If, in the 25 years since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, Hong Kong dramas have been a window for mainland audiences to explore Hong Kong culture, And Hong Kong actors are the narrators at the window. In the play, they emotionally interpret the changes in Hong Kong with their roles, and tell the story of Hong Kong to the mainland; In life, they also personally feel the rapid changes of the country and embrace the mainland with their hearts.
The vicissitudes of the sea float and sink with the waves, and the drama is exhausted; Today, Shaohua enjoys it together, and this sentiment is still the same. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Beijing News exclusively planned an interview with 14 Hong Kong actors, some of whom are still sticking to the front line of the television industry, and some of whom have lived a low-key and ordinary life. But they are all important witnesses to Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Through their moving stories, we try to relive the most precious golden age of Hong Kong TV dramas and evoke the emotional resonance of the blood between the two places.
Actress Wan Qiwen made a decision to return to the familiar nature.
Over the years, she has moved to the mainland, reduced her filming output, and spent most of her time in the "mountains" to run her own homestay in Moganshan, Zhejiang. When she spoke to the Beijing News reporter, she was studying how to make handmade candles, "You know what? When I made it, I was especially like a handmade person who had lived in seclusion in the deep mountains and wild forests for many years, and I had a great sense of accomplishment. I especially like shells, candles can put some inside, and add a little incense..." Listening to the phone, she shared the details of her "handmade", and really felt that Wan Qiwen today was not at all like the busy big stars on the set, but the most peaceful and indifferent resident in the mountains.
Today, Wan Qiwen spends more time running her own homestay. Courtesy of respondents
Wan Qiwen's experience is more like a story about the state of mind. In her life, there are legends, there are bloody, there are low, there are calm, these moments together, it seems to become a fairy tale. Like her character Ma Xiaoling (Hong Kong drama "I Have a Date with Zombies"), she maintains her love for her acting career, and like Ma Xiaoling, she listens to her inner voice and is loyal to the life she wants.
Her experience may not be replicated, but it is something that each of us has aspired to. Now she is happy for herself, satisfied with the current state of life, comfortable and relaxed, quiet and leisurely. She said that she will continue to go on like this and be the "most star-less Wan Qiwen" in everyone's eyes.
Being an actor depends on fate
The first performance, it is about the same as "keep repeating"
Miss Asia runner-up, with "I have a date with zombies" to become "ATV a sister"... As a childhood memory of many people, Wan Qiwen can share a wealth of experience, she blames the road of being an actor on fate and "unexpected".
Before entering the industry, she worked as a part-time model in a wedding dress shop, during which time she was seen by the film crew and invited her to run for Miss Asia. She is very unconfident in her looks, saying that she "has small eyes, a big face, and does not feel beautiful", plus her hobbies when reading, most of them are high jumps, trampolines, etc., in the face of "beauty pageant invitations" She said that she "definitely can't do it". Until the film crew proposed to shoot locations in Greece, Wan Qiwen, who had never been abroad at that time and longed to travel, agreed to participate in the competition for this simple reason. Although the entertainment industry is a fiercely competitive place, Wan Qiwen has no concept of being a star and does not want to be more famous. Her biggest pressure is her physical condition that can't be eaten during the "beauty pageant": "I have a flower name called 'Sleeping Baby', because I can fall asleep no matter where or under any circumstances. But at that time, more than a dozen of us girls had to take turns to wear makeup, rehearse, take pictures, stay up late every day, get sick when we didn't have time to sleep, and become very tired when we got sick. So I was always thinking why am I sick, why am I coming here? ”
Before participating in Miss Asia, Wan Qiwen felt that she did not have any competitive strength, and she did not expect to finally get the runner-up.
Wan Qiwen originally planned to withdraw from the preliminary round, but because she had already signed a contract, the organizers refused her request. She always felt that it was difficult to enter the finals with her personality, so she simply stayed up a little longer, and as a result, the 19-year-old won the runner-up with a very personal temperament.
The Hong Kong drama "Driver Gangster" is the first work starring Wan Qiwen.
In the same year, she played an important role in the Hong Kong drama "Driver Gangster". At that time, her whole person was in a state of ignorance, how to act, how to do, did not know anything, only knew that she was about to shoot the scene, but she could not avoid the joy in her heart. "They said that the first scene was not so complicated, it was a simple process - I knocked on the door with my suitcase in my suitcase, went into the room and came out after a few words with the leader, it was as simple as that. I knocked on the door, 'bang bang bang', and the result was 'stop, NG start again, you knocked too hard, the whole set moved', I said 'I'm sorry, I knocked a little lighter'; the second time I opened the door and went in, they said 'Stop, come again, you walk too fast, the suitcase is too moving, you can't hear anything around', I said 'Ok, I know, be gentle again'; again, it was hard to talk to the leader, and as soon as I opened my mouth, I was stopped, I said' What's the matter', they said I spoke too fast, and then started, and then slowed down, and then started again..." At that time, she was overwhelmed, and could only describe the first performance experience as "constantly repeating", and the mood of original expectation also sank to the bottom. Fortunately, she has a meek personality since she was a child, and she accepts all the opinions of others: "I feel that I have reached the point where I don't know what to do at all, everyone on the scene gives you an opinion, there is such and such, I can only obey and be obedient, what they say is done immediately, and what is not right is immediately changed." Because I grew up, I was particularly afraid of being scolded. ”
Spinning gyro
Go into the studio and look for a place to sleep
The fledgling, the heavy workload, coupled with the confusion about the performance, made Wan Qiwen suffer a lot, asking her at that time whether she did not know what the future would be? She laughed and shouted, "Still thinking about the future?" It would be nice to be able to get the day's work done! She said that at that time, she had a task - to study how to quickly "get on the road", "In addition to doing what I should do well, the most important thing is to 'steal the teacher' from the people next to me, when there is no my play, I will watch how they act, imitate, observe, why they are scolded I also remembered, try not to make the same mistakes, speculate, digest, and gradually know." At that time, Wan Qiwen got the role very similar to her at that time, "positive", "live wave" and "very fond of twittering", she actually did not need to use any skills, as long as she continued to be herself in the camera. But gradually, more and more opportunities were given to her, the character personalities became more and more different, and the roles became heavier and heavier. Wan Qiwen felt that she was very lucky, "In fact, every play relies on the efforts of everyone, and it is necessary for the team to have a good play." The crew's peers will not be when I am the protagonist or something, there is food to eat together, there is no need to eat, everyone does not have to eat, there is no sleep, we just stayed up. ”
In the past, the pace of filming was fast, and Wan Qiwen said that she was like a gyroscope every day, turning non-stop. Courtesy of respondents
The continuous rotation of the set life makes Wan Qiwen like a top every day, turning non-stop, constantly shooting, constantly trying new roles. The most difficult thing is that "there is no time to sleep at all", she recalled with a crying voice, "You don't know how many times I cried for this matter, sometimes I went into the drama too deeply, and I felt tired, so I simply cried at the camera, tears dripped down, and I silently said 'sleep for me', but I still have to continue to cry and continue to act." Talking about this experience, Wan Qiwen said, "There is no work that is not hard, and I have gradually accepted that life is probably like this", "I remember that as soon as the announcement came out, I knew how many days I didn't have to go home." As soon as you enter the studio, find a sofa, a bed or something in the studio, if there is a place to lie down, it would be great, sleep for a few hours, wake up and eat a sandwich, eat while shooting, day after day. But even if it is bitter, she is willing, because if she does not do well, she will think that she is not eligible for the corresponding remuneration: "I think there are more people on the set than I work hard, and it is normal to have emotional and physical complaints, but there are always different degrees of hard work." 」 At my age, being an actor could improve the lives of my family and learn to act, and it was worth it for me. ”
Because of this, Wan Qiwen has won the approval of many people with persistence and dedication, and she is still grateful to those who have helped her: "Everyone is bitter, but they take good care of me, are willing to teach me, take me." At that time, I didn't have anything, no one to follow the makeup, the process was complicated, they taught me how to arrange, how to get it, and what I learned is still useful today. ”
Stop after consumption
Actors need to precipitate, and desire is too strong and the heart will be chaotic
After that, whether it is Yumi Takeda in the Hong Kong drama "Jingwumen", or Lan Fengping, who is willing to give everything for love in "I Have a Date with Spring", each role has given the audience a surprise, and also made Wan Qiwen a well-deserved "ATV sister". In 1998, the Hong Kong drama "I Have a Date with Zombies" series starring her was broadcast, and she completely "caught fire" with the role of Ma Xiaoling in the play, and her influence continues to this day.
In the Hong Kong drama "Jingwumen", Wan Qiwen played Yumi Takeda (left).
In the Hong Kong drama "I Have a Date with Spring", Wan Qiwen played Lan Fengping.
During the filming of "I Have a Date with a Zombie 3" that year, she suffered an accident, with a broken rib and a displacement of the tail keel, which affected the sciatic nerve. In order not to affect the shooting progress, Wan Qiwen continued to work after resting for more than ten days, and was in pain on the set that she could not move, "could not move when sleeping, woke up when she moved, coughed more than finished, and was in pain that she could not speak." The body is calling the police, and the heart is struggling. After that, she stopped for a long time, "if you don't reduce the workload, the whole person will probably collapse."
"You can store enough energy before you can start again." This is also a problem that Wan Qiwen realized very early, and it is also her "prescribed way of playing" for so many years, she will not frantically increase production for more exposure, basically insist on shooting one or two works a year, because she will use all her mental strength on this work, but after all, her mental strength is limited, she needs to stop: "I used to have a habit, after shooting a play the next day, I will fly immediately, travel abroad, and do not go to crowded places or shopping, just go to nature. Maybe because I grew up in the suburban countryside, there are mountains and water, flowers and grass, which can heal me and give me a sense of security. Asked, "Don't you want to seize the opportunity to make money and compete for fame?" Wan Qiwen said: "Actors need to precipitate. In the first few years of the industry, I made five or six films a year, and when I was told to shoot, I suddenly found that it was important to let myself rest, and if I was still in order to get something and didn't want my body, it was almost impossible to shoot in a good state. Opportunities, popularity, honors, what belongs to you is yours, all depend on fate. If you care too much, if you have too strong desires, your heart will be chaotic and you will be lost, I have my life, I don't need messy things. After 2012, Wan Qiwen set off again and handed over the Hong Kong drama "Old Watch, Hello!" "Guys Do Big Things" and so on, have become a high-rated masterpiece for a while.
Purity in complexity
The feeling in the mountains suited me
Wan Qiwen will always unconsciously bring out the "I am sometimes silly" sigh in her speech, and the result of her "never thinking so much" is to focus more on her own personality, so that she becomes a "pure person" in the complicated entertainment circle, and she can advance and retreat at any time.
For the future, Wan Qiwen chose to go with the flow, she likes acting, and has never thought of "stopping the shadow", has always longed for a good script to appear: "I think I am a flexible person, and I have always maintained a peaceful attitude towards opportunities, there is a good script coming, suitable, like, I must act, but these two years want to run a homestay with my heart, and now the feeling in the mountains is really suitable for me." Wan Qiwen on the other end of the phone talked about Moganshan, and always couldn't help but "Amway" her comfortable and comfortable life, which was her most quiet home and her purest place of peace of mind: "The mountain is similar to the countryside where I stayed when I was a child, especially quiet." I love the feeling that after the rain, it's sparsely populated, going hiking, going to breathe fresh air, that day I really saw a flower from bud to bloom, it was really amazing (laughs). As she spoke, Vulture laughed, raised her voice, and invited more friends to "hide in the dust and find a quiet life together."
Wan Qiwen said that living in the mountains made her feel calm and comfortable. Courtesy of respondents
If there is the most comfortable and satisfying moment, the current Wan Qiwen is.
Same question and answer
Beijing News: As a Hong Kong actor, what kind of Hong Kong drama is in your heart?
Wan Qiwen: Interesting, diverse themes, and a sense of truth.
Beijing News: In your opinion, which role best represents the spirit of Hong Kong people?
Wan Qiwen: Luo's father (Played by Ren Dahua) in the movie "The Thief of Years".
In the movie "The Thief of Years", Ren Dahua played the role of Luo's father (left). (Right is Wu Junru)
Beijing News; This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, what are the most obvious changes in your life and career?
Wan Qiwen: After coming to live in the mainland and communicating and exchanging with here more, my horizons and horizons have broadened, I have discovered many new things, and now I have more and can choose. But the mentality has not changed, I am still me, and the things I like have not changed since I was a child.
Beijing News: What do you think is the most profound experience of living in the mainland (or traveling between Hong Kong and the mainland)?
Wan Qiwen: The pace of development in the mainland is very fast, you can buy all the things you need at home, the transportation is also very convenient, and you can quickly reach the places you want to go by high-speed rail. These experiences are great for me, what kind of person you are, what kind of personality, you can choose the life you want, very good.
Beijing News: In the process of learning to speak Mandarin, are there any words that impress you the most?
Wan Qiwen: "Myself". These are two very common words, but I still have a hard time saying accurately, and I am laughed at every time, so it is really difficult for me to express myself accurately (laughs).
Beijing News: After coming to the mainland to develop, what new skills have you mastered?
Wan Qiwen: I learned to shoot with social media and short videos, and I will shoot some interesting videos.
Beijing News: As a "memory killing" for many people, what do you most want to say to the fans of the year?
Wan Qiwen: I would like to say that I really thank all the fans for their support for me and for supporting the TV series I made. The feeling is that my youth is synchronized with your youth, that is, the feeling of being bound together, thank you.
Beijing News: In one sentence to describe your current state of life?
Wan Qiwen: Enjoy the moment.
Beijing News reporter Zhou Huixiaowan
Chief Editor Wu Dongni
Proofread by Zhao Lin