On November 7, HK01 reported that actor Hoàng Nhật Phi is a renowned actor known for his roles in the films of Stephen Chow. However, since 2001, there has been no cooperation between them, and it’s believed that they have an irreconcilable conflict. Recently, Hoàng Nhật Phi sent an apology to Stephen Chow.
“People don’t know my name is Hoàng Nhật Phi, but they are familiar with my works with Stephen Chow. When someone calls me out to meet, they request that I appear until they are satisfied. I had to endure being hit with 8 bottles until I bled, but if I don’t go through such challenges, I can’t achieve success. With Stephen Chow, I always respect him. When he is around, everyone knows me as Hoàng Nhật Phi, and I have won two major awards. Stephen Chow is a genius, and I truly admire him,” Hoàng Nhật Phi shared about his grievances with the Hong Kong comedy king.
According to HK01, Hoàng Nhật Phi is a famous actor in Stephen Chow’s films. He collaborated with Chow in movies such as Fight Back to School, The King of Comedy, The Truant Officer, The 007 Mission, The King of Destruction, The Man Who Knew Too Little, and Detective Dee…
In 2001, Stephen Chow continued to cast Hoàng Nhật Phi in the role of the elder brother in the movie Shaolin Soccer. One notable scene features Hoàng Nhật Phi enduring being hit with beer bottles. The bottle he endured was made from plastic, and it was filled with water, but Hoàng Nhật Phi had to endure it multiple times, making it difficult to cope. In Shaolin Soccer, Hoàng Nhật Phi received the Best Supporting Actor award at the Golden Horse Awards, but after that, he and Stephen Chow stopped collaborating.
Hoàng Nhật Phi reflects on his strict working relationship with Stephen Chow.
In the past, when reflecting on Stephen Chow, Hoàng Nhật Phi once stated that he felt overwhelmed by the king’s demanding personality and strict working style. The actor also revealed that Stephen Chow did not respect him: “When I was not famous, people called me ‘Brother Phi’, but as he became more prominent, they started calling me ‘this guy'”. Currently, Hoàng Nhật Phi expresses admiration for Stephen Chow’s achievements and the impact he has made in the film industry, acknowledging that his collaboration with Chow helped him gain recognition.
According to Sohu, many actors in the past have had to endure Stephen Chow’s rigorous working methods and high demands. However, it is precisely because of these high standards that the Hong Kong king produced many high-quality works, creating a strong reputation worldwide. The industry recognizes Stephen Chow’s extraordinary talent despite the challenges of working with him.
