Discover the sad childhood of a child star, rejected just because he wasn't as cute as other kids.
Not every child star is adored for their cute appearance; some face hardships and abandonment due to their less charming looks. This is the story of a child star who was abandoned by his family, only to find his place in showbiz.
From the age of 5, instead of receiving care like other kids, Cát Hành Vu lost two crucial things in life: his father and mother. His mother couldn't bear to look at him and left, making it difficult for him to find her. At the age of 16, he shared, 'Now, I can't even find my mother because I don't know where she is.'
With the support of his grandfather, Cát Hành Vu started learning boxing and became the national champion before turning 10. Invited to play small roles in films, he caught the eye of Châu Tinh Trì, changing his fate.
In 2013, Cát Hành Vu gained widespread recognition after portraying Tôn Ngộ Không in the film Tây Du Ký: Mối Tình Ngoại Truyện directed by Châu Tinh Trì. His version of Tôn Ngộ Không was considered the ugliest, most fearsome, yet also the most unique.
After this role, child star Cát Hành Vu attracted the attention of many film crews and was invited to join other blockbuster projects, including Heroic Swordsman Tablet. Despite his petite stature, he showcased flexibility through martial arts, experiencing for the first time the feeling of being respected and loved by others. As he shared, cinema is his joy and a place of tranquility he found after a long time.
However, the career of this child star could not develop as desired. After Heroic Swordsman Tablet in 2015, Cát Hành Vu no longer regularly participated in films. Contrary to the regrettable acting career, the appearance of Cát Hành Vu, the child star, became more and more explosive. Now, after over 10 years since his debut on the screen, Cát Hành Vu has transformed into a handsome young man with a well-trained and attractive physique.
According to Sohu, at the age of 20, Cát Hành Vu is dedicating time to study and pursuing his passion for boxing. Perhaps after an not-so-pleasant childhood, Cát Hành Vu has now found genuine joy for himself, even though his film opportunities are not as abundant as before.
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