Lap Uy Liem: The male god of the movie Chain of Destiny is shocked by cancer

At the heyday of Asian idol films in the 2000s, the name Leon Jay Williams - better known to Vietnamese audiences as Lap Uy Liem - used to be one of the most prominent actors.

Possessing an appearance called "beautiful hybrid without dead angles" thanks to carrying four bloodlines of British, German, Chinese and Japanese blood, he has become a familiar face of the hit romance series.

At that time, just appearing on the screen, his gentle smile and elegant demeanor attracted a series of female audiences. With a height of 1m83 and a supermodel face, Lap Uy Liem entered the entertainment industry from the role of a model after winning the World Male Supermodel contest in 2001.

His career was almost "a step to stardom" when he was quickly chosen to star in popular idol movies, especially Thien Quoc Wedding Dress - a film that used to "make it rain and wind" in many Asian countries. After that success, he continued to participate in films such as The Chain of Destiny, Blue Ray of Happiness... and became an ideal male god model, meeting all the elements of romance, tenderness and style - in accordance with the standards of popular love drama roles at that time.

However, like many other famous faces of the idol movie series, Lap Uy Liem's aura does not last forever. When the audience's tastes changed, the idol movie line gradually regressed, he began to fall into a period of struggling to find a new direction.

Stepping over the age of 30, the actor tried his hand at many other roles, but did not make as big a push as he did at the beginning of his career. The audience watching the movie at that time was also gradually rejuvenated, while the brand of "marshal of love language" that he used to associate with his teenage years of the old audience was no longer relevant. Therefore, although his appearance is still very striking, his recognition decreases over time.

Part of the reason why his image is gradually absent from the newspaper also comes from his decision to focus on his private life. After nearly 10 years of dating, in 2015, Lap Uy Liem quietly married his long-time girlfriend Joyce. It was a fairly secretive, noisy, unorganized marriage. This secrecy is in stark contrast to the period when he was still active in the entertainment industry.

What surprised many people was that he had hardly revealed his romantic relationship in public before, so the sudden announcement that he was married stunned both the media and the audience.

After getting married, he almost withdrew from the entertainment industry and rarely appeared in new projects. He and his wife welcomed a beautiful daughter, but when the picture of the child was shared on social media, some negative comments took aim at her appearance. In response to that insensitive reaction, Lap Uy Liem spoke up to protect her child, saying that young children do not deserve to be ridiculed. Since then, he has decided not to publicize any more images of his wife and children, and at the same time completely limit the contact of the small family with the media. With the exception of a few rare family photos, almost no one knows exactly how his current life is going.

Although he is no longer active in artistic activities, he is still mentioned for his appearance that is commented to be "unchanging over time". In 2022, when he has turned nearly 50 years old, the media and netizens still give a lot of praise to his appearance. In the rare images he posted, his angular face, high nose bridge and gentle temperament are almost unchanged compared to the peak of his career.

Some people even said that he looked like he was being forgotten by time. His handsomeness plus the poise of an adult man makes his name sometimes mentioned in many articles about the "male gods of the past".

However, also because he was too secretive, Lap Uy Liem was once associated with rumors that he was "forgotten because he got married and had children". In fact, his choice to leave the spotlight and focus on his family and business was a proactive decision rather than being forced to withdraw.

After leaving showbiz, he spent a lot of time in the real estate business and taking care of his family. The luxury apartment where he lives in Singapore was once mentioned by the media as one of the solid assets, proving that he does not only depend on his acting career. Many fans commented that, although he did not appear much, his life seemed to be very peaceful and complete.

It seemed that he had a fulfilling life, but recently, Lap Uy Liem shared with the media, when he saw the results of the doctor's tests and diagnosis, he felt like the sky was falling and his mind was filled with pessimism. He was worried that he would not be able to overcome the illness and be healthy to see his only daughter grow up.

Lap Uy Liem said that in August, he took his wife and daughter to an island in Indonesia to travel. After the trip, he noticed pain in his lower back. The actor went to the hospital for a check-up, but the doctor did not find any abnormalities. He was advised to have a full-body health checkup. After an MRI scan, they found a 3 cm malignant tumor in his thyroid gland.

In September, the actor underwent two surgeries to remove the tumor, which measured 3 cm and 1.1 cm, respectively. He said: "Currently, 99% of tumors have been removed but there is still a risk of metastasis. Nodules were detected in my lungs, so I needed further monitoring and treatment, and had to take medication every month to control it."

The disease came so suddenly that Lap Uy Liem didn't have time to think much. He has been undergoing radiation therapy and surgery for the past three months. Worried that the radiation from the treatment would affect his family, he moved to live alone in another house.

Lap Uy Liem said that because he was in a private hospital, the cost of treatment amounted to about TWD 4 million in 6 months. He also lost 3 kilograms after two surgeries. Faced with a lifelong illness that needs to be monitored, Lap Uy Liem remains optimistic, saying: "I will get the treatment I need and I will continue to do what I usually do. That's life."

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