Tang Wei receives career backup in Hong Kong
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It is widely perceived that the upcoming release of Tang Wei film, Crossing Hennessy, marks the actress's return to mainland cinema after being allegedly blacklisted by the authorities for two years.
Responding to that speculation, Manfred Wong, chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards Association, posted an article on his blog on Tuesday, revealing that William Kong, president of Hong Kong-based Edko Films, is the man behind Tang's career renewal.
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Tang Wei (L) and Jackie Cheung in a still of film Crossing Hennessy [CRI] |
The mainland actress obtained Hong Kong citizenship in 2008 following her career collapse, a then rumored authority ban edged her further from the mainland film scene after her erotic role in Ang Lee's 2007 movie "Lust, Caution" which established Tang's overnight stardom.
Tang had hardly made a public appearance, having kept a low profile since her transfer to Hong Kong.
These moves, wrote Manfred Wong, are actually a stepping stone in Tang's career salvation according to William Kong's strategy. "Entrusted by Ang Lee, Kong signed Tang Wei under his wing," Wong revealed.
Tang has worked hard on Cantonese and English in the last two years, Wong said, and even turned down the invitation from Zhang Yimou and Tian Zhuangzhuang to star in their projects, in order not to appear in mainland film.
In William Kong's opinion, Tang will fall again on any media buzz and it's essential for her to keep a low-key image.
The detailed opening timetable of Crossing Hennessy is not yet known.
