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An entry set off a flash of memory to kill. As a TV series nearly ten years ago, "Red Apple Paradise" carries the memories of countless people, and the "Red Apple Home" has also become a symbol of youth friendship.
The audience that stood in front of the TV set has grown up, and the actors in the play have embarked on different paths in life.
As the heroine Xiao Qing's actor Xinzi is particularly hotly discussed.
However, when mentioning her, such words often appear: "relying on her father to ascend to the throne", "the ugliest idol drama heroine", "after becoming popular, it becomes a small transparent".
There is mockery and irony, more regret.
Xinzi seems to represent the most embarrassing state as an actor: debut is the peak, holding a masterpiece, but the acting career has declined all the way, step by step from the protagonist to the fringe of the entertainment industry.
How to resolve this "embarrassment", Xinzi gave an answer.
Xinzi's popularity stemmed from a coincidence.
At that time, mainland film and television dramas tried to follow the boom of "Meteor Garden" and create a youth idol drama called "Red Apple Paradise".
Like "Meteor Garden", the director hopes that the heroine is set as an ordinary girl, who does not need to be outstanding but has its own characteristics.
At the scene of a TV station's imitation show, the agent in charge of casting saw the 17-year-old Xinzi at a glance, standing in the crowd, Xinzi did not apply powder, cute and agile, as if Xiao Qing was standing in front of her. She was immediately invited to play the heroine of the play.
However, an mediocre-looking actor turned out to be impossible, and it seemed that nothing could be said, so Xinzi was once rumored to rely on her father to ascend to the throne.
"Because my surname is Lou, everyone thinks my father is Lou Shifang."
Lou Shifang is the former general manager of Shanghai Shenhua Club, and because of the lack of timely debunking of rumors, the story of "rich fathers providing shortcuts for their daughters to enter the circle" has spread more and more widely.
However, the truth is that Shinko has nothing to do with him, and her biological father died as early as the age of 14.
At that time, Xinzi could not understand what "good luck" was. At a young age, coupled with the fact that the opportunity came too easily, Xinzi did not develop a sense of awe for acting.
When filming, she often followed her feelings, and once she was dissatisfied with the busy schedule, she simply ran away during filming. When her mother brought her back, she found that all the crew members had been waiting for her for seven or eight hours on a hot day.
Only then did she realize that "acting is not a random thing to do." ”
Fortunately, the broker did not choose the wrong person. "Red Apple Paradise" received super high ratings as soon as it was broadcast. The company hit the iron while it was hot and gathered the original team to create another film and television drama "Star Dream Edge".
Xinzi plays the heroine Han Xiaoya, who "relies on her mother to ascend to the throne", which has some meaning of making the rumors come true in the play. The character personality is also similar to the previous one, young and confused, not familiar with the world.
I have to admit that although today's "silly white sweet" roles have been repeatedly complained about brainless and excessive force, but look back at Xinzi's acting skills: although there is a green and astringent, the agility is naturally true.
At that time, As a newcomer, Xinzi exploded out of the circle in a short period of time. It is said that according to this development momentum, she can completely base herself on the role of such "urban chicks" first, and then try to broaden the path of drama.
But when she was at the crossroads of filming and returning to school, she fell into endless confusion. No matter which way you choose, you are doomed to have both a fish and a bear's paw.
In the end, she decided to temporarily stop filming and concentrate on completing her studies, which was not right or wrong in itself, but the speed of the entertainment industry was so fast that she was doomed to wait for a new actor.
By the time Xinzi wanted to continue her acting career, the entertainment industry had already changed.
At this time, the supporting role of Huang Shengyi in "Red Apple Paradise" has already entered the first line with the role of the dumb woman in "Kung Fu", which can be described as a world war, and it is inevitable that some people will compare their situation.
For a long time, she did not receive any notices.
"I'm scared of the time between slots, I don't know what to do, I think about it every day, I wonder when I'll get a call, whether I'm looking for me to shoot a scene."
This sense of uncertainty caused her to fall into a state of high mental anxiety.
There are also some fairly good scripts, such as the innocent and lively rabbit spirit in "Living Buddha Jigong", and Hong Shixin in "The Temptation to Go Home".
In particular, the role of Hong Shixin is shrewd and neat, detached from the shadow of the original childishness, and it is obvious that Xinzi's attempt at transformation can be seen.
But even if Xinzi's acting skills are remarkable, she can no longer be as lucky as she was at the beginning, and she will be the heroine of the fire.
At first, she was not reconciled and took the initiative to contact the director for opportunities. What can be ushered in is often relentless "advice":
"I don't blame you, I only blame my parents for making you look bad."
"We can give you a great opportunity, but you and we need to fly to Korea, don't move too much, mainly grind the bones."
In the face of such advice, many actors will do it after weighing the pros and cons, but Xinzi did not, and she showed a rare sobriety:
"There will always be girls who are more beautiful than me, what I want to do is not plastic surgery, I should do my job steadily, and try not to cause trouble to the crew when filming."
Thinking this clearly, she let go of the obsession in her heart. When there is a drama to find the door, shoot the drama seriously, live your own small life when there is no drama, do not hype the news, do not bind the relationship.
Gradually, she seemed to become more and more "pasty".
Once Xinzi as a salesman on an e-commerce variety show called "Explosive Pusher", Liu Wei recognized her in the crowd with a look of disbelief, and immediately turned to introduce her to the people around her.
She was a little cramped at first, but then quickly resumed her generous posture and beckoned Liu Wei, "Want to come and see?" ”
As soon as the program was broadcast, it caused an uproar in the outside world. "The heroine of the idol drama has become a sister who sells containers", anyone who listens to it feels both emotional and sad.
She rarely spoke out: I don't like the word "reduced", every profession deserves respect.
A word is immediately proud.
The crowd is still exploring why she has fallen to this point, and she has begun to find another way for herself.
Becoming a self-media blogger is also by accident.
On the day of Xinzi's birthday in 2016, I received a message from the old fan: Do you send more dynamic lines, we just want to know if you are doing well.
This warmth moved Xinzi, and she began to teach herself to shoot and edit, showing the most authentic side of life to everyone.
In the video, she always appears in the camera, "There is no need to make up for shooting, after all, I really don't like makeup." ”
The content of Xinzi's videos is mostly related to food, travel, and cooking.
Sometimes as a Shanghainese, she will seriously introduce local customs and customs to netizens; sometimes she will go to the countryside for a few days, jump into the courtyard to pick some thin lotus grass, like a little girl jumping around; sometimes even mixed in the crowded night market to sell food.
There is no idol baggage, let alone a star shelf.
On the contrary, this kind of casual sharing has enabled Xinzi to gain fans from all over the world, and everyone has been touched by her sincerity, calling Xinzi a "treasure blogger".
Someone asked her if she regretted not being able to turn red, and she shook her head firmly, "I am quite satisfied with shooting one play a year." There are so many actors, and you can have one chance to shoot a scene a year, and you can shoot as many scenes as you can in this life. ”
Contentment, simplicity, and fireworks are exactly the state of her life now.
If it is said that escaping from the crew when he was young was out of rebellion that did not understand the world, then the "confession" of Xinzi people in middle age has nothing to do with willfulness, but is the best choice made after carefully analyzing the environment and their own personality.
On the track of life, not everyone is eager to fight with all their might.
It is very cool and enjoyable to be a "desperate third lady", but life is not to live for others to see. What kind of life to choose, should be with the heart, not with the mouth of the leisure.
As the saying goes, "I don't want to be a hero, I want to be someone who sits on the side of the road and applauds." ”
Especially in the actor industry, whether it can become a "hero" depends not only on personal will, but also on the indispensable timing and location.
For example, Yang Rong, as a recognized strength faction, has never been able to catch up with the train of blockbuster dramas, but can perform every play in a down-to-earth manner and still get the recognition of the audience;
Like Shu Chang and Xinzi, they became famous at a young age and attracted everyone's attention, but the luck of the times has passed, and it is difficult to regain the glory of the past. Now that we are conscientiously active in the anchor industry, we cannot say that it is a failure.
There are also successful headwinds, such as Ni Hongjie, the actor of Zhu Wushuang in "The Legend of Wulin", who looks forward to receiving good roles every day, and finally surprises four with the movie "Love Myth" after 40 years.
In fact, whether it is a runner who runs from a road uphill to the black, or a wise person who knows how to turn around and find another way, or a clapper who has become a "confession" after taking many detours, they cannot simply evaluate whether their lives are success or failure.
Because everyone in any situation can look at gains and losses with a normal heart, and people who are not anxious and do not complain are the biggest winners in a long life.
As Katsuko said: Everyone should find their own place in the ocean.
She undoubtedly found it. It has nothing to do with the first line of popularity, nothing to do with the wealth and nobility, but standing on the most suitable track for themselves, being a stable life home, and a contented applause.
What about us? Have you found your place in the ocean?