Here is the biography of Fu Sheng:
Born on October 20th, 1954, in Hong Kong, Fu Sheng was the ninth of 11 siblings. Unlike his family, he showed little interest in academics and business, instead developing a keen interest in Kung Fu at a young age. At 16, he joined the Shaw-TVB training center and graduated as part of the 1st class in 1972.
After training, Fu Sheng began his career at Shaw Brothers at 17, where he was discovered by legendary director Chang Cheh and trained under martial arts master Lau Kar-Leung. He quickly gained recognition for his performances in films such as "Man of Iron" (1972),"Young People" (1972),and "The 14 Amazons" (1972).
Fu Sheng's breakthrough role came in 1973 with the film "Police Force," followed by "Friends" (1974) and "Men From The Monastery" (1974),where he played the iconic role of Fang Shi-Yu, a Chinese folk hero. He rose to international stardom with the classic film "Chinatown Kid" (1977) and gained a reputation for his versatility and agility in kung fu films.
Despite his success, Fu Sheng faced setbacks, including two significant accidents in September 1978 and 1979, which left him with permanent dizziness, poor diction, and vision problems. He made a comeback in 1981 with the film "The Treasure Hunters" and continued to rise to fame, working with his brother and martial arts master Lau Kar-Leung.
Tragedy struck on July 7, 1983, when Fu Sheng was involved in a car accident that resulted in his death at the age of 28. His funeral was celebrated with a state honors funeral, attended by over 2,000 actors and 30,000 people. Fu Sheng's legacy lives on, with his films still revered in Hong Kong and his cult following among kung fu fans around the world.
