When the lights dimmed and the hero on the screen faded away, Sammo Hung, the film legend, turned a new page on the stage of life. The 72-year-old celebrated his birthday yesterday amid the joy and laughter of his family. His son Hong Tianming sent him full of surprises and blessings. But who would have thought that this once all-powerful Kung Fu superstar would be forced to live an ordinary life of "buying groceries and cooking" under the haze of the epidemic.
looks back at Sammo Hung’s film career, which is a glorious epic spanning more than 60 years. From a young and passionate martial arts boy to a calm and experienced kung fu master, every one of his characters is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience.
However, just last year, when he received the Lifetime Achievement Award trophy at the 16th Asian Film Awards, this tough guy rarely showed a soft side. Choking with tears, he recalled the difficult times during the epidemic. The film industry was shut down and he lost his job. His daily tasks became grocery shopping and cooking, and he lived a semi-retired life.
This scene seems like yesterday, but in the blink of an eye, Sammo Hung has celebrated his 72nd birthday. On his birthday, Hong Tianming carefully prepared a surprise party for his father. The atmosphere was warm and joyful. Seeing the happy smile on his father's face, Hong Tianming's heart was filled with joy and emotion.
On this special day, we not only saw Sammo Hung’s brilliant achievements as a filmmaker, but also saw his warm side as a father and a family member. The former screen hero has now become a "buying groceries and cooking" uncle in daily life, but this ordinary greatness is even more touching and admirable.
Sammo Hung was born in Hong Kong, China, on December 11, 1949 (some say January 7, 1952). He is a versatile artist. He is an actor, director, martial arts instructor, screenwriter, producer and producer. He is known as a kung fu superstar for his outstanding talents and contributions. He is also a visiting professor at the Shanghai Theater Academy, contributing to the cultivation of a new generation of film talents.
Sammo Hung's film career can be described as colorful. As early as 1966, he began to serve as an action director in the action film "The Drunken Man", demonstrating his deep understanding of martial arts and movies. In the 1970s, he founded the action film team Hongjiaban and cultivated a group of outstanding film talents. His works have won many awards, such as winning the Best Action Design Award at Taiwan's first Golden Dragon Awards for the action film "Swords of Death". His collaboration with Bruce Lee is also a legend in the film industry. Their wonderful performances in the action film "Enter the Dragon" are still talked about by audiences today.
Sammo Hung also created many classic works as a director. His directorial works have a variety of styles, including the thrills of action films and the humor of comedies. His self-directed, starred in and edited works such as "Sandoku Monk and Chung Mi Liu", "Ghost Fighter", "Beware of Little Hands", etc. have all won unanimous praise from audiences and film critics.
Among them, "Ghost Fighting" is known as the pioneer of Hong Kong zombie films and had a profound impact on subsequent films.
In addition to his film career, Sammo Hung is also enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings and social activities. He actively participates in various charity activities and lends a helping hand to people in need. He has also served as a judge and guest at many film festivals, contributing to the development of the film industry.
In recent years, Sammo Hung’s physical condition has attracted much attention. Although he once needed a wheelchair, he has been able to walk with a cane when he appears in public recently. His mental state is still strong, and his enthusiasm for movies and life has not diminished at all. We look forward to him continuing to bring more excellent works and positive energy to the audience.
Sammo Hung was surprised when he returned to work, and Timmy Hung secretly celebrated his birthday in Hengdian
On that special day yesterday, Timmy Hung shared a heartwarming video on social platforms. It turned out that in order to surprise his father Sammo Hung who was busy in Hengdian, he drove there specially and prepared a unique celebration.
Hong Tianming came to the restaurant early and arranged it carefully, just waiting for the moment when his father finished work.And when Sammo Hung walked into the restaurant and saw his son suddenly appearing, his face showed an expression of surprise and joy. Gao Lihong was also there to share the warm moments of the family. In the
video, although Sammo Hung needs help from others and holds a cane in his hand, his steps are steady and his face is rosy. It can be seen that he is in very good condition after returning to work and there is no need to worry about his health.
Hong Tianming’s thoughts and actions undoubtedly made Sammo Hung feel the warmth of the family and the love of his son. And this kind of celebration also allows people to see the sincere emotions behind celebrity families.
From screen legend to life hero
Yesterday was a day of extraordinary significance for Sammo Hung. Not only because it was his birthday, but also because on this special day, he felt the deep love from his family and friends. Gao Lihong, Hong Tianming and other family members, as well as more than a dozen friends, gathered together to send him birthday wishes. The venue was warm and lively, with balloons floating in the air and a dazzling array of dishes on the table, including big fish and meat. It seems that Sammo Hung's popularity and charm are not only unrivaled on the screen, but also highly admired in life!
Sammo Hung is wearing a birthday crown, with a happy smile on his face. He was wearing a floral apron and looked cute and friendly. Hong Tianming hugged his father's shoulders tightly, and the photo of the father and son was full of affection. Seeing this scene, who would still think of the flashes of swords and grievances on the screen?
Sammo Hung, the well-known film superstar, has left countless classic roles in his acting career. However, he has also experienced twists and turns in his life, and his physical condition was once worrying. At his peak, he weighed 250 pounds and had to undergo multiple tests such as weight loss and surgery. In 2009, he was hospitalized for Tongbo Tsai surgery due to health reasons; in 2017, he had to be hospitalized again for knee surgery due to old problems from his early filming years. The trouble of diabetes also made him need to rely on crutches or a wheelchair to get around.
However, the news that came last month allowed us to see another side of Sammo Hung.
Some netizens posted photos of him having dinner with friends at the Celebrity Restaurant in Kowloon City. In the photo, he seems to be slightly plumper than before, which is undoubtedly a positive sign that his health is improving. What's even more gratifying is that he walked up the long and sloping stairs without the help of crutches or others. His steps were steady and unaffected by his previous illness.
Such a transformation undoubtedly allows us to see Sammo Hung's perseverance and love for life. Faced with the challenge of pain, he did not choose to give up, but actively accepted treatment and worked hard to adjust his physical condition. Now that his health is improving, we are really happy for him. I hope that Sammo Hung can continue to maintain this status and continue to bring us more wonderful works and positive energy in life.
