1. Explore the path of your dreams
The growth process of the teenager Tony Leung can be vividly depicted with "the family is as poor as washing". What is deeply imprinted in my memory is that my father was irritable and irritable due to alcoholism, which frequently caused family disputes; And the mother who is strong in name is reluctant to support the burden of the entire family day and night.
Whenever his parents quarreled fiercely, the young Tony Leung would always curl up in the corner of the bed, silently shedding tears, soaking the softness of the pillow.
In such a dark environment, Tony Leung was able to find his spiritual refuge – that is, to go to the cinema with his classmates every Sunday to watch the film. In just 120 minutes, he was able to temporarily put aside the troubles of real life and devote himself to the fantasy world of the story.
Cinema became his brief escape from reality, but it also ignited his ardent pursuit of the performing arts.
After his parents divorced, the family's financial situation became more and more difficult, and Tony Leung was forced to interrupt his studies to find a livelihood. He worked as a waiter in a restaurant, washing dishes, selling newspapers on the streets, and even working as a casual worker on a construction site.
Life is difficult, but opportunities are often hidden in the most unexpected corners.
When Hong Kong TVB was recruiting trainees for the artist training course, Tony Leung's friend Stephen Chow invited him to participate in it. The two young people embark on a journey to pursue their dreams together, and since then they have changed the trajectory of their respective destinies.
After a rigorous selection, Tony Leung was successfully selected for the training class, thus starting his long and brilliant career as an actor.
2. The mystery of emotional entanglement
The 21-year-old Tony Leung starred with 19-year-old Maggie Cheung for the first time on the big screen, and despite their young age, they have already shown exceptional talent and a love of theatre. The wonderful duel again and again made them gradually establish an irreplaceable tacit understanding on the shooting site.
Maggie Cheung has a cheerful personality and excellent performances, and always exudes endless charm. Tony Leung, on the other hand, is often serious and engrossed in the role, depicting every detail to the fullest.
Their sparks splashed in front of the camera, sparking heated discussions and speculation from the outside world, and rumors about whether there was an ambiguous relationship between them also spread.
At this time, a woman named Carina Lau broke into Tony Leung's deep and restrained life. Unlike Tony Leung's low-key and calm temperament, Carina Lau is full of energy, self-confidence and energy.
Although the two personalities are very different, it is incredible that when they come together, they show an incomparably harmonious tacit understanding. It's like a match made in heaven!
In public, Carina Lau always uses her intelligence and wit, humor, and initiative to resolve embarrassment and relieve pressure for Tony Leung, who is introverted and slightly lacking in social skills. In the private space, she can also understand and accept his habit of liking to think alone and not wanting to participate too much in social activities.
In the face of media rumors about the relationship between them, Carina Lau behaved calmly and calmly: "It's just a beautiful love story." She can even calmly take a photo with Maggie Cheung in the same frame, this kind of broad-mindedness is really admirable.
Over time, Tony Leung finally chose Carina Lau as his lifelong partner instead of Maggie Cheung. They have a high degree of compatibility in terms of outlook on life, values and personalities, and Carina Lau's inclusive and tenacious personality is just able to control the machismo in Tony Leung's heart.
In this way, they supported each other and spent a long time together.
3. Brilliant moments
In his 41-year acting career, Tony Leung has created many classic images on the screen, winning many supreme honors, including 1 Best Actor Award at the Cannes International Film Festival, 3 Best Actor Awards at the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards, and 5 Best Actor Awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Every character he plays is so lifelike and unforgettable that no one has surpassed his achievements to this day.
Looking back at the 2002 Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony, Tony Leung and the superstar Andy Lau co-starred in the movie "Infernal Affairs" with the two protagonists - Professor Luk Ka-ying and Liu Sir.
One of them is an undercover agent hiding inside the gang, and the other is an undercover detective who endures the humiliation of the world of rivers and lakes. Their performances on the screen are full of firepower, their acting skills are bursting, and the rivalry scenes are amazing.
In the end, Tony Leung defeated all competitors with his superb acting skills and successfully won the Best Actor crown that year.
Earlier, in 1994, he played the role of a sausage-mouth martial artist in the comedy "East Becomes West", which made the audience remember it vividly. In the face of a powerful enemy, he was full of confidence and proudly declared: "No matter how fast you run, one day I will catch up."
His words and deeds are full of witty humor, and his unique personal style makes people laugh. His lines are witty and full of wisdom, allowing people to understand the philosophy of life in laughter.
If the above two characters are still more positive representatives, then the character of Mr. Yi, created by Tony Leung in the popular Chinese masterpiece "Lust and Caution" in 2007, clearly shows a deeper and more complex side, both in terms of appearance and inner spiritual world.
As we all know, Mr. Yi portrayed in the movie seems to be sanctimonious, humble and gentle on the surface, but in fact he is cold and ruthless on the inside, arrogant and arrogant. What is particularly shocking is that Tony Leung vividly interprets this complex character image of internal contradictions and conflicts with his superb acting skills, which makes the audience have a strong emotional resonance and deep impression on this character.
However, all these brilliant achievements are by no means accidental, but come from Tony Leung's incomparable love and dedication to his acting career. He once said frankly: "People tend to think that I am just playing a role, but in fact, some of the emotions in it are exactly how I really feel."
For him, acting is not only a job, but also an outlet to vent his inner suppressed emotions, a career that he devotes himself to and strives for.
4. Select "Dink"
In the traditional concept, married life is undoubtedly a necessary stage of life. However, for Tony Leung, such a lifestyle has never been in his life plan. As early as his youth, he witnessed the endless quarrels and strife between his parents, and these painful memories were like appendages that he could never get rid of.
Luckily, he eventually met Carina Lau. The two have reached an amazing tacit understanding at all levels such as values and personalities, and they can be called a match made in heaven. Carina Lau has an open-minded and cheerful personality, which happens to be able to control the slightly macho temperament in Tony Leung's bones.
Under her tolerance and understanding, Tony Leung, who was originally taciturn, was able to release himself and no longer feel constrained.
Therefore, they decided to run their relationship with each other in a "dink" way. In Tony Leung's eyes, the shackles of marriage will only become an obstacle to his pursuit of a free life. In Carina Lau's heart, as long as she can stay with her beloved, the form of marriage does not matter.
Although the two have the same heart, they still maintain their own independent living space.
It is worth mentioning that the first person to put forward the concept of "Dink" was Tony Leung himself. From his low-key, escapist demeanor, it is not difficult to see that traditional married life is clearly unable to satisfy his insatiable desire for freedom.
He longed for that kind of uninhibited, free-spirited life.
In the face of the unique concept put forward by Mr. Tony Leung, Ms. Carina Lau showed endless understanding and broad-mindedness. In her eyes, as long as she can be with her loved ones for a long time, the name of marriage may not be the most important thing.
Therefore, the two of them stayed together and maintained a relatively independent lifestyle, and spent a long time together.
5. The journey of chasing your dreams
After the initial success of his career as an actor, Tony Leung decided to live overseas in pursuit of his inner freedom. Through his personal documentary, we can get a glimpse of his current leisurely life.
Every morning, Tony Leung rides his bicycle along the country roads, enjoying the fresh air and the idyllic scenery along the way. Sometimes, he stops at a roadside café to sip a strong coffee, gaze at the mountains in the distance, and listen to the birds singing, as if his whole body and mind are in the embrace of nature.
In addition, the natural conditions suitable for skiing in the area are also a highlight that attracts Mr. Tony Leung. He shuttles freely across the vast expanse of snow, immersed in a white and flawless world, as if he has regained the carefree nature of his youth.
Occasionally, he would ride a sleigh with a few of his confidants, laughing and playing on the snow, as innocent as a child.
The exoticism away from home gives Tony Leung such a great deal of freedom precisely because there are no social constraints and no need to deliberately learn the language.
He can arrange his time as he pleases and live the leisure life he has longed for for a long time.
Compared with the hustle and bustle of the city, the tranquility and desertion here make Mr. Tony Leung feel more intimate. Growing up in a noisy and chaotic environment, he has become accustomed to being alone and has a special affection for the quiet environment.
Now, he is swimming in the loneliness of his choice and living the life of his dreams, which is undoubtedly his greatest satisfaction.
For a long time, Mr. Tony Leung and Ms. Carina Lau have maintained a long-distance relationship, which is completely out of his own will. When Mr. Tony Leung was traveling, Carina Lau would handle all matters at home with care and thoughtfulness, giving him the utmost understanding and support, showing her tolerance and wisdom.
6. Stick to your true self
In this era full of falsehood and disguise, Tony Leung's dedication to showing his true self and living his true nature is particularly valuable! As a heavyweight in the film industry, he has long gotten rid of the pursuit of glitz and vanity, and only wants to stay away from the disturbances and live the tranquility he has longed for.
Looking at the image of his white hair on his sideburns but insisting on not dyeing black, we can't help but think of his classic line in the movie "In the Mood for Love": "Some people think it's ugly, but I think it's beautiful."
This sentence profoundly reveals his firm belief in truth and authenticity, in his eyes, the world's vision is important, but more importantly, to live his true self, whether he plays a heroic or villainous role, as long as he can portray the characters vividly, he will feel satisfied.
In the field of performing arts, Tony Leung is very familiar with the creation of roles. He sometimes incarnates as a vigorous martial arts master, and sometimes becomes a ruthless prodigal son in love.
Behind every role, there is his unique insight and in-depth experience of human nature, he once said frankly: "Everyone thinks I am playing a role, in fact, part of the emotion is also my real feeling, but no one knows that it is me" For him, acting is not only a profession, but also a channel to release inner emotions.
This ardent love and preoccupation with the actor's career may stem from his deep desire for freedom. Growing up in an environment where his parents quarreled constantly, he developed resistance to marriage and family life.
After getting to know Carina Lau, they chose a "Dink" lifestyle and gave each other plenty of private space.
It is this unrestrained state of life that allows Tony Leung to immerse himself in the leisurely content he yearns for. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, his life in a foreign country is full of leisure and expansiveness.
Whether strolling through the mountains or on the slopes, he seems to have become one with nature, where there are no social constraints and no need to learn a foreign language, and all the time can be spent enjoying the life he desires.
To sum up, showing his true self and living his true nature is undoubtedly the life ideal that Tony Leung has been pursuing. In this bustling city, he firmly defends his inner freedom with his unique attitude to life.
This clear insight and profound wisdom really constitute the most precious and eye-catching core of his life!