Hong Kong's original 'goddess' Zhao Yazhi just celebrated her 72nd birthday this year and recently held her 50th debut anniversary party. Not only did she perform several love songs, but she also put on a leather jacket and played the drums, showing incredible energy. During the event, Julian Cheung, who played her stepson in The Gentle Crackdown, made a surprise appearance and gave her a kiss, bringing the party to its climax.
The Gentle Crackdown, starring Damian Lau, Zhao Yazhi, Julian Cheung, and Charmaine Sheh, is set in the early years of the Republic of China and centers around a romance between people of different social classes. In the drama, Julian Cheung plays an arrogant and domineering rich young master, whose 'frenemy' relationship with Charmaine Sheh's character, a night-soil collector, became one of the drama's main highlights. Meanwhile, Zhao Yazhi's character paired up with her on-screen partner Damian Lau for a touching late-life romance.
The Gentle Crackdown was the first collaboration between Julian Cheung and Zhao Yazhi. Cheung revealed he had been a fan of Zhao Yazhi since the past, and being able to play a 'mother and son' duo with her was a dream come true. This 'successful fan' connection continues until today: this year, for Zhao Yazhi's 50th debut anniversary celebration, Julian Cheung especially put aside business to make a surprise appearance. The two embraced, showing off their years-long friendship, and the audience couldn't help but exclaim over the nostalgic throwback.
Source: 壹萍