Hard‑Hit Confession: Nicholas Tse Opens Up About Dad Patrick
Lights, Camera, (Un)organized Life
During a recent episode of the Hong Kong travel‑entertainment mash‑up Girls’ Spectacular Journey, star Nicholas Tse dropped a bombshell about his 85‑year‑old father, the legendary actor Patrick Tse. The older man’s struggle to keep his life together after hanging up the Hollywood‑style headset became the talk of the show.
“He tells me everyday, ‘What do I do? I’m just waiting to die’.” – Nicholas
Long‑time managers have been the puppet‑strings that run an artiste’s day. Patrick, once the face of Hong Kong’s golden era, “has been controlled by someone else for six‑decades. Suddenly, when he’s on his own, every day feels like a road‑trip without a map.”
It’s a reality Filippo pens: “He knows all about lights and cameras but not how to tackle a simple table‑setting or grocery run.”
Getting a Glimpse Inside the ‘Ninth Floor’ of Dad’s Life
Beyond the comfort zone of his glittering set, the 85‑year‑old retired actor ad‑libs, “I stare at the sea and eat alone.” The feeling of loneliness in the wide oceans has seemed to haunt him. When the father once told the narrative of his former girlfriend – a Shanghai model 49 years younger – his relationship with her seemed just as fragile as his waking routine.
Flashback to the 2018 Break‑up
- In 2018, they split after a whirlwind romance.
- 2019 saw a dinner where Patrick hosted, sparking rumors that the rekindled blaze may still be alive.
A Memoir of Insider—Nicholas’s Own Bumpy First‑Time
Nicholas wasn’t shy about recalling his own early “first‑day‑terror” moments. At just 19, he faced a hostile crowd at his debut concert. Hecklers, glowing light‑sticks and a careless splash of water bottles threw his confidence in a whirl. He’s said he’d seen his assistant sob fully drunk, while he kept singing like the bravest circus performer.
“It’s a pain that will stay with me forever, a reminder that you must work hard no matter how much life’s throwing scar‑flicks.” – Nicholas
Hefting the Takeaway
From the grand tour of Hainan to the gritty backstage snaps, we’ve got an inner‑look at two stages: how the art world works under a manager’s thumb and how that precision impacts a retired star’s everyday life.
So if you’re planning a trip in Hainan this season, look for these artists’ line‑ups, because we’ll be walked through their professional struggles and personal anecdotes. And who knows? Maybe you’ll find the secret recipe for “Xiaoyu” management in the ice‑cream shop next to the main hotel zone.”
