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experience, he knew that there
                                              Unfortunately, life wasn’t smooth for
                                              Unfortunately, life wasn’t smooth for
                                              Unfortunately, life wasn’t smooth for   was something meaningful behind
                                              Unfortunately, life wasn’t smooth for
                                              everyone, and he was no exception.
             Famous DJ Mr. Cheng tells us about
             Famous DJ Mr. Cheng tells us about   everyone, and he was no exception.   everything. The story behind every
             Famous DJ Mr. Cheng tells us about
                                              everyone, and he was no exception.
                                              everyone, and he was no exception.
                                               Hired by RTHK, his job was not only to
                                               Hired by RTHK, his job was not only to
                                               Hired by RTHK, his job was not only to
             the appropriate way to live our life
             the appropriate way to live our life
             the appropriate way to live our life   Hired by RTHK, his job was not only to   antagonist was the most meaningful
                                               be a TV host on an animal programme,
                                               be a TV host on an animal programme,
                                               be a TV host on an animal programme,
             with positivity and means by sharing   be a TV host on an animal programme,   part to him, so he tried his best to
             with positivity and means by sharing
             with positivity and means by sharing
                                                                                put himself in their shoes in order to
                                               but he also did deliveries, which
                                               but he also did deliveries, which
                                               but he also did deliveries, which
              his personal experiences, writes Iris So
              his personal experiences, writes Iris So
                                               depressed him the most. He was
                                               depressed him the most. He was
              Due to the peer pressure and social   depressed him the most. He was   help shape a better understanding of
                                               required to ask some stupid questions
                                                                                this character. More importantly, he
              norms in society, present-day teenagers   in front of the camera, asking the   felt grateful for what he encountered
              are more likely to be easily affected   interviewee what lunchbox she ate   in his own life. Compared to the
              by others, having difficulty in pursuing   while holding 2 lunchboxes. In fact, he   antagonists he played on TV, his life
               their personal goals, while meeting the   totally hated doing such stupid things,   was a bit easier and happier in reality.
               expectations of others. “You should   but because this was a part of his job   He has inspiration in his life, cherishes
               choose the right thing that you are   he dedicated himself to the show.   what he has and treasures everyone
               interested in, rather than be affected                            surrounding him.
               by others’ opinions.” says Mr. Cheng,   However, life is also full of miracles.    “There’s always sunshine behind the
                                                Because of the so-called stupid act
               who felt regret after choosing the   and appearance on that programme,
               wrong subject for university in Canada.   he was recruited to be a significant   storm” – Mr. Cheng
                It reminds us of the importance of   character in an illustrious TV series.   How to live a positive life has been a
                following our heart and dreams.   From the director’s point of view, he   huge question for almost everyone
                Because he disliked the subject, he   would be a great villain, owing to his   in Hong Kong. A city of hustle and
                tried to do something unrelated to   cunning eyebrow.              bustle, countless tests, homework,
                what he had studied, and even do                                   peer pressure and a heavy work load
                something he didn’t really love, being   This not only boosted the TV ratings,   has turned everyone crazy. People
                                                                                   feel frustrated about their everyday
                 a window designer and doing a lot of   but more importantly, helped increase   life but have no clue how to change
                                                  his publicity. The popularity of his first
                 paperwork. He was soon fed up and   TV series opened up the path for his   things. However, from from his words
                 decided the best decision was to quit.   acting career. His image as the villain   of encouragement, he believes that no
                 Let’s explore how he overcame this   gained the attention of the audience,   matter how hard the times are that you
                 tough period and how he got on the   and he was offered many chances to   are facing, no matter how distressed
                 right track.                      act as different characters in all sorts   you are, time will pass, and the bad
                  After embracing the failure of looking   of movies and TV series, mostly as   memories and gloomy days will pass
                  for a suitable job, he remembered   the antagonist. There is now a list of   away. He emphasized that as long as
                  his love of music. He recalled one of   TV shows he has participated in, for   we tackle adversity with determination
                  his favourite childhood memories,   instance, “A Kindred Spirit” and “Raising   and confrontation, the problems will
                  collecting various music albums, both   the Bar”.                  surely be overcome. Rainbows always
                  Cantonese and western pop-songs. He   In  addition, he  realized  what  a   come after heavy rain.
                   then quickly got into the Hong Kong   professional actor requires to act in   “Life is just a four season cycle;
                   music industry, “New City Cable”, with   different situations. A proper attitude   there are always ups and downs.”
                   the help of a friend. He was doing   and enjoying your work is important   Imagine if your life was as smooth
                   some paperwork and administrative   when acting in a TV series. For   as a lake, it would be boring and
                   work; however, he soon became bored.   example, in the very beginning, he was   empty. Meanwhile, if your life is full
                   With a bit of luck, he was hired by   so nervous that he didn’t enjoy the   of happiness and sadness, you can
                   RTHK, which he treated as a precious   acting process, even after filming had   gain various lessons from various
                    opportunity to develop his talent to   finished. Nevertheless, as days went   obstacles, like, learning to be humble
                    the fullest. He was incredibly pleased   by, he finally became better prepared   or appreciative. The more diversified
                    to be offered the chance to become a   and more confident, leading to a high   experiences you encounter in your
                    DJ. He liked the way he presented his   level enjoyment at work. As a result of   life, the more happiness can be gained
                    ideas, providing comfy songs to the   this, his acting became more natural.   from your personal experiences.
                    audience, and spreading love, joy and
  A Four-season life
                     encouragement to the people who   While gaining a variety of acting
                     need it.
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