'Monkey King' Liu Xiao Ling Tong bids farewell to 'Buddha Tathagata' Zhu Long Guang

On August 6, Liu Xiao Ling Tong quietly visited Zhu Long Guang - the actor who played Buddha Tathagata in 'Journey to the West'. Zhang Qing (who played Princess Wan Sheng) and Wang Ba Zhao (who played White Dragon Horse) also came to see their senior off.

Audience and colleagues visit "Buddha Tathagata" Chu Long Quang

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Artist Chu Long Quang passed away on August 2 due to illness at the age of 86. The passing of the star who played Buddha Tathagata in Journey to the West (1986) is a loss to his family, colleagues, the Chinese art community, and the audience who loved him.

According to Sina , on August 6, the family held a funeral to bid farewell to the late actor in Beijing (China), attracting many artists, friends and audiences to see him off. The funeral space was solemnly decorated with fresh flowers, a large screen showing images and documents related to the life and career of Chu Long Quang, making many attendees feel sad and emotional.

Journey to the West actors bid farewell to Zhu Longguang

Liu Xiao Ling Tong at the funeral of his senior. "Sun Wukong" was surrounded by audiences and reporters.

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Liu Xiao Ling Tong quietly joined the crowd of people coming to pay their respects to senior Zhu Long Guang. When interviewed, "Sun Wukong" emotionally recounted many stories and memories between him and the late male artist. The actor shared that the last time he met Mr. Zhu was at an event a few years ago. At that time, Zhu Long Guang was still lucid and healthy... Liu Xiao Ling Tong expressed sadness when many veteran artists gradually disappear.

Earlier, upon hearing the news of Zhu Longguang's passing, Liu Xiao Lingtong posted a tribute to his longtime colleague. The veteran star called Zhu Longguang a master of drama, cinema and television, and said he passed away due to illness. The male artist also expressed: "He will forever be the Buddha Tathagata in the hearts of the audience, we deeply regret and miss him."

Truong Thanh and Vuong Ba Chieu

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According to Sina , actress Truong Thanh (who played Princess Van Thanh in Journey to the West ) also shared a video on her personal page, expressing her condolences for the passing of Chu Long Quang. In the series of shared moments, she and a few friends came to pay their respects to their senior. Notably, "White Dragon Horse" Vuong Ba Chieu also came to pay his respects to Chu Long Quang.

The rare reunion between him and Truong Thanh received the attention of a large audience. Many people recalled their roles, lamenting that time passed too quickly, many familiar stars in this classic work had passed away.

Chu Long Quang has just passed away at the age of 86 due to illness.

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Zhu Longguang was born in 1939 in Shaanxi Province (China). He has been active in the theater and film industry since the late 1950s and early 1960s. The actor is familiar to many Asian audiences when he transformed into the majestic and lively Buddha Tathagata in the film Journey to the West directed by Yang Jie. After this classic work, Zhu Longguang also transformed into Buddha Tathagata in several other film projects and entertainment programs. He once expressed that playing the role of Buddha Tathagata and receiving positive reception from the public was a valuable opportunity and experience in his life.

Besides Journey to the West , Chu Long Quang also left his mark through many films: Underground Battle, Martial Arts, Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West, The Legend of White Snake ...

In his personal life, Chu Long Quang married actress Ngo Hue Phuong in 1967 and had 3 daughters. In recent years, Chu Long Quang has left the film studio, retired to enjoy life with his children and grandchildren, occasionally appearing at some events and entertainment programs.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ton-ngo-khong-luc-tieu-linh-dong-tien-biet-phat-to-nhu-lai-chu-long-quang-185250807165648068.htm