According to Chinese media, on the occasion of Stephen Chow's 64th birthday (June 22), actress Cecilia Cheung posted an article on social media, using a special photo of the two of them in the movie "The King of Comedy" in 1999, along with a video holding a birthday cake to celebrate his birthday.
This is the 8th consecutive year that Cecilia Cheung has publicly sent birthday wishes to Stephen Chow. Since joining this social networking platform in 2018, she has almost never been absent on this day.
In the photo, Truong Ba Chi when she was only 18 years old still had a naive look, while Chau Tinh Tri stood next to her with a radiant smile. The moment the two appeared together took the audience back to the "King of Comedy" studio of 26 years ago.
The scene where the character Doan Thien Cuu (Chau Tinh Tri) says "I raise you" and Lieu Phieu Phieu (Truong Ba Chi) sits crying in a taxi is still remembered by many viewers.
The beauty born in 1980 once shared at events that: "If it weren't for Stephen Chow, there would be no Truong Ba Chi of today".
This year, her wishes are also accompanied by special expectations: "Wishing the'Shaolin Women's Football Team' a big box office victory", directly cheering for the new movie written and directed by Stephen Chow, expected to be released during the summer vacation in July.
In 2001, Truong Ba Chi was a guest appearing in Chau Tinh Tri's movie "Shaolin Soccer", with the role of Ngoc Dien Song Phi Long. This time, although not participating in the work, Truong Ba Chi still showed her close support for her senior.
On June 22, the film crew of "Shaolin Soccer" (Kungfu Women's Football) announced a hand-drawn painting by Stephen Chow in a characteristic comedy style. After that, Stephen Chow also posted the painting and revealed that the movie is being considered for screening on July 10 or July 17.
The film combines Shaolin martial arts and football elements, continuing the "kung fu football" style bearing the imprint of the "Shaolin Football Team".
The work tells a passionate story about the Chinese women's football team "Nga Mi" fighting in the AFC Women's Champions League, revolving around the team's journey of maturity from being underestimated to a comeback to win the championship.
According to sources, Truong Tieu Phi will play the female lead, Song Song team leader of the Nga Mi team. The only male lead - Grandmaster Tu Phong brother - is said to be played by Truong Nghe Hung.
In addition, Dilraba Dilmurat, Xu Qiao and veteran Korean actor Song Kang Ho are also expected to participate in the film.
In June 2023, Stephen Chow announced on social networks that the first draft of the script had been completed and launched a global casting for female actors. From the announcement of completion of the first draft to the official closing of filming, the project took more than 2 years to complete.
