The former "Category III King" Charlie Cho has faded from the entertainment industry for many years. In recent years, he mainly earned money by performing in China and shared his life through uploads on Douyin; the 76-year-old only recently revealed that he had not appeared at public events for over a year because of health issues: the right side of his body suddenly became paralyzed. He sought medical attention the next day, and the doctor thankfully said that if it had been over 24 hours, "it would have been goodbye." He later stayed in the hospital for 8 days before recovering. Two days ago on Douyin, his assistant surprisingly announced his official retirement!
Charlie Cho entered the entertainment industry in the 1980s, most often portraying lecherous and cunning characters. His notable works include "Police Story," "The Best Partner," "The Inspector Wears Skirts," and more. In 1991, he starred as the male lead alongside Ye Yuqing in the Category III films "Pretty Woman," "Midnight Caller," and "Raped by an Angel." His energetic performances in bed scenes led him to become a professional in Category III films, acting in over 80 such movies, earning him the title of "Category III King." He was even worried about affecting his nephew Julian Cheung's career, so he deliberately kept their family ties secret until after he retired from the industry.
He used to earn over a million Hong Kong dollars per month but lost tens of millions due to failed stock investments. In recent years, he turned to performing on shows in China, where he has been well received by audiences. Two days ago, his assistant revealed at the airport, choking up, "From today onwards, Brother Charlie officially announces his retirement." The assistant said they've worked with Charlie Cho for nearly 20 years, and both professionally and personally, he cared for and looked after every employee like a senior family member. In the video, Charlie Cho can be seen with a backpack, pulling a suitcase, bidding farewell to his assistant, and giving a casual thumbs-up as he enters the airport. In fact, the day before, he had already shed tears during a live broadcast. From the assistant's words, it's clear that Charlie Cho should be returning to settle down in Hong Kong. "If there's a chance to meet Brother Charlie in Hong Kong, we'll try to shoot more daily life vlogs of him. Let's all wait together for Brother Charlie's return."
Source: Apple Daily News