Born in a gangster, adventures in the entertainment industry, are those incredible stories, and the life of every star is a movie. Ho Jiaju, Lee Shau Kee, Cheng Kuian, and Huang Guangliang, their names may not be as loud as the movie characters, but their lives are legendary, confusing, and full of drama.
He Jiaju, who was a restless naughty boy when he was a child, joined the underworld and roamed the rivers and lakes. After being released from prison, he did not give up the opportunity and changed his career to become an actor, but his fate did not change because of this. He was caught in the whirlpool of gambling, drugs, and finally completed the journey of life alone.
Lee Shau Kee, nicknamed "Goofy", was also a member of the underworld, and after his debut, he created a deeply rooted role, but his life was not as brilliant as the film. Drug abuse, drug rehabilitation, liver cancer, a series of blows made his life full of twists and turns and struggles.
Cheng Kuian, known as "Dasha", is also a member of the underworld. The image in the film is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but his life is bumpy. Imprisoned and passed away, his life was destined to a tragic end, leaving behind the grief and disputes of his family.
Huang Guangliang, although he is not as famous as several others, he also has his own story. Changing careers to business may be the best place he has found in the entertainment industry, getting rid of the hustle and bustle of the film industry.
These actors have created many classic roles on the big screen, but their lives are not as good as people think. The pressure of society and the temptation of life led them to a tragic end. They may have whitewashed their past, but the pain in their hearts can never be erased. On this glamorous stage, there are too many joys and sorrows hidden behind it, and there is an untold story behind every star.
In this once prosperous era of Hong Kong films, Jianghu-themed movies are extremely popular, and the "Crazy Boy" series is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Actors such as Ekin Cheng, Chen Xiaochun, and Lai Zi have become so popular that many viewers even refer to them by their character names in "Crazy Boy". In the 80s, Ho Jiaju, Lee Shau Kee, Cheng Kuian and Huang Guangliang played villains in Hong Kong films, their images were distinct, full of the atmosphere of the rivers and lakes, and the audience often felt that they played very real, because many times, they were playing themselves.
Among these actors, the four mentioned above are known as the "four villains" of Hong Kong films, among which the late Ho Jiaju, Lee Shau-kee, and Cheng Kuian have all passed away, while Huang Guangliang changed careers to business. Their stories are not only on the screen, but also in real life, which makes people sigh.
He Jiaju, as the head of the "Four Evildoers", lived a bleak life in his old age. He skipped school and fought in his early years, joined the community organization, the "Thirteen Taibao", and was even imprisoned for it. After being released from prison, he ventured into the film industry, but his fate was difficult to change. Without his family and a stable source of livelihood, his life was extremely difficult. In the end, he died of organ failure, and the trajectory of his life is embarrassing.
Lee Shau Kee also has an extraordinary life experience, and his life is full of struggle and pain. Drug abuse, drug rehabilitation, and cancer, he struggled with the disease all his life, and finally lost the disease and passed away. Even so, he chose love at the last moment of his life and married his 58-year-old girlfriend Qiu Qiaozhen.
Cheng Kuian, the well-known "Dasha", his life was also bumpy. When he was young, he joined the club and played a classic role in the film, but his death came in a hurry. Nasopharyngeal cancer took his life, leaving his family with grief and endless regrets.
Huang Guangliang, although he did not become one of the "Four Evildoers", he also has his own story. Changing careers to business may be a wise move by him, getting rid of all kinds of troubles in the entertainment industry and living a relatively stable life.
The stories of these stars, although different, together interpret the impermanence and hardships of life. They may have been beautiful, but after all, they can't escape the tricks of fate. In this world of temptation and challenge, everyone is trying to make a living, but the results are often unexpected.
On the screen of the movie, they have created one character after another that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but in real life, their fate is so bumpy. They may have chosen this path, but fate is unpredictable, and no one knows where they will end up.
The stories of these stars are embarrassing. They may be tragic heroes or victims of fate, but in any case, their lives are a unique film that deserves our deep thought and reflection. Perhaps in these stories, we can find some true meaning of life, so that we can cherish everything in front of us more and live the way we want.