In the blink of an eye, 2021 has almost passed 10 months, and this year's Hong Kong entertainment industry seems to have less light than in the past.
Because one after another Hong Kong stars who have brought us countless film and television classics over the years are quietly leaving, and can only live in our memories forever, and every time they think of it, they can't help but make people sad and unwilling.
Today, let's follow the editor to reminisce about these Hong Kong stars who have passed away in 2021:
1. Li Xiangqin died at the age of 88
On January 4 this year, after the news of the death of Teacher Li Xiangqin, a veteran drama bone in Hong Kong, due to illness, it caused agitation in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Many well-known artists personally went to the funeral of teacher Li Xiangqin and sent wreaths to commemorate them, even Jacky Cheung, who has not appeared for a long time, and Chen Fara, who has retired from the circle, paid tribute to him.
Teacher Li Xiangqin, who came from Cantonese opera, stepped into the film world at the age of 24 and starred in the first movie "Huang Feihong's Big Trouble".
Since then, we can see her familiar face in excellent film and television dramas such as "The Book of the Dragon Slaughter in the Heavens", "Family Affair", "Happy Affair in the Flower Field" and so on.
From the young man playing the villain role to the middle-aged transformation comedy character, and then to the grandmother professional household in the later years, from the film for more than fifty years, teacher Li Xiangqin has brought countless classic roles to the audience with professional and excellent acting skills, leaving an indelible mark.
As an artist recognized in the circle for his virtue and art, Teacher Li Xiangqin has an excellent reputation, has promoted countless juniors, and given them many opportunities to show their skills in the entertainment industry. Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung, these red stars all respect her and recognize her as a dry mother.
In addition to her contributions to the acting career, Teacher Li Xiangqin has set an example for many artists in her charity work.
During the Wenchuan earthquake, she donated one-third of her property to the earthquake relief, and when the epidemic was severe, she donated 500,000 yuan and 300,000 protective clothing.
In addition, she generously donated her entire estate for the common good.
Teacher Li Xiangqin is a respectable old drama bone, and the death of 88 years old is also a joy and mourning, although she is no longer there, we will always remember her.
2. Chen Long died at the age of 79
One of the Hong Kong stars who left us the nearest is undoubtedly Chen Long.
On October 10, American director Robert posted the news of Chen Long's death on his personal social platform.
Perhaps most people think that the name "Chen Long" is unfamiliar, after all, this old drama bone has been retired for 17 years.
However, in the 1970s and 1990s, Chen Long has been active in the Hong Kong film industry and is known as the "golden supporting role" of the Hong Kong film industry.
Chen Long, from the drama class, has a good kung fu foundation, is a member of the Hong family class, and Hong Jinbao is the same time, and is called "Hong family class two fat".
Chubby and athletic, he looks good, and he has performed in many Hong Kong comedies and martial arts films, although there are not many scenes, but he can always make people remember his face.
In "God of Gamblers II on the Beach Gambling Saint", he is the "Thunder Tiger" who plays with Zhou Xingchi to fight cattle across the mountain;
In "Fang Shiyu", he is loyal to the servant of Fang Shiyu, played by Jet Li;
In "The Six-Fingered Piano Demon", he is a late master who is always late with the lid of the pot in his hand...
One after another pivotal green leaf supporting roles, Chen Long used his superb acting skills to bring a lot of joy to the audience.
And it is his inconspicuous supporting role embellishment that makes the light of the film and television protagonist more powerful.
I also thank him for his indelible contribution to the Hong Kong film industry, which allows us to see more wonderful works.
3. Wu Mengda - died at the age of 70
The most unacceptable death star of this year must be "Uncle Da".
Ming Ming only appeared in the variety show to promote the new movie "The Legend of Debao of Shaolin Temple", but it did not take long but he left us forever.
You must know that the era of nonsense movies created by his partner with Stephen Chow is the source of happiness for many people.
And the role created by Uncle Da is a classic that has accompanied us to grow up and cannot be surpassed.
In the years since his debut, Uncle Da has participated in more than 260 movies, each of which has interpreted the role to the fullest, and is a veritable gold medal supporting role.
In 1990, his collaboration with Stephen Chow broke the all-time box office record for Hong Kong films with a box office of 41 million.
Then, this group of "golden partners" have successively cooperated in "The King of Comedy", "Truant Weilong", "Deer DingJi", "Nine Pin Sesame Officer" and other well-known movies.
In the eyes of everyone, it seems that where there is Stephen Chow, there is Wu Mengda, and the mutual achievements of the two have created the glory of the Hong Kong film industry.
Due to the discordant schedule, the two have not been on the screen since "Shaolin Soccer" in 2001, which is very regrettable.
Uncle Da once said in the show that as long as he is not dead or retired, it is not impossible to cooperate with Zhou Xingchi again, but now it has become a void.
Uncle Da, who has worked hard all his life on the road of interpretation, thank you for the joy you have created for us, and may you all be well in heaven.
4. Liao Qizhi died at the age of 66
Liao Qizhi's death also came so suddenly, he was still attending the event in March this year, and he died in less than a month.
Liao Qizhi, who has had the dream of being an actor since childhood, was admitted to the eighth wireless artist training class in 1978 and was in the same class as Tang Zhenye.
After graduation, because he did not have an excellent appearance, he could only silently play various inconspicuous small roles.
Fortunately, kung fu pays off, after running the dragon set for more than ten years, in 1992 he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor with the movie "Caged People", and has since emerged in the film industry.
In many works such as "Infernal Affairs 2", "Kill the Wolf", "Informant" and so on, Liao Qizhi has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and is an actor with good reputation and acting skills in the industry, respected, even Zhou Runfa also called him a big brother.
When it comes to Liao Qizhi's life, whether it is career or family, this road is full of ups and downs, which makes people sad.
In 2003, Liao Qizhi's youngest son was diagnosed with blood cancer, and after three years of rushing to treatment, he died at the age of five.
After the death of his younger son, Liao Qizhi's wife suffered from depression due to overwhelm, but fortunately she finally recovered in his company.
But soon after his wife recovered, in 2013, the eldest son suddenly declared that he was a transgender woman, which gave Liao Qizhi a blow to his already difficult life. One night, his wife had white hair, and he was even more haggard.
After so much suffering, Liao Qizhi still presents a positive and optimistic state to everyone.
I never thought that such a gold medal green leaf play bone, struggled all his life, strong all his life, but finally lost at the hands of the disease.
5. Lin Cong - died at the age of 76
Like Wu Mengda, Lin Cong is also a golden supporting role in Hong Kong films, and the news of his death from a heart attack on January 31 this year is equally heavy.
However, Lin Cong was an early supporting actor in Hong Kong, and then turned to the mainland as a director and screenwriter, and his popularity is not particularly high.
However, Lin Cong's recognition is very high, and I believe that audiences who have watched early Hong Kong jianghu films will have a good impression of this villain's face.
Lin Cong has participated in many classic films such as "The True Colors of Heroes", "Dragons in the Rivers and Lakes", "Iron Han Tenderness" and has cooperated with well-known film stars such as Zhou Runfa, Liang Chaowei, ren Dahua and so on.
For acting Lin Cong has always had his own seriousness, and his acting skills have been unanimously praised by everyone.
Retiring behind the scenes, he even founded a film and television training class to teach his acting experience and promote many juniors.
He once told the media bluntly that every actor must keep in mind that there are no small roles in this industry, only small actors, which is the most basic criterion for engaging in acting.
Although Lin Cong is also alone and childless in his old age, he is satisfied to be able to contribute everything in the film world, and we will always remember his performance in Hong Kong films.
6. Huang Shutang died at the age of 77
On April 10 this year, Wong Shu Tong died of cancer, which means that Hong Kong has one less licorice actor.
In the early 1970s, Wong Bea Tong began to enter the acting world, appearing frequently in Hong Kong films.
In addition to playing some small roles in the movie, Huang Shutang also served as a martial arts instructor, and the action design in works such as "The Sword of the Three Young Masters", "Chase", and "Lost Huo Yuanjia" were all written by him.
In 1979, he won the appreciation of director Xu Ke, and after starring in "Butterfly Change", his reputation began to soar, and he continued to take over the drama.
The most well-known to the audience is that he played the "Uncle Qiu" in the "I Have a Date with Zombies" series, which also made everyone affectionately call him "Qiu Uncle" in the entertainment circle in the future.
Uncle Qiu left ATV after filming "I Have a Date with Zombies 3", gradually faded out of the show business circle, taught martial arts in the mainland, and returned to ordinary life with his wife.
I thought that the happy old age would continue forever, but in 2017, Qiu Uncle was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and it has reached the second stage. Even though he has been actively cooperating with the treatment, he has left us forever.
7. Chen Jirong died at the age of 38
Born in 1983, Chen Jirong is the youngest Hong Kong star who has passed away this year.
He is also a green leaf actor, and after participating in the TVB artist training class in 2014, he played some inconspicuous dragon set roles.
It wasn't until he won the role of Li Feng in "Evil Old Man Alliance" that he began to gain fame.
And because Chen Jirong has always dreamed that he can be a director and shoot a drama, he then turned to the mainland and funded the filming of three nearly "zero cost" movies of "Love 36D", "The Most Troubled Twist" and "Desert Island Corpse Change".
In 2019, he prepared a self-written, self-directed and self-acting movie "Training Class", but unfortunately it did not make much progress.
In 2020, when Chen Jirong went to the hospital for back spinal pain, he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
From the time he learned of his illness to before his death, Chen Jirong has been actively fighting cancer, and his friends and supporting fans have been fundraising for treatment for him, and his girlfriend has always been with him.
In an interview with reporters, Chen Jirong revealed: "I don't want to die, I still want to live, I still have a lot of things to do, many dreams have not been completed." ”
But the opposite happened, on May 15, 2021, Chen Jirong's life will always stay on this day.
In addition to the above-mentioned old Hong Kong drama bones that will leave us forever this year, there are also drama actor Lei Silan, singer Li Mingwei, director Zhang Zheng, veteran artists Zhao Meibao and Xia Yulin and other people who have finally fallen under the hands of the disease, which is really regrettable, and I hope they will go all the way!
(Rotten Tomatoes Movie Editorial Department: Warm Warm)