During the premiere of the film 'Wrath' in Hong Kong on 10/6, Xie Miao recounted that Chow Yun Fat had visited to encourage and support him while he was promoting the work. Initially, Xie Miao hesitated to approach the veteran actor, sitting with his head bowed, wondering if his senior colleague might be disappointed in him.
Xie Miao reunites with Chow Yun Fat. Video: Weibo
Chow Yun Fat initiated the embrace, asking, "Where's your mother?" Xie Miao laughed, realizing that in Chow Yun Fat's mind, he was still the 10-year-old boy who needed his mother by his side.
The two had not been in contact for 32 years, only recently reconnecting. Though unspoken, Xie Miao held gratitude for Chow Yun Fat's encouragement years ago, which inspired him to complete his education.
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Xie Miao and Chow Yun Fat in 'God of Gamblers 2' (left photo). During their reunion, Chow Yun Fat pinched his colleague's cheek. Photo: Weibo
They co-starred in 'God of Gamblers' Returns' in 1994, when Xie Miao was 10 years old. In the film, Chow Yun Fat played gambling king Ko Chun, who helped Hai Yuan (portrayed by Xie Miao) escape pursuit and reunite with his family. The movie was directed by Wong Jing and featured a cast including Tony Leung Ka-fai, Wu Hsing-kuo, Elvis Tsui, Charles Heung, Chingmy Yau, and Sharla Cheung.
Born in Beijing, Xie Miao was once known as a "martial arts prodigy" for his numerous kungfu film roles as a child, including 'A Warrior's Tragedy', 'The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk', and 'The Legend of Shaolin Temple'.
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Xie Miao, 42, and Chow Yun Fat, 71. Photo: Weibo
In the 2000s, Xie Miao reduced his acting commitments to focus on his education. After graduating from university, he returned to the entertainment industry, starring in many productions. The actor married actress He Yan Ni in 2013 and they have one daughter.
In the action film 'Wrath', Xie Miao collaborated with Japanese director Kenji Tanigaki and co-stars Joe Taslim and Yang Enyou.
Chow Yun Fat came from a humble background. Before joining TVB, he worked as a shoe shiner, office assistant, parcel delivery person, hotel staff, and taxi driver. Over 50 years in acting, the acclaimed actor achieved success with roles in 'The Net', 'The Bund', 'The Yang's Saga', 'A Better Tomorrow', 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', and 'God of Gamblers'.
In recent years, the actor has taken fewer film roles. He is often seen jogging, dining at local eateries, and enjoying street-side coffee with photography enthusiast friends. Chow Yun Fat also enjoys diving, studying foot reflexology, practicing massage therapy, and learning first aid for exercise-related injuries.
Nhu Anh
