The 64-year-old actor drew attention with a rare public appearance at a music event on 5/12. According to Oriental Daily, he attended to support the press conference for singer Jia Sile's live show. Huang Yat Wah stated that he has had no work in the entertainment industry for years and has now retired from acting.
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Huang Yat Wah in his sixties. Photo: AM 730 |
Huang Yat Wah consistently declined offers for guest roles from friends and acquaintances, and he has no intention of returning to acting. "I have been acting for many years, and I know my capabilities", the actor said, "I know I will never return to my peak. I prefer to withdraw to preserve a good impression among the audience".
His most recent film appearance was in "Chasing the Dragon" (2017). The actor now dedicates his time to personal hobbies, particularly football. He travels with the Hong Kong Stars football team for friendly matches, playing alongside singers and actors such as Ho Ka King, Alan Tam, and Eric Tsang.
Huang Yat Wah rose to prominence in the early 1980s with works like "The Lonely Hunter", "The Assassin's Revenge", and "The Final Combat". He gained significant recognition across several Asian countries for his roles as Guo Jing in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (1983) and Qiao Feng in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" (1997). Both dramas received critical acclaim for their content and artistry. "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" achieved a score of 9,2/10 on the Douban film forum, while "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" was rated 9,1/10 by over 195,000 viewers.
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Huang Yat Wah as Guo Jing. Photo: HK01 |
The actor married actress Leung Kit Wah in 1988, and they had a daughter, Huang Chi Ching. In 2020, Leung Kit Wah passed away from leukemia, leading to a period of depression for Huang Yat Wah due to the loss of his life partner. With the support of his daughter and friends, the actor gradually adjusted to life without Leung Kit Wah by his side.
Huang Yat Wah once penned a letter to his late wife, which included the following passage: "My wife, I cannot forget the day we first met: so lively, so lovely. I cannot forget you when we dated: always smiling, playfully affectionate. I cannot forget you when you gave birth to our daughter: devoted, tolerant, caring for our family. I cannot forget you when you fell ill: bewildered, afraid. I cannot forget you when you passed away: peaceful, with a gentle smile as you closed your eyes... It is a pity we could not grow old together. Marrying you was my greatest success and my proudest achievement in life. Please do not worry about me, this lonely old man. I will carry on your strong spirit to live the rest of my life. I hope we will meet again in the vast universe. Forever loving you".
Nhu Anh (according to On)
