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Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing is also called the
LEGEND or Gor Gor, i.e. big brother. He is indeed considered as a big brother by
the younger generation, for which he cared much, and a true friend and a great
professional by the HK senior artists.
This page is dedicated to the memory
of Leslie Cheung who has always worked hard to be a top level artist. His legacy to the
local cinema industry and the music industry is immense. Gor Gor has delivered some
fantastic pieces of acting in some of the best movies from Hong Kong.
Let's just mention a few worldwide acclaimed movies:
- Stanley's Kwan Rouge,
- Wong Kar Wai's Ashes Of Times, Days of Being Wild and Happy Together,
- John Woo's A Better Tomorrow 1 & 2,
- Tsui Hark's A Chinese Ghost Story,
- Ronny Yu's Bride With White Hair,
- Chen Kaige's Farewell to My Concubine
- and some two recent strong and deep performances in Double Tap and Inner
Senses.
Here are words from Leslie Cheung's friends
and co-stars to cherish his memory and to remember what a great friends, colleague and
human being he was.
Alphabetical order
Alan Tang Kwong Wing
"Gor Gor left in style, pity for those of us around him..."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Anita
Mui Yim Fong
"From the initial pain, pain, pain, and my heart can't breath to later my heart being
numb, unconscious, and I became very down. Gor Gor's passing has given everyone a message.
People need care and love. Hong Kong right now has a lot of difficulties. If Gor Gor is
still here, he would definitely tell me not to be afraid so we can get through this
together."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page (May 1 2003)
"I feel more than pity and regret. Those days when he just
left, I felt so heart pained that I could not utter a word. I felt that I have suddenly
grown older by 10 years. I kept asking god, why did this happen? Until now, my mind is
still filled with question marks. My friends and his friends were afraid that I could not
handle it, they kept me company through this period, asking me to take care. A lot of
people used other avenues to ask after me, this make me feel that there is warmth in this
world.
He and I are good partners, good pals. 20 years ago, we
started from scratch at 'Capitol artiste'. I just know that when he was around, I would
feel more relieved; when I was around, he would feel more relieved. As his first concert,
I would worry for him; I would be more at ease with me as his guest.
Hand in hand, we braved through many difficult times
together. Whenever I was unhappy, and cried in the room, he would coax me, and I would be
all right. Whenever he was unhappy, I would hold his hand, giving each other support. In
order for him to rest in peace, I will be strong." Courtesy Ming Pao, translated from Chinese by Nicole Tan (04-15-2003) from
the lesliecheung.com forum
Actress and singer Anita Mui, considered as the
doyenne of the Canto-pop scene, was Leslie's best friend. She co-starred with Leslie
Cheung on Who's The Man, Who's The Woman? and Rouge.
Anita Yuen Wing Yi
"In April 1994, I worked on He's A Woman She's A Man.
At the time I was still a new comer, but Gor Gor was already a superstar. Yet he did not
act like one. The collaboration was very pleasant. He shared his experience with everyone.
His willingness to help newcomers hopefully will continue on. He also gave me great
memories, I really want to thank him. Now Hong Kong people are living under great
pressure. Everyone has to help and care about friends and family more. Like Gor Gor's song
says, 'Let others laugh and scold, live carefree'."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
(May 1, 2003)
Actress Anita Yuen worked with Leslie Cheung on
Peter Chan's He's a Woman, She's a Man and Who's the Man, Who's the Woman,
and on Tsui Hark's Tri-Star and Chinese Feast.
Brigitte Lin
Ching-hsia
"I sensed that something was wrong with him two weeks ago. He was tense and trembling
when he held me by my shoulder."
Courtesy Oriental Daily News and Straits Time
Asia
Veteran actress Brigitte Lin co-starred with Leslie on The Bride
With white Hair 1& 2, Eagles Shooting heroes and Ashes Of Time.
Cecilia Yip Tung
"My first film Nomad was with Gor Gor. He was like my first love. I remember
at the time he has said to others that I was a good actor and next time be sure to find
me. I really admire his self confidence and courage. Years later, he sang my praises to
others as a good actor. Actually I have already taken a spot in his heart. He is a good
partner, I am very happy to have worked with him."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
(May 1 2003)
Christopher Doyle
"Happy Together was the most memorable film on which me and Gor
Gor worked together."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
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Australian cinematographer Christopher Doyle worked with Leslie on Happy
Together, Temptress Moon, Days of Being Wild and Ashes of Time.
Chow Yun-Fat
"I'm deeply shocked. I don't understand what has happened. I had
dinner with him a few months ago. Mr. Tong was there. They seemed happy. I didn't sense
any problems."
Courtesy Ming Pao
'When I heard the news, I couldn't believe such a talented person would
kill himself. It is a loss to the movie industry. I thought it was an April Fool's
joke."
Courtesy Straits Time Asia
Actor Chow Yun Fat co-starred with Leslie Cheung in world-wide
acclaimed films such as A Better Tomorrow 1 & 2 and Once A Thief.
Clifton Ko
"When I went to Vancouver to ask him to make a come-back in the movies
since he last hung up his microphone, I get the feeling that he is totally at peace with
himself. I think it must be his perfectionist nature which drove him to such an end."
Courtesy Channelnewsasia.com
Director Clifton Ko worked with Leslie since the mid-eighties on
famous films such as Merry Christmas, Once A Thief, All's Well End's Well and It's
a Wonderful Life.
Hsu Feng
"Leslie once mentioned to me that he 'met with evils' (zhuang xie)."
Courtesy Straits Time Asia
Taiwanese veteran actress and producer Hsu Feng, King Hu's favourite
actress, was co-producing Beautiful Shanghai, a Taiwanese movie that was cancelled
by Leslie on October 2002.
Jacky Cheung Hok Yau
"Gor
Gor's passing is like one day the sky no longer has stars. What do we do in total
darkness? With Gor Gor's passing, the sky suddenly seems to have one "bright
star" less and only loneliness and emptiness remain. Gor Gor has said to me, 'Hok
Yau, when will we work on a musical together?' Now we no longer have the chance, will
we meet again in our next lifetime or perhaps in another place? I hope we will meet
again."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actor and singer Jacky Cheung was Leslie's good friend and he worked
with him in Eagle Shooting Heroes, A Chinese Ghost Story 2, Days of Being Wild and Ashes
Of Time.
Joey Yung Cho Yi
"In Gor Gor's songs, many have to do with wind. He came and went just like
wind."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Young actress and singer Joey Yung was Leslie Cheung's great fan.
John Woo (Ng Yue Sam)
"To me, he will always be Kit-Jai from A Better Tomorrow. Whether he is at his
strongest moment or his weakest moment, he will always be a stand-up guy. Before when
Chang Cheh and Roman Tam died, I cried when I heard the news. When I heard the news about
Gor-Gor, I didn't shed one tear because my grief was so deep, my heart was shedding tears.
Tears from the heart are the most bitter. Why was Heaven so unfair to him?"
Courtesy http://www.hkentreview.com
Director John Woo directed Leslie Cheung in world-wide acclaimed films such as A Better
Tomorrow 1 & 2 and Once A Thief.
Jordan Chan Siu Chun
"Gor Gor really took care of the younger generation and asked everyone not to be
overly sad. Gor Gor has made many contributions that everyone can learn from."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actor singer Jordan Chan was a dancer for Gor Gor's and co-starred
in He's a Woman, She's a Man and Who's the Man, Who's the Woman.
Karen Mok Man Wai
"He's a great actor and a very great professional. Because he's been in the business
for so long, he's like a big brother and he takes care of everyone else. I learnt quite a
bit from him on the set. Thereafter we kept up a good relationship together."
Actress and singer Karen Mok played in a bold movie
called Viva Erotica by Derek Yee and she told us about co-star Leslie Cheung at the
Deauville Film Festival, March 2002 (see interview).
Karena Lam Ka Yun
"Gor Gor was a great partner. We had a lot of chemistry. He
knew how to bring actors into an act, only because of that I was able to meet the
director's demand. When I made this movie [Inner Sense] I was very fat and liked to
laugh, so he called me chubby girl. Everytime we did a sad scene, he would come over with
a smile and remind me, 'Chubby Girl, stop laughing.' Gor Gor was very focused. He
got into a role quick and got out quick as well."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actress Karena Lam co-stared with Leslie in the 2002 thriller Inner
Sense.
Kelly Chen Wai Lam
"I never expected Gor Gor to agree right now. Then we went to go Gor Gor's house. He
not only taught me some important scenes but also helped me with character analysis. (Why
would Gor Gor teach acting?) Because Gor Gor and Chung Man were good friends. Gor Gor did
it to support him."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actress and singer Kelly Chen was helped by Leslie
whilst working On Hai Chung Man's And I Love You So. Manager Claudie Chung Chun
asked Gor Gor to teach her how to act. Kelly worked with Leslie in Anna Magdalena and
And I Hate You So.
Kenix Kwok Hoh Ying
"He was an inspiration. He had the majesty of a superstar. His singing and
acting were perfect and he had the looks to match. He was a perfect artist. He inspired me
to work hard and improve my own skills. He was a very nice guy too. We went to the same
restaurant once and he came over to say hello to me. One of my life's regrets will be that
I didn't get a chance to work with him."
Courtesy www.hkentreview.com
Young actress Kenix Kwok starred in No Justice
for All, Toublesome Night and Casino (not with Leslie).
Kenny Bee
"When we see
each other we are very happy, during a meal we can talk about any and everything. He knew
about food, wine and fashion. He was very tasteful and we clicked. He even had a barrel of
dirty jokes, but all of them are category III and cannot be broadcast. I can only say he
was very funny, very direct.(…)
Today, I am sad just like you. The feeling cannot be described in just a few words. I was
lucky that when he left I was not in Hong Kong. Otherwise I will be like others and cry
all day and night. (…)
Although it happened already, I respect his decision but I am also very mad at his
decision. Life is valuable, and does not completely belong to you alone. It also belonged
to your family, friends, and even more your fans. Leaving just like that, how can we
accept that!"
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actor Kenny Bee worked with Leslie in Eagle Shooting Heroes, The
Chinese Feast & Ninth Happiness.
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Law Kar Ying
"Gor
Gor has fame and fortune, with the mysterious age of 48 coming up, besides love what else
can hurt him? I don't know Mr. Tong, but four years ago I ran into them in France during
the World Cup. At the time they were very happy. Last year I played golf with Gor Gor, he
couldn't have been playing better! Yet he lived and treated others very well. He should
not have ended up like this."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actor Law Kar Ying worked with Leslie in He's A Woman She's A
Man, Viva Erotica and The Chinese Feast.
Lydia Sum Tin Ha
"We were so close that we used to call each other Honey."
Courtesy Newpaper.asia.com
"Although he seemed depressed recently, he could (normally) snap out of it later. So,
his death was very sudden, and very hard to accept".
Courtesy The Star
Actress Lydia Sum (seen in House of 72 Tenants by Chu Yan)
was Leslie's good friend.
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Maggie Cheung Man Yuk
"I cried at the time, for several days I thought about him when I woke up. I called
(Tony Leung) Ka Fai and very close friends and consoled each other. I last saw him at
dinner with Jackie Chan and Ah Mui (Anita Mui Yim Fong) two months ago."
Courtesy The SAR HK
Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actress Maggie Cheung was a good friend of Leslie and work
with him in Behind
the Yellow Line, Ashes Of Time and Eagle Shooting Heroes.
Michelle Yeoh
"Gor Gor is a very talented artist. His departure is a loss to show business. I hope
he will rest in peace! If time permits I will return to Hong Kong for the funeral."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actress Michelle Yeoh is a world wide acclaimed star for her work in
Jackie Chan's Police Story 3, James Bond's Tomorrow Never Dies, Crouching Tiger
Hidden Dragon and The Touch. She appeared in Moonlight Express as
Leslie's god sister.
Nicholas Tse Ting Fung
"Everyone's
time is about the time, his was sooner. It's a shame this happened to such a nice guy, but
this year no matter what he made the choice himself. I can only let it go. Hopefully
everyone will be like me and remember Gor Gor's good side. Gor Gor has said to me that we
are both Virgoes, stubborn about everything and everything has to be perfect. However in
this world nothing is perfect. We can only look ahead."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actor and Singer Nicholas Tse.
Ng See-Yuen
"It's a huge loss for Hong Kong's entertainment industry. Hong Kong is
already suffering from the severe acute respiratory syndrome. His death is definitely
another blow to the society and will add more depression to people there."
Courtesy English Eastday
Director and producer Ng See-Yuen produced famous films such as Snake
in the Eagle's Shadow, Drunken Master and Twin Dragons (in which Leslie didn't
appear).
Patrick Tse Yin
"It comes as a shock. The last time I saw him, he was fine. I feel so
sad."
Courtesy Straits Time Asia
Veteran Hongkong actor Patrick Tse is Nicholas Tse's father and
worked with Leslie in Stanley Kwan's Rouge.
Sandra Ng Kwan Yu
"I really missed this friend and I am very sorry. Not everyone can control certain
inner demons, so no one can judge what Gor Gor did."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actress Sandra Ng co-starred with Leslie in All's
well end's well and All's Well, Ends Well Too.
Siao Fong Fong
"I dreamt that I attended Gor Gor's funeral and saw a coffin and Gor Gor in a blue
shirt and black suit, he was very stylish. He was all over the altar. I have never seen
him so relaxed. He unknowingly appeared to be very happy and had a smile of satisfaction
on his face. I wanted to go to him, but suddenly reporters showed up to take pictures.
When I looked for Gor Gor again he was already gone."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page (May 1 2003)
Sylvia Chang
"For the 40 segment [NDRL: from the movie 20, 30, 40]
I originally invited Gor Gor to direct, but later due to his poor health we could only go
on without him. Show business is not a simple business. Only those in it understand what
it's like, but life goes on."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Director and producer Sylvia Chang was Leslie's friend and she
stared with him in Crazy Romance.
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Teresa Mo Shu Kwan
"I have lost my best friend. I knew him when we were both very, very
young and he always cared for me. Whenever I was unhappy, he would come over and stay with
me to make me feel better.''
Courtesy Thestandard.com
"He was like a sibling to me. My daughters call him
Little Uncle. When it happened the three of us were all crying. Yesterday I mourned all
day at home. This morning although I still haven't accepted this fact, when I heard Gor
Gor's songs I remember everything that he has said to me, highlight of his life, but I
feel I need to be strong and face the facts. I know everyone who knew Gor Gor is beyond
heart broken, but we need to be strong and bravely face this."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Actress Teresa Mo was Leslie's former lover and co-star in All's
Well End's Well, All's Well, Ends Well Too and It's a wonderful life.
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
"At the time I had suspicions and concerns about playing a gay role [in Wong Kar Wai's Happy Together], I had no confidence.
Luckily Gor Gor was my co-star. He was very serious and involved. He helped me quite a
lot. With his encouragement I was able to play such a successful character. " Courtesy The SAR HK
Film TOP TEN Home Page (May 1 2003)
Actor Tony Leung co-starred with Leslie in Ashes Of Time, Happy
Together and Eagle Shooting Heroes.
Tsui Tin Yau
"I have enjoyed Gor Gor and (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai's performances since I was little.
In my heart, Gor Gor is very self confident and responsible, as well as having a lot of
courage inside. Although Gor Gor has suddenly committed suicide, I won't be impacted
because he has his sentimental side too."
Courtesy The SAR HK Film TOP TEN Home Page
Young actor and singer Tsui Tin Yau (from Pop band Shine) played in
Wilson Yip's 2002 horror comedy The Mummy Aged 19.
Wong Kar Wai
"Leslie Cheung was a great artist and a true friend. Through all the days we worked
together, we shared great moments and the occasional different point of view. This is
because we are all dreamers.
Leslie used to jokingly call himself a legend. We, too, called him by this name. But no
one had ever imagined a legend would be consummated this way. We will always cherish his
memory. May he rest in peace."
Courtesy Yahoo! News
Director Wong Kar Wai has directed Leslie Cheung on various
world-wide acclaimed movies: Days Of Being Wild (1990), Ashes Of Time (1994)
and Happy Together (1997).
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Filmography:
Sources: http://www.hkmdb.com, Titles
in bold are must seen movies.
1978
Erotic Dreams of Red Chamber
1982
Teenage Dreamers
Energetic 21
Nomad
1983
Drummer, The
First Time
Little Dragon Maid
1984
Behind the Yellow Line
Merry Christmas
1985
Intellectual Trio, The
Crazy Romance
For Your Heart Only
1986
Last Song in Paris
Better Tomorrow, A
1987
Chinese Ghost Story, A
Better Tomorrow II, A
1988
Rouge
Fatal Love
1989
Aces Go Places V
1990
Chinese Ghost Story II, A
Days of Being Wild
1991
Banquet, The
Once a Thief
1992
All's Well End's Well
Arrest The Restless |
1993
Bride With White Hair, The
Bride With White Hair 2, The
All's Well End's Well, Too
Eagle Shooting Heroes, The
Farewell to My Concubine
1994
It's a Wonderful Life
He's a Woman, She's a Man
Long and Winding Road
Over the Rainbow, Under the Skirt
Ashes of Time
1995
Chinese Feast, The
Phantom Lover, The
1996
Tri-Star
Temptress Moon
Shanghai Grand
Who's the Woman, Who's the Man
Viva Erotica
1997
Happy Together
1998
Ninth Happiness
Anna Magdalena
1999
Kid, The
Time to Remember, A
Moonlight Express
2000
Double Tap
And I Hate You So
Okinawa: Rendez-vous
2002
Inner Senses |
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Links of interest:
- Leslie
Cheung Internet Fan Club
"LEGEND FOREVER!!! Leslie, We will always remember you!,
With deepest sympathy from Leslie Cheung Internet Fan Club", April 01, 2003 in Hong
Kong.
- Good Bye Leslie.com
by Yan Sham-Shackleton, with pictures of Leslie’s funeral and Memorial At the
Mandarin Hotel, stories, links to newspapers, message board…
- Leslie Cheung Gallery
Ace from the Philippines made a great site about Leslie Cheung with articles, interviews,
profile, galleries, filmography and discography, and wallpapers. I am looking forward to
reading the next update!
-Leslie's page at HKVP (Hong Kong Vintage Pop) Radio - NEW
HKVP radio is doing a tribute on Leslie about his life and his accomplishments.
Listeners can:
-leave a voice message for Leslie on-air!
-Listen to our special on-air documentary on Leslie's life
-Go to our Leslie Chatroom event and forum
-Look at Leslie's song lyrics
-Vote for Leslie songs and request Leslie songs on the radio
-Read articles about Leslie
-Browse Leslie Multimedia
-Leslie's Pillow, From Angel on Earth to Angel on Heaven - NEW
This is a cute site by Nadia from Italy, featuring Music, Movies, Pictures, Articles,
News, Archives, Links, Guestbook and more…
- My idol, Leslie!
This fresh and nice looking website from the USA is Leanne Chau's Leslie MediaZone. It
contains a filmo, some photo galeries, some links, a guestbook etc.
- Wong Kar-wai's movies with
Leslie: Days Of Being Wild, Ashes Of Times,
Happy Together
- Leslie's last movie Inner Senses
If you wish to have
you page on Leslie linked here, please contact
us
The aim to produce these links here is to promote other fan
works and their tribute to Leslie Cheung's memory. It has no other aim or meaning.
Collated by Thomas Podvin, April 2003.
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Acknowledgement:
The quotations above have all been compiled from
various sources (websites, papers, forum…).
I'd like to thank warmly their authors and/or translators. If they do not wish to have
their material shown in HK Cinemagic, please contact
us. We'll withdraw them from the site.
Most of the
quotations available here were translated by
The Special
Administrative Region (Hong Kong) Film TOP TEN Home Page
and Hong-Kong Entertainment News In
Review
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