After the passing of male artist Ta Hien, the assets he left behind quickly became a topic of interest to Chinese media. According to Chinese media estimates, Ta Hien's inheritance is worth more than HKD 100 million, mostly for his two grandchildren. However, the family has not yet announced the will.
Therefore, information related to asset division is only at the level of media reports, without official basis.
Ta Hien entered the film industry when he was very young. In the golden age of Cantonese films in the 1950s-1960s, he was one of the most sought-after male actors, participating in a series of works and often taking on the main roles.
With his outstanding appearance and romantic demeanor, Ta Hien quickly became a box office star. Income from acting, producing and directing is considered the first foundation to help him accumulate assets.
When Hong Kong (China) cinema changed, the male artist switched to television. The role of La Tu Hai in the movie "Thien Vuong Chi Vuong" in 1980 not only helped him maintain his reputation but also made the nickname "Tu Ca" associated with him for many decades. His career spanning many generations helped Ta Hien have a stable source of income from film, television and commercial activities.
However, the actor once admitted that he is not good at business. According to shares quoted by Chinese newspapers, he once invested in restaurants, the garment industry and real estate but suffered losses. There was a real estate deal that cost him millions of HKD, while some other business projects also did not bring about the expected profits.
Besides, Ta Hien's elegant lifestyle also consumes a significant part of his income. When he was at the peak of his career, he once owned luxury cars, yachts, clothes and shoes custom-ordered. The male artist does not hide his view of making money to enjoy life, instead of just focusing on accumulating.
From the early 2000s, Ta Hien's finances were said to be gradually stabilizing again. Part of the assets may come from the remaining money after many years of artistic activities, investments and real estate. In addition, the media, many times reported that Ta Dinh Phong bought houses, cars and supported his father's living expenses.
However, it is necessary to distinguish between assets in Ta Hien's name and gifts given by his son. The fact that a real estate was once transferred back and forth between the two father and son also makes the actual asset scale of the male artist difficult to determine from public information.
At the age of over 80, Ta Hien still left a career mark. In 2019, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards (China). In 2022, he won the Best Actor award for his role in "Catching the Sunset", becoming one of the oldest emperors in the history of awards.
