Jiang Hua, who played Tang Monk, struggles to make a living, his declining appearance causing concern

Hanoi [Vietnam], February 21: According to HK01 , Jiang Hua had a long absence from the screen, his career and life significantly affected by prolonged illness. In recent years, as his health improved, the star of Journey to the West shifted his focus to the mainland market. Recently, the actor has attracted attention by portraying Emperor Yongzheng (who made him famous on screen) and "traveling incognito" to shopping malls and popular entertainment venues in China to perform and earn extra income.
In images circulating on Chinese social media, Jiang Hua appears in period costume, actively performing at a venue and happily interacting with the audience. The images of the once-famous actor immediately attracted widespread attention from netizens, especially since the appearance of the once-beloved "Tang Monk" has changed so much. In other photos, the 64-year-old actor is noticeably thinner, with sunken cheeks and a pale complexion. Although the veteran artist wore a wool hat, sunglasses, and youthful clothing, he couldn't hide the signs of aging on his face and neck.
Jiang Hua's appearance, which is said to have deteriorated so rapidly, has led many viewers to question the current health of the 60-year-old actor. People are discussing: "He looks like a paper man now," "Is Jiang Hua hiding a serious illness?", "Why is he so thin?", "Because he's so thin, he looks even older"... In response to these comments, the star of the drama "The Time Machine" has remained silent.
Previously, Jiang Hua caused a stir when he revealed his physical and mental exhaustion and despair due to years of illness. For over a decade, the actor has not acted in films. He once worked in the insurance industry but soon withdrew because he felt it wasn't for him. The actor's family lives a private life; they went through a difficult period financially, moving from a luxury apartment to a more modest one.
In recent years, Jiang Hua has been very active on social media. He frequently shares his daily life, livestreams sales, interacts with his audience, and finds a lot of positive energy. "From that, I realized that there are still many people who like me. Now, I've retired from acting and don't do much," the actor shared about his current life.
Jiang Hua was born in 1962 and entered the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s, initially working for ATV before moving to TVB. He is best known for his role as Tang Sanzang in the TVB version of Journey to the West . The actor has also made his mark in numerous other films, including: Miao Cuihua, Jin Yu Man Tang, The Heroic Spirit, The Time Machine, Han Chu Heroes, and The Ladder of Life.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper