Hong Kong cinema was a force to be reckoned with in its heyday, with all its leading ladies and men regarded as Asia's biggest stars. And in the ‘80s, these four ladies were all the rage— Wanda Yung, Sharla Cheung, Chingmy Yau and Vivian Chow.

A throwback photo of the four was recently shared on Facebook, with the original poster (who definitely didn’t grow up in the ‘80s… or the ‘90s, for that matter), commenting: “Why were these tacky hairstyles trendy during my mum’s generation? My dad said these four were his favourite [stars]!”

Predictably, netizens soon banded together to lambast the OP, educating him on just how popular the four actresses were.

“It’s not just your dad, I love them too,” one netizen wrote, while another commented that the actresses have won over a lot of admirers.

“Back in those days, they were the belles of the ball that captivated everyone with their fashionable ways, and today, they’re just as elegant and poised as ever,” yet another netizen gushed.

Then there were those who couldn’t help but to gush over the beauty of these actresses.

“The actresses of that generation were truly natural beauties,” one wrote, while another commented: “Only actresses without a hint of plastic [in their faces] can withstand the test of time.”

The photo is said to be a still from the 1989 Hong Kong movie, The Romancing Star III, which also starred Andy Lau and Wong Jing.

https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/vi...uty-1989-816916

yu mong

vivian

Good old times. (rub rub)

Millions died because of them

theyre really beautiful

They were bound to die anyway ooofff

I saw the pics and noted Wanda was one head above the rest. Then Google how tall Wanda was. Dayum.

I only know vivian chow, of the 4

Hrnghhh

goodies for all old fappers...

Sharla Cheung...most beautiful hk actress

Huh? You don't know Chingmy Yau who was fap idol for lots of boys and Sharla Cheung who was in countless Steven Chow comedies?

The tall girl maybe some people forgot her as she was a Miss HK contestant and had a short career in movies and TVB.

Never heard of Wanda before.

why don't have
michelle reis/lee ka yan

nenen also nice!

Add Joey Wong and Cherie Chung then complete.

She only appeared in a few movies and TVB series.

Never really became popular.

I think she is one of the Miss HK first runner up or second runner up.

vivian hngghhhhhhhhhhh

after 90s, HK like no pretty girl liao
those 80s and 90s 3 class movie the best...

No leh.
If you add cherie chung, auntie13 to the list, i know them

This post has been edited by jojolicia: Aug 15 2023, 10:24 AM

Eric Tsang makan before?

I only know Wanda coffee

any of the 4 was in class 3?

cherie chung dah tua tua pun lawa

I actually dun rmb Wanda Yung.

Vivian Chow was very pretty but somehow leaked sex appeal. The other 2 damn hnngh...

You never watched Steven Chow comedies like Fight Back to School before? Sharla Cheung is always in Steven Chow movies.

As for Chingmy Yau, she’s famous for starring in Wong Jing movies.

They're beautiful 🤩

I think only Chingmy Yau got but her scenes very tame one with no real nudity.

Vivian Chow image at that time was innocent look. That’s why she was called Virgin Girl leader 😝

hnnnggghhh the time with no plastic

More like Wong Jing makan before?

At that time, Eric Tsang not so powerful.

Plenty of bigger boss

Ada lain list TOP 15



https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/to...-80s-90s-615451

Hopefully her 2 daughters continue or fulfill her legacy

hnggggggggggggggggg....*checks their age.....gggggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh

hhhhnnnngggghhhh

zaman vhs vcd

Actually if you Google deeper, you’ll know that some of them are Taiwan/Tongsan origins.

After 90s less Taiwan/Tongsan actresses getting femes at HK.

always hope for cat3 from all of them but never get to see.

You are right. I always skip both these 2 (stevan chow & wong jing) CKP movies.

Another CKP, eric pendek

This post has been edited by jojolicia: Aug 15 2023, 10:45 AM

Brb

They only turn to cat 3 when they can't get famous.

Chingmy got appear in cat 3 movies before but not full nude. Sharla only got sexy image and she was already popular without going to cat 3. Vivian lagi no way as her image is squeaky clean innocent.

Ah sohs

Today of course, they are ah sohs age but if you ask those who grew up watching HK movies, they were fap idols that millions died for them

nicenicenice

Personal opinion, Athena Chu most hnngh.

Cherie Chung in Cherie....hnggggh

Can help refresh my memory. Who was Wanda Yung again? Any notable movie or TV series?

Chingmy Yau, but she dont have nude scene, only sexy

one of the 3 class, dont want to embed, later got ppl report
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZMnLAHfepc

but still got some of them are HK origin

I can find each of their doppelgangers at Japan

ShuQi, Joey Wong and Brigitte Lin

The 3 goddesses which ruled 3 era of HK film industry all happen to be Taiwanis.

she is mix blood, one of the tallest, but dont have notable movie or TV

https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BF%81%E6%85%A7%E5%BE%B7

Rosamund kwan is still my #1

I agree

Tekcik, wet see through in one of the Lucky Star movies.

i know they are from taiwan, even Vivian Hsu also

but HK also got their own pretty girl, like 3 of them in TS posted picture

ONLY 2 fappable. Chingmy and Vivian

Wanda Maximoff I know.

brigite lin a confirmed superstar, joey wong also?

shuqi apa goddess

true blue beauty^

Natural beauty, no plastic feel

Yes, Joey Wong also. She got popular earlier than Brigitte.

One of the earliest Taiwanese that made in big in HK.

Her most famous role was Chinese Ghost Story with Leslie Cheung.

Brigite was already famous in the 70s in Taiwan but she got famous back in Swordsman 2.

Shu Qi is still considered as goddess. She is actually the most successful among the 3 as she managed to win awards for her acting abilities.

Sorry how many ppl know them by those English name? Chinese name pls.

This forum majority are uncles, don't offend the majority.

Well, they do look more natural compared to Kpop plastics today who all look more or less the same

Sexy goddess on some reports

i dont know bout that but some people find her lips.... i mean if you like it sure no issue

rosamund kwan
gigi lai
chu yan
chingmy


fuhhhh , i'd tiap any of these anyday

too bad no CAT series . owai

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigitte_Lin - icon of chinese language cinema
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Wong - 4 flower

i think you should know the difference.

Ayam banana lar. No read Chinese.

I'm just surprised. I have very clear memories of the other 3. I even know all the other names mentioned here like Loretta Lee, Rosamund Kwan, Kathy Chow, etc.

But somehow no impression of Wanda Yung.

milupa

Classic beauties

Not even. She was Miss Photogenic and Best Swimsuit only.

Less than 10 movies in HK only cos she married quite young and migrated to US. Her husband is that Taiwan guy who played Seraph in the Matrix, Colin apa nama.

Still married I think, but few years back the husband got some alleged scandal but in the end also no further news.

Colin Chou?

Timeless beauty

Cecelia hngghh

why Elizabeth Lee not part of the four goddesses?

It’s from a movie.

mana veronica yip ??

You guys do know, airbrush is available even back then right?

Cosmetics is also available back then.

Photoshop's technique is available. Plus all the lighting technique. And it was improved on by the Japanese and subsequently the Koreans.

This 4 were back up to the 4 flowers.

Ya ya this fella

also played the kanchan in Justice Pao Lung Sing

fap fap fap fap HAr... oh wait its non halal. continue fap fap fap fap fap

ShuQi = MarilynMonroe of HK yoh

oh, my mistake.

you cant remember bcos she also not many movie and TV, both in single digit only...

know 2, 3, 4... chingmy hngh

Chingmy Yau hhnngghh

I like his fight with Donnie Yen in Flashpoint. Both of them was very good.

too bad cant find a pic with maggie, rosamund, joey and cherie together.

Back then it all depends on makeup and lighting as it's a movie.

There was no airbrush or photoshop that can improve a person look in a movie.

That is why they look more natural today because all of them have some flaws.

Athena Chu had no flaws and I will slap anyone who says otherwise.

no rosamund kwan? bullshit

rosamund part of the original 4 flowers. this group next batch.

I can never understand why people think Maggie was a beauty. She has that tikus face.

At the right angle...

She looks good in the early years but she got way too skinny until she lost her looks. Like I say they all have flaws and unique unlike stars today who look more or less the same

yah, skinny was the in-look those days.



This post has been edited by takbodoh722: Aug 15 2023, 02:13 PM

Actually no. If you see stars like Rosamund Kwan, Chingmy Yau, Sharla Cheung, etc. most of them are not skinny at all. Maggie Cheung was the exception one as she got the skinny syndrome before it became widespread.

The skinny syndrome started in early 2000s when TV went HD and screens became widescreen making some actress look chubby on screen.

Millions can't be borned due to them. Corrected

This post has been edited by kcchong2000: Aug 15 2023, 02:27 PM

fat..er...



This post has been edited by takbodoh722: Aug 15 2023, 02:33 PM