It's not that I doubt HXM's acting abilities, but sometimes the makeup or fake mustache can make an actor look awkward. I thought that when I first saw HXM's preliminary pics from Long Piao, but good thing he was able to pull the look off. HXM isn't fond of the goatee, eh? At least it isn't a full out beard.
Yep, Hou Yong is a veteran actor. His face seems to be more fit to play villains.
I think Dong Yong is older than HXM, but not by much. I haven't been able to find his exact year of birth. I liked him alot as Wei Qing even though he was pretty expressionless throughout much of DHTZ II. It made me wonder if it was just because of the character and director or if he's just like that as an actor. After having seen him in several other productions, I find that he is a decent actor who can be funny, sweet, and of course serious. Even though he's not handsome or even really good looking, he has a strong 'nan zi han qi ze' about him. It could be that he always plays stand-up characters and never a villain (that I've seen).
Haha, I was thinking the exact same thing about Wei Qing at the various stages. The same goes for Qiu Chan. The actress they have now could play HXM's older sister or maybe even aunt.
Yes, she played Suma Lagu.