Hong Kong martial arts superstar Sammo Hung, through his son Sammo Hung Tin-ming and producer Elaine Chu Suk Yee, issued a solemn statement on October 13, announcing the termination of his long-standing cooperation with former representative Mabel Chan. The statement declared the comprehensive termination of all collaborations between the two parties.
It was emphasized that Sammo Hung and his company officially severed ties with Mabel Chan on April 1, 2026, terminating all business dealings. Sammo Hung made it clear that Mabel Chan no longer has the authority to represent him, negotiate any work, sign contracts, or make commitments on his behalf. Any unauthorized actions taken by her before or after this announcement, or any commitments made in his name without permission, will not be recognized by Sammo Hung, who will not assume any legal or commercial responsibility for them. All partners and friends are urged to be cautious. To prevent misunderstandings, Sammo Hung promptly designated producer Elaine Chu Suk Yee to take over all future business collaborations.
While the collaboration between Sammo Hung and Mabel Chan had already been dissolved in April, the sudden public revelation of this matter by Sammo Hung after about six months has drawn attention. Although the statement did not specify the specific cause of the fallout, the strong wording led to speculation by netizens and the media that someone might have been acting on behalf of Sammo Hung without authorization, forcing him to publicly invalidate this representation to protect his own interests.
In his recent hit movie “Reborn 2”, Sammo Hung broke his usual heroic roles to portray the villainous character “Zoman”, performing challenging action scenes despite his physical limitations.
Having sustained severe knee injuries from years of performing high-risk action sequences, Sammo Hung underwent surgery in 2017. Due to his age and health conditions, he now relies on a wheelchair for mobility during private outings or uses a cane, supported by his wife Joyce Godenzi. He explained that his wheelchair usage is due to knee pain and not complete paralysis.
His son Sammo Hung Tin-ming revealed that Sammo Hung, who has battled diabetes for many years, underwent three fecal microbiota transplants to improve his health. Under his wife’s strict supervision, he embarked on rigorous fasting and dietary restrictions, such as avoiding egg noodles for three years and closely monitoring his starch intake.
At the age of 74, Sammo Hung appeared radiant at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards. The stark contrast to his previous frail appearance prompted speculation about his health regimen. In response to rumors, his son disclosed that Sammo Hung underwent three fecal microbiota transplants through the Hong Kong “feces bank”, combined with healthy eating habits, resulting in weight loss and improved health.
Sammo Hung, known for his work ethic, continues to act in movies despite his advanced age and health challenges. He jokingly remarked that he may have been an ox in his past life, explaining his relentless work ethic. He expressed his joy in working on film sets and constantly thinking about new creative projects. His hunger for creativity keeps him constantly engaged and motivated.
As a pioneer of Hong Kong action cinema and a revered figure in the industry, Sammo Hung is deeply saddened by the recent downturn in the Hong Kong film market. He remains active on set not only for his own passion but also to leverage his influence and experience to support the younger generation of action actors and directors, aiming to revitalize the industry.