Sammo Hung is finding ways to connect with his fans. Photos via China Press
The 73-year-old Hong Kong martial arts superstar Sammo Hung has in recent years often been spotted using a wheelchair or cane when out and about.
Whether at supermarkets in Shenzhen, China, or street markets in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong, he is frequently seen shopping on his own and enjoying a relaxed semi-retired life.
In interviews, he has jokingly said that grocery shopping is a form of “entertainment” for him – showing his love for life and his self-sufficiency.
The Walled In star is also someone who keeps up with trends.
Hung has officially joined the Chinese social media platform Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) with his own personal account.
On June 5, he shared his first video on the platform, captioned humorously: “Hello everyone, today I’ve finally ‘fished’ my way here,” playing on a pun in Mandarin for the word “arrived.”
In his second video, he shared edited clips from his classic films, accompanied by an inspiring voice-over.
“Failure is not frightening; it’s the fear of failure that’s truly daunting! Failure is just a temporary setback; perseverance is the eternal attitude.” (Translation via dimsumdaily.hk)
He also uploaded a video ahead of Father’s Day (June 15), featuring his eldest son Timmy Hung wishing his followers a Happy Father's Day.
The video includes a three-generational family portrait, with his wife, Joyce Godenzi, stealing the spotlight with her radiant beauty. The photo also features his two grandsons, Timmy’s children with Janet Chow.
As of June 8, it's reported Hung has 730,000 people following him on the platform.
