On June 15, Sohu reported that actress Huỳnh Thành Y, along with businessman Dương Từ, held a press conference discussing the challenges faced during their collaboration with the company of Stephen Chow.
According to reports, in 2004, Huỳnh Thành Y appeared in Stephen Chow’s movie Kung Fu Hustle as the ice cream vendor A Phương. From there, the actress quickly rose to fame, becoming widely recognized. However, not long after, Huỳnh Thành Y filed a lawsuit against Stephen Chow’s management company for five “grave offenses.”
- Pressured Huỳnh Thành Y to work under high threats, causing her significant distress.
- The company resorted to various intimidating measures, coercing her to participate in filming or sign advertising contracts.
- She was forcibly required to star in the film Kung Fu Master.
- No development plan for her career was established at the association.
- She was made to engage in numerous activities without maintaining the principles of trust.
The fallout of Huỳnh Thành Y from Stephen Chow’s management has caused a stir for many years. Image: Sohu.
However, the management company, Tinh Huy, denied the allegations, stating that there was no restriction on Huỳnh Thành Y’s activities. They also indicated that Huỳnh Thành Y was independently seeking external work that was not sanctioned by the management company.
Dương Từ shared that both sides have been engaged in legal battles for up to three years. On a personal note, Huỳnh Thành Y recently began her career, but due to the ongoing issues with the management company, she has been left without work. Continuous media coverage has led to the actress losing her fame and having no job opportunities.
When Dương Từ and Huỳnh Thành Y first met, Dương Từ had to rely on personal connections to find work for Huỳnh Thành Y. He became her safeguard, and if she was unable to secure work, Dương Từ would face significant losses.
After three years of negotiations, Huỳnh Thành Y and Stephen Chow’s company decided to settle. However, at this time, the actress was left with only 30,000 RMB (approximately 4,100 USD) in her account. Huỳnh Thành Y broke down, crying as she faced an uncertain future.
“With Stephen Chow’s help, we were forever grateful because he helped Huỳnh Thành Y achieve fame, but at this point, we feel a sense of loss,” Dương Từ stated.
However, according to Dương Từ, the working methods in the Hong Kong entertainment industry are vastly different, leading to significant conflicts between the two parties.
Huỳnh Thành Y, once married to Dương Từ, enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, but their career has taken a downturn.
After Kung Fu Hustle, Huỳnh Thành Y appeared in several movies but did not achieve the same level of fame as during her time with Stephen Chow. However, the actress has a dynamic life with businessman Dương Từ. Currently, apart from acting, she also participates in live streaming to sell products. Huỳnh Thành Y often showcases her luxurious lifestyle to the public.
