Lu Tung Hien: "Command Ho Xung" fasted for 30 years to be like a vampire, U60 has a shocking appearance

Lu Tung Hien is known as a veteran actor of Hong Kong, becoming famous through the role of the handsome "Ling Ho Xung" in the movie "Xiao Ngo Gypsy" in 1996. What is the actor's current life now?

Biography and path to art

Lu Tung Hien was born on February 5, 1966 in Hong Kong. From a young age, he showed a passion for the arts and decided to study at the Hong Kong Academy of Actors. After graduating in 1989, the actor joined ATV TV and began his acting career with a role in the TV series "First Red and Second Black".

Quickly attracting attention thanks to her handsome appearance and romantic demeanor, Lu Tung Hien was considered the "golden face" of ATV in the 90s. He has continuously appeared in works such as "Champion of the World" (1989), "Return my life" (1990), "Heavenly Pearl Serum Spade" (1993), "Silver Lake at Night" (1993), "Gamble of Life" (1993)...

In 1991, Lu Tung Hien impressed with his role in the movie "Dreams of Glory: A Boxer Is Strong" and was nominated for the Promising Actor Award. However, the real milestone came when he left ATV to switch to TVB in 1995 – one of the largest television stations in Hong Kong at that time.

Role of a lifetime: Command Ho Chung

In 1996, Lu Tung Hien was assigned the lead role in "Gypsy Arrogance", adapted from the novel of the same name by writer Kim Dung. He takes on the role of Luyen Ho Chung – a romantic, liberal but righteous gypsy swordsman.

The role helped him turn into an A-list star, praised by the media and the public as "The most classic Ho Chung order on the screen". Experts commented that Lu Tung Hien has a different temperament, far surpassing later versions of Ly A Bang or Huo Kien Hoa.

After his success as Lunh Ho Xung, he continued to appear in many other TV series and movies, but none of his works surpassed the imprint of "Gypsy Arrogance". However, this role is enough to help Lu Tung Hien's name become a symbol of martial arts movies in the 90s.

The influence of the role of Luyen Ho Chung in the Kim Dung film series

Experts and fans often refer to the 1996 version of "Gypsy Arrogance" as one of the most successful adaptations. Lu Tung Hien's acting as Luan Ho Chung was commented to be "a perfect blend of appearance and charisma of the character".

According to many film critics in Hong Kong and the mainland, it was Lu Tung Hien's acting that helped shape the image of Luan Ho Chung on the small screen. Of the more than 10 versions that were adapted. His role is still often included in the list of "most classics", along with characters such as Huynh Nhat Hoa's Quach Tinh or Luong Trieu Vy's Truong Wu Ky.

In particular, the role of Luan Ho Chung also opened a prosperous period for the sword fight film Kim Dung on Hong Kong television in the late 90s, before modernized or mainlandized versions appeared in the following years.

Veganism and ordination intentions

After completing the role of Luan Ho Xung, Lu Tung Hien began to be a vegetarian. The actor once shared that playing the role of a gypsy scavenger has made him reflect a lot on life and spirituality. He was influenced by his co-star Ha Bao Sinh – who went to the monastery, and once intended to be ordained but then chose to live a closed and benevolent way instead of officially entering the temple.

From 1996 to now, Lu Tung Hien maintains the habit of being vegan, does not smoke, does not drink alcohol, and regularly recites Buddhist prayers at home. This frugal lifestyle lasted for nearly 30 years and became a feature that the public mentions when talking about him.

According to many sources in the world, the actor is also limited in accepting invitations to film or participate in entertainment events. He chooses an idyllic life, with few markets and is almost separate from the vibrancy of the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

Current career in mainland China

Despite living in seclusion, Lu Tung Hien continues to be active in art, mainly in mainland China. He participated in a number of dramas, movies, and programs with cultural-spiritual elements. Although he no longer takes on the main role as before, the actor's name still receives respect from the public and colleagues.

Recently, some directors have invited Lu Tung Hien to take on cameo roles or roles that are suitable for the current image – calm, erudite, with psychological depth. That is also the reason why Lu Tung Hien's image gradually returned to the audience after many years of silence.

Controversial health and appearance

With a disciplined and spiritual lifestyle, Lu Tung Hien was once praised as the ageless "vampire" of the Hong Kong screen. For many years, he still retains his youthful appearance even though he is over 50 years old.

However, in a rare recent appearance, the actor's appearance made the public worried. He was commented on as thin, dry and dark skin, deep sunken eye sockets and pale face. Many viewers questioned whether going vegan for more than two decades had an effect on the physical condition of Linh Ho Xung.

Some suspect that Lu is suffering from health problems, while others think it is a natural sign of aging, especially as he continues to film and appear in artistic activities in mainland China. Until now, the actor has not made any official statement about his health condition.

Confidential married life

Lu Tung Hien married actress Mac Canh Dinh in 2008. The couple had a long time to learn before getting married. After getting married, Mac Canh Dinh had a miscarriage and could no longer be a mother. This is the reason why so far the home of the star couple still lacks the voice of young children. However, there are also many speculations about them being avenged by a female giant.

Although they do not have children together, their married life is still praised by the Chinese media as strong and idyllic. Mac Canh Dinh has retired from the entertainment world to take care of her husband. The two often share photos of travel, daily life and simple moments together.

Lu Tung Hien once said: "Common interests are the catalyst that helps nurture emotions. Many times, we are together as like-minded friends. The two of them don't even run out of things to talk to each other."

TVB actor who was revenged for love, no sex, no children for nearly 30 years, shocking appearance revealed? Hoa Tuyết14:12:20 28/05/2025After nearly 3 decades of not touching meat, this actor's current appearance has shocked many people because of his rapid decline. Not long ago, it was revealed that he and his wife had made enemies with a rich woman.