She has the nickname of "rebellious daughter", her personality is her own way; she is not interested in the family business that everyone envy, she chooses to enter the show business; she does not go mainstream, insists on "playing" indie rock music. This is He Chaoyi , the daughter of Macau gambling king Stanley Ho.
This year’s Father’s Day is the first Father’s Day after Stanley Ho’s death. He Chaoyi posted her wedding photos on social media to miss her father. The photo was taken when she and Chen Zichong were married in Australia in 2003. Her father He Hongshen accompanied her to marry. He Chaoyi described in detail the moments of the day, and her words were all reluctance to her father.
He Chaoyi is the youngest daughter of the gambling king and his second wife Lan Qiongying, including He Chaoyi, the gambling king and his four wives have 16 children. The gambling king loved He Chaoyi very much during his lifetime, and praised He Chaoyi for being like him when he was young. He Chaoyi is also the only member of the He family currently engaged in performing arts.
When He Chaoyi talked about her father’s greatest influence on her, he said: “Dad loves life, and he uses his best in work and life.” She said that she was deeply influenced by her father, and the attitude of doing things is not to be afraid of falling. Where to get up. In the entertainment industry these years, He Chaoyi upholds this belief, even if he falls, he must fall with a smile!
She said: "I was very autistic, introverted, and shy when I was young. I like to hide in my shell and don't like to step out of my comfort zone." Superstar friends. He Chaoqiong, currently the executive chairman and managing director of Shun Tak Group, had co-produced the wireless drama "Breakthrough" with Chen Baiqiang and in the 1980s. He also has a good relationship with Hong Kong superstars such as Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui. He Chaoyi went out to play with her sister when she was young. When she was a teenager, she went to the studio to visit classes, go to concerts to watch rehearsals, etc., at that time she knew she wanted to enter the entertainment industry.
He Chaoyi is not all smooth sailing in the entertainment industry. As early as 1993, at the age of 18, she signed to Rolling Stone Records as a singer. Regrettably, she has never been able to break into the mainstream music scene, and was even ridiculed by the public that she is completely unsuitable for being a singer, and eventually parted ways with the record company.
Looking back on that year, He Chaoyi said: "I was at two turning points on the music road. One was when I was terminated by the record company, and the other was when I decided to do indie rock music." When one door is closed, there is always another. The door opens for you. She said: "The mainstream record companies felt that my songs were too alternative, and eventually had to give up on me. At that time, I had no choice but to shift my goal to acting and start making movies like this." At first it was just a supporting role, but for her This is an opportunity to learn.
She said: "Although I don't have any record contract, I continue to learn to sing with the music tutor Lin at the time. The teacher gave me good advice, asking me to find out my own voice characteristics instead of just imitating others' singing. That was the most important lesson of my singing career." After
, she came into contact with Hong Kong music and got to know the indie rock music group Da Lai Tang (LMF). She said: "We started to play rock music together, and we all mingle together. After LMF, I encouraged me to form the Josie and The Uni Boys rock group." The band was established in 2010. In addition to He Chaoyi, its members include Li Jianhong, Dee Lam, Don Cruz and Chen Zhaoji. . In just 10 years, eight records were released.
He Chaoyi said: "I am very lucky. When my career is at a low ebb, I will always meet some noble people who give me guidance and friendship, encourage me to continue to work in the cause I love. The greatest achievement in my life is that there are many that I respect. Toptutor. "During the
epidemic, the pace of life of many people slowed down, but He Chaoyi's love for movies in his blood did not diminish at all. She said: "I am like preparing everything, waiting to dive into a calm lake. . "This metaphor is very graphic. In fact, He Chaoyi is a woman who is disturbed by the ordinary. The curious and studious factor always makes her want to explore more things that she has not tried. She said: "During the spread of the epidemic in the past few months , Because there is a hard working team supporting me, my husband and I have a very fulfilling life. "
co-produced the new film
with the British and American directors. The epidemic has severely hit the film industry. Many film studios around the world have announced the news of shooting work and the release of new films one after another. However, He Chaoyi has some cooperation on big projects at hand, which proves that she loves movies. Determination.
Last month, the Hollywood Report reported that the film company 852 Films established in 2009 by He Chaoyi and her husband Chen Zichong will collaborate with the famous French director Luc Besson. Lu Besson is no stranger to the Asian market. He had previously invited Jet Li to participate. He produced "Kiss of the Dragon" and "Unleashed." In 2011, he also produced in Asia the biographical film "The Lady" starring Michelle Yeoh and based on the life of Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Shuzhi. He Chaoyi and Lu Besson The reason for the acquaintance is that Michelle Yeoh pulled the line for the two in Hong Kong.
It is reported that 852 Films will start filming two action films with Lu Besson, both of which will have He Chaoyi as the heroine. The first one will be filmed at the end of 2021. In addition, He Chaoyi will also work with the famous British director Tony Kaye (Tony Kaye) to shoot a musical film recording He Chaoyi and Hong Kong. Kaye has filmed MVs for many high-profile bands and singers, including Johnny Cash, Roger Waters, Red Hot Chili Pepper, etc. This music documentary will combine He Chaoyi’s two favorites-acting and singing. In addition, He Chaoyi is also cooperating with screenwriter Bruce Wagner to start filming the movie "Marvel Universe" at the end of this year.
Epidemic Before the outbreak, He Chaoyi completed two films-"Rajah" and "Habit". Both films are currently undergoing post-production. "Rajah" specially recruited Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) in Filmed in Sarawak, Malaysia, produced by Chen Zichong. The story is based on the British explorer Sir James Brooke's exploitation of local people when developing Sarawak.
He Chaoyi said: "This is also the first time I challenged to film a colonial period. the film. Although the background of the story is in the 1840s, the topics of racial discrimination, social justice, violence and environmental damage still exist today. "
Earlier, Netflix launched 106 local film and television works in celebration of Singapore’s National Day. The Singapore production "In The Room" with which He Chaoyi participated is one of them. This is a 2015 work by local director Qiu Jinhai. The story is based on a hotel. A guest room as the background tells the story of the changes in love between men and women from 1940 to 1990 as the times change.
mentioned that the film was filmed in Singapore at the time. Producer Shi Nansheng learned a lot from it. The production team of the film went through four days of rigorous rehearsal before shootingThis is almost unbelievable to Hong Kong filmmakers. It is very extravagant to call all the artists to participate in the rehearsal before shooting. However, after that rehearsal, the shooting process was indeed smoother. All these experiences have benefited me a lot and it is very useful for me to participate in filming or production in the future. "
I don't know. He Chaoyi is 45 years old this year and has been in the showbiz for 27 years, but she still keeps learning with the curiosity and humility of newcomers, hoping to make a groundbreaking breakthrough one day.
