Veteran actress reveals selecting Fang Zhongxin for debut, giving him stage name
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 6 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The HOY TV program Lucky Stars Talk Show 2 continues to generate buzz with its third week of guests. Veteran actress Ha Man-yik appeared as a guest on the show hosted by Ng Wing-man and Lee Hoi-yin (Brain from 24Herbs), revealing never-before-told stories about personally selecting male leads for films . She disclosed that she chose Fang Zhongxin, whose original name was Fu Lik, for the movie Morning Blossoms, Evening Petals and even proposed his stage name . In the same episode, actress Zhu Zhixian revisited her infamous affair scandal, candidly admitting that her relationship with ex-boyfriend Tse Tung-man had already fractured before the incident .
Key Points
- Ha Man-yik revealed she selected Fang Zhongxin (originally named Fu Lik) for the movie Morning Blossoms, Evening Petals because the producer asked her to find someone with "feel" and she found him the most handsome among three candidates
- She proposed the stage name "Fang Zhongxin" because both their original names were "too old-fashioned" and the character in the novel was named Fang Zhongxin, which eventually led to his success
- For the film The Unfaithful Woman, she helped select from candidates including Kwan Cho-yiu, Chau Pak-ho, and Chan Wai-ting, flew back from Shanghai to meet Chan and was impressed by his physique
- Zhu Zhixian admitted their relationship had already broken down before the affair, with trust issues and suspicion leading her to secretly check Tse Tung-man's phone
- Zhu Zhixian confessed she was too "stupid" to believe the other man claimed to be separated when he was actually married, saying she would have considered him if he were truly single
Why It Matters
The program provides rare behind-the-scenes insights into Hong Kong's film industry, showing how veteran actors influenced the careers of newcomers . Zhu Zhixian's candid discussion about relationship lessons learned demonstrates the ongoing public interest in redemption stories within the entertainment industry, as she emphasized she has moved on and found her smile again .
The program provides rare behind-the-scenes insights into Hong Kong's film industry, showing how veteran actors influenced the careers of newcomers . Zhu Zhixian's candid discussion about relationship lessons learned demonstrates the ongoing public interest in redemption stories within the entertainment industry, as she emphasized she has moved on and found her smile again .