Cover news reporter Liu Kexin
Some viewers know Cao Jun from "The Little Monk of True Destiny" and "Nine-year-old County Taiye", and some viewers know him from "Baolian Lantern". These TV series have brought us too many memories, no matter which one is mentioned, it is a "memory killing".
Cao Jun
Cao Jun, who has been filming since the age of 8, has been in the industry for 26 years, and he has long since changed from the smart and cute little friend in the audience's memory to an adult appearance. On August 8, it is the 26th anniversary of Cao Jun's debut, and the HD restoration version of "Baolian Lantern" has also been launched on the video website. On this nostalgic day, the cover reporter chatted with Cao Jun about his past and future work and life.
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Collaborated with Er Dongsheng again on the film
Unforgettable experience of "learning to speak"
In the interview, talking about the recent work, Cao Jun revealed that several works have been prepared to meet the audience. Among these works, the first to meet the audience may be "The End of the Sea is the Grassland", which has just been shortlisted for the main competition unit of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival Temple of Heaven Award. The film was directed by Er Dongsheng and co-starred Ma Su, Ayunga, Wang Zhen, Cao Jun, Huang Yao, Bai Yufan and others. Talking about the opportunity to star this time, Cao Jun also bluntly thanked director Er Dongsheng: "I am very grateful to Director Er for giving me the opportunity to join such a rigorous, serious and professional crew, which is a very good feeling." ”
Cao Jun and director Er Dongsheng met in a variety show. In the program, director Er Dongsheng once expressed his recognition of Cao Jun's acting skills. In this collaboration, Cao Jun plays Li Defu, a Han Chinese language teacher. "Li Defu is a very kind and loving teacher. He loved the children very much and made a crutch for the adopted child. "The End of the Sea is the Grassland" is based on the real historical events of "Three Thousand Orphans Entering Inner Mongolia", in order to better interpret the role, Cao Jun not only understood this period of history in advance, but also learned Mongolian.
Stills from "At the End of the Sea is the Prairie"
"When I go to class in the play, I still use a little bit of Mongolian. I had never been in contact with it before, so I studied with the language teacher of the crew. The tone of Mongolian is difficult, and even if I have practiced it many times when I shoot it, I still feel that the taste is not so right. On set, the Mongolian teacher said a little bit, and I immediately repeated it, which was also very interesting. This experience of "learning to speak" made Cao Jun feel new.
Shooting on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia also gave Cao Jun an unforgettable experience. Cao Jun remembered that the wind here was very strong, the sun was also very abundant, and director Er Dongsheng tanned a lot; The food here is delicious, and the crew often eats together, both going out to find food and ordering food to be eaten together after delivering it to the hotel; The working atmosphere here is very good, the colleagues of the crew are very serious, and the re-meeting with Ma Su, Wang Zhen and other people who have recorded the same program, and the new acquaintance with Ayunga of the same crew, all make him very happy. "Sometimes it's not so late to finish work, and we'll have dinner together. I remember the first day I arrived at the crew, the director had a meal with everyone, and it felt like I was welcomed to join the crew. Cao Jun said.
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He has not changed his original intention in 26 years
The audience can't forget the "agarwood", but also the nostalgia for the old time
Since entering the show business at the age of 8, Cao Jun has been in the industry for 26 years. In the past 26 years, Cao Jun has created many vivid characters. Some time ago, the launch of the TV series "Pauline Lantern" on the video platform also allowed the audience to relive the good drama in the memory. There are also audiences in the barrage who can't help but miss the past: "It's still good to look at the previous dramas" and "How vivid the actors in the past are." In this regard, the reporter also chatted with Cao Jun about what "magic" "Baolian Lantern" has, and after 17 years of broadcasting, the audience still remembers it. "People miss their previous works, of course, out of love for them. But in fact, each of us watched several film and television dramas when we were young, and there will be several that leave a deep impression on us. I think it's more of a nostalgia for our childhood, a nostalgia for a summer, a holiday," Cao Jun said, "there were very good works in the past and now." It's just that this kind of nostalgia makes everyone remember what they saw when they were young. ”
26 years of acting career, experienced highs, but also had lows. In the case of a good acting career, Cao Jun still chose to give priority to completing university studies. "When I was a kid, filming started by chance. Later, in elementary school, junior high school, and high school, I spent a lot of time filming in the crew. But I don't think I should give up my studies, so I still choose to go to college first to study and calm myself down. When I come out to shoot the work again, everyone can feel that I have grown up and there is something different in the performance. So schoolwork has to be done. ”
When Cao Jun returned to the show business circle with all his heart, the industry had undergone earth-shaking changes. The involvement of online video has completely changed the industry, and Cao Jun also said that this is the place where he feels the biggest change after he returns.
Stills from "Lush"
Although costume dramas made the young Cao Jun famous at a young age, he returned to the show business circle and was also tested by different theme works and different types of roles. In the past two years alone, Cao Jun has starred in the revolutionary historical theme TV series "Glory and Dreams", the period drama "Lush", the rural drama "On the Field of Hope" and so on. When talking about the script and roles, Cao Jun frankly said: "Although I want to try different roles, I think the most important thing is that the role should be suitable for me. ”
In Cao Jun's view, this kind of "fit" does not only refer to the positive and negative characters of the role, "no kind of character is purely positive and negative, and the negative role can also be suitable for me." Be interested in the role yourself to have a passionate performance. The roles I've played before are also my favorite, and I think it's right for me. ”
Stills from "On the Field of Hope"
Looking back on his acting career, Cao Jun said that he loved acting and the audience's support for him all the way. "When I was filming, I felt that working in the crew was a pleasure, and I thought it was fun and interesting to play the roles. At that time, many viewers wrote letters to my school, and also read about everyone's recognition and support for me. I'm very happy to get such a feedback. So now Cao Jun is also continuing to walk in this direction: "Acting is my career, in fact, my view of acting work has not changed, or I hope to be able to bring surprises and joy to everyone through the role." ”
Cao Jun: The experience of these years is like growing up with everyone
Cover News: What's been going on lately?
Cao Jun: Some time ago, I just went to Tibet and recorded a tv program. Later, he entered the crew and filmed a play called "Worry-free Crossing", which also happened to be at work during this time.
Cover News: What works are prepared to meet with you?
Cao Jun: In the second half of 2021, a drama called "I Am a Criminal Policeman" was filmed, which tells the story of China's criminal police industry. From the end of 2021 to the beginning of this year, he participated in the filming of the period drama "Lush". Some time ago, he participated in the filming of the movie "Chang'an Chang'an". It is basically the work of one play after another, and several works are about to meet with you.
Cover News: You've been acting since you were 8 years old, under what circumstances did you get exposed to acting?
Cao Jun: In fact, acting is a very fortuitous opportunity. When I was a child, I was interested in martial arts, and when I went to learn martial arts, "The Little Monk of True Destiny" was selecting the male protagonist and chose me.
Cover News: This time in Inner Mongolia filming "The End of the Sea is the Grassland", can you share with us your favorite food?
Cao Jun: I remember that our crew went to eat local barbecue, and everyone often ate together, and the barbecue there was very delicious.
Stills from "The White Horse"
Cover News: The 26th anniversary of this debut, are you ready to surprise fans?
Cao Jun: This time I prepared a single "Jet Lag" for everyone.
Cover News: How did you come up with the idea of crossing over to prepare such a single?
Cao Jun: I usually like music, and I can also practice guitar and sing. It just so happened that the producer of this song contacted us, and I thought it was very good after listening to it. In the 1999 TV series "Lotus Boy Nezha", the theme song and ending song were also sung by myself, and I once released a personal album.
Cover News: It also happens to be your debut anniversary, do you want to say something to the audience that supports you?
Cao Jun: I really thank you very much for your support along the way. Some audience friends may have known me from my first play "The Little Monk of True Destiny", and some may have known me later in "Nine-year-old County Taiye" and "Baolian Lantern", although everyone may have known me and seen my works at different times. But everyone has always supported me, and this encouragement and care has also given me a lot of motivation. It feels like growing up with everyone. I hope that some of my next works and roles can bring you some joy and strength.
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