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Self-proclaimed as 'The most financially modest artist on screen', Chân Chí Cường embraces a multitude of professions to make ends meet and relies on the support of friends.
On October 4th, the On platform reported that the actor turned to livestreaming to sell products and engage with the audience in order to earn a living. However, his sales session proved ineffective, with only a few hundred viewers tuning in.
Furthermore, many viewers left sarcastic comments about Chân Chí Cường being outdated, living in a small, humble apartment. Chân Chí Cường candidly shared that he resides in a government-subsidized housing unit, with his living space barely extending 30 square meters.
'Not every artist enjoys a hefty paycheck or substantial fame. I don't mind being labeled as the most financially modest artist on screen,' Chân Chí Cường opened up about his challenging middle-aged life.
The actor from Blood-stained Thanh Thiên Dương, The General's Son-in-Law revealed that due to limited success in the arts, he has fewer acting opportunities as he ages. Chân Chí Cường takes on various jobs to sustain himself, including golf coaching, livestream product sales, and dance classes. He even ventured to mainland China in pursuit of acting opportunities. Chân Chí Cường once opened a restaurant in Shanghai, which also ended in failure. He admits that even a lifetime of work wouldn't be enough to afford a house. Currently, apart from striving to make ends meet, Chân Chí Cường relies on the support of friends to maintain his livelihood.
Born in 1972, Chân Chí Cường, formerly a Taekwondo athlete representing Hong Kong in international competitions, found his passion for the arts when cast as Triển Chiêu in two installments of the film Blood-stained Thanh Thiên Dương, The General's Son-in-Law and Blood-stained Thanh Thiên, The Precious Pearl, produced by ATV.
In his youth, Chân Chí Cường was praised for his handsome appearance and solid martial arts background. He was considered a promising martial arts actor capable of both heroic and villainous roles. However, his career didn't pan out as expected. Compared to other actors who portrayed Triển Chiêu such as Hà Gia Kính, Tiêu Ân Tuấn, Triệu Văn Trác, Chân Chí Cường leads a much tougher life. Additionally, to this day, Chân Chí Cường remains unmarried.
The actor has appeared in various films including Melody of the Fates, Snowflake Sword, The Winner Becomes King, Living with Wolves, Legendary Romance, The Century's Battle, and The Chronicles of Fat Cat.
