Born in 1969, Benny Chan was explored on the streets and quickly became a nascent star thanks to his academic aspect and versatile acting. Has become famous through iconic roles such as Tuan Yu in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1996), Sun Wukong in Journey to the West II (1998) and my up in Gods of Honor (2001). In the 90s, he was one of the most popular entertainers of Hong Kong, even gaining the affectionate title of “Prince of Pention Drama”. At his peak, his popularity claimed or even exceeded that of Andy Lau and Louis Koo.
In 2011, Chan shocked the world of entertainment by marrying the model Lisa Jiang. However, his career and reputation have undergone a huge blow shortly after, when he and his colleague actor Joe but were accused of inappropriate behavior against the 19 -year -old actress Rose Chan while under the influence of alcohol. The scandal exploded when the photos of the accident emerged, leaving both men unable to deny their bad conduct.
Initially, Chan tried to defend himself by claiming to be simply “comforting” The youngest actress. But the public condemned him for having betrayed his pregnant wife and acting inappropriately towards a colleague. To save his image, Chan and his wife held a press conference in tears to apologize to the fans, with Jiang asked for forgiveness while he was strongly pregnant.
Although Chan later he devoted himself to his family and often shared the family moments of Felici Online, he continued to face criticism for having put pressure on his wife in four births from C-section within five years and to be often absent while taking care of their children. His image worsened further when he was captured in questionable interactions with co-protagonists in 2014 while his wife was pregnant with their third son.
The scandal permanently damaged its reputation. Chan was labeled with an unfaithful woman and her husband and her actor career turned downwards. Once a high -level star, he resorted to low -quality cinematographic projects for rapid paychecks, gaining the nickname “King of Cash Films”.
In recent years, unlike many of his contemporaries, the 56 -year -old actor has had to continue working incessantly, appearing in almost 20 projects within three years, none of whom has received acclaim from criticism. In addition, his passion for cosmetic surgery has left his face rigid and unnatural, further hindering his performances.
Once admired as “ageless idol” of Chinese television, Chan can no longer maintain its youth charm. Even with a heavy trick, the signs of aging are evident and when they are launched as a young scholar, his appearance seems forced and not very convincing. For many fans, his transformation is a sad reminder of how one of the most famous “males” of an era has fallen from grace.
Sources: K14
