On October 30, 2018, Jin Yong, who built a world of martial arts for us, passed away, announcing the end of an era of martial arts. Since Jin Yong, there has been no more martial arts.

Text: Feng Junzi

On October 30, 2018, Jin Yong , who built a martial arts world for us, passed away, announcing the end of a martial arts era. Since Jin Yong, there has been no more martial arts. Over the years, many of the actors in Jin Yong's dramas have passed away. Today we will talk about the classic images in our memory and the actors.

Talented Huang Zhan

After Gu Ailing won the championship at the current Winter Olympics, the on-site DJ played " A Laughter from the Sea ", which was the theme song of the 1990 " Swordsman". It is said that There were six versions at first, but Huang Zhan was still not satisfied. Later, he found inspiration from ancient music and figured out the main melody on the piano.

This song is a very perfect match with Jin Yong's "Swordsman", with its wanton and unrestrained pride, which also matches Huang Zhan's life very well. He likes traditional Chinese literature and music very much, and he is unscrupulous and has the title of being uncivilized.

often used swear words when he spoke, but he could control it when he was working on a radio station. In his words, the reason why he didn't use swear words at that time was because of his professionalism.

He not only writes good songs, including "Forget Him" ​​written for Teresa Teng, as well as the familiar "A Laugh in the Sea", "Shanghai Beach", "My Chinese Heart", etc., as well as many works for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Songs, "Life is Meaningful", "Hello in the World" and so on.

He scored more than 50 movies. Later, together with Jin Yong, Ni Kuang, , Chua Lam, , he was known as the four great talents in Hong Kong, and was called the father of modern pop music by Ni Kuang.

Moreover, he has published more than thirty books. It is said that "Collected Works of Bu Wen" once brought him an income of more than one million Hong Kong dollars.

His life was not only talented, but also had colorful emotional experiences. He was a childhood sweetheart with Hua Wa, who was 6 years younger than him. Hua Wa fell in love with him when he was 13 years old. Later, the two got married and had three children. In 1976, He publicly dated Lin Yanni, but it was not until 1987 that he and Hua Wa officially went through the divorce procedures.

However, during their relationship with Lin Yanni, the two fell in love vigorously, life and death, and finally ended up breaking up. Huang Zhan even owed tens of millions of dollars in debt over the years.

After paying off his debts, he married his assistant Chen Huimin in 1995. At this time, Huang Zhan was already 54 years old. In 2001, he suffered from lung cancer. In November 2004, he unfortunately died of lung cancer at the age of only 63. age.

In his life, when he was a child, he fought with the kung fu superstar Bruce Lee . He had a confidante. He was talented but often offended others with his words. He was unforgiving. At the same time, he had a special appreciation for beauty. He once described Leslie Cheung She is extremely handsome, but I am partial to pretty people.

His life is a microcosm of Hong Kong's entertainment industry. From the once prosperous to the current loneliness, no matter what kind of hero he is, he will eventually grow old.

The Difficult to ReconcileWeng Meiling

If we talk about the actor of the most difficult to reconcile role in Jin Yong's drama, it is Weng Meiling, the actor of Huang Rong. From "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" to "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", this The quirky girl makes people really think that there is such an elf on Peach Blossom Island.

However, in reality, Weng Meiling committed suicide when she was 26 years old. In her short life, she started her career in the entertainment industry by placing 8th in the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant. After that, Huang Rong's image quickly became popular due to her role in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". At the same time, she met Tang Zhenye, the most important man in her life.

However, there are many celebrities. Although the two are high-profile together, they always have some misunderstandings due to some scandals, including the scandal between Tang Zhenye and Wu Junru .

A few months before Weng Meiling committed suicide, she gave two interviews. The first time was in February 1985. At that time, she lost four pounds in a week. She said that he was troubled by relationships last year and was very unhappy. A year wasted, a year wasted.

asked her at the time if there was a problem in her relationship with Tang Zhenye. She denied it. She just thought it was her emotional problem and her boyfriend was very good to her.

Another interview was with herself a week ago. It was rumored that Weng Meiling was very depressed at that time. The villains around her always said bad things about her to Tang Zhenye, and Tang Zhenye had a soft ear. The two often quarreled. When they quarreled, Tang Zhenye would He said that Weng Meiling thought he was poor.

In the end, 26-year-old Weng Meiling committed suicide on May 14, 1985. Before that, she had committed suicide twice, but she committed suicide for the third time. Even if Zou Shilong sent her to the hospital, she could not be saved. .

After Tang Zhenye heard the news that Weng Meiling had committed suicide, he burst into tears, but it was too late to regret it.

It is a pity that a beautiful woman has a bad life, and her fragrance fades away. The role of Huang Rong she created has also become an unsurpassed classic in Jin Yong's dramas.

三 The old naughty boy Zhou Botong , the frustrated Liao Qizhi

The most ridiculous character in Jin Yong's drama is undoubtedly the old naughty boy Zhou Botong. His child-like smile is so funny that it makes people laugh and cry, but it is also difficult to make people angry.

In the 1993 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", the actor who played Zhou Botong, Liao Qizhi, had a completely different life.

In the 1980 "Shanghai Bund", he starred in Chen Xianggui. That drama included the famous Chow Yun-fat , Zhao Yazhi , Lu Liangwei , etc., "Shanghai Beach Sequel " also included Xie Xian , Huang Shuyi started very high.

has since starred in many TV series, including "Grand Canal", "The Best Son-in-Law", 1993 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", as well as the classics "Infernal Affairs II", "Slaying the Wolf" and "The Line". "People" and so on, starring in many classic roles.

He and Chen Min'er got married in 1987 and have three children. However, their youngest son was diagnosed with hemorrhagic cancer in 2003. At that time, the couple turned grief into strength and insisted on working to support the family, while his wife took care of their youngest son. Later, Although he received a bone marrow transplant, his younger son failed to overcome the disease due to rejection after the operation.

At the funeral of his younger son, he sang hymns and sent his younger son away. But the next day, when he went to cover his three sons with quilts, he found that he could no longer cover his younger son with quilts. At that moment Sadness comes from it and weep bitterly.

The death of his younger son also caused his wife Chen Miner to suffer from depression . He took good care of his wife. In 2007, on their 20th wedding anniversary, he held a make-up wedding for his wife.

But in 2013, his eldest son announced that he wanted to transform and become a woman. Liao Qizhi was hit hard, but he still maintained his rationality as a father. On the one hand, he protected his son, as long as the son could distinguish between right and wrong and be a good person, on the other hand Fang also actively communicated with his son. Fortunately, his eldest son later gave up the idea.

After repeated ups and downs, life has not let go of Liao Qizhi. He was diagnosed with gastric cancer in 2020. Despite active treatment, he still died in 2021 at the age of 66.

sighed. He deserves to be remembered.

The four paranoid and ruthless Master Miejie

If we say that the character in Jin Yong’s drama is the least popular, then Master Miejie is the second most popular character. No other character dares to be the first. Kill Ji Xiaofu , Even forcing Zhou Zhiruo to swear a poisonous oath, he was also quite ruthless towards his disciples. Master Miejie is the ruthless and paranoid spokesperson in Jin Yong's drama. Master Miejie still refused to take a step back, so he died in the end.

Li Xiangqin, who plays the role of the extinct master, has participated in the first martial arts film "Once Upon a Time in the Lantern Festival" in 1956 and has participated in many roles. She was also the mainstay of " Happy Tonight " One, she has also participated in many comedies, including "Happy Event in the Flower Field", "The Strongest Happy Event" and so on.

In 2010, 78-year-old Li Xiangqin was still filming at that time, filming for 10 hours a day, but once she accidentally fainted and her face was swollen from a fall. Although she recovered, she was old and frail after all, and her physical condition was not as good as before.

In 2021, she died at home at the age of 88. Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, etc. also expressed their condolences to Li Xiangqin. At the memorial service, photos of Li Xiangqin were also displayed, making people miss him endlessly.

Five Hypocrites Yue Buqun

The most hypocritical character in Jin Yong’s drama is of course Yue Buqun, the head of the Huashan Sect in the 1996 version of "The Swordsman". In this drama at that time, he was indeed portrayed Many classic characters, including Yue Buqun, from the initial gentleness to the later cunning and vicious, the image of this hypocrite is indeed deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

In real life, his actor Wang Wei has also appeared in "The Book of Swordsman", as well as Yelu Hongji in "The Legend of the Dragon", and the Lord of Wubao in "The Story of Qin". There are also Lu Buwei in " Qin Shihuang" and Emperor Chongzhen in "Blue Blood Sword".

In 1971, he married model He Mengna. He later withdrew from the entertainment industry in 2002 and gradually faded out of people's sight. The next time we heard news about him was in 2011, his daughter Wang Xi announced that her father had passed away at the age of 72.

Six insidious and cunning true villain Zuo Lengchan

96 version of Swordsman, there is also a true villain Zuo Lengchan who echoes Huashan Sect leader Yue Buqun. This role is played by Chen Honglie , it’s hard to forget.

And Chen Honglie is also a green leaf actor in Hong Kong. He has also played many roles and appeared in many TV series, including "Heartbreaker Sword", " Young Hero Fang Shiyu ", "Golden Branch Desire", etc. Of course, the most famous one is "Swordsman" The drama "Jiang Hu".

In 2009, he died of a heart attack during the filming of "Beat Your Own Man." It is also very regrettable that an actor passed away during filming. He dedicated his life to acting. This is also a portrayal of many supporting actors in Hong Kong. They may not be well-known, but they are conscientious.

The Seven Mysterious Sweeping Monks

The most mysterious character in Jin Yong's drama should be the Sweeping Monk in "The Eight Parts of the Dragon". This mysterious master in the Sutra Pavilion has never been known to anyone, but he can do it instantly. After knocking down a lot of people, the sweeping monk has become synonymous with those masters who hide their secrets.

97 version of Bao Fang in "Dragon", the role played by Bao Fang, who was 75 years old at the time, seemed to be a kind-hearted Taoist monk , but he was merciless in his actions. This was also the most outstanding performance. A version of the sweeping monk, murderous intent can be seen in his eyes.

Among the many TV series that Bao Fang participated in, he also played a classic role, Feng Qingyang in the 1996 version of "The Swordsman". This was also a role that fascinated many viewers at that time. Who doesn't want to escape from the troubles of the world? , has a happy life of high martial arts skills and freedom.

While filming " Tea Is Hometown Strong " in 1999, suffered a stroke and was admitted to the hospital. He was in a coma for 3 months. He then withdrew from the entertainment industry and died in 2006. Around 2000, his wife passed away.

His son Bao Dexi is a famous photographer who has won many awards. He also won the Oscar for Best Photography with " Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ". Seeing that his son is so promising, Bao Fang must be the same. Feel very relieved.

Eight Eternal Zhang Sanfeng

One of the most unforgettable characters in Jin Yong's drama, Zhang Sanfeng in "The Heaven and the Dragon Sword" must also be among them, and Zhang Sanfeng in the 93 version of "The Heaven and the Dragon Sword" was played by Chang Feng , is known as the best actor of Zhang Sanfeng.

Chang Feng has participated in many TV series, including "The Seven Heroes and Five Righteousnesses", "Little Li Flying Knife" and "Goodbye". Of course, the most famous one is "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword".

According to Lai Shuiqing, the director of "The Legend of Heaven and Sword of the Dragon" at that time, they had dinner together a few years ago. At that time, Mr. Chang Feng was already over 90 years old, but his body was very strong. After they finished the meal and drank a little wine, Lai Shuiqing wanted to send Mr. Chang Feng back, but the old man refused. He didn't want to trouble everyone, so he went back alone.

Moreover, Mr. Chang Feng is very kind to people and is very dedicated to filming.

On February 6, 2022, Mr. Chang Feng passed away at home at the age of 98.

Nine golden supporting roles Ng Mang-tat

In Jin Yong's dramas, most of them have very traditional martial arts images, but "The Deer and the Cauldron" is a special one, especially the version of "The Deer and the Cauldron" starring Stephen Chow and Ng Man-tat. It breaks away from the framework of most Jin Yong dramas. Ng Mang-tat's version of Eunuch Hai in this movie is the most widely circulated version.

83 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", Stephen Chow played a walk-on in the play, while Ng Mang-tat played an elder of the beggar gang. Later, after entering the 1990s, it was the golden age of Hong Kong comedy movies, and the two collaborated A series of movies, including " Gambler ", " truant and powerful ", "The Deer and the Cauldron", "God of Cookery", "Shaolin Football", etc., all achieved great success and became box office guarantees at the time. The two also started a new career Comedy mode.

After cooperating on "Shaolin Soccer", Stephen Chow and Ng Mang-tat parted ways, and "Shaolin Soccer" became the last film they collaborated on.

Wu Mengda's life has had high moments and lows. He has played countless supporting roles in his life and is called a golden supporting role. His life has been full of ups and downs. He once attracted attention for his role as Hu Tiehua in "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang" , later he indulged himself and once owed a large amount of gambling debts, and wanted to commit suicide because he had no scenes to film.

eventually came out, paid off his debt, reappeared on the screen, and won many awards.

passed away in Hong Kong on February 27, 2021, marking the end of a generation of golden supporting roles.

Conclusion:

On the third anniversary of Jin Yong’s death, there was a hot search. If Jin Yong had not been there in his youth, this hot search also reminded many people at that time of the martial arts world we once had.

When we were studying, many teachers said that reading martial arts novels was not a good job, but we still secretly finished reading those martial arts novels.

These novels created a martial arts dream for us, giving us young people the courage to believe that we can travel to the end of the world with a sword. That kind of innocent beauty, although we have never seen it again after experiencing the ups and downs of life, we have had it after all.

If we didn’t have Jin Yong in our youth, our world would be so desolate and boring. Thanks to martial arts novelists like Jin Yong Gu Long , and thanks to the actors who created classic characters in martial arts dramas.

misses the golden age of martial arts movies.

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