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After 30 years, all the actors from Bao Thanh Thiên have reached the twilight of their lives. Many among them have chosen a solitary life, without offspring.
In the early 1990s, Bao Thanh Thiên emerged as a renowned film that caused a sensation when broadcasted in many Asian countries. The film significantly contributed to the rise of many actors' names such as Kim Super Quần, Ha Gia Kinh, Pham Hong Hien... After 30 years, the production produced by Taiwan (China) is still remembered, with audiences believing that the iconic portrayal created in the 1993 version is irreplaceable.
The production was warmly welcomed by the audience and succeeded on many fronts. The series consisted of 236 episodes and aired continuously until 1994.
Bát Hiền Vương
In Bao Thanh Thiên , there are numerous supporting roles, among which Bát Hiền Vương portrayed by the talented Long Long left a profound impression. He exuded righteousness and intellect, and at the time of filming, he was 42 years old.
Long Long, once vibrant in artistic activities, appeared in numerous works such as Hoàng Phi Hồng và dì Thập Tam, Yên vũ Giang Nam, Thiếu niên Trương Tam Phong... Due to health reasons, he ceased artistic endeavors since 2011.
A few days ago at a party, the 72-year-old artist was seen alongside Ha Gia Kinh, both with silver hair.
Trần Thế Mỹ
Actor Dương Hoài Dân participated in several parts of Bao Thanh Thiên such as Trần Thế Mỹ in Xử Trảm Trần Thế Mỹ, Thạch Vĩnh Tĩnh in Mộng Uyên Ương Hồ Điệp… In his youth, he was a stage actor, and after venturing into film and television, his career flourished, appearing in over 70 films.
The actor had a 9-year-long relationship with a female colleague but couldn't progress to marriage due to parental objections.
At the age of 70, Dương Hoài Dân remains single. He and his friends invested in buying land in the suburbs and built a farm to care for abandoned pets. At one point, he underwent surgery for a thyroid tumor. Currently, his health has improved, full of energy, unlike someone of his advanced age.
Công Tôn Sách
With nearly 50 years in the profession, the role that Pham Hong Hien is best remembered for is Công Tôn Sách in Bao Thanh Thiên. The successful artist portrayed a figure of integrity, cunning, and intelligence. In 2019, he was invited to play in the new version of Bao Thanh Thiên but in the role of Bát Hiền Vương.
Currently, fans rarely see the actor in public. The 76-year-old actor revealed that he suffered from osteoarthritis 5 years ago and took half a year to recover his health. He gained 8 kg after recovering from the illness.
In his personal life, he chose a single life, without getting married or having children, but this is also something he regrets as he gets older. 'In my youth, I believed that focusing on work and making good money was enough, but when I saw my friends with grandchildren, I truly felt regretful as I entered old age,' Pham Hong Hien confided.
Triển Chiêu
Before joining Bao Thanh Thiên, Ha Gia Kinh was famous in the film and television industry in Hong Kong, China. After his contract with ATV expired, he was invited to Taiwan, China to act in films.
Actor reveals that Bao Thanh Thiên lasted 236 episodes, filmed within one year, almost completing one episode per day. With such intensity, the film crew had to work tirelessly, seemingly without any time for rest.
At the set, numerous reclining chairs were arranged for actors to rest, recuperate, and even receive intravenous fluids. During filming, the character Triển Chiêu suffered many injuries due to performing numerous action scenes.
The actor retired from acting career in 2014 and ventured into the clean food business, becoming the owner of Hà Gia Trang enterprise. The actor's business is valued at nearly $17 million, according to Time. Despite not acting, occasionally Ha Gia Kinh still participates in commercial shows to satisfy his longing for the profession.
At the age of 64, the actor maintains his health by actively engaging in sports and hitting the gym. Ha Gia Kinh diligently updates his daily life on social media but never mentions his personal relationships despite public interest. In the past, the actor had two public relationships with beauties Kim Tố Mai and Lý Uyển Hoa.
Currently, Ha Gia Kinh resides in Huế Châu, Guangdong, occasionally returning to Hong Kong (China) to visit relatives and friends.
Bao Thanh Thiên
Similar to Pham Hong Hien, Bao Chửng is the iconic, outstanding, and vivid character portrayed by Kim Super Quần that few can surpass. At that time, the 42-year-old actor.
In the original work, Bao Chửng had a face as black as coal and a solemn expression. In real life, the actor has fair skin, living harmoniously and amiably.
While filming Bao Thanh Thiên, Kim Super Quần was married to his older wife Trần Kỳ. She used to be a nurse before joining TVB station and starring in some TV series.
His artistic career is inseparable from the character Bao Chửng. To date, the actor has appeared in 700 episodes related to Bao Chửng. 'If fate allows, I hope to film 1,000 episodes about Bao Công,' Kim Super Quần shared.
For the convenience of filming, in 1998, Kim Super Quần invested tens of millions of dollars to build the Super Quần studio in Thanh Island, China. This place only shoots TV series and movies related to the character Bao Chửng, and he does not rent it out or welcome tourists.
Achieving current success, the actor made many sacrifices. Kim Super Quần revealed that he used various methods to rapidly gain weight from 80 kg to 100 kg to portray Bao Công. Later on, the actor found it difficult to lose weight, maintaining an 'excessive' body shape, leading to health problems related to blood pressure, cardiovascular, and diabetes.
In 2017, Kim Super Quần was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Despite a successful surgery, his physical condition deteriorated.
He retired and rarely appeared in public. He and his spouse did not have any children. At the end of 2020, director Trịnh Thiếu Phong passed away due to a serious illness. Kim walked slowly with a cane alongside his wife to pay respects to their friend.
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