Since the Middle Ages, Fatherβs Day has been celebrated as a holiday to honour the influence of dads and father-figures in society.Β This is the story of a father and son. Of the unbreakable bond between them, the lessons they teach and the love they share. A father and son legacy.
A son often mirrors his father, reflecting the stories he embodies, capturing the moments he creates, following his father's footsteps, in pursuit of his passion and purpose. Choo Hou Ren, 67 and his son Joel, 27 both pursued acting, leaving a legacy that is still impacting.
There's no denying that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. As the adage goes, "like father, like son", it's clear to see Joel inherits his looks and talent from his dad. Hou Ren, with more than 30 years of acting chops under his belt is now sharing the same stage as his son, making history.
"The key to good acting is to be honest with your emotions. If you can tap into how you really feel, then your performance will be that much more believable."
"It was inspiring to see how he could take something so simple and make it so mesmerising. His advice has stuck with me throughout my career, and it's something I try to keep in mind whenever I'm performing."
We've witnessed a common sight in the Choo household. Coach dad, Hou Ren in action with script reading, rehearsals and directing his son, Joel. What started as a shared passion and dream, has turned into a powerful acting team.
"There's nothing quite like spending time at home with my dad. He is very passionate about his craft and loves teaching me everything he knows. From character analysis to rehearsals, Iβm constantly learning something new."
PURSUIT OF SHARED PASSIONS
It's not all about work and no play in the family. When they're not working, both father and son bond over their shared passion in basketball.
It's all about having a good time and supporting their favourite team while watching a fantastic game, being in high spirits, and having a laugh.
"My father is also a big fan of goofing around and making things fun. He often says that the best way to learn is by doing, and I definitely think that's true. After all, if it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be half the actor I am today."
"One of my favourite things to do is chat with my dad about life. He's always full of stories and wisdom, and I feel incredibly blessed to be his son."
"Looking at the old childhood photos, I'm reminded of how much my father has influenced my life. As busy as he was as an actor, he's always been there for me through thick and thin, and I know I can always count on him."
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"My boy is now a young man. My dream is for us to star in a film together as father and son."
"The Father loves the Son and includes Him in everything He is doing."
John 5:20