The last century was the heyday of Hong Kong cinema, and various types of films bloomed, bruce Lee kung fu films, Hui brothers comedies, Jackie Chan Hong Jinbao kung fu comedies, and Xingye's funny nonsense, all of which brought us too many memories and joys.
In fact, there is another type of movie that has to be mentioned, that is, the zombie film headed by Lin Zhengying, in this type of film, in addition to Lin Zhengying, there are several also zombie film box office guarantees, the four of them are called the four avenues of Hong Kong movies, that is: Lin Zhengying, Chen You, Noon Ma, Zhong Fa. Today I will talk about Chen You.
Among many actors in Hong Kong, China, Chen You's acting skills can be said to be superb, but now many people may not remember him. However, anyone who has seen the movie "Uncle Zombie" starring NoonMa and others should be deeply impressed by the four-eyed Daoist played by Chen You.
Chen You, whose real name is Chen Zhitao, was born on October 1, 1952 in Xinhui, Guangdong. In 1969, Chen You, Zhong Zhentao, Chen Baixiang and other friends formed the Loser Band. In 1973, The Losers changed their name to Wynners, and the Wenner Band was officially formed. In 1974, Chen You, Zhong Zhentao and others released their first album "Listen to the wynners" under the name of Wen na Band.
In 1975, the Band of Wen Na was invited by Mr. Huang Chen to participate in the movie "Everyone's Music", which made Chen You appear on the big screen for the first time. That same year, the band released three albums, Love and other pieces, Under the lion rock, and Everyone.com. The style of the Band of Wenner also gradually evolved from the early cover english songs to the later independent compositions.
In 1983, he co-starred with Zhong Zhentao and Ye Tong in the film "Seven Days of Wrong Love", directed by Zhang Jianting. In the same year, he also cooperated with Zheng Zeshi and Xu Guanying to star in the movie "Chasing Ghosts and Seven Heroes" directed by Yu Rentai.
In 1985, he co-starred with Lin Zhengying and Li Saifeng in the film "Mr. Zombie" directed by Liu Guanwei. In the same year, he also co-starred with Hong Jinbao and Jackie Chan in the movie "Summer Lucky Star" directed by Hong Jinbao, playing a tour guide.
In 1988, he co-starred in the movie "Uncle Zombie" with Wu Ma, Qian Jiale and Zhong Fa, playing the humorous four-eyed Chief. In the same year, he also participated in the movie "The Last Eunuch in China", playing a Japanese translator. He also co-starred with Noonma in the movie "Black Heart", playing Chen Kangtai.
In 1989, her self-written and self-directed Hong Kong film "The Man Who Doesn't Take Off Her Socks" won Maggie Cheung's Best Actress Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards for the first time.
In 1990, he directed and starred in the movie "Invincible Lucky Star", partnering with Stephen Chow. In the same year, he co-starred with Wu Yaohan in the movie "The Ghost Crowbar Corner", playing David. He also cooperated with Zhang Jianting and Li Saifeng to star in the movie "Mr. Night Devil" directed by Liu Guanwei.
In 1993, Chen You returned to Chinese mainland developed advertising and television creation, founded City Television, and set up companies in Guangzhou and Beijing. After 1993, Chen Youzai gradually faded out of the film circle because of his investment in the television production industry.
In 2010, Chen You, Tan Yonglin and other friends formed a cosmetics and aromatherapy company. In 2011, Chen You made a comeback and once again joined the Hong Kong film industry, participating in performances, and hoping to discover and cultivate a new generation of Hong Kong film creators.
In 2014, Chen You was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards for "Zombie".
No matter at any time, Chen You can show each role with great tension, highlight his charm, and succeed with his own efforts, which has been liked by many people.
Whether it is acting or making music or being a director, every life role has been completed by him very well, worthy of not failing others, the whole life is full of positive energy.
Today's Chen You is 67 years old, and this age can completely stop and enjoy his old age, but he still exerts his residual heat and continues to move forward in the film industry. Although the name Chen You has gradually been forgotten, his superb acting skills and classic image will surely remain in the history of Hong Kong cinema forever. Finally, may the old artist be well for the rest of his life.