In our society, you may not believe that even the glamorous actors on the screen can face the reality that they can't afford to buy a house. Wu Yanshu, affectionately known as the "national grandmother" by everyone, has been in the film and television industry for more than 60 years, and is still facing the dilemma of living.
Born in 1937, Wu Yanshu began her acting career at a young age, when China's film and television industry was still in its infancy.
Her talent was quickly recognized, especially after she played the role of Liu Hulan, and was even received by then-Prime Minister Zhou Enlai, which became an unforgettable honor in her life.
As she grew older, her role gradually shifted to supporting roles, those kind grandmother roles, although these roles did not lack the love of the audience, but the salary was far less than that of the protagonist.
After the 21st century, the number of film and television works has increased dramatically, and Wu Yanshu's job opportunities have also increased correspondingly, but the biggest problem she faces is that her income is not stable, and the salary is often not high.
The competition in the film and television industry is extremely fierce, and the rise of traffic stars has made some old drama bones such as Wu Yanshu have been greatly restricted in terms of salary and role selection.
Although Wu Yanshu plays those respectable elders on the screen, in real life, she is unable to own a house of her own in a big city like Beijing because of financial problems.
In 2010, Wu Yanshu confessed to her housing problems in an interview that attracted widespread attention. She mentioned that despite working for so many years, the high housing prices made it unaffordable for her and she had to rent in a relatively remote area.
Her statement not only exposes the economic plight of the actors, but also reflects the general concern of ordinary people about housing prices.
Many people find it difficult to understand why an actor who can be seen on TV almost every day has the dilemma of not being able to afford a house. This contradictory phenomenon has made people begin to reflect on the current social structure and values.
The root of the problem is that the social status of actors and the attention of the public are high, but their incomes are highly volatile and generally low, especially for those veteran actors who do not have a consistently popular work.
As they get older, they get fewer and fewer roles, their salaries gradually decrease, and the cost of living, especially housing prices, continues to rise.
Wu's case has sparked public concern about the aging of the industry. Many are beginning to call for more social support and respect for older actors. On social media, many netizens expressed their sympathy and support for Wu Yanshu, believing that a person who has dedicated his life to the Chinese film and television industry deserves more care from the country and society.