Actor Jacky Heung, son of Hong Kong entertainment mogul Charles Heung, has attracted public attention after tearfully opening up in a new documentary titled Land of Truth, which chronicles his personal growth and reflections on life in the spotlight.
“I grew up in an extremely complicated environment. From a young age, I was surrounded by the entertainment industry and saw all kinds of complicated people. That’s why I never wanted to become like them. They scare me. Really. Becoming that kind of person is not a good thing,” Jacky emotionally shared in the film.
Appearing alongside Jacky in the documentary is fellow artist Ding Zhen, who offered blunt advice: “When things get tough, you have to hang in there. If you can’t, maybe this industry isn’t for you.”
The heartwarming moment has sparked speculation that Jacky may be considering retiring from showbiz. But he was quick to clarify: “I’ve learned a lot from this experience. The key is not to let it complicate you. It’s more important to protect the child inside you that doesn’t want to grow up.”
His honesty resonated deeply online, especially among fans who saw him deal with the pressure of being the son of two of the most powerful figures in the Hong Kong industry: Charles Heung and producer Amy Choi. From birth, Jacky was nicknamed the “silver spoon” and faced great expectations as heir to a showbiz dynasty.
His parents famously launched his acting career with tailor-made opportunities. In 2016, he starred in League of Gods alongside Huang Xiaoming, Louis Koo and Tony Leung Ka-fai, but the film suffered a commercial flop.
Since then, Jacky has appeared in titles such as From Las Vegas to Macau III , League of Gods , Bodyguards and assassins, Fearless AND The warlords . Despite this track record, he has struggled to gain widespread public recognition or acclaim. In previous interviews, Jacky has admitted that years of trying to emerge from his father’s shadow left him feeling “useless.”
With this raw and personal documentary, Jacky Heung is no longer just Charles Heung’s son: he is a man charting his own path, slowly but steadily, carrying with him the heavy weight of legacy and expectations.
Sources: Znews
