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Twenty years ago, Wang Baoqiang came to Beijing from rural Hebei to chase his dream of being an actor. At first, he squatted at the gate of the film studio, shuttling through various crews until he officially entered the show business with "Blind Well". His success is like a shot in the arm, giving hope to countless people without background and appearance.
However, for many people, Hengdian is a "dream country" full of dreams. They yearn to become the next Wang Baoqiang, be chosen by the director, and go to glory. According to statistics, as of 2021, Hengdian has gathered more than 200,000 group performers, all waiting for the opportunity to come.
However, of these 200,000 people, more than 90 percent did not graduate from high school and did not have a skill. They cherished their blood and dreams, but they forgot Wang Baoqiang's arduous journey to the Shaolin Temple from the age of six. In Hengdian, many male group actors have nothing to do, and can only lie down and bask in the sun when there is no filming. In the eyes of outsiders, these people may be bachelors, or they may be lazy people.
However, there is no shortage of beautiful actresses in Hengdian. However, many are not from science classes, do not love filming, and their goal is only to become famous and make money.
So, what are the thresholds for becoming a Hengdian group performer? Who will go to the group performer? What does their current situation and future hold?
First of all, the threshold for becoming a group performance is relatively low. Aged between 16~60 years old, men need to have short black hair, and women need to have long black hair over the shoulder. In terms of height, men must reach at least 172cm, women must have a minimum requirement of 158cm, and be in good health. Before the group performance, you need to go through a series of cumbersome procedures, including applying for temporary residence permits, actor cards, etc.
After becoming a group performer, the rhythm of life also began to become regular. Every day, they join the group chats of each crew, waiting for the opportunity to sign up. After filming, you need to go through a series of procedures, including makeup, dressing and so on. The working time of the group performance is eight hours, and there will be a corresponding subsidy when it exceeds it. If there is an opportunity to shoot "prospects", the salary and requirements will be relatively high.
However, seemingly good income and prospects are not actually what they seem. The number of group performances is huge, the crew resources are limited, and many people have difficulty getting job opportunities even for a month. Only when you receive a play can you have money, but if you can't receive a play, you don't even have money for eating, which is the reality of Hengdian group performance.
The situation of male group actors can be said to be polarized. Some people have star dreams in their hearts, and although they are not sure of success, they blame Wang Baoqiang for the reason for their dedication to group performance, and this mentality has become a common microcosm of group performance. On the other hand, some people see Hengdian as a better choice than a factory, because the relatively mechanical nature of work makes many resist.
However, there are also some people who live comfortably and comfortably in Hengdian, because "you can make money lying down". While waiting for filming, they basked in the sun, played with mobile phones, and had a very comfortable time. However, such a life is far from the actor's dream, and the future seems bleak.
On the other hand, the situation of female group actors is relatively relaxed. They are divided into different types, some come with the dream of stardom, others to chase stars, travel, or just want to experience the life of an actor.
Among them, some female group actors with outstanding appearance and talent are relatively "delicious". They get more opportunities to show their faces and even play important roles in some big productions. In addition, they also have the opportunity to show off their talents, such as singing, dancing and so on. And because of their appearance and talent, they may also be arranged next to the starring actor and enjoy the opportunity to get in close contact.
Another type of female group actor is from a science class, and they come to Hengdian just to experience life. These girls usually have a high education and background, and do not have to worry about finances. They get more opportunities in the crew, and will even be placed next to the male and female leads. For them, this experience is a wonderful and enriching life experience.
However, the road of Hengdian group performance is not easy to follow. For male group actors, the mentality of unwillingness and mixed life is intertwined in the heart
Of course, the effort and effort involved cannot be ignored. Every group actor in Hengdian is silently persisting, whether male or female, they cherish their dreams and strive hard for them.
There is a young actor named Xiao Yang, and his story is moving. Xiao Yang stayed in Hengdian for five years, and at first, he also came with the dream of becoming a big star, but the hardships of life made him realize a lot. He stayed up late in the morning to "pick up pigeons", waited in line in the cold wind, and silently accepted the dress of the makeup artist, every time with unremitting efforts.
However, Xiao Yang never got too many opportunities and spent most of his time in obscurity in the group lineup. However, he did not give up, he continued to study in his free time, participated in various acting training classes, and improved his acting skills. He became his own director, constantly looking for space to play.
Life in Hengdian is not easy, but this does not prevent those who have dreams from persevering. As Xiao Yang said: "Here, I learned a lot and exercised myself. Maybe I haven't made it yet, but I believe that if I persevere, one day there will be a turnaround. ”
In addition to hard work, some luck is also required. Some group actors are favored by the director because of their momentary appearance, and they are fortunate to get the opportunity to play an important role. However, this is not an opportunity that everyone can have, more often than not, they need to give and dedicate silently in the group lineup.
Hengdian's group performance life may seem ordinary, but there are countless stories of persistence and hard work hidden behind it. They may not have achieved remarkable results, but they interpret the true meaning of their dreams with their persistence.
In this hot summer, the streets and alleys of Hengdian are still steaming, and every group actor is working hard for his dreams, perhaps, the next Wang Baoqiang will emerge in this group of unknown group performances. Let's praise these people who persist in their dreams, and hope that their efforts will eventually be rewarded.
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