Coc Phong: The mysterious deat.h of the Steel Proof star, no wife or children, hundreds of billions of assets is worrying

Coc Phong was one of the veteran actors in Hong Kong's entertainment industry. He devoted his whole life to art, had no wife, no children, and when he died, he did not make a big fuss about his funeral.

Coc Phong, real name Tran Tu Van, born in 1930, is a familiar face on the screen with more than 300 different big and small roles. Some of the outstanding works that the veteran artist has participated in include: Doc Ti Dao, Ngu Ho Do Long, Vo Quan, Cam Y Ve, Thieu Lam Tu (1976), Tieu Long Nu (1983), Dau Bep Kungfu, Quan Xam Loc Coc, Bao Thanh Thien (the film part of Am Duong Phan) (1993), Loc Dinh Ky 1998, Thu Thap Nghiet Nga, Duong Ve Hanh Phuc, Bich Huyet Kiem, Tieu Thap Nhat Lang, Bang Hoc The Steel... In his career, he has won the Golden Horse Awar.d twice for Best Supporting Actor.

Coc Phong was born and raised in an ordinary family in Shanghai. Difficult circumstances forced him to work hard from a young ag.e, busking in Guangzhou, Hong Kong... even though he had no passion for art. After many years of selling his art at Le Vien amusement park, he was lucky enough to step foot on a film set.

In 1965, Kok Fung joined Shaw Brothers, stayed there for 20 years, and then joined TVB in the early 1990s. From obscure supporting roles like a musician in a wedding palanquin, he gradually established a position in the Hong Kong film industry.

It was not until 1971, thanks to the villain role of Long Di Chi in the movie "The New Poisonou.s Hero", that Coc Phong's image truly became deeply engraved in the hearts of the audience. It proved that even though he was only a supporting actor, with his talent and passion, he could completely shine in his own way.

Not long after, Coc Phong transformed into Vo Dai Lang in "Vo Tong", having to stoop throughout the film and combine exaggerated expressions to fully portray the image of a character that was both ridiculous and tragic. This excellent role brought him the Best Supporting Actor awar.d at the Golden Horse Awards at the ag.e of 52. This is proof that an actor's ability does not lie in appearance, but in the skill and depth in expressing the character's psychology.

Coc Phong's talent is also clearly reflected in each type of role. When transforming into a righteous character, the actor easily wins the audience's sympathy. But when taking on a villainous role, he can make the audience forget all about his previous good image and turn to hat.e him bitterly, to the point of grinding their teeth.

Typically, in the work "Ỷ Thiên Đồ Long Ký", Cốc Phong played the role of Bạch Mi Eagle King Ân Thiên Chính - majestic and righteous. In "Lộc Đỉnh Ký", he transformed into Hải Đại Phú - a sinister, calculating and scheming eunuch. His performance was so bad that the audience scolded him.

Since then, people have called Gu Feng a "villain specialist", but in fact his acting ability is not limited. The veteran star can transform into ridiculous effeminate characters, or he can also play strong, resolute men. He can even play evil bosses and cowards; from the role of a powerful emperor to a miserable beggar - every character comes to life.

In 2004, Coc Phong played a role in the movie "Twin Dragons". In 2006, he played the role of Cao Thong - the father of Boss Cao (played by Au Duong Chan Hoa) in the hit movie "Forensic Heroes 1". In 2008, the actor continued this role in part 2 of the movie.

In 2011, after completing his last film, "I Love Hong Kong", Kok Fung officially retired. After 14 years, the rare thing the audience heard about the veteran actor was the news of his deat.h.

According to Sohu, on April 9, actor Wei Ziyun posted a video announcing the sad news: Gu Feng passed away forever, at the ag.e of 95. But it was not until April 11 that the news was widely announced, shocking the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry and audiences across Asia. On social media, many people recalled his impressive roles, sent their farewells, and wished him peace.

"In the past, I saw Coc Phong in every movie I watched. Goodbye TVB green leaf", "Why did you leave so suddenly"; "Even though he passed away, his role will live on in the hearts of the audience"; "So Cao's father is no longer here. My condolences"... netizens expressed.

According to an inside source, Gu Feng passed away on March 27. His family discovered him dead in his apartment at around 4:30 p.m. that same day. The veteran star's funeral was held privately, without fanfare or obituary notices, and his relatives quietly bid him farewell. The cause of his deat.h has not yet been announced.

In his final years, the Forensic Heroes star lived a reclusive life. It was reported that he had retired to recuperate due to his old ag.e and had not appeared in public for a long time. According to HK01, although he did not appear in public, the actor occasionally contacted friends and former colleagues at Shaw Brothers Film Studio to reminisce.

The last time viewers saw Coc Phong was in 2022, in a photo posted on social media by an acquaintance. At that time, he was 92 years old, with many wrinkles on his face and white hair, but he looked very alert and smiled brightly at the camera.

Although he has long since retired, Coc Phong is still remembered by the public, partly because he has said no to scandals throughout his artistic career. At the ag.e of 95, the actor lives a private life, is not married and has no children. Previously, there was information that he had a love affair when he was young, but it was never confirmed.

It can be said that the life of the Forensic Heroes star revolves around the script and the lines in his head. He devotes all his time and passion to the screen, quietly hiding behind each role, like a drop of water dissolving into the vast ocean of Hong Kong films.

Even in his deat.h, Kok Fung remained humble and gentle, just like his way of life. According to HK01, the actor had participated in more than 250 movies and more than 30 TV series. He was said to have amassed a huge fortune - rumored to be worth hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars (equivalent to hundreds of billions of VND).

Therefore, after the veteran star passed away, public opinion was particularly interested in this asset. At the same time, there were many discussions surrounding the inheritance. Until now, it is still unclear whether Coc Phong left a will or not, as well as how the mone.y he accumulated over more than 4 decades of working will be divided.

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