Wei Huili and "Journey to the West"
In 1983, when director Yang Jie was preparing for the filming of "Journey to the West", he faced countless difficulties. In order to find the right actor, he worked hard and even traveled all over the country. One of the difficulties is the role of Gao Cuilan, Zhu Bajie's daughter-in-law. Director Yang Jie couldn't find the ideal candidate until someone recommended Wei Huili to him.
Wei Huili, born on December 25, 1953 in Jinan, Shandong Province, received opera training from an early age, and was admitted to Shandong Opera Academy at the age of nine. Wei Huili has long shown extraordinary talent, and soon showed her edge on the stage and was appreciated by the directors. With the performance of one play after another, Wei Huili's popularity is getting higher and higher.
Wei Huili studied in the Shantokyo Theater Troupe, and studied under Yu Yanxia, Shang Changlin, Li Yuru and other Danjiao actors. Under the guidance of the masters, Wei Huili's acting skills went to a higher level, and she won the first prize of Shandong Province Cultural and Art Performance with "Spring Grass Breaking into the Hall". Subsequently, she also starred in the movie "Fine Change", playing the kind and cute fox fairy Xiaocui.
It was because of her wonderful performance in the movie that director Yang Jie noticed Wei Huili and recommended her to the crew of "Journey to the West". Although the crew's shooting conditions are limited, Wei Huili successfully played the role of Gao Cuilan with her excellent acting skills.
In the process of casting the crew, director Yang Jie paid great attention to the fit with the original characters. He does not care about the fame or sponsorship of the actor, and only chooses actors who match the temperament of the character. It was this principle that made director Yang Jie finally choose Wei Huili to play the role of Gao Cuilan. Wei Huili not only perfectly interprets Gao Cuilan's dignified and beautiful image, but also successfully shows the playfulness and aura of Monkey King.
After the broadcast of "Journey to the West", Gao Cuilan's image was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The audience was impressed by Wei Huili's performance, and she successfully interpreted Gao Cuilan's complex character and switching between different roles. Director Yang Jie's determination to choose Wei Huili and stick to her own opinions has made "Journey to the West" a brilliant achievement.
Wei Huili's recent situation
Wei Huili has been associated with opera all her life and dedicated her youth and talent to the opera career. Later, she quit the film and television industry, devoted her energy to opera performance, and was also admitted to the directing department of the China Academy of Opera for further study. Wei Huili continued to perform on stage and participated in many Kunqu opera works.
Wei Huili's husband is Peking Opera actor Yuan Zhenlin, and both are celebrities in the opera industry. They married and had a daughter. Today, Wei Huili is nearly 70 years old, but she still maintains her elegance and charm.
Wei Huili pays attention to maintenance and dressing, and her appearance and temperament give people a gentle and intellectual feeling. Her eyes are clear and bright, and her expression is full of kindness and kindness. Although the years have left some marks, Wei Huili still retains her charming charm.
Looking back on Wei Huili's artistic career, her performance and director Yang Jie's persistence have made the classic TV series "Journey to the West" more exciting. Wei Huili played the role of Gao Cuilan with her excellent acting skills, showing her versatility. Whether it is the elegant image of everyone's lady show or the playful and mischievous Monkey King, Wei Huili plays the role very well. She left a deep impression in the hearts of the audience and became one of the irreplaceable characters in "Journey to the West".
Resources:
1. CCTV Network: Remembering Director Yang Jie: It is difficult to shoot the 86th version of "Journey to the West" than the West Heavenly Scriptures
2. "Commissioner Gang Ying": Amphibious actor Wei Huili_Yuanye
3. Author Yang Jie: "Dare to ask where the way is"
4. Wei Huili's personal interview: "Starry Night Story", "Opera Style", "Look Who Is Coming"
5. Online platform personal account: @魏慧丽
