Known as a film legend of Hong Kong cinema, Chow Yun-Fat fascinated the public for decades with iconic shows. But behind the screen, worrying stories emerged, painting a clearly different image of the Super Star.
A nightmare on the set: stories of co-protagonists
Poor hygiene during acting
In a recent episode of his talk show, the acclaimed director Wong Jing opened on the less glamorous side of Chow’s career, describing him as “a nightmare for many actresses”. His revelations have been supported by testimonies of several high profile stars who have worked alongside Chow over the years.
The actress Rosamund Kwan, who starred with Chow in the 1982 film “The head hunter“, Endred An UNCOMFORTABLE Experience During A Romantic Scene. According to Wong Jing, Chow Was So ABSORBED in Filming That He Went Days Without Personal Hygiene, Causing His Body To Emit A Pungent Odor. During A Take, He Reportly Draped His Jacket Over Kwan’s Head, Nearly Suffocating Her With The Smell.
Sexual harassment
The famous actress Maggie Cheung also told an unpleasant meeting. When asked about his kiss on the most uncomfortable screen, he immediately called Chow Yun-Fat. “He often played kiss scenes under his condition, ignoring the director’s cut”, Cheung shared, adding, “Even after the director called Stop, he would continue.”
Cherie Chung, once nicknamed “Marilyn Monroe” by Hong Kong “, also spoke of feeling deeply uncomfortable to work with Chow. “I was only 19 when we shot together, but he would share inadequate adult stories and even forced me to sit near him. He was extremely disturbing”The actress recalled.
Violence on the set
Kara Wai, another figure venerated in Hong Kong cinema, revealed that Chow’s contempt for the management caused serious injuries. During an action scene, he recalled that he was hit so strong by Chow who suffered from a broken rib. “He did not follow the choreography. I seemed to have been beaten to death”, he said.
In the meantime, the actress Nina Li Chi, who recited in front of Chow in “Tiger on the rhythm“, Described to be physically overwhelmed during the filming. The scenes that had to be simulated the violence have become a painful reality, with Nina screaming in difficulty during filming.
An impressive legacy
Despite these worrying stories, Chow Yun-Fat remains a venerated figure in Asian cinema. The actor starred in classics like “A better tomorrow“,”The bund“,”Crushed tiger, hidden dragon“, AND “God of gambles“, Among many others
In addition, his philanthropic inheritance is also famous as his film career, since he has promised his entire fortune of charity of 700 million dollars, lives modestly with his wife Jasmine Tan and is admired for his humility and generosity.
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