprise, Hong Tianming rushed to Hengdian, arrived at the hotel before Sammo Hung got off work, and waited for the festivities to begin.
When Sammo Hung entered the hotel, he was pleasantly surprised to find his son present, and was both shocked and happy, although Sammo Hung needed to rely on other people's support and crutches, he walked very steadily, his face was good, and he had returned to work, which proved that he was in good physical condition.
Sammo Hung's birthday party was attended by not only Sammo Hung wife and son, but also more than a dozen friends, balloons were decorated with balloons, and the table was full of delicacies, including a variety of fish and other delicacies.
The birthday star was very happy, wearing a crown, wearing an apron, and the son holding his father by his side, and the two showed the warmth of fatherly love when they took a group photo, and Sammo Hung was very active at a previous dinner.
At one point, he weighed 250 pounds, and then the sudden weight loss was worrying, in 2009, he underwent heart surgery, which was related to injuries he sustained while filming early films, and in 2017, he had to undergo knee surgery again, and because of his diabetes, he sometimes needed crutches or a wheelchair to help him move.
Not long ago, some netizens posted a post on social media about a chance encounter with Sammo Hung, when Sammo Hung and his friends were eating at a restaurant in Kowloon City.
The delicious hairy crabs were enthusiastically tasted there, and it was gratifying to know that Sammo Hung did not use crutches or rely on the help of others during the whole process, and was even able to walk up the long and steep stairs with ease, feeling that he was full of energy and walked steadily and briskly.
With the blessings of everyone and the company of his family, Sammo Hung had a joyful birthday, and despite the troubles and physical challenges he experienced during the pandemic, he still persevered and loved his profession and life.
Sixty years of hard work have become an indelible legend for the superstar of kung fu cinema, and while he still shows strong vitality and passion for art, we look forward to Sammo Hung continuing to bring more wonderful performances and works to the audience in the future."
Source: Sing Tao Entertainment https://www.toutiao.com/article/7321902131467141682/?log_from=f460eb135c999_1704938782737