Born in Taiwan, Tong Ange has shown extraordinary musical talent since he was a child. His voice is unique, as if he was born to be with music. When he was young, he was already able to hold a small solo concert, and such an achievement is amazing.
However, fate always likes to play tricks on talented people. Tong Ange's mother did not approve of her son's path to music. In her opinion, boys should be manly, not too bookish like Tong Ange.
Perhaps out of consideration for her son's future, she made a decision that changed the trajectory of Tong Ange's life - let him become a soldier. In this way, Tong Ange, who was only 20 years old, had to leave his beloved music for a while and step into the barracks.
However, even in the green barracks, the seeds of music still took root in his heart. During his service, Tong Ange composed more than 30 songs, recording his inner turmoil with musical notes.
This experience may have strengthened his love for music. After retiring, the pressure of reality came to life. Tong Ange found that talent alone cannot solve the problem of food and clothing.
In order to survive, he had to compromise and get a job at a cartoon company. However, even in the most difficult moments, Tong Ange never gave up his musical dreams.
He firmly believes that as long as he finds the right opportunity, he can start anew and chase his musical ideals. During this period, although life was difficult, his heart was still full of hope.
He continues to create in his spare time, waiting for his own stage. This perseverance laid the foundation for his future success. Tong Ange's story tells us that true dreams are not easily given up because of the difficulties of reality.
In 1983, opportunity finally favored this young man with a dream. Tong Ange was fortunate to be favored by Polygram Records and became a music assistant. This opportunity is undoubtedly an important step for him to step into the music industry.
In the company, he wrote songs for well-known singers such as Fei Yuqing and Jacky Cheung, showing his talent. The company saw Tong Ange's potential and decided to support this newcomer.
They released their debut album "Miss You" for Tong Ange, and are waiting with great anticipation for the response to this album. However, things didn't go as smoothly as Tong and the record label imagined.
"Missing You" did not make much splash in the market, and sales were mediocre. This result undoubtedly frustrated Tong Ange, but he did not give up. Over the next three years, he released three more albums.
However, fate seems to have played a cruel joke on him, and the results of these three albums were similarly unsatisfactory, with each of them failing to achieve good results. The successive defeats left Tong Ange in deep self-doubt.
He began to reflect, what went wrong? Is your music style not good enough? Or have the tastes of the market changed? During this period, Tong Ange's heart must have been full of struggle and confusion.
But as the saying goes, see the rainbow after the storm. After a period of confusion and searching, Tong Ange finally found the crux of the problem. He realized that he needed to change, to find a style of music that would better appeal to his listeners.
As a result, Tong Ange began to move towards campus songs. He tried to create songs that were closer to the hearts of young people, starting with a song "Follow Me", and then "Come to Dance" and "Light Balloon", he finally found a style that suited him and was loved by students.
This time, fate smiled at Tong Ange. His music flowed like a clear stream into the hearts of countless young people. Tong Ange's name began to spread throughout the campus, and his singing resounded in the dormitories, classrooms, and playgrounds.
Finally, he became an overnight fame and became the most popular male singer. Standing on the stage and looking at the enthusiastic fans in the audience, Tong Ange knew that his persistence was not in vain, and his music dream finally bloomed.
This experience also made him understand that the road to success is never smooth, and only by constantly adjusting and breaking through oneself in setbacks can he finally find his own stage.
After the success, Tong Ange did not stop. He began to try cross-border development and enter the entertainment industry. With his handsome appearance and unique temperament, he starred in one movie after another, and his popularity continued to rise.
Tong Ange's fame reached its peak during this period, and his influence was not limited to the music industry, but also extended to the entire entertainment industry. In the 80s and 90s of the last century, how popular was Tong Ange? is so high that even Zhou Huajian, who is popular all over the country, regards him as an idol.
Tong Ange during this period, known as the "Prince Charming of the Song World", alongside Qi Qin and Wang Jie, became one of the "Four Heavenly Kings of Taiwan". The addition of these halos all demonstrates Tong Ange's lofty status in the Chinese music scene.
However, Tong Ange is not content with just becoming a traffic star. He is well aware that a true artist should have a deeper pursuit. When he learned that the mainland was going to award him the "Golden Record Award", Tong Ange was ecstatic and happy like a child.
This honor means a lot to him because it represents a wider recognition of his music. Although born in Taiwan, Tong Ange always knew where his roots were.
He is grateful and wants to repay the motherland's love for him in his own way. So, he created the song "Keep the Roots". This song not only shows Tong Ange's musical talent, but also reflects his patriotic feelings.
To this day, no matter how many years have passed, listening to this song again still brings tears to people's eyes. Tong Ange's talent and patriotism have been further affirmed. He was invited to appear on the stage of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and dedicate his music to the national audience.
This is an important milestone that marks the expansion of Tong's influence throughout the Chinese-speaking region. From that moment on, this handsome and talented teenager became the dream lover in the hearts of thousands of girls.
Standing at the pinnacle of his career, Tong Ange seems to have everything. However, he was not carried away by success. On the contrary, he cherishes this hard-won achievement even more, and strives to create more excellent works to repay the fans who support him.
In that era when there was no Internet, Tong Ange's singing voice spread all over the country through radio and tapes, and became the background music of a generation of youth. Tong's success is not limited to personal achievements, he is also enthusiastic about helping and nurturing new people.
He once reached out to help Wu Qilong, who was still a college student, enter the showbiz. At that time, Wu Qilong was just a college student setting up a stall, with delicate and handsome facial features, but he was dressed plainly.
Tong Ange saw at a glance that Wu Qilong was a superstar, so he handed out his business card, which rewrote Wu Qilong's fate. Tong Ange during this period is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars in the Chinese music scene.
His music, acting, personal charisma, and promotion of newcomers all show the demeanor of an all-round artist. However, the wheel of fate is always turning, and Tong Ange's life is about to usher in new challenges.
Just when Tong Ange's career was in full swing, love quietly came. At the age of 27, he made a decision that surprised many – to marry his agent back home.
This marriage seems to outsiders to be such a good match: a tacit partner in career and a close partner in life. Despite the opposition of the company, they bravely came together, had children, and formed a happy family.
However, marriage in real life is not as good as Tong Ange imagined. Because of the work relationship, the two get along day and night, and it is inevitable that they will bring home the contradictions at work.
At first, they were able to adjust, but over time, the contradictions piled up. Tong Ange may be beginning to realise that it is not a wise choice to completely integrate life and work.
In its 18th year, this once enviable marriage came to an end. After the divorce, a pair of children were raised by their ex-wife. This is undoubtedly a major blow in Tong Ange's life, not only losing love, but also losing the opportunity to get along with the children day and night.
Tong Ange, who has lost his love, wants to rededicate himself to his music career to find solace. However, he was surprised to find that the stage that once belonged to him has now been occupied by a new generation of singers.
Those young faces, full of vigor and fresh musical ideas, won the love of the audience. Tong Ange suddenly found that he no longer seemed to be the singer who stood at the forefront of the trend.
Faced with such a situation, Tong Ange felt unprecedented frustration. He tried to make a comeback, but with little success. was once one of the "Four Heavenly Kings", but now it is difficult to find the glory of the past.
In desperation, he chose to return to Shanghai and live an ordinary life. During this period, Tong Ange's heart must have been full of confusion and loss. The glory of the past seems to be yesterday, but now it is no longer human.
He may wonder what caused him to fall from the top. Is it the failure of the marriage that affects the career? Or is it the rise of a new generation of singers that has made it lose its market? However, it is precisely these ups and downs that give Tong Ange a deeper understanding of life.
He began to understand that whether it is career or love, it needs to be managed with heart and cannot be taken lightly. At the same time, he also realized how important it is to maintain the ability to innovate and adapt to change in the ever-changing entertainment industry.
Although this period was difficult for Tong Ange, it also laid the groundwork for his later life turn. After experiencing these setbacks, Tong Ange has become more mature and knows how to balance life and career.
These experiences laid the foundation for him to rediscover happiness in life later. Life always takes unexpected turns. When Tong Ange was 50 years old, fate smiled at him again.
At this age when he should have entered a mid-life crisis, Tong Ange unexpectedly encountered his second spring. He found his soul mate again, and this partner was also his partner at work.
However, this time Tong Ange is clearly more mature than when he was younger. After the failure of his last marriage, he has learned how to balance work and life. This time, he carefully separates life and work, no longer confusing the two.
This wise way of dealing with it made his marriage relationship stable and happy. Although it has moved away from life in the spotlight, the seeds of music are germinating in the next generation.
Tong Ange's daughter Tong Yuchen chose to follow in her father's footsteps and stepped into the entertainment industry. In terms of appearance, she resembles Cecilia Cheung, and in terms of musical talent, she has obviously inherited her father's genes.
Tong Yuchen's debut seems to be a continuation of Tong Ange's music career, and people can't help but look forward to her future performance. Today's Tong Ange, although he has stayed away from the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry, he still pays attention to the development of music.
In his view, music is not just a profession, but a part of life. Even if he no longer performs on stage, he will find inspiration for music in his life and convey the charm of music in his own way.
However, the passage of time is the most merciless. The "Prince Charming" Tong Ange has now become a bald uncle. Such a change may make some old fans feel sorry.
But for Tong Ange, it's just a natural part of life. He found inner peace and enjoyed the life of an ordinary person, while continuing to maintain his connection to the world of music through his daughter's career.
During this period, although Tong Ange has faded out of the public eye, his life story continues. His experience teaches us that even when we hit a low point, as long as we maintain hope and courage, life will always give us new opportunities.
Although Tong Ange has faded out of the public eye, his musical legacy is still influencing the Chinese music scene. His "Sunset Drunk" for Jacky Cheung has become a classic and is still sung today.
This song not only showcased Tong Ange's creative talent, but also became an important mark on his music industry. Tong Ange's influence is not only reflected in his music creation, but also in his promotion of newcomers.
The story of him reaching out and helping Wu Qilong, who was still a college student, to enter the showbiz has become a good story in the industry. This move not only changed the trajectory of Wu Qilong's life, but also reflected Tong Ange's helpful character.
Tong Ange's music career is not only a reflection of personal achievements, but also a microcosm of an era. From his singing, we can hear the joyful ambitions of the young people of that era.
His song "Keep the Roots" reflects his deep feelings for the motherland and has become a classic repertoire of patriotic education. Although today's Tong Ange is no longer the high-spirited "Prince Charming", his musical spirit has continued.
Through the acting career of the girl Yuchen, Tong Ange's musical genes have been passed on and continue to influence the new generation of musicians and listeners. Looking back at Tong Ange's life trajectory, we see a story full of ups and downs and touching.
From a teenager with a dream, to a smash hit superstar, to an ordinary person who chooses to retire, Tong Angel's experience tells us that life will not be smooth sailing, but as long as you have a dream in your heart, you will never really fail.