Andy Lau, this name is like a bright star in the entertainment industry, always shining brightly. Recently, Andy has participated in the promotion of the movie "Stealth", which brings together his acting team with Eddie Peng and Gordon Lam.
When the camera focused on Andy Lau and Lin Jiadong, a good on-screen partner, people couldn't help but marvel: their friendship has spanned 20 years!
One is a superstar and the other is a powerful actor. This combination is not uncommon in the entertainment industry. But what is amazing is that the relationship between Andy Lau and Lin Jiadong goes beyond ordinary partners. They have become close friends who talk about everything.
People often say that interpersonal relationships in the entertainment industry are complex and ever-changing, and friendships between celebrities often cannot withstand the test of time. However, Andy Lau and Lin Jiadong broke this convention with their sincerity and persistence.
At the meeting for the movie "Stealth", someone asked Andy Lau a sharp question: "As Lam Jiadong's boss, how did you maintain this 20-year friendship?
We have been together through thick and thin for twenty years, and love has The two met in 2000 when Lin Jiadong signed a contract with Andy Lau's film and television company and became his artist. Since then, a deep friendship spanning twenty years has begun.
Lin Jiadong in After many years of working in TVB TV series, he moved to the film industry. The next year, he co-starred with Andy Lau in the movie "Love is Like a Dream". With this film, Lam Jiadong was nominated for the "Best Supporting Actor Award" at the Academy Awards for the first time. It seems to indicate his bright future in the film industry.
There are always unsatisfactory things in life. Just when Lam Jiadong's career was about to take off, Andy Lau's company was forced to dissolve due to a lawsuit, and his artists terminated their contracts and left. At this critical moment, However, Lin Jiadong firmly chose to stay and tide over the difficulties with Andy Lau.
Andy Lau was deeply pleased with Lin Jiadong's loyalty. He vowed that even if he was no longer the boss in the future, he would take Lin Jiadong with him and help him reach the peak of his career.
For To achieve this goal, Andy Lau put forward professional suggestions based on Lin Jiadong's acting characteristics. He believed that Lin Jiadong's performance method in the field of TV dramas was too rigid and difficult to adapt to the needs of film performances.
Therefore, he suggested that he suspend his acting career for three years, let himself go, and find New acting inspiration. During these three years, Andy Lau promised to bear Lin Jiadong's salary.
Lin Jiadong's trust and obedience to Andy Lau made Andy Lau cherish this friendship even more. Three years later, seeing that Lin Jiadong was ready to return to the film industry, Andy Lau immediately invited him to co-star in the movie.
Starting from 2003, we will find a very magical phenomenon, that is, in the movies starring Andy Lau, we will see Lin Jiadong. He often plays a small supporting role next to Andy Lau.
Although Lin Jiadong is sometimes ignored under Andy Lau's aura, Andy Lau always firmly believes that this friend cannot be lost. He uses his actions to interpret the true meaning of "friend", not only supporting Lin Jiadong in his career, but also giving in life His meticulous care.
With Andy Lau's support and encouragement, Lin Jiadong's acting career gradually reached its peak, with more and more roles and more and more outstanding performances. The friendship between the two also became deeper and deeper over the years, becoming It has become a unique landscape in the entertainment industry.
From Andy Lau's wing to the glory of the "Best Actor": Lin Jiadong's flight
In 2010, when Andy Lau saw that Lin Jiadong had fully fledged, he was not stingy, but generously invested money to let Lin Jiadong As a producer, he launched the movie "The Ring".
The success of this movie is not only reflected in the box office, but also won the "Best Film Award" at the Academy Awards that year. Andy Lau's eyes were vicious, and he saw the infinite possibilities of Lin Jiadong.
Therefore, when the contract between Lin Jiadong and Andy Lau's company expired in 2012, Andy Lau made an unexpected decision: not to renew the contract. This is not giving up, but a deeper trust and expectation - letting Lin Jiadong go on his own and meet a broader sky.
Lin Jiadong has lived up to this trust. After that, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, his acting career entered a new stage. In 2013, in the movie "Storm", which he collaborated with Andy Lau again, he was able to play the leading role on his own.
In 2017, his performance in the movie "The Big Tree Catches the Wind" reached its peak, successfully portraying the role of a notorious thief king. This time, he not only won unanimous praise from the audience, but also won the Academy Award for "Best Actor" with this role.
Behind the honor, Lin Jiadong has never forgotten the person who once gave him support and trust - Andy Lau. He has thanked Andy Lau in public many times for not renewing his contract, because without that letting go, he would not be where he is today.
20 years of friendship, sincere friendship in the acting circle
Lin Jiadong has been silently supporting Andy Lau for 20 years. It was he who made Andy Lau feel the selflessness and warmth of a friend. And Andy Lau is of extraordinary significance to Lin Jiadong.
was his support and help that allowed Lin Jiadong to stand out in the entertainment industry and achieve what he has achieved today.
Although Lin Jiadong has left Andy Lau's company for many years, their friendship has never changed. There is a saying that goes well: "True friendship will not become indifferent because of distance."
This has been best confirmed by them. There is even a saying circulating in the market: If you can't find Andy Lau, then try contacting Lin Jiadong! Although this was just a joke, it was enough to show the deep friendship between the two.
Even though Lam Jiadong has become the "actor" now, he is still willing to play a supporting role in Andy Lau's movies. This is not only respect and support for Andy Lau, but also the best interpretation of the deep friendship between the two.
In Lin Jiadong's view, no matter what position Andy Lau is in, he is always a friend worthy of his trust and reliance.
And Andy Lau's success is not accidental. From his hard work when he first entered the industry to his brilliant achievements as a film superstar today, it would all be inseparable from the help of the supporters and partners around him.
Among them, Lin Jiadong is the most important one. It is precisely with right-hand assistants and friends like Lin Jiadong that Andy Lau can continue to rise in his career and become a highly respected senior in the entertainment industry today.
Not only that, Andy Lau also uses his actions to convey positive energy. When he was still a newcomer, he received support and help from many seniors.
Now he has become a leader in the industry, but he still does not forget his original intention and actively gives back to the society. For example, he took the initiative to contact the then-new director Ning Hao and invested in his film "Crazy Stone", providing this talented young director with a rare opportunity and support.
In the upcoming Spring Festival in 2024, we will be honored to witness the tacit cooperation between Andy Lau and Lin Jiadong again - "Mr. Red Carpet".
This highly anticipated movie not only brings together the superb acting skills and deep friendship of the two superstars, but also carries a 20-year-long grateful past.
Andy Lau's generous help to Ning Hao has now come to fruition, and his selfless support to Lin Jiadong will surely be shown again in this film.
Film industry inheritance: From Andy Lau to Ning Hao, newcomer support ignited the light of film
In the past, in order to promote the development of Chinese films, he selflessly planned and participated in many "newcomer support programs". These programs are like "Bo Le" in the film industry, discovering and cultivating batch after batch of directors and actors with unlimited potential.
Among them, Ning Hao is a typical representative of Andy Lau's successful support. At that time, Ning Hao was still an unknown new director. It was Andy Lau's discerning eye that gave him the opportunity to shoot "Crazy Stone".
This movie was a huge success as soon as it was released, and Ning Hao became famous in one fell swoop. From then on, he became prosperous on the road of director.
But Andy Lau's support is not limited to Ning Hao alone."Crazy Stone" also featured many actors who were not well-known at the time, such as Huang Bo, Liu Hua, etc. They all gradually rose to prominence under the guidance of Andy Lau.
It can be said that Andy Lau is not only an outstanding actor and singer, but also a visionary filmmaker. His support has injected new vitality and creativity into Chinese films.
What is touching is that this love story that started in the movie did not end with Ning Hao's fame. On the contrary, Ning Hao also followed Andy Lau after he became famous and actively planned and participated in many "newcomer support programs".
The "Bad Monkey 72 Movie Project" led by him is one of them. This project started in 2016. Although only 7 years have passed, its impact on Chinese films is immeasurable.
The new directors who came out of this program have gradually become one of the most popular directors at the moment, and their works are deeply loved and recognized by the audience.
This kind of spirit passed down in the film industry is deeply admirable. From Andy Lau to Ning Hao, to more new directors and actors who have been supported, they use their practical actions to interpret their love and persistence for the film industry.
This kind of inheritance is not only the promotion and development of film art, but also a testimony and continuation of the deep friendship between filmmakers.
From "Medicine God" to "Dark Horse": Revealing the driving force behind the new force of Chinese-language films
"I'm Not the Medicine God", its director Wen Muye was once a newcomer in the film industry, but now he has stood at the pinnacle of honor.
His second work "Miracle: Stupid Kid" was also a hit, with a box office of 1.4 billion, and he won the "Best Director" crown at the Popular Film Hundred Flowers Award. In just a few years, Wen Muye has become a leader among the new generation of directors.
Wen Muye’s success is no accident. He is a rising star who emerged from the "Bad Monkey 72 Movie Project", and the driving force behind this project is the famous director Ning Hao.
Ning Hao himself has struggled all the way as a newcomer, and he is well aware of the difficulties and potential of newcomers. Therefore, he followed the lead of his predecessor Andy Lau and actively supported newcomers, injecting a steady stream of fresh blood into Chinese-language films.
Speaking of Andy Lau, we have to mention his kindness to Ning Hao. Back then, it was Andy Lau's support that gave Ning Hao the opportunity to stand out. Now Ning Hao has passed on this kindness to more talented newcomers.
In this summer's summer, a movie called "All or Nothing" became a "dark horse", and its director's bid for the Olympics was also a member of the "Bad Monkey 72 Film Project".
His debut film "The Beneficiary" has already caused a sensation in the film industry and won him many awards. Now, "Desperate" once again proves his strength.
From Wen Muye to the Olympic bid, these rising stars are proving the success of Ning Hao's newcomer support plan. Today, this program has supported 19 new directors, and their works have had a profound impact on the Chinese film industry.
The man behind "The Wandering Earth" from The Wandering Earth to Mr. Red Carpet
The success of "The Wandering Earth" is not only due to director Guo Fan, but also to a hero behind the scenes - Ning Hao. You may not know that Guo Fan is not a newcomer in Ning Hao's "Bad Monkey Project", but Ning Hao gave him a helping hand when he needed it most.
The copyright of the novel and the shooting props were all handled by Ning Hao. Guo Fan was deeply excited by the efforts behind this.
But what is surprising is that when "The Wandering Earth" was released in 2019, Andy Lau was specifically thanked at the end of the film. HH?
It turns out that it was not himself that Ning Hao asked Guo Fan to thank, but Andy Lau. All this stems from Andy Lau's kindness to Ning Hao.
Andy Lau, a legend in the entertainment industry, not only has outstanding achievements in his acting career, but also has a heart to support newcomers. It was his selfless help that gave Ning Hao the opportunity to stand out.
years later, Ning Hao passed on this kindness to Guo Fan, and Guo Fan in turn dedicated this gratitude to Andy Lau. This kind of emotional transmission is like a wonderful relay race, making people feel the warmth and power in the entertainment industry.
In the past two years, the friends Guo Fan and Ning Hao seem to have reached a certain tacit understanding. They all used practical actions to "repay" Andy Lau. Therefore, we saw Andy Lau appear in the movie "The Wandering Earth 2" during this year's Spring Festival.
As for the upcoming Spring Festival in 2024, Ning Hao has finally realized his long-cherished wish - to co-star in the movie "Mr. Red Carpet" with Andy Lau.
"Mr. Red Carpet" is not only a movie, but also a testimony of the deep friendship between Ning Hao and Andy Lau. Andy Lau is not only the star of the film, but also Ning Hao's partner as the director.
They learned from each other and made progress together on the set, interpreting the spirit of "friendship first, competition second" with practical actions.
The secret of evergreen trees in the film industry and the power of connections
In 2027, we once again stepped into the theater, familiar melodies and familiar faces, and the movie "The Wandering Earth 3" was released shockingly.
Guo Fan, this talented director, once again joins hands with the original cast, including our beloved Andy Lau. As time goes by, Andy Lau still stands in the center of the stage, as if time has never left any trace on him.
Andy Lau, a name, a legend. When we explored the secret of his ever-lasting career, we couldn't help but be deeply moved by his professionalism and character.
Yes, professional skills are important, but what is more precious is his sincere heart towards others. In the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, Andy Lau has used his charisma to win the trust and respect of friends and partners.
Recently, "Stealth" starring him with Peng Yuyan and Lin Jiadong has been hit, and another "Goldfinger" co-starring with Tony Leung Chiu-wai is also highly anticipated.
At the "Goldfinger" meeting, Andy Lau became the first choice for fans to express their feelings and interact with each other, while Tony Leung looked a little lonely on the side. This is not to say that Tony Leung is not excellent, but Andy Lau's popularity and affinity are too strong.
Speaking of Andy Lau and Tony Leung, these two artists who debuted at the same time were once dazzling members of the "Wireless Five". Their acting careers are full of competition and competition, but their personalities are very different and their development trajectories are also very different.
Tony Leung Chiu-wai has emerged in the film industry with his talent and keen insight and has won numerous awards; while Andy Lau is known for his comprehensiveness and versatility. He not only has outstanding performance in singing and acting, but also has won the industry with his extensive network and good popularity. respect.
It is this extensive network of contacts and good character that allows Andy Lau to maintain a strong momentum of development in his career. He is willing to support new people, treats his friends sincerely, and is dedicated and serious in his work.
Andy's "double" victory: the invincible power of word of mouth and character
Going back 20 years, the exciting showdown between Andy Lau and Tony Leung in the movie "Infernal Affairs" seems to be still before us. The two protagonists' acting skills are so perfect that they were both nominated for the "Best Actor" award at the Academy Awards and the Golden Horse Awards.
In the competition for the trophy, Andy Lau lost to Tony Leung twice, watching his opponent ascend the podium again and again, holding the glory of "Best Actor" in his hands.
But in this seemingly one-sided contest, Andy Lau won the audience's reputation on another battlefield. His good character is well-known both inside and outside the entertainment industry. His kindness and sincerity to others have made his status in the eyes of the audience rise year by year.
Unlike Tony Leung who keeps a low profile, Andy Lau seems to be always busy with various affairs. Not only is he dedicated in his acting career, he is also good at communication and is very popular in the industry. As
, he has naturally won a good reputation among the audience, and also made people sigh: the power of reputation is sometimes more difficult to obtain than trophies.
Just because Andy Lau's acting career is getting wider and wider, some people begin to feel that although Tony Leung has the trophy, Andy Lau has won the more precious hearts of the audience.
In this entertainment industry that seems to value trophies, Andy Lau has written a different success story with his character and reputation.
It’s no wonder that Andy Lau is always surrounded by partners who are willing to follow him for many years, such as Lin Jiadong.
For Lin Jiadong, following Andy Lau not only means the stability and development of his career, but also a recognition of his character and trust. By Andy Lau's side, you can only gain and never suffer losses.
Today, Andy Lau's good reputation is still growing. He has won the respect and love of the audience with his strength and character.
