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Preface
"One actor a year, a hundred years of Stephen Chow. ”
No wonder Sammo Hung said:
Stephen Chow is the only person who can live a dignified life in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
New Creations
talked about Stephen Chow's status in the hearts of the Chinese people and his prestige in the comedy industry.
That's "unparalleled".
But since Xing Ye turned behind the scenes, movie comedy seems to have gone "downhill".
"Nonsensical" comedies no longer have actors in the town.
Even Wang Jing's attempt to "reproduce" another "Stephen Chow" ended in failure.
However, when Xing Ye "re-emerged" with a new movie.
What was waiting for him was the audience's evaluation of "Jiang Lang's talent".
"There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand".
"Journey to the West" and "Mermaid" brought controversy at the same time.
is also informing countless audiences, a neglected "reality".
Xing Ye is old, and the audience has changed from a scrappy youth to a "social animal" who bows to life.
When our state of mind changes, the perspective of the world changes.
But no matter how unbearable the sound was at the time.
"The Mermaid" has become a comedy classic many years after its release.
The film's critique of reality and its indictment of environmental pollution.
In today's view, it is a wonderful fit with the status quo.
Whether in the past or now, Stephen Chow is still an existence that is difficult to surpass.
But the star master, who has been "silent" for a long time, has frequently had good news recently.
Short videos and short dramas are prevalent these days.
The Internet self-media industry has caught up with the wave and started the "short drama creation".
As an artist, Stephen Chow naturally smelled "business opportunities".
When the short drama has a more professional film and television production team.
It's not just the creators who make the profit, but also the audience who consumes for it.
Aside from the "short parents", the "coolness" of the short drama is the main reason why the audience loves it.
It's short and concise, but the story must be told clearly.
On the contrary, it tests the ability of screenwriters and directors even more.
Therefore, in such an environment, the cooperation between Stephen Chow and Douyin has been promoted.
January 29, 2024.
Stephen Chow posted a post on his personal social account.
The words "ninety-five-two-seven" are very conspicuous.
Anyone who knows Xing Ye knows the meaning of the number "9527" in his movies.
As people complain:
The dogs in Stephen Chow's movies are all called "Wangcai", and once his character has a "digital codename".
That must be "9527".
Do you still remember Stephen Chow's flop Internet celebrity "Pai Xiaoxuan" in 2023?
Perhaps, the cooperation between Xing Ye and Douyin was also quietly reached at that time.
Therefore, the "9527 Theater" produced by Stephen Chow and Douyin came into being.
Cross-border variety shows?
Appointed April 24, 2024.
Stephen Chow's "9527 Theater".
ushered in the completion of the first short drama "Golden Pig and Jade Leaf".
The cast is also very luxurious.
Xu Zhisheng, Zhang Baiqiao, Pai Xiaoxuan.
And the "boiled egg" dangling on the set.
is the originator of the early online drama "called Beast Yi Xiaoxing".
Think back then, who hasn't watched a "Never Expected" after the 00s?
The nonsensical and embarrassing degree of the work coincides with Xing Ye.
It's no wonder that the first work of "9527 Theater" will choose to be called Beast Yi Xiaoxing.
Judging from the tidbits, the actor focused on choosing a professional "comedian".
Skits aren't enough.
Xing Ye also began to move towards variety shows.
At the press conference of the platform, Yang Weikang attended on behalf of Stephen Chow.
He talked about the reason for this cooperation with the kiwifruit platform.
"Discover more outstanding comedy talents and pass on Mr. Stephen Chow's comedy talent. ”
As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused an "uproar".
After all, in recent years, Xing Ye has rarely appeared except for movie promotion.
Countless fans are longing for the day when their idols will be on stage again.
So can this variety show "The King of Comedy" let people see Mr. Stephen Chow again?
Netizens also have different opinions.
Some people think that Stephen Chow's personality is too introverted and easy to be cold, and he is not suitable for appearing in variety shows.
Such a statement was, of course, opposed.
You must know that before Xing Ye made comedies, he was a host for a few years.
The ability to host is also one top one good.
But while others were discussing, sharp-eyed netizens found a "big problem".
"It's too early to say that Xing Ye is not suitable for variety shows, haven't you noticed this text trap?"
Pitfall?
What do you mean by that?
In the variety show "The King of Comedy's Stand-up Season", Stephen Chow is not a guest, but the "initiator".
This means that Xing Ye will still be behind the scenes.
didn't even show up at the press conference, and the possibility of appearing in the show is probably not very great.
In the face of this, many people think it is a "fraud".
Under the name of Stephen Chow, he "cut leeks" and "picked wool".
But for the show, everyone still expects mostly.
After all, comedy is too limited these days.
The audience is also eager to have a "hearty laugh".
Even if Stephen Chow is a skit or a variety show, the hope of showing up is not very great.
But we still have to cheer for the new generation of comedians.
Xing Ye himself is a "golden signboard".
In just one week, it was the completion of the short drama produced again, and the official announcement of the variety show.
What brought the audience was not joy, but "worry".
Many people are afraid that Xing Ye will "sell his feelings" and lose his "original intention".
At the beginning, he did not hesitate to lose his future, nor did he bow his head and admit defeat.
is so passionate about movies and comedies, which is also one of the reasons why Stephen Chow impresses the audience.
Therefore, the audience is afraid.
I'm afraid to see my former idol bend over for "five buckets of rice".
Fear that idols will lose their sincere and burning "love" for comedy.
After all, he has suffered too much along the way.
Only the original intention is not lacking
"One actor a year, a hundred years of Stephen Chow".
Tony Leung said:
Everyone is the protagonist in other movies, but he is the only protagonist in Xingzai.
Stephen Chow's talent is too dazzling.
Even if the king of heaven is on the same stage with him.
And it will be dimmed by the light.
But this is such a very good filmmaker.
But it was almost buried in the "sea of people".
In 1962, the comedy superstar was born in a poor family in Hong Kong.
The second in line, he has an older sister and a younger sister.
It is not difficult to see from Stephen Chow's name that his mother has high hopes for him.
"Xiongzhou fog column, handsome Xingchi".
His mother, perhaps, was a lover of reading.
But alas, I had to be trapped in my family.
It is said that "poor and lowly couples mourn everything".
Stephen Chow's parents often quarrel over firewood, rice, oil and salt.
And this marriage finally broke down when Stephen Chow was 7 years old.
The mother was given custody of her three children.
The four of them depended on each other for their lives, year after year.
Due to family reasons, Stephen Chow has been very introverted since he was a child.
Being in a daze was the most frequent thing he did in his childhood.
But even so, he has a "big dream" in his heart.
In Stephen Chow's movies, we can often see him paying tribute to Bruce Lee.
Silent, he also longs to become a star like an idol.
For his dream, Stephen Chow has always worked hard.
Since middle school, he has often worked part-time.
In the summer vacation, Stephen Chow used his savings to find Huang Chunliang.
Huang Chunliang is Bruce Lee's senior brother.
Stephen Chow took him as his teacher and began to learn Wing Chun.
It's just a pity that he didn't become a martial arts star like an idol in the end.
Even TVB's artist training class almost didn't pass the exam.
"Heroes" also have twilight moments
That year, Stephen Chow and his friend Tony Leung met to take the wireless artist training class.
Who would have thought that Tony Leung would be successfully admitted.
But Stephen Chow took the test "three times".
The unsmooth beginning also foreshadowed his unsmooth road to fame.
In 1983, Stephen Chow, who had experienced two failures, finally got his wish.
But he is still a newcomer, but Tony Leung has become popular.
Even the job of appearing on the TV station is to replace Tony Leung, who left the show.
Such a situation made him feel embarrassed.
Stephen Chow is the host while playing tricks in various crews.
In this way, he ran for 6 years, and his life finally ushered in a "reversal"
In 1988, Stephen Chow met the "nobleman" of his acting career.
Director Lee Xiu-xian invited Stephen Chow to star in the movie "Thunderbolt Pioneer".
The performance of this little, unknown actor was surprising.
And Stephen Chow also won the "Best Supporting Actor" for the movie and became an instant hit.
At that time, Xing Ye's acting style was quite decent, until the appearance of a comedy.
In March 1990, "A Comic Book Goes to the World" was broadcast.
In the same year, he and Andy Lau co-starred in "The Gambler" was released.
The two works not only developed Stephen Chow's comedy talent.
also made him the box office champion in Hong Kong.
Suddenly, Stephen Chow was in the limelight, and the status of the "King of Comedy" was established.
Immediately afterwards, "Tricky Expert", "Truant Weilong" and "The Story of Deer and Ding".
One after another, Stephen Chow has become a hot star.
But "the tree is a big wind", trouble, also found the door.
Stephen Chow became the target of public criticism.
Everyone in the Hong Kong entertainment industry shy away from him.
He was silent and turned away without much explanation.
Later, Stephen Chow went to the mainland for development.
A "Yangtze River No. 7" is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience.
And the three words Stephen Chow have run through the youth of countless people.
Today, Stephen Chow is 62 years old.
But his love life is still a mystery.
And in her heart, she has always kept a place for her first love Luo Huijuan.
There are not only Bruce Lee in his movies, but also "eternal regret" Luo Huijuan.
We said, "The audience owes Stephen Chow a movie ticket".
But they scolded him for "selling feelings".
But only those who like Stephen Chow's movies know that we are saying goodbye to "youth".
That movie ticket is not only for Stephen Chow.
It is also to make up for the "regrets" of his youth.
And when the work does not meet the audience's expectations.
He said, "I'm sorry, I'm old".
is just six words, but it makes people "burst into tears".
He is old, and our youth is long gone.
We hope that Stephen Chow is still the same Stephen Chow.
But unfortunately, "heroes also have twilight times".
epilogue
In addition to good news in terms of skits and variety shows.
Stephen Chow's new movie "Shaolin Women's Football" is also still in full swing.
It is worth mentioning that we may be able to see Xing Ye appear on the big screen again.
It is said that "Tai Chi", also known as "Kung Fu 2", may be released in 2025.
The starring role is also the famous actor "Anne Hathaway".
Looking forward to Xing Ye's surprise works again.
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