Hong Kong’s entertainment industry is full of legendary figures, and Gregory Charles Rivers (河國榮) is undoubtedly one of the most unique. Born in Australia, he made a name for himself in the Hong Kong film and television industry. His fluency in Cantonese amazed many, and his love for Hong Kong earned him the title of “the most familiar foreigner” among locals. How did this small-town boy from Queensland transition from a medical student to a key figure in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry? His journey was filled with challenges as well as surprises. A Small-Town Boy from Australia Gregory Charles Rivers was born in 1955 in Gympie, Queensland, Australia—a small but…