preface
In the martial arts film industry of the 90s, big stars such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Sammo Hung were undoubtedly the focus of dazzling attention. However, Zhao Wenzhuo was also a high-profile martial arts superstar. During that period, his name was almost a household name, and he worked with numerous well-known directors countless times. But now, the audience gradually forgets him in the long river of time. From peak to loneliness, how did Zhao Wenzhuo break a good hand?
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Zhao Wenzhuo, a veritable martial arts wizard, his family has inherited martial arts for generations, and has been bathed in martial arts since childhood. He has not only mastered hundreds of boxing techniques, but also is a leader in the mainland martial arts world, enjoying the reputation of "martial arts level".
His upbringing was full of hard work and perseverance. His mother was a track and field athlete and his father was a veteran martial arts coach. Since the age of 8, he has been learning boxing, marksmanship and swordsmanship from the famous master Zhang Zhibin, and honing his martial arts step by step.
In the hot summer, the sun is like fire, and the children are enjoying the cool at home, but Zhao Wenzhuo is sweating and practicing boxing and martial arts under the scorching sun. Even in the cold winter months, he did not relentlessly exercise every day. It was this day-to-day effort that led him to win the National Wushu Championship Trophy at the age of 12.
At the age of only 18, he surpassed his peers with outstanding results and was successfully admitted to the martial arts major of Beijing Sport University, determined to achieve outstanding achievements in this field. Sure enough, his hard work paid off, and his first year was very rewarding, not only learning a lot of knowledge, but also winning the national championship.
Over time, Zhao Wenzhuan bravely challenged himself, and the following year he won the university all-around championship, the national wushu championship and the high-profile title of "national martial arts hero" athlete. Originally, he thought that he would make great progress on the path of traditional martial arts, but he did not expect that the god of fate arranged a special opportunity for him.
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In 1992, on a bright spring afternoon, the young Zhao Wenzhuo was immersed in sleep when he was suddenly awakened by the shouts of his classmates. It turned out that a Hong Kong director came to Beijing Sport University to select actors, hoping to find a martial arts genius like Jet Li. At that time, Hong Kong's new martial arts films were in their heyday, and many directors came to the mainland in search of good materials.
Zhao Wenzhuo arrived at the scene with slightly tired eyes, and he showed a solid set of basic skills and superb Tongjian Fist. Immediately afterwards, director Yuankui asked curiously: "Do you have a strong interest in participating in film production?" Zhao Wenzhuo said unabashedly: "Actually, I don't pay much attention to this. ”
Although the young man did not devote himself to the film and television industry, he unexpectedly became an important role in the movie "Fang Shiyu", playing the challenging villain role of the Nine Gates Governor. In this high-profile film, he staged a gripping showdown with Jet Li, who was at his peak at the time.
Yuan Kui revealed two key principles to Zhao Wenzhuo, one of which is that it is strictly forbidden to show a smile, because a smile is like a young teenager; The second is to look at others with a squint posture to highlight the unique charm and femininity. Zhao Wenzhuo's acting career has since embarked on a road full of surprises.
In the process of filming "Fang Shiyu", the set where Zhao Wenzhuo was located happened to be close to the crew of "Huang Feihong 4" directed by Tsui Hark. Originally, the starring role of "Wong Fei Hung 4" was chosen as Jet Li, but he was engaged in a fierce debate with the filmmaker on the issue of remuneration, and finally quit in anger.
In order to solve this dilemma, Tsui Hark first hired a Filipino actor who was proficient in taekwondo, but the effect was not satisfactory. So, he heard that there was a young student in the crew next door who performed well and was good at martial arts performances of villains, so he secretly went to watch it. After some observation, Tsui Hark decisively contacted the leadership of Beijing Sport University and decided to invite the student to join the filming of "Huang Feihong 4".
Although there is already Jet Li's version of "Huang Fei Hong" pearl jade in front, Zhao Wenzhuo has also shown extraordinary talent with his sword-eyed appearance and excellent acting skills.
03
In 1994, Zhao Wenzhuo, Leslie Cheung and Yuen Yongyi starred in a New Year movie "Full Han All Seats". This work not only made him stand out in the entertainment industry, but also allowed him to meet a noble man who changed the trajectory of his life - Leslie Cheung. However, when he first set foot in the prosperous land of Hong Kong, Chiu Man Cheuk faced many challenges in life and language.
Fortunately, Leslie Cheung, a veteran artist, cares for him and does his best to help this newcomer adapt to the new environment. Under his introduction, Zhao Wenzhuo met the indispensable woman in fate. She is Anita Mui.
In 1995, the news of this relationship spread throughout the entertainment industry like a stormy wave. At that time, Anita Mui was already a shining pearl in the Hong Kong music scene, and Zhao Wenzhuo was a fledgling young actor. The status and age gap between the two has raised questions from the outside world, friends have expressed concern about the relationship, and the media has also slammed it.
News about "relying on women to eat" and "borrowing women to get to power" is endless. For Zhao Wenzhuo, who has practiced martial arts since childhood and is physically strong, this is undoubtedly a huge self-esteem setback. In the end, under the pressure of public opinion, the two reluctantly announced their breakup a year later.
After the breakup, Anita Mui once confessed that she had always dreamed of marrying Zhao Wenzhuo. However, there is an unresolved misunderstanding between them. If everything could have been clarified at the beginning, perhaps she would have become Mrs. Zhao by now.
The most painful thing in love is knowing that you love each other deeply, but you can't spend the rest of your life together. As public figures, their lives are constantly in the spotlight and subject to critics' criticism. In addition to the pressure of public opinion, it is said that the reason for the breakup of the two is also related to Wu Qili's intervention.
However, this matter was not acknowledged by the two people.
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In 1995, Zhao Wenzhuo starred in the movie " Dao " directed by Tsui Hark, in which he played the swordsman Li Dingan who avenged his father. Although the plot is slightly old, Zhao Wenzhuo's fierce fighting action makes the film still exciting.
However, since "The Knife", Zhao Wenzhuo has not had too many classic works for several years, although his career is not smooth, but his love life is colorful.
In 2000, Zhao Wenzhuo and Jiang Qinqin met on the filming site of "Fengyun". At that time, Jiang Qinqin was like a beauty like a hibiscus out of the water, and her beauty was rarely matched in the circle.
Near the end of the film, Jiang Qinqin also promoted another work at the same time. When asked about relationships, do you consider spending the rest of your life with your peers? She admitted: "Despite my parents' worries, I am not anxious and have no intention of rushing to find a partner. Some time ago, I tried to spend time with my partner, but it only lasted 20 days and it ended. ”
According to the staff of the "Fengyun" crew, Zhao Wenzhuo and Jiang Qinqin spent a period of time together in the crew, but the relationship did not stand the test of time, and finally had to break up for various reasons.
At a private party in 2002, Zhao Wenzhuo met his girlfriend Xiao Lian, a talented and highly educated woman who became his "spiritual mentor" in life.
In the days that followed, Xiao Lian went to Canada for further study, while Zhao Wenzhuo often flew to the other side to visit the crystallization of their love. Soon after, Xiao Lian brought a surprise to Zhao Wenzhuo - the birth of their son. Although this news did not attract widespread attention at the time, Zhao Wenzhuo has been silently shouldering the responsibility of his father.
In order to provide a stable living environment for their mother and son, Zhao Wenzhuo bought a house near the Asian Games Village in Beijing as their residence. Although he is not officially married, his dedication and dedication to this relationship makes people feel a deep fatherly love.
However, the woman who gave birth to his son did not become the end of Zhao Wenzhuo's emotional journey. It wasn't until he met Zhang Danlu that Zhao Wenzhuo began to experience the warmth and happiness of a real home.
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In 2003, Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhang Danlu met while filming "Supreme Red Face". At that time, the news of Anita Mui's death made Zhao Wenzhuo feel heavy, and Zhao Wenzhuo publicly stated many times that the love of his life was Anita Mui. But the man's mouth deceitful ghost, Zhao Wenzhuo was not affected by Anita Mui's death in the slightest. Soon he and Zhang Danlu confirmed their relationship.
As early as childhood, Zhang Danlu watched the movie "Green Snake" starring Zhao Wenzhuo and was attracted by his personable image. Since then, the seeds of love have taken root in her heart. Zhao Wenzhuo also developed a sense of affinity for this "big girl" from the northeast and took the initiative to seek opportunities to spend time with her.
After a period of getting along, Zhao Wenzhuo and the other party's mutual understanding gradually deepened, the common topics also increased, and they began to meet more frequently. Finally, in 2006, the love between the two came to fruition, and with the blessing of their relatives, they entered the palace of marriage, and after marriage, the two had a son and two daughters, and their family life was happy.
Since becoming a father, Zhao Wenzhuo began to devote more energy to the family, and the number of movies shot every year gradually decreased, and he spent more time with his family.
It wasn't until 2012 that Zhao Wenzhuo got involved in the film field again, originally he and Donnie Yen, two martial arts superstars, were supposed to present more exciting and attractive works for the audience.
However, during the filming process, Zhao Wenzhuo's negative news came one after another. First of all, there is news that Zhao Wenzhuo did not handle interpersonal relationships well in the crew, and even refused to accept work arrangements.
Subsequently, the official account of the "Special Identity" crew directly announced the termination of the cooperative relationship with Zhao Wenzhuo, and published a long article accusing Zhao Wenzhuo of huge expenses. It is reported that Zhao Wenzhuo not only lived in the presidential suite, but also required the entourage to make arrangements, and the accommodation cost alone exceeded 50,000 yuan per day.
In the face of the accusations of the drama party, Zhao Wenzhuo responded decisively, insisting that the accommodation conditions had already been clearly stipulated in the contract. He even expressed his willingness to sacrifice part of his salary in exchange for a better living environment, which was his right. Zhao Wenzhuo did not shy away from accusing Donnie Yen of not keeping the contract and deleting his own scenes without authorization, implying that Donnie Yen was actually a big name.
Donnie Yen, on the other hand, showed a more tactful coping strategy, and he admitted that he was disappointed that he was provoked by villains. Despite this, he remained steadfast in his dedication to filming.
However, as the incident developed, fans on both sides began to argue fiercely online, and many stars took sides. In the end, the dispute did not have a clear outcome.
However, this incident had a considerable impact on the future development of the two. Donnie Yen rose again with the "Ip Man" series and returned to the peak of his career; And Zhao Wenzhuo gradually lost the attention of the audience, and went high and low, which is regrettable.
Write at the end
I thought that Zhao Wenzhuo would gradually fade out of the public eye, but in a variety show in 2021, he once again caused heated discussions and successfully led the nostalgic trend in the entertainment industry. His screen image instantly changes from a righteous man to a cute appearance, and this huge contrast makes people laugh, and the clown-like funny is enduring.
In 2022, Zhao Wenzhuo became the focus again, and was invited by the crew to perform a "sword kick in the air" on the Great Wall.
This move attracted the attention of many netizens, but also because the action was too outrageous, a large number of videos questioning "anti-counterfeiting" appeared on the Internet, believing that this was the result of special effects synthesis. Although his mid-air sword kick still seems unlikely to be a human response after repeated watching, this has not affected his influence online.
However, with the outbreak of the "sky-high tuition" incident, Zhao Wenzhuo once again fell into the vortex of public opinion. Since then, his voice on the Internet has gradually weakened until he disappeared, which is a pity.
Zhao Wenzhuo has fought side by side with many stars such as Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung, and is known as Jet Li's successor. However, despite his rise to prominence in Hong Kong's entertainment industry and his collaboration with other top producers, his glory days do not seem to have lasted as hoped.
Especially in recent years, Zhao Wenzhuo's performance has surprised many people, is this still a familiar figure for us?
Many netizens have called on Zhao Wenzhuo to be more cautious and not always make some moths. Perhaps, Zhao Wenzhuo should reflect on his development direction and find a path that suits him again. #SummerPunch Life Season ##头条创作挑战赛#