During a rare interview on a YouTube show on October 9, the veteran Hong Kong actor Dicky Cheung spoke about painful memories from her childhood, revealing years of domestic abuse and emotional scars that shaped her life.
He grew up in a broken home: his father, a sailor, stayed home for only a few months a year. When he returned, he often came back drunk and became violent, beating his wife and children for no reason. The young people Dickie they endured these brutal moments that left deep psychological wounds.
“I dreamed of revenge” Dicky Cheung he admitted, recalling how hatred towards his father had consumed him for years.
However, his mother’s resilience taught him a different way to live. Unlike him, she never hated her husband. Even after the divorce, he once took Dickie and his younger brother to visit their dying grandfather, only to encounter their estranged father, who pretended not to recognize his children.
“He looked down, refusing to meet our eyes. We were like strangers,” Dicky Cheung he said softly.
Over time, Dickie he chose not to forget, but to forgive. “If pain can’t be erased, why not choose forgiveness instead?” he mused.
She attributed her emotional healing to her mother’s compassion, describing her as “a woman who could hold the sky even if it fell.” His strength became his model of empathy and perseverance.
When she was diagnosed with skin cancer, doctors suggested cutting off part of her nose. He refused, saying he would “rather die than lose half his face”. She opted for radiotherapy instead and miraculously recovered.
His optimism was profoundly affected Dickiewho has since scaled back his acting plans to spend more time with her.
In his youth, Dickie dated actresses Crisy AND Jessica Hsuanbut his lasting love story is with the mainland actress Jess Zhang. Witnessing his father’s infidelity made him value loyalty above all.
“I keep telling myself: Don’t become like my father” he shared. “Hurting the person you love brings much more guilt than pleasure.”
Despite breaking up twice, Dickie AND Jess reunited and eventually married. When she had two miscarriages, Dickie he suspended all work to stay by his side. Their bond has strengthened through shared hardships.
“My wife entrusted me with the rest of her life” he said with a smile. “This confidence inspires me to love her more.”
Born in 1965 in Hong Kong, By Dicky Cheung his parents divorced when he was 15. At 17 he began working to support his family and his younger brother’s education. His talent was soon discovered by Leslie Cheungwhich helped him enter the entertainment industry.
Over the decades, Dickie has become one of Hong Kong’s most beloved actors, starring in iconic dramas such as The Duke of Monte Cervo, Journey to the West, The witty emperor, King of comedyAND The Legend of Zhang Sanfeng.
Today, at almost 60 years old, Dicky Cheung lives according to the values shaped by pain: forgiveness, family and loyalty. Her story is not just about surviving violence, but about transforming trauma into strength and compassion.
Sources: Ngoisao
