855. Everything is ready
At this point, the preparations for the film week can be said to be nine percent completed, so what is the remaining one? Perhaps someone has noticed, that's right, that is, there are no actresses among the invited stars!
It's not that I don't want to be invited, it's not that I can't be invited, in fact, as long as the news is released, there are many female stars who are willing to come to the red carpet to remove their names, and female stars who are second-tier and third-tier or even not in the line sometimes use various methods in order to rub the red carpet, even if they use some more extreme methods. But the problem is that this time they are holding an action movie week, and inviting female stars should also be related to action movies. In other words, it's best to invite some female stars over.
Female stars, this is really rare.
In terms of physical talent, it is difficult for women to compare with men, and many of the movements that men can easily do, and even the training they complete, are difficult to complete with women.
And female stars, the reason why they are called stars, in the final analysis, you have to be able to act, but also be able to fight, it is best to be able to act and play, and you are a good female star.
Those who can act or not can fight are vases, and those who can fight or not can act can only be regarded as martial arts at best. Actresses who are naturally inferior in terms of body are not many people who practice martial arts, and they have to learn to succeed, and they must have acting skills, and they can't look too ugly, which makes it even more difficult. Even at the peak of Hong Kong Island films, when dozens or hundreds of action movies were produced every year, the number of female stars had just reached double digits, which shows how scarce female stars are.
Usually other girls, good-looking, and with acting skills, all go directly to idol dramas or romance movies, and a few are willing to work hard to learn martial arts, tired and half dead, covered in stinky sweat, one is not good, and it is easy to practice the body out of shape. But the problem is, female stars and female stars still have to be able to fight in the end. This can fight and can't fight, it's completely two concepts, including the actor, the same set of movements, with martial arts skills, with a little training, you can play well, and the accuracy and sense of power of the movements can be guaranteed. On the other hand, if you haven't practiced and don't have any foundation, it's already quite remarkable to be able to ensure that the action is not out of shape after a fight, and it is too difficult to pursue beauty and power.
But if an action movie is to be cool, it must show a sense of impact, otherwise who will watch an action movie?
So in this way, female stars have become a protected animal-level existence in the film industry, and the number is especially rare, and each one is very important.
However, because the number of people is too small, when the organizing committee really needs to invite female stars, it is difficult all of a sudden...... Because they couldn't find who to invite!
After Zhou Fangyuan knew about this matter, he also began to make difficulties, when he contacted Uncle Long before, the other party actually felt that this matter was not easy to handle. Is it really difficult to do, or to put it bluntly, in the Hong Kong Island film industry back then, it was not easy for you to find a few qualified female stars. Uncle Long, as a person who came from that era, still remembers the situation at that time, and there are really few female stars who can say that he has an impression.
For example, Yugali Oshima, a woman who became famous at a young age, became the champion of the Fuso Karate National Competition at the age of 16, and her leg skills are very good. Since the previous performance path in Fuso was not very smooth, he went to the Chinese film market, which has a larger space. Although she has not starred in many movies, and even if she does not star in a big production, anyone who has watched action scenes will be deeply impressed. In addition to being an actress, she is also a qualified action director, which is a breakthrough for a more male-dominated industry, and it shows her dedication and hard work. His representative works include "King of Force", "Bahai Hongying", "Bombardment Secret Order" and so on.
The last news about her was between 1998 and 1999, and in '98, she served as an executive producer in the action movie "Operation Cheetah" directed by Lin Zhanwei and Ishii Hisashi. In the same year, the action movie "Detective Shuangjiao" starring Li Saifeng and Zhou Billy was released. After that, he also participated in the movie "Poisonous Kiss" directed by Wang Zhenyang. In 1999, Oshima's film "Golden Nightmare" starring Galli was her last Hong Kong-made film, and then faded out of the Hong Kong Island film scene. Now, several years later, almost no one knows her whereabouts.
Then there is Lofelo, aside from his performance on the screen, in terms of the level of actual combat, Lofero can definitely be ranked in the top echelon. After all, her impressive achievements in multiple genres may not be achieved by many people around the world. However, because it is indeed a bit incompatible for a blonde foreigner to appear in a Chinese-language action movie, and it is impossible to consider the condition of "skill" alone if you want to become a star, what we see on the screen is more of her foil performance. Still, her strength, ability to handle dangerous movements, and the sharp style she displays when fighting against each other can still shock the audience.
Compared with Yugali Oshima, Lofero has participated in more movies, and there are also works that take the lead, and she can be called the most proficient foreign girl in that era.
In 1985, Luo Flo was discovered by Siyuan Pictures, which was good at making kung fu films, to make films on Hong Kong Island, and her first film role was to play Officer Kelly in "Royal Sister", co-starring Michelle Yeoh, the number one kung fu actress on Hong Kong Island. In this film, Loflo shows off her skills, her bounce is amazing, and the stick technique she demonstrates is fierce, fast, and full of strength, which is better than some domestic martial arts athletes, and will never just give people a sense of fancy. This also started Rothrock's career in action movies on Hong Kong Island, and there was a time when she appeared in almost all action movies!
The audience is more familiar with "Rich Train", "Law Enforcement Pioneer", "Overlord Flower", "Across the World", "Wonderful Detective Double Dragon", etc., her excellent leg skills and sharp boxing skills are deeply impressive. Lo Flo lived and worked on Hong Kong Island for several years, becoming one of the most famous local and expatriate female action stars. It is said that she had a love affair with Meng Hai, a martial arts instructor and actress, during her time on Hong Kong Island. Later, Luo Flo left Hong Kong Island around 1992 and 93 and returned to the United States to continue filming. In the early 80s of the 20th century, due to the Chinese martial arts craze in Europe and the United States, there were many men and women who learned Chinese martial arts. She set up a museum in San Francisco to teach her apprentices, and foreign news agencies made a special album for her to introduce her extraordinary martial arts.
Her affection for Hong Kong Island is so deep that she once had a dual household registration of Hong Kong Island and United States. After returning to the United States, she has been active in the front line of B-grade action movies, and new works are launched every year, and it is not an exaggeration to call her the "Queen of Action". However, due to the rise of science fiction films in recent years, people have forgotten kung fu movies a little, and Luo Flo has also begun to fade out of people's sight.
The experiences of actors are sometimes difficult to say, such as Liang Zheng. is obviously a beauty pageant, but the first movie was the action movie "Black Cat", and won the Best New Actor Award at the 11th Hong Kong Island Film Awards in 1992 with this film. Since then, she has also officially embarked on the road of female stardom. Although his kung fu skills are not profound, he also dares to fight in movies, coupled with the advantages of appearance, he was also a favorite in the film market. To this day, Liang Zheng is still active in the film and television industry, but he is less involved in action movies. Although there are some regrets, it is also a comfort to be able to see her broader acting path.
Speaking of which, I can't help but say another name, Gao Lihong!
Gao Lihong was born in a beauty pageant like Liang Zheng, and what is even more powerful is that she won the championship. The difference is that as a mixed-race child, she is not as smooth as Liang Zheng on the road to being an actor. It wasn't until she firmly established her path to stardom and worshiped Sammo Hung as her teacher that she finally ushered in a breakthrough. The several movies she starred in have received good responses in the market, and her tall figure adds a bit of beauty to her plays. Unfortunately, after marrying Sammo Hung, she faded out of the film market. Now I want to ask her out of the mountain again? That's impossible!
Yang Lijing, who was born in dance, "hit" a piece of the sky. Before the age of 18, she already has a lot of acting experience. When she was about 20 years old, Michelle Yeoh, who succeeded her as a wife, starred in "Royal Sister 3: Male and Female Thieves" and became the spokesperson of the "Police Flower" in the movie. Yang Lijing's eyes are very good-looking, giving people a very resolute feeling, and she also has a unique heroic spirit when she fights, which is really unforgettable for the audience. So she can be invited to participate in this movie week, and luckily, people did agree to come, which is a surprise.
But just one person is not enough, so keep counting.
Li Saifeng, who started in TV dramas, has become the leader of TV stations in the mid-eighties of the 20th century. After that, she resolutely threw herself into the film market and chose to become a female star. The dance experience and authentic northern kung fu training make her play not only beautiful, but also very stylish. Similar to Yang Lijing, she plays more "Police Flower" in the movie, unlike Yang Lijing, who shows more fortitude, Li Saifeng, who has a good face, shows more of her sweet side. But it's a pity that this person has already quit the film industry, and it was indeed a flower in the film industry back then, but now, the new audience doesn't know her for a long time, and the old audience does, but people can't invite her, and it's useless to say it.
Then there is Sister Pei Pei, when it comes to the new martial arts movies of Chinese films, it is naturally "The Drunken Man" released in 1966, but the real popularity of this movie is not Yue Hua who plays the "Drunken Man", but Sister Pei Pei who plays the "Golden Swallow". Since then, Sister Pepe has become the spokesperson of "Chivalrous Girl". Due to the relationship of the times, the movies of that year were obviously not sharp enough in terms of action design, but the artistic conception is very worthy of study. And Sister Peipe, as a woman, can break through from martial arts movies, which is naturally worthy of respect in the sense of the times.
Sister Pei Pei is a well-deserved first sister in the Hong Kong Island film industry from the mid-to-late 60s to the early 70s of the 20th century, the first dozen women in China, and was once named "Martial Arts Actress" by the press. The important thing is people, the En family has been active in the film industry for so many years, so when Uncle Long called, the other party immediately agreed, and the speed was so fast and decisive that Zhou Fangyuan was really relieved.
If you continue to count, you have to say Hu Huizhong. Not only is it beautiful, but it also has a good temperament. When she was still a college student, she starred in the influential romance film "Huanyan", and also won the Most Promising New Actor Award. thought that Hu Huizhong would go further and further on the road of romance films, but she turned around and entered the field of action movies. Although she lacked kung fu skills, she persevered and completed dangerous moves herself, becoming an influential female star of that era. But it is also a pity that in 1998, he married the former director of the Hong Kong Island Home Affairs Bureau, retired after marriage, and served as a member of the provincial CPPCC. For people themselves, such a change is of course good, but it's a pity that the Chinese film circle is missing such an excellent female star.
Hui Yinghong, the actress of the 1st Hong Kong Island Film Awards, is also one of the actresses who has filmed the most action movies. Because of action movies, she won honors, but also endured unbearable pain for ordinary people. If Jackie Chan is the actor who is the most injured, Hui Yinghong can be called the most actress. In the best days of action movies, she gave a lot; She also lost the most in the worst era of action movies. Fortunately, all her experiences have become her capital as an actress, and she continues to prove herself with awards. And for so many years, she has also been active in the film industry, but there are fewer and fewer action movies. There is no way to do this, on the one hand, it is because of age, and on the other hand, it is the dark wounds of the body that continue to torment her.
However, she also quickly agreed to the invitation of the distant group, with the joining of "Sister Peipei" and Hui Woman, the movie week is finally not ugly, and with the joining of Yang Liqing, it finally supported this big drama.
However, what Zhou Fangyuan didn't expect was that there was an unexpected joy when things came to this point.
Didn't Uncle Lian Jie come over? As compensation, he not only recommended Jason Statham to come over, but also recommended his former partner.
This person won the crown of Miss Malaysia at the age of 21, and there is nothing to say about his appearance. After starring in the first movie "Owl and Dumbo" in 1984, he officially started the road to stardom. And for the first starring action movie "Royal Senior Sister", he started half a year of kung fu training and endured all the hardships. Fortunately, this film was an instant hit and established her status in the film industry. As a female star, she not only moves beautifully, but also completes a lot of dangerous moves. What's even more commendable is that as an actress, she can often "monoclonively" a movie, which is really valuable for the Hong Kong Island film industry where the status of men and women is relatively different.
That's right, she is Yang Ziqiong!
This is pure surprise, and in this way, the situation of the movie week has finally been completely propped up.