Zheng Haonan, nearly 62, lost all his family assets and his wife of nearly 20 years. The former Hong Kong film tough guy stays resilient, works steadily and lives a down-to-earth life.
Zheng Haonan, nearing sixty-two, pushed open the door to his home. The house was empty, with not a sound to be heard. He stood in the doorway, motionless for a long moment—all his possessions had been taken, and his wife, who had been by his side for nearly twenty years, had vanished without a trace.
Many viewers still remember that during the golden age of Hong Kong cinema, Cheng Ho-nam won the hearts of audiences with his portrayal of Szeto Ho-nam; his tough-guy image, throwing punches on screen, became a shared memory for an entire generation.His first marriage was to Japanese actress Yukari Oshima. Due to their demanding work schedules, the couple spent little time together, and they parted ways amicably after four years—without a single word of discord throughout the entire process.His second marriage was to Malaysian-born Bao Ailing. The couple spent nearly twenty years together and had two children. To outsiders, this marriage appeared stable and harmonious—a source of envy for many.
Over the years, Zheng Haonan had been constantly traveling throughout mainland China to film and handle work-related matters. Trusting his family, he entrusted his entire fortune to his wife to manage. When he finally finished his work and returned home, he discovered that all the valuable items in the house had long since been taken, and his wife—with whom he had lived for twenty years—had vanished without a trace.
If anyone else had faced such a sudden turn of events, they might have been completely crushed by now. Yet Zheng Haonan did not wallow in self-pity, nor did he go around publicizing his plight to elicit sympathy.Today, he remains deeply rooted in the film and television industry, making a living through commercial performances, acting, posting short videos, and participating in various events.In the sweltering summer heat of 40 degrees Celsius, he runs around shirtless; when he gets tired, he squats by the roadside to eat at a street stall, completely unconcerned with others’ gazes and without the slightest intention of playing the victim to gain attention.He has always stayed in shape through regular exercise, no longer fixated on his past glory on screen, but living a down-to-earth life relying solely on his own abilities.
To face such a severe setback in one’s later years and still remain composed and move forward steadily—such clarity and resilience cannot help but evoke a sense of awe.
In life, everyone inevitably faces a few hurdles. To have taken such a huge fall and still be able to weather the setback and live a steady life—that kind of resilience is already more than most people possess.When you face difficulties in the future, there’s no need to overthink things or dwell on the past. Just take it one step at a time, and things will gradually fall into place.
