1. Prologue - The rising kung fu superstar who was once praised by Jackie Chan is now hard to find!
Looking back on the long history, Zhao Wenzhuo is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling new stars in the Hong Kong film industry. At a young age, he is already talented and has unique skills, so he was publicly praised by the beloved Jackie Chan as the successor of the action movie giant. At that time, Zhao Wenzhuo became the focus of public attention, and the film and drama masterpieces he participated in, such as "Green Snake" and "Manchu and Han Quanxi", gave the audience unprecedented visual shock and charm.
However, just when everyone was expecting him to create more brilliant achievements in the future, Zhao Wenzhuo quietly disappeared from public view, and what few people know is that this new star, who had high hopes, gradually deviated from the road of glory. The vicissitudes of the world are like a dream, and now Zhao Wenzhuo has entered middle age. Looking back on his most glorious years, people can't help but feel excited and emotional. A generation of martial arts superstars left the stage in obscurity, which is really sad.
What was the reason for him to fall from the peak and become a short-lived meteor? Was it because of the fate of the wood and the fish, or was there another hidden story? There are different opinions, and only Zhao Wenzhuo himself can understand the mystery.
2. Interlude - Zhao Wenzhuo's debut journey - originated in 1992, which unexpectedly started his career as an actor
1992, a seemingly ordinary year, brought earth-shaking changes to Zhao Wenzhuo's life trajectory. At that time, the famous Hong Kong director Yuan Kui was preparing for his new work "Kung Fu Emperor Fang Shiyu", but when the start of filming was approaching, the actor who originally played the role of "Admiral of Nine Gates" suddenly announced his withdrawal, which put the entire crew in a predicament.
At this critical moment, a friend of Yuan Kui recommended to him outstanding talents from Chinese mainland. At first, Yuan Kui had reservations about this, because although there are many martial arts masters in the mainland, there are very few stars who can handle complex scenes. However, a twist of fate often occurs inadvertently, and this friend led him directly to Beijing Sport University.
"Look, that is our school's martial arts elite Zhao Wenzhuo, who has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and his set of all-arm punches is magnificent. The friend pointed to Zhao Wenzhuo, who was sweating on the playground. Yuan Kui looked at him and immediately became interested in him. Zhao Wenzhuo is not only athletic, but also handsome and upright, which is simply the best candidate.
When such a good opportunity came, Zhao Wenzhuo, a fashionable and prosperous 20-year-old young man, was recognized by the gold medal director Yuan Kui, and luckily followed him to Hong Kong, the prosperous and brilliant Pearl of the Orient, thus starting his little-known but ups and downs acting career. For this passionate young man, this journey is as wonderful and thrilling as the plot of a movie.
With a solid foundation in martial arts, Zhao Wenzhuo showed his head and feet in his debut in the film, although he was a little immature when he debuted on stage, but under the careful training of the director, he finally succeeded in interpreting the charm of the role.
3. Looking back on the glorious period of Zhao Wenzhuo's career - dancing with superstars and falling in love with Anita Mui
If Zhao Wenzhuo's debut was an unexpected surprise, then his subsequent career is like climbing to the peak, which is breathtaking. With an outstanding performance in his first work, the young man quickly made a name for himself in the Hong Kong film industry.
In 1994, Zhao Wenzhuo was fortunate to co-star with Maggie Cheung and Wang Zuxian, two superstars in the film industry, in the classic "Green Snake". The corner of Fahai he created is heroic and powerful, and his bearing is extraordinary, bringing an unprecedented handsome heroic image to the audience.
In the same year, he also co-starred with the king-level figure Leslie Cheung in the high-profile "Manchu and Han Quanxi".
However, it was during the filming of this drama that Zhao Wenzhuo met the love of his life, the popular diva Anita Mui. A chance encounter made the young Zhao Wenzhuo instantly attracted by Anita Mui's noble and elegant temperament, and fell into a deep obsession on the spot.
Since then, no matter where Anita Mui holds a concert, Zhao Wenzhuo always rushes to the scene as soon as possible, just to witness the demeanor of the goddess in his heart.
As time went by, the relationship between the two became deeper and deeper, and even photos of intimate outings were circulated. Anita Mui seems to have a better impression of Zhao Wenzhuo, a persistent suitor.
It wasn't until 1995 that she finally publicly admitted her relationship with Zhao Wenzhuo. From an ordinary fan, Zhao Wenzhuo transformed overnight into the most important partner in Anita Mui's life.
However, this beautiful marriage failed to come to fruition after all, and only a year later, Anita Mui and Zhao Wenzhuo announced their breakup. For the young and vigorous Zhao Wenzhuo, this is undoubtedly a heavy blow, and it also indicates that a turning point in his career is coming.
Fourth, reveal the reason why Zhao Wenzhuo moved to the mainland - After breaking up with Anita Mui, the economic situation is worrying
The sad news of Anita Mui's death undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Zhao Wenzhuo! Later, after the breakup, he was in a situation where he could not gain a foothold in Hong Kong, and he had no place to live.
Just imagine, Zhao Wenzhuo's main martial arts films had long been in decline in Hong Kong at that time, and even in the breakup turmoil between him and Anita Mui, director Tsui Hark, who had high hopes for him, was disappointed in him and even showed a lot of dissatisfaction.
Under Tsui Hark's words and deeds, Zhao Wenzhuo deeply realized that if he still stuck to Hong Kong, then his future development path would become dark.
After careful consideration and fierce inner struggle, Zhao Wenzhuo finally decided to take this step bravely and chose to return to the mainland of the motherland to seek development. Leaving Hong Kong, which had pushed him to the top, was undoubtedly a painful choice for him.
However, the young and promising young man was not intimidated by the unknown challenges, but embarked on a new journey in life with great anticipation.
Thankfully, with the popularity he has accumulated in Hong Kong, Zhao Wenzhuo has quickly made a name for himself in the mainland. In 2000, he became famous in one fell swoop with the historical masterpiece "Hero Zheng Chenggong" starring in it, and was nominated for the Golden Rooster Award, becoming a dark horse in the mainland film and television industry.
Since then, he has begun to get involved in various martial arts dramas, which has attracted widespread attention.
However, good times are always short-lived. Although Zhao Wenzhuo worked hard in the mainland, he never got his wish, and it seems that he is still one step away from real success.
Fifth, Zhao Wenzhuo's development in the mainland is in trouble - the role positioning is difficult, and there are many contradictions with Donnie Yen
Just when the audience thought that Zhao Wenzhuo would soar in the mainland, his acting career fell into an unprecedented predicament. As an actor from martial arts films, Zhao Wenzhuo found that this kind of theme was no longer popular in the mainland, and it was difficult for him to find a new type of role entry point suitable for him.
There are all kinds of signs that Zhao Wenzhuo's past road has come to an end. In order to achieve the transformation of his career, he has put in countless efforts and tried various methods, but he has never been able to find a new position that truly belongs to him, and his career has fallen into confusion and confusion, and it is difficult to make breakthroughs.
To add insult to injury, he had a public dispute with another entertainment giant, Donnie Yen, that shocked the whole industry, which shrouded Zhao Wenzhuo's career in a shadow. In 2012, there was a rare opportunity to work together again, which was supposed to be the movie "Special Identity", but the shocking news of Zhao Wenzhuo's resignation suddenly came out, which made people full of interest and discussion.
Soon after, rumors of "Zhao Wenzhuo playing a big name" spread quickly on the Internet like wildfire, accusing him of misbehaving and being unreasonable on the set. In the face of these doubts, Zhao Wenzhuo, who has always been known for his good temper, finally couldn't bear it anymore and angrily revealed the truth, pointing out that Donnie Yen was the root of the problem, and fought back.
In this way, the contradiction between the two superstars was completely exposed to the public, setting off a fierce war of words in the online world. Soon, many celebrities also joined this war without gunpowder, some firmly supported Zhao Wenzhuo, and some resolutely defended Donnie Yen.
There is even a schematic diagram depicting the "camp" in detail circulating on the Internet.
All of a sudden, the views of the two sides were like needles on the tip of the needle, and neither could convince each other. In the end, the incident ended in a dead end, but it had dealt a heavy blow to Zhao Wenzhuo's career, causing his development in the mainland to come to a standstill again.
6. Current Situation and Prospects - Low-key retirement, family members have their own arrangements
In this way, Zhao Wenzhuo's career in the mainland gradually went to a low point, and he found that it was becoming more and more difficult to obtain high-quality resources, and the film and television works he shot were not cared for. When his career encountered a cold winter, Zhao Wenzhuo began to shift his focus to his family.
In 2004, he married the beautiful and virtuous Zhang Danlu as his wife, and the two had a deep relationship and had three lively and lovely children after marriage. Watching his three children grow up strongly, Zhao Wenzhuo's life gradually became dull, and what he shared on social media was more about the warm daily life of his family, and there was rarely other dynamic exposure.
In the long run, being able to spend time with his family and live an ordinary and comfortable life may also be a relief for Zhao Wenzhuo. However, as a generation of martial arts movie stars, it is still difficult for him to avoid being criticized by others after all.
It was not until the National Day in 2022 that Zhao Wenzhuo returned to the screen again in the form of CCTV martial arts performances.
He wields a spear on the majestic Great Wall, kicks the gun reflexively, turns around to receive the gun, and the movement is like a cloud, and the skill is breathtaking. Despite this, the authenticity of this action still aroused heated discussions and questions among the majority of netizens.
In the end, there is still a heroic champion with a kung fu dream who has stepped forward, and with his outstanding skills and the courage to reproduce Zhao Wenzhuo's moves on the spot, it is a strong proof that this unparalleled duel is not presented by computer special effects.
Recently, a group of warm photos of Zhao Wenzhuo's family has once again become the focus of the Internet. Some netizens marveled that his eldest daughter of the golden boy and girl was studying in a prestigious aristocratic college, undoubtedly showing a wealthy background, and some people paid attention to the popular "brand-name bag" in his wife's hand, which showed that it was expensive.
If you dig into these details, there is no insider exposure. It is obvious to all that Zhao Wenzhuo has always expected his daughter to excel, and her daughter can enter a prestigious school entirely by virtue of her own talent and hard work. As for the "lady bag" carried by Zhang Danlu, it is said to be Zhao Wenzhuo's affection many years ago.
Today's Zhao Wenzhuo has faded out of the showbiz and devoted himself to family life. Although there are occasional regrets, on the whole, he has chosen a broad road to happiness and stability for himself.
However, as a former martial arts superstar, many viewers are still looking forward to his return to the screen and more exciting performances for a wide audience.