So Nguyen - "Buddha Tathagata" of Journey to the West suddenly passed away at the age of 87

Recently, a series of major Chinese newspapers such as Sina, Sohu, 163 all reported that the famous actor and director Chu Nguyen had breathed his last in his hometown, at the age of 87.

The departure of the veteran actor made fans sad, on social networks, many netizens shared pictures of the late artist's years of dedicated work. Among them, his role of Buddha Tathagata in Journey to the West (Hong Kong version) attracted the most attention of the public.

So Nguyen was born in 1934, participated in many famous TV projects such as Luu Tinh Ho Diep Kiem, Tuyet Nhi, Doss of Justice, Reaction Force, Tu Dai Tai Tu,... In 2018, he received the award. "Lifetime Achievement" award at the Kim Tuong awards ceremony.

Regarding his private life, the actor married the famous female singer Nam Hong in 1967. The family life of the cult star couple has always been kept private. In 2012, Nam Hong once shared that her husband had dementia, although his health was still completely normal.

In addition to veteran actor So Nguyen, Chu Quang Long is also a veteran actor who played the movie Journey to the West, impressing the audience. Not long ago, the video of actor Chu Quang Long incarnating Buddha Tathagata in a commercial event attracted the attention of the audience. Although 35 years have passed, but just seeing the thick and big hands with a kind face, the audience immediately recognized the veteran artist. The imprint of time is clearly imprinted on Chu Quang Long's physique, he is gaining more and more weight and his back is slightly bent, unable to stand upright. However, his clear voice, strong demeanor, and firm handshakes show the remarkable health of a person over 80 years old.

Zhou Guanglong was born in 1939, is one of the famous actors and directors of China. Although he has many classic roles on the screen, the audience still loves the character Buddha Tathagata the most. Compared to other co-stars in the film, he does not often appear in public like Luc Tieu Linh Dong, Tri Trong Thoai or Ma Duc Hoa... but every time he is invited to perform, Chu Quang Long prepares everything. Very neat, attentive. Therefore, in addition to the four teachers and students of the Tang Sangha, Buddha Tathagata has always been loved for decades.

Chu Quang Long has more than 60 years of experience in making art. He used to be a teacher at Shaanxi Academy of Ethnic Art, many of his students became famous artists. The male artist has a wide relationship in the art world with many generations. He also often meets friends in his spare time. The audience once caught Chu Quang Long walking with the box office comedy king Vuong Bao Cuong. The two walked and talked happily all the way. Standing next to the elder with tall appearance, Vuong Bao Cuong became even smaller.

Over the years, he has been hard at work in the arts. It was only when health was a hindrance that he began to act less. Sometimes the actor accepts to appear in some commercial events to campaign and earn some pocket money. In which, most of the organizers asked him to recreate the classic role of Buddha Tathagata. The strange thing is that every time Chu Quang Long appears, many viewers think that he is the true embodiment of Buddha, so he bows to worship.

Chu Quang Long's achievements are not by accident but the fruit of serious and professional work. In the past, when he just took on the role of Buddha Tathagata, he spent time studying how to express the character's charisma very carefully. The actor went to the temple to study the statues and paintings of Buddha to choose his dignified and compassionate demeanor. Chu Quang Long also practiced the Buddha's gentle smile that saw through sentient beings and looked at everything calmly. Even when Sun Wukong deliberately provoked, he did not show anger, but slowly sought appropriate punishment.

Page 163 reveals the reason why Chu Quang Long was chosen to play the role of Buddha Tathagata because he has a kind face like Buddha, along with special makeup effects to create a realistic image. The movie "Journey to the West" broadcast in 1986 is not only famous in the country but also in many countries around the world. Once, Chu Quang Long was traveling to Thailand, intending to buy a statue of Buddha Tathagata as a souvenir. He did not expect that throughout the streets of this country, there are many paintings and statues taken with his incarnation image in the movie Journey to the West. Thailand is a country that respects Buddhism, so the fact that they love the image of Buddha Tathagata shown by Chu Quang Long is a memorable career mark for the actor.

Sohu page provides rare information about Chu Quang Long's private life that he has a happy marriage for more than 50 years with a gentle and beautiful wife. He is the one in charge of the kitchen, not letting his wife meddle in the housework. His wife's photo was only revealed recently during Chu Quang Long's 80th birthday party in 2018.

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