Legendary Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung made a rare public appearance at the Hong Kong Film Directors Guild anniversary event, showcasing his resilience and good spirits despite his health struggles. The 72-year-old actor, who has been facing health issues and relying on a wheelchair in recent years, attended the event with his wife Gao Lihong by his side, using crutches for support.
Known for his impressive martial arts skills and performances in nearly 200 movies over his 60-year career, Sammo Hung has been dealing with diabetes and knee problems which have forced him to make significant lifestyle changes. During an interview at the event, he humorously shared that his recent weight loss was due to his wife controlling his diet, jokingly saying he was “abused” into eating healthier.
Despite his physical challenges, Sammo Hung remains optimistic about his future in the film industry. He expressed a desire to return to filmmaking, but cited concerns about the current market conditions and distribution challenges. He lamented the decline of pure action movies and emphasized the need for new directors to have opportunities to succeed in the industry.
Sammo Hung also shared his own struggles with getting approval for a new film project, revealing that he had been waiting for three years for his idea to be greenlit. However, the resilient actor remains determined to continue pursuing his passion, joking that a fortune teller predicted he would live to be 100 years old, giving him plenty of time to see his project come to fruition.
In addition to discussing his career and health, Sammo Hung also weighed in on a recent controversy involving a public figure giving money to a beggar. Despite concerns about the legitimacy of the beggar’s situation, Sammo Hung stressed the importance of showing compassion and generosity, noting that a person’s disability should not prevent them from receiving help.
As fans eagerly await Sammo Hung’s return to the big screen, the beloved actor’s resilience, humor, and kindness continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.