Speaking of Andy Lau, we all know that he is a senior in the entertainment industry. But there is one person, Andy Lau, who once promised to respect him as a father throughout his life. This man is Teddy Robin. Although Teddy Robin is ugly, he has made great achievements in music, film and television. Teddy Robin formed the band "Flower Company" when he was young, and it once took the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry by storm.
Many people may be unfamiliar with Teddy Robin, but in fact he is a very powerful person. He is not only an actor, but also a director. It can be seen from this that he is indeed a very talented person. He has supported many celebrities, such as Andy Lau, Chow Yun-fat, etc. Although he looks very ugly, he married a beautiful wife, he is Teddy Robin. Teddy Robin is less than 1.5 meters tall but covers the sky with one hand in Hong Kong
Teddy Robin was born on March 2, 1945. His real name is Guan Weipeng. His hometown is Guilin, Guangxi. Later, because of an accident Due to unexpected changes, he settled in Hong Kong with his family. After entering the entertainment industry, he took the stage name Teddy Robin. When Teddy Robin was a child, he broke his spine due to an accident. Later, due to the invasion of tuberculosis bacteria, he developed osteoarthritis. At that time, the medical technology in the mainland was helpless against this special disease, so his parents had to take him to Hong Kong for medical treatment. During his treatment in a Hong Kong hospital, Teddy Robin stayed in the hospital for three years. During the surgical treatment and recovery process, he experienced unimaginable pain. Netizens can imagine Teddy by thinking of the "Tiger Bench" ·How much pain Robin endured.
Fortunately, a child under seven years old managed to survive the purgatory-like treatment experience, which even the doctor was amazed at. Although the operation was successful and Teddy Robin had a narrow brush with death, the sequelae left by the operation made him a scapegoat like Prime Minister Liu Luoguo. When he grew up, his height was fixed at 1.50 meters. . Walking on the street, he endured the ridicule and comments that were like thorns in his back, but Teddy Robin did not develop an inferiority complex. It turns out that Teddy Robin's parents often instilled in him such a philosophy of survival: "I am born with talents that will be useful. If someone is given a great task from heaven, his muscles and bones must be put to work first." In this way, Teddy Robin learned how to look at himself head-on while working hard to become a good person.
During school, many boys liked to play football, and Teddy Robin was no exception. However, due to body limitations, he could only give up halfway. Later, he realized that he was destined to miss sports in his life, so he went to literature and art. aspects of development. In Hong Kong at that time, people's appreciation of artists was much more tolerant than now. As long as they had talent, appearance was not the only criterion for measuring artists. At that time, foreign rock music was in full swing. When Teddy Robin heard this flammable and explosive music, he rekindled the pride of a man who must strive for self-improvement and work hard to win. Teddy Robin, who was obsessed with electric guitar and rock music, devoted all his youth and energy to the field of music for further development. Teddy Robin in the early years
In the early years of the Hong Kong entertainment industry, the name Teddy Robin could be described as a savior-like existence. Indeed, he is also the behind-the-scenes benefactor of many Hong Kong entertainment industry figures. There are rumors that he was the one who helped Chow Yun-fat when he was in the most difficult time and helped him successfully overcome difficulties, which is why he became the "God of Gamblers" we see today. The entertainment industry in this era was not peaceful, because the involvement of the underworld also put the safety of celebrities at greater risk. Therefore, everyone regards Teddy Robin as a lifesaver.
As long as you know him and become his friend, you will not be in danger in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. But no one knows that such a famous boss is actually a "dwarf" less than 1.5 meters tall in real life. Teddy Robin first debuted as a singer. At that time, the band he formed, "Playboy", became popular throughout Hong Kong. The era of Teddy Robin
The Hong Kong music scene in the 1960s was the era of Teddy Robin. He was the first person to establish a rock band. The "Playboy" band, led by Teddy Robin as the lead singer, released more than 20 albums within five years. The market sales of each album impressed the industry and became the object of tribute and memories of the times for countless younger generations. . Teresa Teng, who became a popular actress in the 1970s with her masterpiece "A Thousand Words", was also Teddy Robin's number one fan. He once saved Chow Yun-fat and helped Andy Lau
Teddy Robin is another wizard in the Hong Kong film industry, a "living fossil" who has witnessed and experienced the changes in Hong Kong films and pop music. In 1992, he served as the director of "Double Dragon Club", which was filmed to raise funds to build the Hong Kong Directors Guild site, which is enough to illustrate his high "status in the world." Regarding Teddy Robin's kindness, Andy Lau once said that he would respect him like a father for the rest of his life. In addition, it is said that when filming "The Story of Hu Yue", the investors decided to let Chow Yun-fat play the male lead. Chow Yun-fat was originally scheduled to star in the movie "The Story of Hu Yue" with Zhong Chuhong, but at that time Chow Yun-fat had signed a contract with TVB and was about to start filming. Shi Wuli refused to let him go, which made Fa Ge quite embarrassed.
Later, Teddy Robin, who was the producer of the film, took the initiative to find the top management of Shaw Brothers to intervene and saved Fa Ge, so that the filming of the film could start smoothly! Flowers and applause are never given to those who are not prepared, and Robin's achievements today are inseparable from his own efforts. Teddy Robin began to fade away after the 1990s, occasionally appearing at some award ceremonies. "Fantasy Night: Black Umbrella" in 2013 and "Integrity 2014: Black Ball" in 2014. Live in the moment, Robin practices this sentence, instead of complaining like others that he can't do this or that, but never tries to change! Andy Lau once said that he would respect him like a father for the rest of his life
As for Teddy Robin's kindness, Andy Lau also said that he would respect him like a father for the rest of his life. In addition, it is said that when filming "The Story of Hu Yue", the investors decided to let Chow Yun-fat play the male lead, but at that time Chow Yun-fat and TVB had not terminated their contract. In order to prevent Chow Yun-fat from making movies, TVB even wanted to sue Chow Yun-fat. The matter was officially settled after Teddy Robin came forward. Although Teddy Robin is only 1.5 meters tall, he can cover the sky with one hand in Hong Kong and is a giant in the eyes of others.
It can be said that everyone in the Hong Kong entertainment circle will respect Teddy Robin. Teddy Robin is a true showbiz veteran. To be honest, most of us are not qualified to comment on his life, but we can see many shining points from him. The trial of fate is no excuse for depression. A person's appearance cannot determine what kind of life he will have. He may not be "beautiful", but he can still be a "light". Andy Lau did not disappoint Teddy Robin
And Andy Lau did not disappoint Teddy Robin. Through his own efforts and perseverance, he finally became a well-known artist with both virtue and art in the Chinese circle! Andy Lau rarely mentioned his perseverance and hardships. He attributed his achievements to people like Teddy Robin who helped him, and he spared no effort to help others. To borrow a sentence he said. At the end, "Teach others what you have learned, and give to others what you have earned." He is only 1.5 meters tall, but he is respected as a "giant" by others
Because of his age, everyone can only see the seniors in the entertainment industry in the second half of the last century, and there was another star in the 1960s. Teddy Robin has not appeared in many works, but he is respected by many superstars in the industry. He has been favored by him for no other reason. His classic works include "The Price of Love" and "Pointing to the Soldiers", etc. He has now faded out of the entertainment industry. for many years.
Teddy Robin is only 1.5 meters tall, but he is a small man with great energy. He formed the famous Playboy band when he was in middle school. It was very popular in the 1960s. Later, he switched to the film and television industry and starred in works. He has also worked behind the scenes. Teddy Robin can achieve his current achievements only because he has helped many people. Teddy Robin’s status in Hong Kong
Teddy Robin’s popularity and status in Hong Kong are not generally high. Teddy Robin's real name is Kwan Weipeng, one of the three outstanding figures in the Kwan family. His two younger brothers, Kwan Weilin and Kwan Wei, are both gold medal producers in the Hong Kong music industry. Especially for the rise of principal Alan Tam in the music industry, the Kwan brothers have been strategizing for him. Taking credit for greatness. In the 1960s, after the legendary British band The Beatles visited Hong Kong, Hong Kong launched its first band wave, and the initiator of this band wave was Teddy Robin and the Playboys.
In addition to the three Kwan brothers, one of the band members is Cheng Zhongji’s father, Cheng Donghan. Cheng Donghan later took the helm of Polygram Records and became the president of the entire Asia-Pacific region, becoming the first Chinese to do so. Global Partner of PolyGram. Teddy Robin is very popular
The relationship between Teddy Robin and Andy Lau is still very good. Andy Lau also asked Teddy Robin to attend the premiere when he attended the premiere. He always has a deep affection for him. Gratitude. Teddy Robin has naturally been very popular since he debuted for many years. He is also a classmate with many famous actors such as actors Xu Jinjiang and Tony Leung Ka Fai. I also wish Teddy Robin can continue to maintain good physical condition in the future, and I hope he can continue to work well. I wonder if we will see him starring in a movie with Andy Lau? Marrying an actress at the age of 73
It is said that "good people are rewarded." Not only does Robin do well in music, but he also does an impressive job as a director and film director. He is also a very loyal person in the industry. If you are very willing to promote new people, you will naturally have "blessings". Robin married a wife outside the industry, a foreign girl named Linda. After the marriage, he gave birth to two children. He was also extremely low-key and rarely appeared in the audience's view. He only stayed silently behind Robin as a strong backing.
It is precisely because of the support and love of his wife that Robin, who has always been very inferior to his appearance and even dared not chase girls, achieved this achievement. The two never left each other and held hands together. After more than 30 years, I believe Robin can continue to move forward with his wife in the future! Conclusion
The late 1980s, when Hong Kong pop music and movies began to sweep the mainland on a large scale, was exactly the end of Teddy Robin's career development, and he soon disappeared. Although Teddy Robin rarely hears news about her now, his influence is still there. If Teddy Robin comes back now, the big names in Hong Kong will also invite him to support him. Now Teddy Robin also has a family, and the family is very happy together. I also wish them happiness all the time.