There are many late bloomers among Hong Kong actors. Compared with female actors, there are mostly male actors.
After all, actresses with good figures and good looks will have more resources.
It’s not that easy for male actors. Even if they have opportunities because they are handsome, they are easily boycotted if they don’t have acting skills. Even if they have acting skills, it is not easy for them to get ahead. After all, there are so many people who want to be famous!
The Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong
Even the famous Four Heavenly Kings have many ups and downs on their road to fame.
Therefore, many people can only walk step by step in a down-to-earth manner, but this journey may take more than ten years.
There are many such actors, such as the one we introduced today: Dongguan Zai + Lin Jiadong.
Dongguan Zai + Lam Jiadong
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Lam Jiadong was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong on September 21, 1967. His parents are extremely ordinary Hong Kong citizens. Before the age of 20, he was almost a standard "good boy".
When Lin Jiadong was a child, his parents had to work to support the family, leaving him alone at home, and he developed a quiet character. The only entertainment item at home is the TV. When he is bored, he often imitates the characters on the TV. He has been interested in acting since he was a child.
When he finished middle school step by step, his parents hoped that he could enter a better university and become a doctor or lawyer.
But at that time, 19-year-old Lin Jiadong especially admired Andy Lau, who was only 6 years older than him. At this time, Andy Lau was already a famous star in Hong Kong and abroad, and was almost popular throughout China.
Therefore, when he learned that the 15th Hong Kong TVB Artist Training Class was recruiting students, he signed up without hesitation.
Andy Lau in the 1980s was already a very famous Hong Kong actor
because Andy Lau was a student in the 10th phase of the TVB artist training class.
When he took the exam for the first time, he was rejected because he had no experience; the second time, he was fully prepared and was admitted to TVB.
Lin Jiadong, a Virgo, studies very seriously in the training class. He not only studies the performing arts assiduously, but is even willing to do anything related to performance without paying. He is ridiculed as a "crazy boy".
TVB Artist Training Course No. 3
In order to better realize his dream of being an actor, he often goes to see various dramas and buys CDs of various classic movies to ponder over and over again. Not only that, he also liked to imitate various stars and singers at that time, especially Jacky Cheung's songs, which he imitated very vividly.
After graduating from the training class, Lin Jiadong quickly entered the entertainment industry because of his good acting skills and the fact that TVB opened many columns and TV series.
It is a pity that there were many actors like him at that time, and many of them dreamed of becoming actors. Lin Jiadong was not a very outstanding one, especially because his appearance was very ordinary. During
's seven-year supporting career after his debut, most of the characters he played had no lines or names. For acting, Lin Jiadong doesn't care whether he is a gangster or a passerby. He takes it very seriously every time. Even if there is only one line, he will practice it repeatedly.
The protagonist in Stephen Chow's "The King of Comedy" is actually the epitome of countless actors like Lin Jiadong at that time.
During this period, Lin Jiadong worked as a scene recorder, scene operator, screenwriter and even arranger. It was not because of how talented he was, but because TVB liked their kind of supporting actors who did not spend much money but could do everything.
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In 1995, Lin Jiadong met the first noble person in his life, TVB producer Mei Xiaoqing. He was invited to play Cai Junxia in the TV series "Entertainment Transfer".
This is a comedy film that exposes the various aspects of life in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
The poster of "Entertainment Transfer" in Hong Kong magazine, look for where is Lam Jiadong
Many famous Hong Kong movie stars and singers in the drama, such as Jacky Cheung, Anita Mui, Luo Wen, Tsui Siu-fung and other superstars, were all brought to life by TVB's superb acting actors Imitation,
Among them, the most impressive one is Lam Jiadong, who plays Jacky Cheung. He winks and imitates Jacky Cheung's various expressions and little moves that make people laugh.
Even Jacky Cheung laughed after watching it and said that this is the person who most resembles him.
This drama can be regarded as Lam Jiadong's masterpiece. He has been in TVB for many years and has played supporting roles in countless dramas. Finally, this drama became an instant hit and he joined the ranks of TVB's leading actors. It was a blessing in disguise.
The 1997 "Havoc in Guangchanglong" starring him and Zhou Haimei was well received and was even called the Hong Kong version of "The Love between Humans and Ghosts".
Lin Jiadong and Zhou Haimei starred in "The Big Bang"
After his popularity surged, he partnered with Zhang Keyi in "Tea Is Hometown", and won the TVB 33rd Anniversary Taiwan Celebration Stars Award for his role as Fang Youwei. At the award ceremony, "My Favorite TV Character" officially established himself as a first-line niche player at TVB.
"Tea Is Hometown" plays the role of Fang Youwei
Just when he was regarded as a pillar by TVB and his career was about to flourish, it happened that at this time, Andy Lau and a wealthy businessman named Mai Shaotang jointly founded a company called "Hengtai" The film and television company "Huanyu Co., Ltd." is recruiting people.
And Andy Lau's good friend Wan Ziliang introduced him to a younger brother he had always been optimistic about. This person was Lin Jiadong.
Wan Ziliang and Lin Jiadong
Hearing the call from his idol Andy Lau, Lin Jiadong gave up everything he had gained in TVB and willingly switched to Andy Lau's Focus artist to become an ordinary movie actor.
Someone once asked Lin Jiadong the reason for signing the contract with Andy Lau. He said this: "Andy Lau asked me if I was interested in making movies. Of course I immediately agreed. If you ask me to follow someone willingly, he must be outstanding. There are some things that only the boss (Andy Lau) can do. For example, his control of time is really top-notch. He shoots a movie today, a concert tomorrow, a commercial the day after tomorrow, and then flies to the mainland... There is only one word for that kind of courage. I asked myself if I could do it. "
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I originally thought that by joining Andy Lau, my career would skyrocket and become the icing on the cake.
Unexpectedly, although Andy Lau would arrange for his friend Lin Jiadong to participate in every subsequent film, the sad thing is that people will always remember Andy Lau, and no one pays attention to the supporting roles in the film.
Even in 2001, when he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 21st Hong Kong Film Awards for his participation in the movie "Love is Like a Dream", Lam Jiadong still didn't become popular.
Among them, Lin Jiadong was also inexplicably involved in the business dispute between Andy Lau and another boss Mak Shaotang.
In the summer of 2002, due to various reasons, Mai Shaotang directly went to court with Andy Lau on the pretext that Andy Lau violated the shareholders' agreement, and at the same time announced that Andy Lau would be banned in the industry.
Hong Kong business and entertainment tycoon and China Construction Telecom Group Chairman Mak Siu-tang
Many people may find it incredible, but the Mak Siu-tang family has been operating in Hong Kong for several generations. They have been rich for generations and have a very large network of contacts in Hong Kong. Andy Lau Also had to give in.
By the way, Mai Shaotang’s son is called Mai Junlong, Gillian’s ex-boyfriend .
Hong Kong’s entertainment industry is so big.
Andy Lau has no filming, which directly affects his artists, including Lin Jiadong.
However, Lin Jiadong has no complaints and has been quietly busy in the company, even handling many matters on behalf of Andy Lau.
The artists that Andy Lau originally signed with him all left him one after another, and he suddenly became a loner. Everyone left, only Lin Jiadong was left.
Andy Lau asked Lin Jiadong to leave too, but Lin Jiadong said: If you want me to leave, I will leave. If you want me to stay, I will stay with you.
Boss, if you want to leave or stay, all you have to do is say
Just like that, Lin Jiadong became the only artist signed by Andy Lau's company.
In 2003, under the mediation of another Hong Kong film industry tycoon, Lin Jianyue, Andy Lau and Mak Shaotang shook hands and made peace, on the condition that they would help Lin Jianyue make a new film called "Infernal Affairs" with a very low salary.
There are no permanent enemies or permanent friends in the entertainment industry, only coexistence of interests.
Andy Lau agreed, and his condition was that Lin Jiadong must also participate in the film.
Lin Jianyue agreed without thinking. This film itself requires a lot of extras, one more or one less does not matter.
. No one expected that this "Infernal Affairs" would make Hong Kong movies that had been dormant for a long time become popular again.
Lam Jiadong played the role of the person who killed Tony Leung at the end of the film, and was later killed by Andy Lau. He only appeared for a few minutes, but it attracted some attention.
Lin Jiadong has always had many roles that were rarely played, but left a lasting impression.
Since then, Andy Lau has always taken Lin Jiadong with him, whether attending events or acting in movies.
Andy Lau does not have a Weibo, but he once had an official blog. The signature of the blog was: "Only when a family has a building is it stable enough."
It is particularly worth mentioning that Andy Lau also had an artist surnamed Du under his banner at that time, who also took refuge with Andy Lau when he was down and even lived in Andy Lau's home at that time. However, he was later rejected by Andy Lau because of his inappropriate remarks and his insistence on pursuing a solo career. outside the door.
It’s okay not to mention it
In "A Day Trip to Luyu Masters", Andy Lau said an intriguing saying: "Only after something happens, can people see clearly who their true friends are."
Only after something happens, can people see clearly Find out who your true friends are around you.
I think when he said this, he must have thought of Lin Jiadong.
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Because of Andy Lau's recommendation, Lin Jiadong participated in Johnnie To's movies "Dragon City Years" and "Peace is Precious". He played the role of Dongguan Zai. This role became the "pinnacle" of Lin Jiadong's supporting role career, and it remains to this day. Being talked about.
The arrogant Dongguan boy
The classic action of jumping the hurdles in a dashing way
Because of this film, Lin Jiadong even followed Johnnie To around the Cannes Film Festival with great pleasure.
But after that, Lin Jiadong seemed to be under a curse. He kept getting nominated but never won an award.
In 2005, Lam Ka Tung was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor at the 11th Hong Kong Film Golden Bauhinia Award for his role in the thriller "Dragon City Years"; in 2008, he won the 28th Hong Kong Film Award for his role as the translator "Li Zhao" in the film "Ip Man" Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards and Best Supporting Actor at the 9th Chinese Film Media Awards, he was still "sudden" in the end...
He played the role of translator "Li Zhao" in "Ip Man"
However, Jiadong Lam's outstanding work ability and His down-to-earth work attitude and Andy Lau's recommendation allowed him to serve as the vice president of the eighth and ninth council of the Hong Kong Performing Artists Association for four consecutive years from 2007 to 2011.
At this time, Lin Jiadong seemed to be planning to change his career. In 2010, he supervised the production of a movie "The Ring". Although the film later won the Best Director and Best Film awards, Lin Jiadong's financial situation did not improve.
Hong Kong tabloids revealed that because his income was not enough, he teamed up with TVB Xiaosheng in a hotpot restaurant to help support his family and his own movies.
At first, Lin Jiadong tried his best to deny that he had a side job, and frankly said that he had a lot of film appointments. Then he was "slapped" in the face by tabloids with various evidences. Lin Jiadong gave up, explaining that he really didn't make much money, and most of his investments were lost.
In 2012, he was once again nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards for his role in the movie "Chill".
In 2012, he was once again nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards for his role in the movie "Chilling".
Someone asked him how he felt about not winning the award. He smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, I can act." That's fine."
This year, Lam's contract expired, and Andy Lau took the initiative to ask Lam not to renew it, but to sign a contract with Media Asia Entertainment.
In 2015, Lin Jiadong starred in many movies such as the crime mystery action film "Have a Motive" and "Where Did You Go That Summer" co-starring with Qin Lan. His acting skills were superb, but he still had no gains.
At this time, Lin Jiadong began to retire behind the scenes and take on the role of producer of many movies. He no longer had any hope of winning awards.
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Just two years later, in 2017, a long-prepared movie "The Big Tree Catches the Wind" was released. This is the story of three robbers who were rampant in Hong Kong that year (the drama was not released in the mainland due to well-known reasons)
The film is produced by Media Asia Film Production Co., Ltd. and Hairun Pictures Co., Ltd., produced by Galaxy Image, produced by Johnnie To and You Naihai, and co-directed by three new directors Xu Xuewen, Huang Weijie and Owen Jie, which took five years Just grind it out.
Tree in the Wind Poster
The Hong Kong thief king Ji Bingxiong played by Lam Jiadong in the film. In the film, Lam Jiadong portrayed the character's viciousness and gloominess very realistically, especially the way he looks at people through the crack in the door, and his acting skills are outstanding.
Lin Jiadong plays the thief king Ji Bingxiong
After the film was broadcast, he won the best film, best director, best screenwriter, best editing awards, etc. It can be said that it is a fruitful event.
And Lam Jiadong also won the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Directors Association's Best Actor, and the Hong Kong Film Critics Association's Best Actor. After 35 years of lurking, he finally succeeded in becoming emperor.
After waiting for so many years, he finally became the best actor.
It was still this year. His wonderful performances in "Poison: Commandment" and "Slaying the Wolf: Greedy Wolf" are equally impressive. After
won the Best Actor Award, he complained angrily to himself that he was the Best Actor without a girlfriend, no real estate, and no salary.
Lin Jiadong has almost no scandals in his relationship. Even when he was in love, he was pushed by Andy Lau for a lot of time.
It is said that it was previously reported that he had been in love with Feng Baobao's niece for 13 years, but these words showed that he was alone again.
Andy Lau was very happy for Lin Jiadong.
At the award show, he said a lot of words of thanks to Andy as expected. Andy Lau in the audience was moved with smiles and applauded the most vigorously.
is a king, but he is still an ordinary person, and he also needs real friends. Lin Jiadong can be said to be his most worthy friend for a lifetime.
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In 2019, Lin Jiadong participated in three movies released, namely "Anti-Corruption Storm 4", "Chasing the Dragon II" and "The Fragrance". He is still a villain in these movies, but he seems not so Annoy people.
Lin Jiadong now has his own film company, from which he will select scripts for suitable producers.
Some people say that he has parted ways with Andy Lau and established his own business. He always emphasized: "Hua Zai feels that I should be independent and establish my own career. I just hope to do some film projects, not just performances, but also hope to have some teams."
This photo illustrates the two of them very well.
It can be seen that Lin Jiadong is particularly concerned about being said to be "not compatible with Andy Lau". Compared with being ridiculed for "acting in a supporting role" or "not popular", this is more likely to make him nervous.
Rumors are rumors. When Andy Lau's daughter held her 100-day banquet, only 5 people from the industry were invited, and Jiadong Lam was one of them.
are good brothers and good partners who have known each other for 19 years. They still appreciate and help each other.
Perhaps, for Lin Jiadong, years of sacrifice are actually in exchange for someone worthy of following him throughout his life, and those who know how to be grateful will surely be favored by fate.
What do you think?
