A Chinese Kung Fu Video and Its Famous Monkey King Actor Go Viral on Facebook

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Target-uni Communications

Nov 29, 2016, 12:56 ET

BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A short film starring famous Monkey King actor Liu Xiao Ling Tong has gone viral on Facebook. Lifestyle blogger and lover of Chinese culture Bangsar-bAbE decided on her own to undertake the difficult job of translating the film into English. Once she uploaded the translated version onto Facebook, the film quickly drew the attention of many internet users. Bangsar-bAbE said "Walker, Believer, starring Liu Xiao Ling Tong, is true, simple and touching."

Chinese actor Liu Xiao Ling Tong tells the story of how he practiced hard to be the "Chinese Superman" – Dasheng (Sun Wukong), the Monkey King with extraordinary vision, expressed through his "fiery eyes with the golden gaze"
Chinese actor Liu Xiao Ling Tong tells the story of how he practiced hard to be the "Chinese Superman" – Dasheng (Sun Wukong), the Monkey King with extraordinary vision, expressed through his "fiery eyes with the golden gaze"
Screenshot published by an overseas internet user
Screenshot published by an overseas internet user
Screenshot of comments from overseas internet users
Screenshot of comments from overseas internet users
Chinese monkey drama actors painted with a monkey face, imitating the monkey's actions with body and eye.
Chinese monkey drama actors painted with a monkey face, imitating the monkey's actions with body and eye.
Liu Xiao Ling Tong is well known for his portrayal of the Sun Wukong character in Journey to the West.
Liu Xiao Ling Tong is well known for his portrayal of the Sun Wukong character in Journey to the West.
"Only when being trustworthy to the audience can I feel no shame of myself," said Liu Xiao Ling Tong.
"Only when being trustworthy to the audience can I feel no shame of myself," said Liu Xiao Ling Tong.
Chinese actor Liu Xiao Ling Tong tells the story of how he practiced hard to be the "Chinese Superman" – Dasheng (Sun Wukong), the Monkey King with extraordinary vision, expressed through his "fiery eyes with the golden gaze"
Screenshot published by an overseas internet user Screenshot of comments from overseas internet users Chinese monkey drama actors painted with a monkey face, imitating the monkey's actions with body and eye. Liu Xiao Ling Tong is well known for his portrayal of the Sun Wukong character in Journey to the West. "Only when being trustworthy to the audience can I feel no shame of myself," said Liu Xiao Ling Tong.

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Liu Xiao Ling Tong starred in the 1986 television series Journey to the West, playing the role of Dasheng (Sun Wukong), a mythological figure who is a monkey born from a stone and has superpower. The character is often regarded as the Chinese version of Superman. Journey to the West made an instant stir among audiences and became a classic in China.

The video, with Bangsar-bAbE's English translation, is an authentic retelling of backstage story of Journey to the West. In the video, Liu Xiao Ling Tong explains in detail the effort he undertook to master the ancient theatrical form, include looking directly at a burning candle or any kind of intense light, following a ping pong ball without missing a second of the ball's movement, etc, to recreate the character of Dasheng. "Only when being trustworthy to the audience can I feel no shame of myself." He said in the video.

The short film has received rave reviews in China. Chinese online automobile platform Dasheng Auto Service, the producer of the film, chose Liu Xiao Ling Tong as its spokesperson and launched the "trustworthiness"-themed film as Liu Xiao Ling Tong's steady, reliable and trustworthy presence on the screen accurately reflects the brand's message.

In addition to being touched by the story of Liu Xiao Ling Tong, comments from Facebook fans who loved the film also reflect their call for integrity and trust.

Media contact:
Kelly Wang  [email protected]

SOURCE Target-uni Communications

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