Tseng Hsiang-chen Felt Great Pressure Acting in Heavy Scenes; Nick Cheung Warmly Invited Him for Meals
Hong Kong actor Tseng Hsiang-chen revealed in an interview that acting opposite Nick Cheung in the drama 'The Trier of Fact' caused him immense pressure and weight loss. However, Nick Cheung's frequent invitations to eat together made him feel very warmed.
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(CNA Reporter Hung Su-chin, Taipei, 22nd) Hong Kong actor Tseng Hsiang-chen has brilliant opposite scenes with Nick Cheung in the Hong Kong drama "The Trier of Fact." Tseng expressed that the pressure during filming was so great that he lost weight, but Nick Cheung would always warmly invite him to eat. Off-screen, Tseng admitted that making a career in the entertainment industry is tough and he has thoughts of moving to Spain.
Tseng Hsiang-chen has delivered excellent performances in Taiwanese dramas such as "Best Interest 2," "Best Interest 3," and "After Plastic Surgery." Recently, he shared intense scenes with Nick Cheung in the Hong Kong drama "The Trier of Fact." In a recent joint interview with Cecilia Choi and Chow Hon-ning for the Central News Agency, Tseng mentioned that most of his scenes with Cheung were emotionally heavy, causing him to unintentionally lose weight.
Tseng said that acting opposite Nick Cheung was very thrilling but also came with high pressure. "Ninety percent of my scenes in the whole series were with Nick Cheung, and they were all very heavy. Although he always invited me to eat, I just kept getting thinner." Besides losing weight naturally, Tseng also deliberately made himself look more haggard to fit the character. "I let myself sleep less. I couldn't completely not sleep, but I reduced my sleep time so I could get closer to the character's state."
Tseng stated that despite getting thinner from the shoot, his interactions with Nick Cheung always started with food. Cheung always knew where the good food was near the filming locations and would invite Tseng to join him, which warmed Tseng's heart. Cecilia Choi and Chow Hon-ning also mentioned that Cheung is very hospitable. Choi said the most common phrase she heard from Cheung on set was "add a pair of chopsticks" (in Cantonese), meaning inviting someone to join the meal, which was truly enthusiastic and cute. Chow Hon-ning, who had fewer scenes with Cheung, said he would stay on set to secretly watch Cheung act and learn from him.
During the interview, Tseng also mentioned the difficulties of breaking into the entertainment industry. As a Hong Konger, he received a scholarship when he came to study in Taiwan, but he experienced a period of unemployment after graduation. He thanked his older sister for her financial support that allowed him to pursue his showbiz dreams, hoping to earn money to give back to her and wishing for her happiness.
Tseng candidly stated that he will continue to work hard as an actor and hopes to save more money. In the future, he wants to move to Spain. He revealed that he is learning the tango, and coupled with the low cost of living and relaxed lifestyle there, it is highly appealing to him.
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(CNA Reporter Hung Su-chin, Taipei, 22nd) Hong Kong actor Tseng Hsiang-chen has brilliant opposite scenes with Nick Cheung in the Hong Kong drama "The Trier of Fact." Tseng expressed that the pressure during filming was so great that he lost weight, but Nick Cheung would always warmly invite him to eat. Off-screen, Tseng admitted that making a career in the entertainment industry is tough and he has thoughts of moving to Spain.
Tseng Hsiang-chen has delivered excellent performances in Taiwanese dramas such as "Best Interest 2," "Best Interest 3," and "After Plastic Surgery." Recently, he shared intense scenes with Nick Cheung in the Hong Kong drama "The Trier of Fact." In a recent joint interview with Cecilia Choi and Chow Hon-ning for the Central News Agency, Tseng mentioned that most of his scenes with Cheung were emotionally heavy, causing him to unintentionally lose weight.
Tseng said that acting opposite Nick Cheung was very thrilling but also came with high pressure. "Ninety percent of my scenes in the whole series were with Nick Cheung, and they were all very heavy. Although he always invited me to eat, I just kept getting thinner." Besides losing weight naturally, Tseng also deliberately made himself look more haggard to fit the character. "I let myself sleep less. I couldn't completely not sleep, but I reduced my sleep time so I could get closer to the character's state."
Tseng stated that despite getting thinner from the shoot, his interactions with Nick Cheung always started with food. Cheung always knew where the good food was near the filming locations and would invite Tseng to join him, which warmed Tseng's heart. Cecilia Choi and Chow Hon-ning also mentioned that Cheung is very hospitable. Choi said the most common phrase she heard from Cheung on set was "add a pair of chopsticks" (in Cantonese), meaning inviting someone to join the meal, which was truly enthusiastic and cute. Chow Hon-ning, who had fewer scenes with Cheung, said he would stay on set to secretly watch Cheung act and learn from him.
During the interview, Tseng also mentioned the difficulties of breaking into the entertainment industry. As a Hong Konger, he received a scholarship when he came to study in Taiwan, but he experienced a period of unemployment after graduation. He thanked his older sister for her financial support that allowed him to pursue his showbiz dreams, hoping to earn money to give back to her and wishing for her happiness.
Tseng candidly stated that he will continue to work hard as an actor and hopes to save more money. In the future, he wants to move to Spain. He revealed that he is learning the tango, and coupled with the low cost of living and relaxed lifestyle there, it is highly appealing to him.
(Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150422