Mr. Zhang Zheng, a veteran film and television actor in Hong Kong, China and former president of the Vancouver Film and Television People Association, passed away at 3:26 p.m. on January 25 at Liezhiwen Hospital at the age of 90.
He Huoquan, the host of the New Era Television Station and the New Era Radio Morning Program, posted a photo of Zhang Zheng on his social platform, conveying the news of his death and group photo, and wrote: "Uncle Zhang Zheng is a man of integrity, enthusiastic about public welfare, actively participates in the charity activities of the Film and Television People Association, does his best, is friendly and humble to people, is a rare elder, we will always miss you." "
Zhang Zheng, born in Beijing on May 18, 1931, was originally named Zhang Qiaofu, and Zhang Zheng went to Hong Kong in 1948 to develop.
He joined the Great Wall Pictures Company in 1951 and starred in films such as "Ming Feng", "Thunderstorm", "Rose Rock", "Fisherman's Love", "Absolute Beauty", "Blood Stained Girl's Heart", "Heroes and Children", "Qu Yuan" and other films, he was an all-round actor in Chinese films at that time, and his drama path was very wide.
Subsequently, Zhang Zheng began to participate in behind-the-scenes work such as choreography and directing, and became famous with several "Strange Fun" documentaries such as "Xinjiang Fun Record" and "Chinese National Sports Fun Record", and won the title of "Strange Fun Director".
In the 1990s, Zhang Zheng only faded out of the Hong Kong film and television circle, and after fading out, Zhang Zheng immigrated to Canada and settled in Vancouver. After immigrating, Zhang Zheng also actively participated in many European and American films, such as "2012" (2009), "Shanghai Noon" (2000) and "Young Agent Cody" (2003). There are also TV series "Green Arrow", "Hell Wheel", "Romeo Spy" and so on.
In an interview before his death, Zhang Zheng claimed that the West will need and pay great attention to Chinese actors in the future, and Chinese who grew up in Canada or the United States will have a certain language advantage. He also worked with filmmakers in Canada to organize an actor training class to cultivate local talent, teach them basic filmmaking and filmmaking skills, and enter the Western film and television industry.