China actor Hu Ge tells young Taiwan filmmakers ‘have a good script, come to me’
- Star of hit TV series ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ gives Taiwan filmmaking event message of hope for future collaboration
On a recent visit to Taiwan, mainland Chinese actor Hu Ge made headlines when he said that mainland people and those from the island “were no different from each other”.
He also described himself as a “cheap but good actor” who is keen to collaborate with Taiwan film directors, adding: “If you have a good script, come to me.”
The “no difference” comments resonated on the mainland where many people want to see strengthened relations between the two places and increasing cooperation in the entertainment industry.
During his June 12 visit, Hu interacted with young Taiwan filmmakers to promote his latest movie, Gold or S***, and to participate in the “Dialogue with the Youth” event.
It was his first visit to the island in six years and he expressed a warm sense of familiarity and nostalgia.
Earlier this year, Hu’s popularity surged thanks to the role he played in the Blossoms Shanghai TV series directed by Wong Kar-wai which was warmly received by audiences on the mainland and Taiwan.