"Famous for undressing, not faceless!" "mannequin" Tongali became famous, but was abandoned by her husband and rejected by her parents, and she has been single until now.
In a telephone interview, Tongali said: "Life is like a journey, the path I choose may be tortuous and difficult, but I have never regretted it. ”
For her, this road is destined to be full of hardships, and she continues to explore this road, taking a new road that has not been opened up.
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In 2001, Tongali was an unknown young actor, although he had filmed some film and television dramas, but they were all small supporting roles and did not cause any sensation. In fact, she is confident in her acting skills and appearance conditions, but in this competitive entertainment industry, she has been unable to break into the world.
She happened to get an interview from a clothing brand, and she confidently applied for the job, and successfully won the interview with her good looks and perfect figure. On this day, she met photographer Zhang Xulong, they fell in love at first sight, Zhang Xulong was deeply attracted by Tongali's temperament.
Zhang Xulong was enthusiastic during the filming process, and he praised Tongari for her sharpness and authentic expression. Tongari loves this compliment, and she has always been eager to stand out and have her talent recognized. So, Zhang Xulong pursued her vigorously and wanted to establish a good relationship with her.
Later, Tongali accepted Zhang Xulong's invitation to become his model. Together, they completed a set of unprecedented photographs Chinese mainland the world, which caused a sensation and made Tongali famous.
However, is it really that simple?
Zhang Xulong was enthusiastic from the beginning, and he was very fond of Tongali. He especially appreciates Tongari's performance in front of the camera, and Tongali is eager to be recognized and praised by the outside world. So, the two men worked together to complete a set of unprecedented photographs. This set of photos caused an uproar, and Tongali became famous for it.
But when Zhang Xulong suggested that Tongali take a portrait of the human body, she began to waver. She has always wanted to establish herself in the entertainment industry, but she fears that taking such photos will cause public disgust and adversely affect her. However, Zhang Xulong never gave up, he left Tongali contact information, let her think about it, and wait for her arrival at any time.
On her way home, Tongari began to think about the pros and cons of photographing human body portraits. She thought silently while looking out the window. She wondered whether the work would pay dividends on her career or damage her reputation. She is also considering whether the issue will have a negative impact on her married life.
Her anxiety kept her awake and tossed and turned in bed all night. In the end, she made a decision, she decided to shoot this body portrait and leave her best moments.
She and Zhang Xulong signed an agreement stipulating that the photos would only be published in a "professional journal of body photography." She did not expect that this rule would soon be violated. A book of photographs featuring Tongali was published, which changed her life dramatically.
Since then, Tongali's life has changed a lot, and she has become the focus of public attention. However, she has always followed her own beliefs and always insisted that taking body portraits is an outstanding artistic expression.
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Tongari remembered that she had signed the contract ignorantly, and did not read every clause carefully.
She regretted her carelessness at the time, but now it is irreparable. When she learned that her photo had been published, Tangali was very alarmed and immediately found Zhang Xulong.
She asked him why he broke the contract by posting her photo. However, Zhang Xulong was not impressed, unaware that he had already known about the loopholes in the contract and believed that he had the right to publish the photos.
Only then did Tongari remember that she did not have a copy of the contract in her hand, otherwise she would not have fallen into this situation. Tangali was afraid that her reputation would plummet, so she lied about an urgent matter and left the original city for her hometown in Anhui.
She wanted to hide for two months, but not long after, she suddenly received a call from Zhang Xulong. He hoped that Tongari would promote the photo book and attend the book binding party. He also promised to sell part of the proceeds to Tongali as a reward for her licensing and publicity.
After thinking about it, Tongari thought that if she agreed to this proposal, even if it was not promoted, the publishing house would find a way to sell the book.
Now that the publication has already been made, why not cooperate? Anyway, you can still get a part of the payment. Tongali decided to agree to Zhang Xulong's request.
At that time, personal portraits had not yet received widespread attention and discussion. But Tongari's work is silently on fire. Her photos are full of beauty and seduction, which have attracted the attention of the market.
Unfortunately, Tongali did not seriously study the content of the contract and was deceived by Zhang Xulong. She had simply approved the use of the photograph, but she did not expect that it would be published and her reputation would be tarnished.
However, Tongari became a hot topic – her photographs were published and she was dubbed the "first person to Chinese portraits", but this title gave her too much pressure and inconvenience. She suddenly became so famous that she became the object of talk and popularity, and at the same time became the object of attack and criticism. Her career really suffered, as she feared that her reputation would continue to suffer more damage, and Tongari began to go into hiding.
As Tongali became more and more popular, more and more media and people began to try to contact her, wanting to invite her to various events and programs. Today's Tongali is in a deep predicament. She looks forward to a outcome of the lawsuit that will help her solve the dilemma at hand.
However, the lawsuit did not give Tongali a goodwill outcome. The debate over Tongali's portrait rights and Zhang Xulong's right to integrity seems to never end. The lawsuit is getting muddier and muddier, and it seems that even the parties cannot get a final result.
Tongali helplessly dragged the lawsuit and became a fish in the storm. She looks forward to the day when she can go freely where she wants to go and enjoy a free life. Now she has been kidnapped by public opinion and cannot find her own happiness and balance.
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The relationship between Tongali and her husband Shen Dong became increasingly tense. The two met during an MTV shooting, when Shen Dong was the director and Tongali was a dancer.
At the Beijing Dance Academy, Tongali attracts everyone with her beautiful and smooth posture, and Shen Dong is no exception. When the two fell in love and got along, their feelings were very deep.
So in 1997, they entered the marriage hall together under the witness of relatives and friends.
At work, Shen Dong has helped Tongali receive some film and television roles, and in life, they are also a loving couple.
However, the release of the photo album has made Tongari's life a mess. She shows her figure and heart naked in the book, which has attracted many comments and criticism.
Compared with these hype, the artist couple expressed deep anger and helplessness.
It is easy to see that this dissent has led to Tongali becoming increasingly estranged from Shen Dong. As a polite and cultured person, Shen Dong did not publicly express his dissatisfaction, and his wife did not take the initiative to communicate. However, Tongali was very keenly aware of her husband's indifference and unspeakable dissatisfaction.
She shed tears alone at night, and her heart was very heavy. Shen Dong couldn't even talk to her face to face about the issue, which made her feel very frustrated.
Over time, Tongali gradually widened her distance from her husband. For Shen Dong, his time and energy have been exhausted by the pressure of family and work, and it is difficult to pay attention to other people and things.
And the same is true for Tongari. She felt lost, felt that she had been ignored, and was no longer an important person in Shen Dong's eyes. The relationship between the two people deteriorated day by day, and there was a lot of mutual distrust and suspicion between them.
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Tongali used to be an excellent dancer from a dance academy, and her beauty and talent made her the center of attention. At that time, she and her husband Shen Dong met during an MTV shooting, and the two fell in love and finally entered the palace of marriage.
However, in front of the photo book that shook the entire entertainment industry, the marriage became precarious. Tongali exposed her body and heart in the book, which caused countless criticisms and questions, and eventually led to a rift in the relationship between the husband and wife.
In 2008, Shen Dong and Tongali came to the Civil Affairs Bureau and ended their eleven-year marriage.
Although Tongali denied that the photo album had anything to do with the breakdown of the marriage, people around her had all kinds of speculations and speculations. After this incident, Tongari's life underwent subversive changes, including her relationship with her family, and her position in the entertainment industry.
Tongari's father was once furious at her behavior, rebuking her for lacking morality and bringing shame on the family.
Hurt and blamed by her father, Tongali felt endless pain. However, this did not make her face more difficulties in facing the choices of life, she rejected the fate of being crushed by life and chose to start over.
She once participated in the drama "Want to Eat Twist and Screw Yourself" in 2004, showing her sincere performance and immature side on stage. This drama performance allowed her to repair her relationship with her father, which made her very grateful and moved. Today, she is almost 47 years old, single and full, focusing on the operation and development of her beauty brand.
Looking back on past experiences, Tongali has no regrets. She used to regret taking body portraits, but now she no longer regrets it. She thinks she did a brave and right thing. In that era of intolerance, she decided to show the world her beautiful body and youthful attitude to life - she was the first to eat crabs.
Life is a long way, and Tongali has come a long way. She may grasp the true meaning of life, life is not perfect, but have the courage to face it. She represents courage and perseverance with hope and the future.
All the pain and stress she endured was worth it, and those experiences were precious memories that would never be forgotten. Her life experience tells us not to be swayed by words, to believe in yourself and move forward bravely.
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"Body art models" like Tongali are not uncommon, and they often face various doubts and accusations. For example, internationally renowned photographer Zhao Disheng once took a set of body art photos, in which the model was painted with Chinese red, showing the beauty of integrating Chinese and Western cultures. However, as soon as the photo was released, it was attacked by many opponents, who believed that it was "molesting the female body". There are many similar examples, indicating that there are still great differences in society's attitude towards the field of "body art".
However, there are also some people who have achieved some success by pioneering this field. For example, Luo Xingfang, she was once China's first train travel fashion lady, and the first Chinese model to be invited by New York Fashion Week, and then began to get involved in the field of "body art" and became an internationally watched "body art model". At the same time, she also promotes the concept of "female confidence" on social media, and is committed to breaking people's stereotypes of "body art" and re-understanding the field.
In the past few years, the body art industry has received more and more attention and recognition. More and more people are beginning to appreciate the beauty and unique charm of the human body, and also begin to understand and respect the work of body art models and photographers.
In general, no matter what field, someone needs to have the courage to try, blaze new trails, and constantly push society forward. As individuals in society, we should also learn to tolerate and respect different choices, and not blindly attack and condemn. Only in this way can society be better.