Cao Ho: "Hu Truc" failed because of using illegal substances, got into trouble with the law, now works as a shipper

Cao Ho was once known as an A-list star of Chinese cinema, but due to a series of scandals, he lost his long-established career. How is the actor's life now?
A poor childhood and the journey to the light

Gao Hu, born in 1974 in Qingdao, Shandong, China, comes from a family with a tradition of art. His father is a famous musician, and his mother is a Peking opera actress. From a young age, the actor showed his innate artistic talent and burning passion for the stage.

However, Cao Hu's parents did not want him to follow in his footsteps, but instead hoped that he could pursue a stable education, pass the university entrance exam, and find a comfortable job, away from the scandals of the entertainment industry. Despite this, Cao Hu was determined to pursue an acting career.

In 1994, he passed the entrance exam to the Central Academy of Drama – one of the most prestigious art schools in China, in the same class as many famous stars such as Doan Khai Hoa and Giang Dao. This shows his talent and constant efforts right from the first steps.

After graduating and entering showbiz, Cao Ho's career was quite smooth sailing. With a gentle, honest face and natural, profound acting style, he quickly made his mark through a series of famous films.

In addition to the classic role of Hu Truc in "Thien Long Bat Bo", Cao Ho also made a strong impression with his roles in "The Condor Heroes" (Liu Yifei - Huang Xiaoming version), "Bich Huyet Kiem"... Thanks to his talent and dedication to the profession, he was favored by many famous directors, received many quality scripts as well as lucrative advertising contracts, quickly becoming a sought-after A-list star of Cbiz .

A Series of Tragedies: Two Manslaughter Cases and the First Fall

Unfortunately, at the peak of his career, when he was being eagerly sought after, Cao Ho continuously encountered unfortunate incidents, pushing him into a spiral of tragedy and seemingly "ruining" his career.

The first incident happened in 2003, when Cao Ho was filming the movie "Love Wrong". During a driving scene, he had to reverse the car at a speed of 30km/s, but due to a technical problem, the car's braking system was not as sensitive as expected.

The actor did not stop at the designated 30m position in front of the camera, but accidentally hit the lighting director Phung Tu Vinh, causing him to die on the spot. This was a terrible occupational accident, shocking the Chinese entertainment industry at that time.

The family of the victim, Phung Tu Vinh, sued Cao Ho and demanded a large sum of compensation of up to 640 thousand yuan. In the end, the court sentenced Cao Ho to 1 year in prison for manslaughter, but the sentence was suspended and he had to pay full compensation according to the court's decision.

This incident caused Cao Ho to fall into a state of severe depression. He was haunted by his colleague's departure, not even wanting to leave the house or meet anyone. However, public opinion at that time was quite tolerant of "the most classic Hu Truc".

Furthermore, the crew of Tinh Sai took the initiative to take responsibility for the technical error, and many actors who had worked with Cao Ho also spoke up to defend him, saying that he was a very kind person and did not intentionally cause the incident. Thanks to that, after regaining his composure, the male star of Thien Long Bat Bo was still able to smoothly return to showbiz and continue his acting career.

The Second Serious Case and the Help of Huang Bot

No one expected that just a few years later, Cao Ho would shoulder another life in an equally unfortunate situation. In 2012, the actor bought a new villa and hired a team of workers to repair and decorate it. Unexpectedly, during the work, a worker accidentally stepped on a high-voltage wire and died instantly.

This incident had absolutely nothing to do with Cao Ho, and he was not even present at the scene when the tragic incident occurred. However, as the owner of the project, this actor was still sued by the victim’s family and eventually had to pay 350,000 yuan in compensation.

Two consecutive "bad luck" cases involving human lives, although not directly caused but implicated, caused Cao Ho's career to start to stagnate. Many directors and producers began to be afraid, not wanting to cooperate with the male actor, causing him to miss many important projects, have no movies to act in and gradually fall into unemployment.

During this difficult time, actor Hoang Bot - a close friend and also a junior who had mentored Cao Ho since his early days in the profession - enthusiastically extended his helping hand. Hoang Bot introduced many opportunities and new projects so that Cao Ho could continue acting, reviving his spirit and career.

"Self-destruction" of career: Using banned substances and the tragic ending

Thinking that he had overcome all difficulties, "the most classic Hu Truc" himself pressed the button to destroy his career when he fell into the "brown fairy". In 2014, Cao Ho shocked many fans when he was arrested by the authorities for using illegal substances. This was a big shock, not only because he was a famous artist but also because the audience still remembered and sympathized with the incidents he had encountered before.

Many people believe that, perhaps because of sadness with a series of setbacks in his career, having to face heavy psychological pressure after two serious cases and a declining career, the actor turned to illegal substances as a negative escape.

Using illegal substances is not only a violation of the law but also a "death sentence" for the career of any artist in the Chinese entertainment industry. Receiving a permanent ban from broadcasting, and being turned away and harshly condemned by the audience, the former A-list star of Cbiz could only sadly disappear from the screen.

Current life: From growing organic vegetables to delivering rice

After his career fizzled out, Gao Hu seemed to have sought a life of seclusion, away from the limelight and scandal. It was reported that he once bought 30 acres of land in his hometown to grow organic vegetables, trying to experience a peaceful life in the fields, self-sufficient. He also tried to reconnect with the public through social media.

In 2020, Cao Ho also posted short videos, sharing his life of growing vegetables and raising chickens with the hope of finding peace and perhaps forgiveness from the audience. However, these efforts faced many criticisms and fierce attacks from public opinion. By 2023, he no longer tried his hand at the social media race, showing his failure in rebuilding his personal image.

And then, at the end of 2024, the online community was surprised to discover a completely different image of the star of the movie Thien Long Bat Bo, that is, working as a shipper . The information "Cao Ho delivers lunch boxes" quickly entered the Top search on Weibo and received the attention of the public. His haggard image, no longer the glamor of a star, diligently delivering lunch boxes made many people feel sorry.

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