mentioned the name Xu Shaoqiang, some people shook their heads and said they didn't know, that was when you didn't catch up with his scenery! Thinking about the "Silkworm Transformation" starring him back then, the popularity is simply amazing! The street is empty, everyone is sitting at home and watching TV, just to see how he transforms into a silkworm hero, that scene has to compete with Chow Yun-fat's demeanor of fascinating thousands of girls in "Shanghai Tang", and even Zheng Shaoqiu's personable Chu Liuxiang has to stand aside!
Also, if you say that he is not popular, I'm afraid I haven't seen his collaboration with star Master Stephen Chow in "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qier", right? The villain he played in it was so bad that it made people's teeth itch, but with an indescribable charm, he directly became the leader of the villain world, and when he mentioned it, he was a benchmark-level existence.
Xu Shaoqiang is really a contradiction, let's call him a prodigal son, indeed, he lives a casual and unrestrained life, as if the rivers and lakes are his backyard, and he can go as he wants. But it's not wrong to say that he is a hero, that skill, leverage, and righteousness at critical times, I heard that he also helped Stephen Chow. It's a pity that only his legend is left on the rivers and lakes, a few days ago, this old drama bone passed away because of esophageal cancer, which is really unpleasant.
Back then, he had the opportunity to become a star who shined even brighter than Chow Yun-fat and Zheng Shaoqiu, but there are always a few turning points in life. Xu Shaoqiang was born in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province in 1950, and later went to Hong Kong with his parents, and became obsessed with martial arts when he was a child, dreaming of becoming a hero of chivalry and righteousness. However, dreams are dreams, and after graduation, he still honestly worked as an accountant and counted money in the stock market to live.
But fate is sometimes a joke. In 1967, Xu Shaoqiang showed a small face in "One-Armed Knife" starring Wang Yu, although it was a small role, but it was like being pointed out by the martial arts world, he was completely fascinated. The martial arts dream in my heart began to move again.
After thinking about it, he decided to go out, quit his iron job, and plunged into the showbiz. With the encouragement of his friends, he was admitted to the Shaw Brothers actor training class and became classmates with later big names like Dillon.
So, Xu Shaoqiang's story tells us that in life, there must always be one or two decisions that make you desperate to chase your dreams. As for the hobby and decision that changed his life, it is obvious that it is martial arts and the courage to give up a stable job to join the entertainment industry! It's a pity that the world is impermanent, but the classic characters left to us by Xu Shaoqiang will always remain in our hearts.
Thinking that back then, David and the other future big names were classmates in the same school, which was like a dream. After graduation, Xu Shaoqiang did not rush to fly on the branches and become a phoenix, but became a green leaf in the movie in a down-to-earth manner, and every small role is like a whetstone on the road of his acting skills, and the more he sharpens it, the brighter it becomes.
In those years, Xu Shaoqiang was like a farmer who worked silently, although he did not immediately become the protagonist in the spotlight, but the love and respect for performance in his heart was hotter than anyone else. No matter how big or small the role is, he holds it like a baby and waters it with his hard work. This persistence and talent, like a seed slowly germinating, finally took root in the industry and paved the way for his bright star journey.
Time flickered, and the ten-year career passed quietly. It wasn't until 1977 that Xu Shaoqiang's spring finally came! At that time, a screenwriter brother of Lidi Films, when he was strolling around the Shaw Brothers set, his eyes lit up, and he was attracted by Xu Shaoqiang's tall, upright, handsome figure. I pondered in my heart: "This martial arts style is flourishing, with such an image, it is difficult not to be popular!" So, he strongly recommended Xu Shaoqiang to go to Lidi Pictures to test the waters. Shaw Brothers looked at it, hey, isn't this a potential stock, and happily let it go.
When he arrived at Lidi, Xu Shaoqiang directly played with the new student Wan Ziliang, and the two acted in "The Sword of the Third Young Master" together. The top swordsman Yan Shisan, played by Xu Shaoqiang in it, is so handsome that he has no friends, sword eyebrows and starry eyes, and he can't take his eyes off it as soon as he appears. The audience was fascinated after watching it, and Xu Shaoqiang's name also resounded in the sky overnight.
By 1979, Xu Shaoqiang's acting career was like riding a rocket, and he soared into the sky with a swish. He starred in "Silkworm Transformation", played the role of Yun Feiyang hero, which is called a majestic and majestic, not to mention strong martial arts, but also chivalrous and tender, complex and changeable personality, which makes people addicted. Xu Shaoqiang used his perfect acting skills to play the role of Yun Feiyang alive, as if he was a hero who came out of the book, satisfying everyone's fantasies about heroes.
As soon as "Silkworm Transformation" was broadcast, the ratings rose like a rocket, directly comparing the old rival TVB for many years. When TVB saw this posture, he was anxious, and hurriedly moved out "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang" starring Zheng Shaoqiu to respond. Although "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang" is also highly praised, compared with "Silkworm Transformation", it is still a little less popular.
Just when "Silkworm Transformation" was about to create another brilliant achievement, an accident happened - the starring Xu Shaoqiang disappeared mysteriously! As soon as this incident came out, the entire entertainment industry exploded, and the audience was also confused, speculating about the reasons behind it. However, no matter what, the name Xu Shaoqiang has been deeply engraved in everyone's hearts and has become an indelible martial arts legend of that era.
I think about back then, watching TV is like chasing dramas, episode after episode, that nervousness! But have you heard? There is a very popular TV series "Silkworm Transformation", starring Xu Shaoqiang, the actor of Yun Feiyang, suddenly it is like the world has evaporated, which is like a bolt from the blue for the crew, which is more exciting than the thrilling plot in the TV series!
The senior management of the crew was as anxious as ants on a hot pot, looking for people everywhere, but they didn't find it. The screenwriter saw it, yes, we can't wait, and immediately changed the script with a pen, so that Yun Feiyang practiced a magical "cocoon breaking Dafa", changed his face, and then found a Gu Guanzhong who was quite similar to Xu Shaoqiang to save the scene. But the cloud flying in the audience's hearts has long been Xu Shaoqiang's appearance, and "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang" was also on the air at that time, and the two sides competed, and the ratings of "Silkworm Transformation" were a little overwhelming.
Then why did Xu Shaoqiang suddenly disappear? There are two versions circulating in the market, which are particularly exciting! said that he and the producer had a quarrel because of the direction of the plot, and as soon as his temper came up, he directly came to a trip that he said would go, and the name of the "prodigal son" spread. On the other hand, it smells of a conspiracy theory, saying that TVB is jealous of "Silkworm Transformation", so it made a bad move, and used money to "invite" Xu Shaoqiang away, so that he dropped the chain at a critical moment, and caught Lidi TV by surprise. A lot of people nodded and said it was true.
Xu Shaoqiang was young and vigorous at that time, and he didn't resist the temptation, but he ended up pitting himself. This decision directly caused him to fall from the clouds to the bottom, and was also blocked by the industry. TVB's side also turned his face and didn't recognize anyone, and didn't give him good fruit to eat, after all, who wants to use a "traitor"?
However, in life, there will always be peaks and turns. In 1980, the martial arts master Gu Long opened his own company to make movies, and he was an old man who loved talents, especially Xu Shaoqiang, who could fight and act. The two became acquainted with each other because of the filming of Gulong martial arts dramas, and they became drinking friends because they both love to drink, and their relationship is very iron. Gu Long originally wanted to let Xu Shaoqiang show his strength in his new film, but unfortunately, fate made people.
Once, the two got together to drink again, Gu Long was already very sick at that time, but he still insisted on fighting with Xu Shaoqiang. As a result, Gu Long didn't fight this fight, he got drunk directly, and his condition took a sharp turn for the worse, and finally left because of liver disease. This incident made Xu Shaoqiang feel uncomfortable, he lost a close friend, and also lost an opportunity to change his fate.
So, life is like a play, and sometimes a decision can change everything. Xu Shaoqiang's play, although he suffered a lot, also made him learn to cherish and reflect. As for the future, he slowly regained his position and continued to work hard in the film and television industry, but those young and frivolous days became an eternal imprint in his heart.
Hey, everyone, listen to this, there was a sudden news on the rivers and lakes, saying that Xu Shaoqiang and Brother Gu Long were drinking, and as a result, Gu Long was "drunk" and gone! This news is like having wings, and it will fly all over the sky with a swish, and Xu Shaoqiang's good reputation has also suffered, and it is not a taste in my heart.
Xu Shaoqiang was alone, hearing these rumors, not to mention how uncomfortable he felt in his heart, he said that he was fighting with Brother Gulong at that time, patronizing and happy, and he didn't persuade him, and the guilt and sadness in his heart were like eating Coptis chinensis. But he also said that how could Brother Gulong's departure be all due to him? He often misses Gu Long in public, and that respect is more mellow than wine. But because of his drinking-loving temperament, he has become a figure on the cusp of public opinion, and the drama path is a lot narrower, but Xu Shaoqiang is not a master who is easy to defeat.
In order to act, he didn't care about anything, even those Fengyue films, just to be able to show a few more faces in front of the camera. It was more than ten years until 1992, hey, the turnaround! Stephen Chow's popular "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qi'er", Xu Shaoqiang played a villain Zao Wou-Ki in it, the role is so bad, it makes people's teeth itch, but it is also vividly acted, and the audience is addicted to watching it.
For this role, Xu Shaoqiang is desperate, there is a blasting scene in the play, his whole body is full of blasting points, and he was stunned for dozens of hits, boom, boom, as if he was really on the battlefield. As a result, although the scene was filmed, he himself hung up his colors, and there are still a few grenade fragments on his body.
Speaking of which, Xu Shaoqiang was able to get this role because of a small act of kindness to Stephen Chow many years ago. At that time, Stephen Chow was still an inconspicuous little actor, and once he drank high in a bar, only to find out that the money was not enough when he checked out, which was called an embarrassment. It happened that Xu Shaoqiang was passing by, and without saying a word, he directly helped Stephen Chow out of the siege, and generously gave him more, so that he could be happy. This little thing, Stephen Chow has always kept in mind.
Later, Stephen Chow became the leader of the comedy industry, and he didn't forget Xu Shaoqiang's love. No, the villain in "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qier" is none other than Xu Shaoqiang. Xu Shaoqiang also relied on this role to make a beautiful turnaround, and his acting skills and confidence returned. So, life, sometimes it's so wonderful, a small act of kindness, maybe one day it can help you open a new door!
Hey, you guys know? Stephen Chow, the leader of the comedy industry, has a lot of warm stories in his heart. Thinking that back then, Brother Xu Shaoqiang extended a helping hand to him, and that friendship Stephen Chow has always remembered in his heart. No, when Stephen Chow pondered about filming the blockbuster "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qi'er", his first thought was: "I have to invite Brother Xu to come, let him play the villain Zao Wou-ki, and repay the friendship of that glass of wine back then!" ”
When Xu Shaoqiang received the call, he was stunned, and the excitement in his heart was as if he had won the lottery. He thought to himself: "Oh, my small role, can I still cooperate with a big director like Stephen Chow?" And he remembers my little things all those years ago! Without saying a word, Xu Shaoqiang readily agreed, for this role, he put in a lot of effort, from the inside out, and turned himself into the hated Zao Wou-ki.
As soon as "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qier" was released, Xu Shaoqiang became completely popular, and the villain's road became wider and wider, and he became a "villain professional". You see him in "Heavenly Sword: Dugu Nine Swords", the villain master, his eyes are full of drama, which makes people shudder; and then to Liu Sheng's sword in "Sword Roaring Rivers and Lakes", with superb swordsmanship and ruthlessness, which makes people enjoy it; There is also the villain in "Snow Flower Sword", every role seems to be tailor-made for him, and he plays it so amazingly!
Xu Shaoqiang's fire is not only in Hong Kong, but also in the mainland and overseas. Over the years, he has fought wits and courage in "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", and happy enmity in "Smiling Proud Jianghu", even if it is an emotional drama like "Lonely Empty Court", or a modern drama like "Spring Jade Pill", he can easily control it, and his acting skills are good.
Speaking of Xu Shaoqiang's life, it is a living inspirational blockbuster. From a fledgling actor to a superstar in the villain world, every step is so firm and not easy. His performance is like connecting with the soul of the character, showing the complexity and multifaceted of human nature vividly.
It's a pity, there are unforeseen circumstances, and the old actor left quietly a few days ago, which made the entire film and television industry immersed in sadness. His departure was like the sudden extinguishment of the brightest star in the night sky, making people's hearts empty. But we have to remember that Mr. Xu Shaoqiang has left us too many good memories with his works.
Finally, I wish Mr. Xu Shaoqiang all the way, and we will always remember your legend of light and shadow.