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Although the Hong Kong entertainment industry has indeed declined today, in the last century, all the famous people in the industry, both men and women, were extremely beautiful and charming.

If he were to be taken alone today, he would still be called a "male god of the generation" and he would instantly defeat all the young handsome guys.

There was a male actor at that time. People born in the 90s and 00s may not remember who this person is, but in the Hong Kong dramas of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, where gods fought each other, he was no less popular than Stephen Chow and Tony Leung.

He is Kenny Kwan. This name may not be so well-known, but the dramas he starred in are the memories of a generation.

He is Li Xunhuan in "The Little Flying Dagger"; he is also Jiang Yulang in "The Twins"; and he is Duan Yu in "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

The Glorious Years of TVB's Young Actor

Those who love to read Gu Long’s novels must know that there are many heroes in Gu Long’s novels, such as the handsome Chu Liuxiang and the suave Hua Wuque.

But compared with these upright knights, Li Xunhuan, created by Gu Long, has a kind of "inappropriate" literary temperament.

The most famous actor who has played Li Xunhuan is Jiao Enjun.

Although Jiao Enjun’s version of Li Xunhuan is handsome, he is too sunny and fails to portray the “experienced” character of Li Xunhuan.

But before Jiao Enjun, Kenny Kwan’s “Li Xunhuan” showed his “roguish” temperament.

Even though he is over 60 years old this year, Kenny Kwan was a "pretty boy" in his early years. He entered the showbiz industry accidentally and caused a "storm" in Hong Kong entertainment.

When he was young, he never thought about entering the entertainment industry. He just wanted to have a relatively stable job and live an ordinary life.

But what you want, never comes.

But because of his outstanding appearance, he was brought into the entertainment industry as soon as he reached adulthood.

In 1982, Kwan Lee-kit was sent to the training class of Hong Kong TVB.

This training class can be called a cradle of stars. Among its students, there are many who will become movie and TV kings in the future, such as Tony Leung, Stephen Chow, Francis Ng, Bobby Au-yeung, etc.

After graduation, Kwan Lee Kit soon got an opportunity.

He played the important role "Wenzai" Ruan Wenhan in the TV series "Love Across Thousand Mountains and Rivers".

Due to his lack of acting experience, his performance in the play was not satisfactory.

In 1984, Kenny Kwan played the police officer "Hao Jie" in the TV series "The Rookies", a role that was truly unlikable.

But Kenny Kwan has gained some fame.

In 1988, Kwan Lee-kit played the villain Jiang Yulang in "The Twins", partnering with Tony Leung Chiu-wai. After that, Kwan Lee-kit's acting career reached its peak.

In 1990, he played Duan Yu in the TV series "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". With his handsome appearance and excellent acting skills, he successfully became one of TVB's top actors.

After that, he starred in many popular TV series such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (1992) and "Family" (1993).

In 1995, "The Flying Dagger" starring Kenny Kwan was broadcast. The character Li Xunhuan he played was handsome and suave, and was deeply loved by the audience.

The drama was not only popular in Hong Kong, but also caused a sensation in Southeast Asia, bringing Kenny Kwan's popularity to its peak.

In 1995, Kenny Kwan's career reached its peak, but it was also in this year that his acting career encountered a major turning point.

Because of violating the contract and secretly accepting a drama for a Singapore TV station, Kwan Lee-kit had a conflict with TVB and was eventually forced to leave the platform that had nurtured him for many years.

Regarding this experience, Kwan Lee Kit once said in an interview: "I really want to explain it to others, but I know that the more I explain, the less people will believe me. I was very dissatisfied at the time. Why can other actors not break the rules when filming Mandarin dramas abroad, but I break the rules when filming a drama in Singapore?"

After leaving TVB, Kwan Lee-kit turned his attention to the mainland. At that time, the mainland's film and television industry was just emerging.

In 1996, he took part in "New Dragon Inn" directed by Li Huimin. Although he was only a supporting villain, it was undoubtedly a life-saving straw for him who was in a low point at the time.

Afterwards, he continued to film a number of mainland TV dramas, such as "The Legend of the Gods: Fengming Qishan", and gradually established his popularity among mainland audiences.

Although his development in the mainland was relatively smooth, Kwan Lee-kit always missed Hong Kong.

In 2003, eight years after leaving TVB, he finally returned to his hometown as he wished.

However, things have changed and the once top-tier actor can only start as an extra and prove his ability again.

However, when his career was at its peak, Kenny Kwan made a decision that surprised everyone - to get married.

34 years of mutual support

In 1990, he married Liang Anna, a flight attendant with whom he had been in love for seven years.

This move caused quite a stir at the time, because in that era, popular artists would usually choose to keep their marriage secret or postpone marriage in order to maintain their popularity.

But Kenny Kwan didn't care at all and continued to do as he pleased.

When he met Anna, Kenny Kwan had just started filming and the roles he was approached for were all supporting roles. He had no money, no car, and no house.

At that time, Liang Anna's financial situation was much better than Kenny Kwan's, but the two did not care about these external factors, but chose their sincere feelings for each other.

After marriage, no matter whether Kenny Kwan's career was at its peak or at its trough, Anna Leung always stayed with him and gave him the greatest support.

In order to take care of her family, she even quit her job as a flight attendant and devoted herself to family life.

In 1995, the couple welcomed their first daughter, Guan Fengxin.

In 2001, the second daughter Guan Fengying was born.

Faced with family responsibilities, Kenny Kwan worked harder, but was often away from home.

Especially after leaving TVB, he had to film in the mainland for a long time for his career and was unable to take care of his wife and children.

Even faced with such difficulties, Liang Anna never complained.

She knew very well that everything her husband did was for the family.

Kenny Kwan is also very grateful for his wife's efforts. He often expresses his love for his wife in public, saying that his wife is "the one who made him successful."

A compromise choice for the family

In 2003, in order to spend more time with his family, Kwan Lee-kit decided to return to TVB.

Although this meant giving up the career he had worked so hard to build in the mainland and starting over as a supporting actor, he felt that being with his family was more important.

After returning to TVB, Kwan Lee-kit is indeed no longer as valued as before.

He could mostly only play supporting roles or villain roles, such as the extra husband in "Ashes of Love" and the bad boss in "All's Well, Ends Well".

Kenny Kwan doesn't care about these things. He cherishes being able to spend more time with his wife and children.

Not only that, Kenny Kwan also made a surprising decision - he handed over all the property he had accumulated over the years to his wife for management, including real estate, cars, and even the rumored property management company.

In the entertainment industry, it is truly commendable that Kenny Kwan has been able to maintain a scandal-free record for more than 30 years.

His secret is actually very simple - always remain loyal and respectful to his wife.

At work, Kenny Kwan maintains an appropriate distance from his female colleagues and never gives anyone any excuses.

Even when filming intimate scenes, he would obtain his wife's consent in advance and report to her immediately after the filming.

He also declined many unnecessary social engagements and invitations on the grounds that he was married.

Kwan Lee Kit once said in an interview: "I think the most important thing for a man is to be loyal and worthy of his partner. I am lucky to have met my wife. She has given so much for me. How can I let her down?"

Balancing career and family

Now, Kenny Kwan, who is over 50 years old, has found a balance between career and family.

He maintains the pace of taking on one or two works every year, so that he will not be forgotten by the audience and can have enough time to spend with his family.

In family life, Kenny Kwan and Anna Leung's relationship remains sweet.

Hong Kong media often photographed the two walking on the street and behaving intimately.

Although Kenny Kwan is over 50 years old, he has maintained himself well and is still handsome.

Liang Anna has also maintained her former beauty, and the two of them look as if they are still the perfect couple they were back then.

Kenny Kwan and his wife have also devoted a lot of effort to the education of their two daughters.

The eldest daughter, Guan Fengxin, inherited the excellent genes of her parents. Not only does she have outstanding looks, she also completed a master's degree in the UK. She is a true talented woman.

Although the youngest daughter Guan Fengying is still young, she has also shown an extraordinary temperament, which makes people look forward to her future development.

Although he may not be as successful in his career as his contemporaries such as Stephen Chow and Tony Leung, Kwan Lee-kit is undoubtedly a successful person in terms of marriage and family life.

In the world of fame and fortune, Kenny Kwan chose family and an ordinary but happy life.

He demonstrated with his actions what a "good man" is. He doesn't have to be successful or famous. Being able to cherish the people around you and spend each day in peace is also a kind of success, isn't it?