One of the events often mentioned is the case in 2015, when Ta Hien suddenly slapped actress Tang Giang at a press conference of a television program. The incident caused public uproar, but was quickly closed by both sides. Tang Giang said that he did not want to continue pushing the story further, and Ta Hien did not have to face the major consequences as many people predicted.
What creates Ta Hien's special position comes first of all from his massive career. Joining the entertainment industry in the 1950s, he was once one of the most prominent male actors on the Hong Kong (China) screen. Ta Hien made his mark through many classic works such as "The Return of the Condor Heroes" version in 1960, "The King of Heaven", "Shaolin Soccer" or "Time".
In 2022, at the age of 85, he won the Best Actor award at the Hong Kong Film Awards (China) for the movie "Time", becoming one of the oldest actors to ever receive this title.
Besides her acting career, Ta Hien is also known as a member of the famous sworn group "Silver Rat Pack", which gathers many influential figures in the Hong Kong (China) and Taiwan (China) entertainment industry such as Truong Xung, Tran Tu Cuong, Tan Tuong Lam, Dang Quang Vinh and "Phy Ty" Tham Dien Ha.
Among them, Tran Tu Cuong is considered one of the most powerful artist managers in Hong Kong (China), having worked with many stars such as Jackie Chan, Truong Hoc Huu, Truong Man Ngoc, Chung So Hong, Luu Duc Hoa or Luong Trieu Vy.
Meanwhile, Dang Quang Vinh is not only a famous actor and producer but also has great influence in the Hong Kong (China) film industry. Many anecdotes in the industry say that he has repeatedly stood up to mediate conflicts between figures with voice in the industry.
The friendship between the members of "Ngan Sac Thu Doi" lasted for decades. When Tham Dien Ha passed away in 2008, Dang Quang Vinh represented the group to speak at the memorial ceremony, expressing the bond between companions for decades.
Not only famous for his relationships, Ta Hien is also highly appreciated by colleagues for his straightforward personality and liberal lifestyle. He has gone through many ups and downs in his career and private life, but still maintained his influence in the Hong Kong (China) entertainment industry until his last years.
The passing of Ta Hien also closed a part of the memories of the golden age of Hong Kong cinema (China). Many members of "Ngan Sac Thu Doi" such as Tham Dien Ha, Dang Quang Vinh, Truong Xung or Tran Tu Cuong have all passed away one after another, only very few people are still alive.
