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Actor Huo Zhengqi Juggles Three Wives in Drama, Jokes About Special Forces Background

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese actor Huo Zhengqi plays a character with three wives in the drama "The Thread of Fate," earning him the nickname "the busiest man in prime-time dramas."
  • Huo Zhengqi humorously stated his special forces background makes handling multiple wives a "small matter," even joking about a potential fourth wife.
  • The actor also discussed his enjoyment of portraying diverse relationships within the drama and his appreciation for veteran actors returning to the screen.

Taiwanese actor Huo Zhengqi is currently captivating audiences as "Hong Shengyuan" in the Sanli prime-time drama "The Thread of Fate." His character navigates a complex romantic life, juggling three wives, a situation that has earned him the humorous moniker of "the busiest man in prime-time dramas."

When questioned about managing his on-screen marital duties, Huo Zhengqi confidently quipped, "Are you kidding? I was in the special forces during my military service. I was a squad leader in the special forces; this is a small matter for me." He even playfully appealed to the production team to introduce a "fourth wife," drawing laughter from the set.

Are you kidding? I was in the special forces during my military service. I was a squad leader in the special forces; this is a small matter for me.

— Huo ZhengqiResponding to a question about managing his character's three wives in the drama 'The Thread of Fate.'

Huo Zhengqi admitted that initially, the prospect of portraying a character with three wives brought a "strange pressure," anticipating audience curiosity about his ability to handle such a situation. However, from an actor's perspective, he found the setup exhilarating. He enjoys the challenge of portraying distinct interactions and performance levels with each of the three women, stating, "I actually enjoy this feeling."

I actually enjoy this feeling.

— Huo ZhengqiDescribing his experience playing a character with three wives in 'The Thread of Fate.'

While his character's situation appears demanding, Huo Zhengqi maintains a lighthearted outlook, humorously suggesting the possibility of a fourth wife. He later tempered this by noting that, given the historical context and plot trajectory, a fourth wife is unlikely. Nevertheless, his remarks inject humor and entertainment into the drama's heavier themes of family conflict.

The actor also reflected on the return of seasoned actors to television, noting that many viewers appreciate seeing familiar faces. He emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for new generations of actors, acknowledging that "we all came up this way." Huo Zhengqi is also known for his role as a "mood maker" on set, using humor to ease tension and foster a sense of family among the cast and crew.

Many viewers appreciate seeing familiar faces, and they particularly want to support and continue watching their performances.

— Huo ZhengqiCommenting on the return of veteran actors to television dramas.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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