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The child star from the movie 'Blue Ocean Love Story' is currently under a wanted order for a murder case in 2016. The lives of many famous young stars have been equally challenging.
QQ reports within the Chinese entertainment circle about the 'curse of child stars' where very few maintain their fame and appearance as they grow up. Some child stars face tragedies in adulthood due to their early fame.
From the 'Pride of Taiwan, China' to a wanted murderer
Vicky Han Dat, born in 1995, possessed a bright and intelligent face with remarkable acting skills. Since childhood, he appeared in numerous popular Taiwanese TV dramas like Blue Ocean Love Story, Under the Sun, Bright Rays of Happiness, Love Football Field (2007)...
However, early fame became the cause of tragic events in Vicky Han Dat's life. Isolation from peers led to neglect of studies, involvement with the underworld, smoking, tattoos, fights, and sharing nude photos on social media with his underage girlfriend. Despite a diagnosed mental health issue, his parents hesitated to seek treatment, fearing its impact on advertising contracts and filming schedules.
Ascending to the third year, Vicky Han Dat joined a major underworld gang known as Truc Lien. The former child star had a prior arrest in 2012 for intentionally causing injuries, but his parents provided bail.
By 2016, driven by vengeance to help a friend, Vicky Han Dat participated in a violent clash. The star of Blue Ocean Love Story wielded a sword and a club, causing the victim to fall into a state of unconsciousness. After seeking unsuccessful medical treatment, Vicky Han Dat and his group gathered at a hotel, indulging in drug use until they were apprehended by the police.
Vicky Han Dat received a 17-year prison sentence and had to compensate the victim with 830,000 NDT. Notably, the case of the former child star went through a 3-year trial period, during which Vicky was once bailed out and managed to escape. To this day, Vicky remains a fugitive.
From the 'golden boy' to a kidnapper, narrowly escaping a death sentence
The life of John Ching Kuo, born in 1974, mirrors that of Vicky Han Dat. The male actor started acting at the age of 4, gaining fame as a child star in Taiwan through the film Good Little Boy directed by Chu Duyen Binh. In 1983, at the young age of 9, John Ching Kuo was nominated for the prestigious Golden Horse Film Award for The Sandwich Man. Despite his excellent acting skills, he participated in numerous famous works and was invited to endorse products.
However, early fame brought complications to John Ching Kuo's real-life. Bullied by senior students at school, the actor couldn't endure the humiliation, leading to resistance and a violent altercation with a fellow student who ended up hospitalized.
Entering high school, John Ching Kuo engaged in numerous brawls, becoming a bully in school, facing academic decline and being expelled three times. Later, due to a fight, he was expelled from secondary school.
After leaving school, the actor fell into drug addiction and was arrested for stealing a car. Directors Hao Xiu Xian and Tu Xiao Ming, who had previously collaborated with John Ching Kuo, didn't want his talent to go to waste. They invited him to join the film Dust of Angels (1992) in the hope of a positive change in his life.
However, shortly afterward, John Ching Kuo was arrested again for possessing weapons and sentenced to 18 months in prison. All award nominations he had received were canceled.
After serving time, John Ching Kuo married and had a child but couldn't reform. At the age of 28, he joined a kidnapping gang to demand a ransom of 2 million NTD for a drug dealer. The drug lord escaped, reporting to the police. Although initially sentenced to death multiple times due to repeated crimes and drug relapses, a change in Taiwan's laws saved him, and he was eventually sentenced to 15 years in prison.
In prison, John Ching Kuo learned kung fu, and after a reduced sentence to 11 years, he directed two films upon release. However, his hot-tempered nature led to disputes with partners and a legal battle.
The once top child star of Taiwan takes up janitorial duties
According to QQ, Little Ban Ban is a clear example of child stars being exploited by their own parents, seen as money-making machines that ultimately destroy their careers and futures.
Born in 2004, Little Ban Ban is the child of actor Wen Jie Yu (stage name Ban Ban), known for his adorable appearance and excellent camera presence. From a young age, Little Ban Ban was brought to the film set by his father to earn money for the family. Popular in films like The Next Station of Happiness, Want to Rely on You, Love at Nhat Nguyet Pond, Heart Thief, Born to Be a Pair... During the peak of his career, Little Ban Ban could earn millions of USD annually.
However, Little Ban Ban's step-parents used the money earned by the child star to build mansions, buy luxury cars, undergo cosmetic surgery, and indulge in a lavish lifestyle. This behavior drew public criticism, leading Wen Jie Yu to temporarily halt his son's acting career, sending him back to school.
Later on, Wen Jie Yu became involved in gambling, gradually squandering all the money earned by his son. Even when Little Ban Ban suffered from a skin condition, his father refused to provide timely medical care, resulting in numerous visible scars on his body.
At present, 19-year-old Little Ban Ban has lost his cute charm from childhood, making it challenging to find suitable roles. He has accepted a job at a restaurant, doing odd jobs, taking orders, and, surprisingly, the once-famous child star of Taiwan, China, has taken up janitorial duties.
Hoàn Châu cách cách Star Retreats from Entertainment World to Embrace Spiritual Path
In 2018, the news outlet 163 reported that the child star from the series Return of the Condor Heroes - Ho Nha Tu, shaved her head to embrace a spiritual life, adopting the Dharma name Hang Hanh. Ho Nha Tu portrayed Xiao Cai Tu, the girl adopted by Xiao Yan Zi (Vicky Zhao) in the second installment. With the success of the series, Ho Nha Tu had a promising future in the entertainment industry.
According to 163, Ho Nha Tu was born in 1987 in Beijing. Since childhood, she was guided by her parents towards the arts, participating in cultural activities, learning dance, music, acting, and starting her acting career at the age of 6.
Later on, with her adorable face, Ho Nha Tu was invited to join numerous television series such as New Dragon Gate Inn, Lang Tu Khan Sai, Thanh Ha's Unrequited Love, Laughing in the Wind... Growing up, she pursued studies in music. However, at the age of 31, she chose to embrace the Buddhist path, avoiding worldly distractions, leaving behind regrets for her fans.
