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Zeng Jiang passed away | Graduated from UC Berkeley Department of Architecture, Zeng practiced for several years to speak for Huangdu Theater

2022-04-27T14:29:09.526Z


Veteran actor Zeng Jiang died suddenly in a quarantine hotel today (27th) at the age of 87. Zeng Jiang has been active in the film and television circles for many years, and his hair dye advertisements are even known in the streets. However, before devoting himself fully to his acting career, Bi


Veteran actor Zeng Jiang died suddenly in a quarantine hotel today (27th) at the age of 87.

Zeng Jiang has been active in the film and television circles for many years, and his hair dye advertisements are even known in the streets.

However, he graduated from the Department of Architecture of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and was a practicing architect before devoting himself to his acting career. According to the local cultural in-depth tour organization "Live Hong Kong", he once Inviting Zeng Jiang to shoot a short film on the issue of preserving the imperial capital, the other party agreed immediately, thinking that Zeng Jiang’s righteous speech was very important to the movement to preserve the imperial capital, and the Hong Kong team felt sorry to hear of the sudden death of a person with a heart. They have completed the conservation project. When they reopened, they invited people who had spoken out for the Imperial Capital to gather at the Imperial Capital Theater, including Mr. Zeng Jiang. Huh."


Zeng Jiang grew up in Shanghai and moved to Hong Kong with his family in 1949. Later, he went to the United States to study in high school and graduated from the Department of Architecture of the University of California, Berkeley. He later returned to Hong Kong to develop his architectural career and worked as an architect for three years.

Chen Zhiyuan, the founder of Living Hong Kong, described that Zeng Jiang has dabbled in all kinds of arts, and also has an obsession with special buildings. Therefore, in 2016, the team took the liberty to invite Zeng Jiang to shoot a short film for the conservation of the Imperial City Theatre, and the other party agreed.

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When I was young, I often lingered in "Little Shanghai", and I will never forget to go to the theater with my family

Chen Zhiyuan recalled that the team was trying to get the Huangdu Cinema to be rated as a first-class historical building, hoping to find some famous people to shoot short films, so that more people would pay attention to the incident.

The team learned that Mr. Zeng Jiang came from Shanghai and often lingered in North Point, which is known as "Little Shanghai" when he was a child. In addition to its architectural background and popularity, they invited him to speak out on the incident.

In addition to filming a short film, Zeng Jiang also had a conversation with director Chen Guo and writer Shen Xicheng on the issue of preserving the imperial capital. During the conversation, Zeng Jiang revealed that he often went to the Imperial Capital Cinema to watch movies when he was a child, "My family took me to watch movies. I went there. At that time, there were many theaters in Hong Kong, not the mosquito-shaped theaters now, but very grand and large-scale. Going to the theater at that time was one thing. The Imperial City Theater often showed Western movies.”

Zeng Jiang also mentioned his impression of Huangdu Theater in the dialogue:

It is special in the direction of architecture. You can see the round arch above, where mechanics are applied, which is rarely seen in other countries or cities.

Historical things in Hong Kong are rare to buy. Coupled with such a unique building, I think it has its value to preserve it.

All in all, I believe that the structure of the theatre can be kept as it is and can be used for different purposes.

Tsang

Zeng Jiang, who graduated from the Department of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), used to be a practicing architect. According to the local cultural in-depth tourism organization "Live Hong Kong", Zeng Jiang was invited to protect the imperial capital in 2016. Shoot a short video, get the other party's consent.

(Screenshot of the live Hong Kong clip)

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Chen Zhiyuan also quoted the feeling of another founder who was responsible for inviting Zeng Jiang that day, describing Zeng Jiang as an unforgettable old-timer.

She also recalled that the filming on that day went very smoothly. After finishing the filming, she planned to take Zeng Jiang to take a taxi, but the other party refused: "No, I will take the two mosquito cars." After saying that, she boarded the No. 102 bus and left.

Although I have only one relationship with Zeng Jiang, I still feel regretful about the departure of the old man. "My favorite role of Zeng Jiang is Uncle Jian (the character of "The True Color of Heroes"). Farewell, Uncle Jian. Rest in peace."

I hope to see the buildings in Hong Kong not only need to be practical, but also have a comfortable space... I hope that young designers can help Hong Kong people in this space. At this time, home comes first.

Tsang

Zeng Jiang, who graduated from the Department of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), was a practicing architect before fully devoting himself to his acting career.

(file picture)

The Live Hong Kong team believes that Zeng Jiang's short film promoting the conservation of the Imperial City Theatre is very important. Although the clip is only one minute long, it is mentioned in the content that he believes that "architecture is a kind of history". Although the interview was quite short, it explained his passion for local architecture and his vision.”

He described Zeng Jiang's identity and background, and he would have more weight in promoting the conservation of the Imperial Capital Theatre.

The team also posted on social media today, thanking Zeng Jiang for speaking out for the conservation of local architecture, describing that even though he has left the construction industry for many years, he still continues to pay attention to the urban environment of Hong Kong. Jiang addressed the attendees, "I hope to see the buildings in Hong Kong not only need to be practical, but also have a comfortable space... I hope that young designers can provide Hong Kong people with such space. At such times, home is the first It's about a home."

The Live Hong Kong team believes that Zeng Jiang's short film promoting the conservation of the Imperial City Theatre is very important. Although the clip is only one minute long, it is mentioned in the content that he believes that "architecture is a kind of history". Although the interview was quite short, it explained his passion for local architecture as well as his vision." He described Zeng Jiang's identity and background, and he had more weight in promoting the conservation of the Imperial City Theatre.

(File photo/Photo by Deng Qianying)

After the completion of the project, the wish to be invited to gather in Zengjiang has now failed

Chen Zhiyuan revealed that the team originally planned to invite people who had spoken out about the incident to the Royal Palace Theater after the conservation project was completed, including Zeng Jiang, "But life is impermanent, and we didn't have time to wait until the Imperial City reopened. , he has already left, and we all feel that it is a pity." The team also said in the post, "I would like to pay tribute to this old friend of architectural conservation, and may you rest in peace."

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