Dongfang Undefeated is a strange man in Jin Yong's martial arts novel "Smiling Rivers and Lakes", and is the leader of the Sun and Moon God Sect. He was originally a man, but in order to cultivate the "Sunflower Treasure Codex", he did not hesitate to wave his sword from the palace, and finally practiced a peerless martial art, and was invincible in the world.
The description of the undefeated East in "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" is as follows:
On the top dressing table sat a person, dressed in a pink shirt, holding an embroidered bandage in his left hand and an embroidery needle in his right hand... Everyone recognized this person as the undefeated person in the East who had seized the position of the leader of the Sun Moon God Sect and had been known as the number one in the martial arts world for more than ten years. But at this moment, he shaved his beard, his face was actually powdered, and the style of the clothes on his body was not male or female, and the color demon was worn on Yingying's body, which also looked too delicate and dazzling.
Oriental Undefeated is a villain cannon fodder character according to the setting of the original book, but what Jin Yong never expected was that this character had super popularity.
Next, let's take stock of 11 different versions of the undefeated Orient to see which version is the classic Oriental Sect Master.
Tian Qing: 1978 Shaw film "Smiling Rivers and Lakes"
In 1978, the movie "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" directed by Sun Zhong was released, which opened the prelude to the filmization of "Smiling Rivers and Lakes". Tian Qing plays Dongfang Undefeated. (The Chinese version was renamed Sima Wuji).
Tian Qing's Oriental Undefeated is in line with the image of a man set in the original book, but his performance is relatively bland and does not show the domineering of Oriental Undefeated.
Tian Qing's version of Oriental Undefeated is the earliest version in film history.
Jiang Yi: 1984 TVB TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes"
In 1984, the costume martial arts drama "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" produced by Hong Kong TVB was broadcast, and the undefeated in the East was played by Jiang Yi.
The undefeated Dongfang played by Jiang Yi is more in line with the setting of the original "middle-aged man". But his appearance has not reached the level of indistinguishability, which does not conform to the setting of the original "women's clothing boss".
In addition, his performance is slightly exaggerated, and he does not perform the domineering and feminine of the Oriental Undefeated, resulting in this version of the Oriental Undefeated to pounce quietly.
Jiang Yi's version of the Oriental Undefeated was evaluated by the audience as the ugliest version.
Qiandemen: 1985 Taiwan TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes"
In 1985, the TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" produced by Taiwan Taiwan TV was broadcast, and the role of Oriental Undefeated was played by Qian Demen, who once played "Fahai".
The Dongfang played by Qian Demen is undefeated, and the overall feeling is very different from the original setting.
The Qiandemen version of the Eastern Undefeated is the most shocking version.
Lin Qingxia: 1992 Hong Kong film "Smiling Rivers and Lakes II: The East is Undefeated" >1993 derivative film "The Orient is Undefeated Again"
In 1992, the movie "Smiling Rivers and Lakes II: The East is Undefeated" was released, and Lin Qingxia played the Oriental Undefeated.
This film adapts some plots and settings in the original work, such as the plot of the Oriental Undefeated Love Ling Hu Chong, and the setting of the Oriental Undefeated is beautified.
This change was criticized by Mr. Jin Yong, who once said, "I don't like everyone glorifying the villain of the East Undefeated, because he is an ugly, middle-aged, physically defective man and woman."
But Lin Qingxia has been loved and recognized by countless audiences with her excellent performance. Lin Qingxia's version of the Oriental Undefeated was also rated as the most classic version by the audience.
Lin Qingxia played by the East is undefeated, dressed in red, male and female, apricot holding needles, embroidered dragons and phoenixes, both domineering and charming, showing the momentum of the world.
Whether it is a heroic and sassy heroic appearance or a beautiful and moving gorgeous red robe, Lin Qingxia can easily control it. The audience was amazed and fascinated.
The scene of the East undefeated drinking with Ling Hu Chong in the water vividly combines the image of the character "male boldness" and "female beauty", which has become one of the unforgettable shots in film history.
Since then, there has been an upsurge of feminization of the Fang Sect Leader.
Due to the audience's high demand, Golden Princess Film Company and Longxiang Pictures produced the derivative film "The Undefeated Rise of the East" the following year, and Lin Qingxia re-starred in the Undefeated Orient and continued to write the legend.
Yang Lijing: 1996 Taiwanese TV series "Tianshi Zhong Kui's Sunflower Treasure Book"
In 1996, Taiwan's Zhongshi "Tianshi Zhongkui" was launched, the unit drama "Sunflower Treasure Book" is a derivative of "Smiling Rivers and Lakes", the actual content has nothing to do with the original work, the oriental undefeated of this unit is played by Yang Lijing.
Perhaps Lin Qingxia's oriental undefeated is too amazing, so that the Taiwanese version of "Sunflower Treasure Book" is 100% reproduced. Yang Lijing's oriental undefeated, whether in makeup styling or character setting, she tries to imitate Lin Qingxia.
But unfortunately, Yang Lijing's Eastern Undefeated is far inferior to Lin Qingxia, and it did not cause much splash.
Lu Zhenshun: 1996 TVB TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes"
In 1996, the costume martial arts drama "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" produced by TVB was launched, and Lu Zhenshun played the undefeated Dongfang.
Lu Zhenshun's version of the Oriental Undefeated is the most recognized version of the original party.
In terms of makeup, the obvious male silhouette is paired with powder makeup with a strong sense of contrast, which mixes the undefeated masculinity and femininity of the Orient into one, ugly and strange, which is very suitable for the setting of the original "coquettish and yin, yin and yang weird".
In the performance, when facing the siege of Ling Hu Chong and his group, he showed a ruthless and heroic temperament, and when facing his lover Yang Lianting, he showed a submissive and coquettish temperament.
Jin Yong gave the highest recognition to Lu Zhenshun's version of the undefeated Orient, and he once publicly said that Lu Zhenshun was the most suitable actor for the original work.
Liu Xuehua: 2000 Taiwanese TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes"
In 2000, Taiwan's remake of the costume TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" was launched, and the role of the undefeated Oriental was played by Liu Xuehua.
Liu Xuehua once played Ren Yingying in the 1985 version of "Smiling Rivers and Lakes", but she did not expect that 15 years later she would play the East Undefeated.
The undefeated Oriental played by Liu Xuehua looks slightly old, and his domineering appearance is not enough and not stunning enough.
Cheng Xiuzhen: 2000 Singapore TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes"
In the same year, the Singapore version of "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" was launched, and Zheng Xiuzhen played the undefeated Orient.
This version also has the plot of the undefeated Oriental Love Ling Hu Chong.
Zheng Xiuzhen played by the undefeated Oriental, with sharp eyes and a heroic spirit between his eyebrows, performing the undefeated evil charm of the East.
The audience believes that Zheng Xiuzhen's version of Oriental Undefeated is the closest version to Lin Qingxia's version.
Zheng Xiuzhen was also nominated for Best Actress at the Singapore TV Series Star Award for the role of the undefeated Orient, and quickly exploded.
Mao Weitao: 2001 CCTV TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes"
In 2001, the CCTV version of "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" was launched, and the East was undefeated by Yue opera actor Mao Weitao.
Mao Weitao's Oriental Undefeated continues the strange painting style in the original work, with a very enchanting sense of makeup and a forehead full of various flowers; The performance is very indistinguishable and terrifying, and conveys a strange atmosphere with gloomy eyes and gentle posture.
Jin Yong publicly praised Mao Weitao's makeup and performance, calling her "the most artistic oriental undefeated".
Chen Qiaoen: 2013 mainland TV series "Smiling Rivers and Lakes" & micro-movie "The Undefeated Legend of the East"
In 2013, due to the launch of "Smiling Rivers and Lakes", which is currently serving as the screenwriter, Chen Qiaoen played Dongfang Undefeated.
This version completely subverts the original work, directly setting Oriental Undefeated as a woman, and there is also a plot in which Oriental Undefeated falls in love with Ling Hu Chong. It was difficult for the audience to accept, and this version also became the most controversial undefeated version of the East.
In the play, Chen Qiaoen's interpretation of the undefeated East is very good.
Chen Qiaoen's version of the Eastern Sect Leader, with a high position and high martial arts, shows a sense of pride over everything when he raises his hands. After falling in love with Ling Hu Chong, Chen Qiaoen performed that kind of shyness and inexpressible twisting. In the end, in order to complete Ling Hu Chong and Ren Yingying, she was willing to die, which made people feel pity.
Chen Qiaoen's version of the Eastern Undefeated is the most soulful version.
Later, when Chen Qiaoen endorsed "Smiling Rivers and Lakes OL", he also starred in a micro-movie "The Undefeated Legend of the East".
Ding Yuxi: 2018 mainland TV series "New Smiling Rivers and Lakes"
In 2018, "New Smiling Rivers and Lakes" was launched, and Ding Yuxi played the undefeated Dongfang.
The Oriental Undefeated played by Ding Yuxi, whether it is styling or performance, is completely collapsed, it can be said that it is more than feminine, heroic, and lacks the heroic momentum of dominating martial arts.
So many versions of the East are undefeated, each with its own characteristics, personally I think the most classic has to be Lin Qingxia's version. I don't know which version of the Eastern Sect Master you recognize the most? Leave a message in the comment area, tell us~