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In the Chinese film and television industry, there is a saying called "a drama makes an actor".
Zhao Yanguozhang, an actor who came out of the countryside of Hebei, a director who settled in Sweden, a husband who married a foreign scientist, a father who communicates in three languages, and an artist who has won numerous awards at home and abroad, all kinds of completely incompatible relationships belong to him, and his story is a legend that transcends time and space.
"Brother Hao" is probably most people's first impression of him
Zhang Shihao played by Zhao Yanguozhang can be described as cunning and insidious. He has to have all kinds of chemical reactions with other characters in the play, and he also has to produce all kinds of psychological warfare with the audience outside the play. He has to constantly push the story forward in the plot, but also give the audience a shocking reversal in the ending. Zhao Yanguozhang used his acting skills to successfully create such a character, which makes people love and hate, fear and fascination, and be surprised and sigh.
"Can't Escape" is a TV series with both word-of-mouth and ratings, which has not only won the love and praise of the audience, but also won recognition and praise in the industry. And Zhao Yanguozhang has also become a popular actor in one fell swoop because of this TV series, his popularity and influence have been greatly improved, and his works and collaborations have also received more attention and expectations. "Can't Escape" is the turning point of Zhao Yan Guozhang, and it is also his starting point, with this TV series, he showed his strength and potential, and also opened a new chapter in his career.
Next, let's take a look at Zhao Yanguodong's story, starting from 1966. That year, he was born in a poor peasant family in Longyao County, Xingtai, Hebei Province, and was the third child in the family. His childhood was not happy, and the difficulties of his family made him understand early that life is not easy.
In 1978, he graduated from junior high school with excellent grades and should have continued his studies, but his family had no money for him to study, so he had to give up high school and be admitted to the student class of the Longyao County Theater Troupe in Hebei Province, starting his drama road. His initiation teacher was his neighbor, an actor in a county theater troupe, who discovered his talent for acting, took him as a disciple, and taught him Peking Opera and Hebei Bangzi. His stage name was also to commemorate her, changing from Zhao Yanguo to Zhao Yanguozhang.
In 1982, he was admitted to the dance department of Hebei Provincial Art School to study dance Xi. During his time at the school, he participated in many dance competitions and art performances, and won many awards. His dances, full of power and beauty, show his talent and style. His ambition is to become a dancer because he has a passion for dance.
In 1986, after graduation, he was assigned to the Baoding Regional Art Troupe in Hebei Province as a choreographer. There, he created several dance works, which were praised by leaders and audiences. His choreography, creative and inspired, embodies his thoughts and emotions.
In 1988, he decided to apply for university and continue his studies. He passed the cultural class exam with a score of 8 points above the admission score line, and both the Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama had ideas to admit him exceptionally. At that time, he had already decided to go to Chinese opera, but due to the wrong timing of the file delivery, he finally stayed in the acting department of Beijing Film Academy and began his film career. His classmates are all actors who became famous later, such as Xu Qing, Jiang Wenli, Li Ting, etc. His academic Xi was also smooth sailing, he served as a squad leader and secretary of the Youth League branch, and his comprehensive grades ranked first when he graduated.
In 1992, he was supposed to be sent to Hong Kong by the state, but Hong Kong Wireless did not fail to receive it, which caused him to miss the opportunity for graduation assignment and had to make a living on his own. He went to Singapore, Sweden and other places to look for opportunities. His life was also full of hardships and challenges, not only did he have to face language and cultural barriers, but also suffered from loneliness and loneliness. His belief is to become a filmmaker, because he has dreams and persistence in film.
Until 1994, he played his first small role, which was Yao Yufu in the TV series "Mei Lanfang". Since then, he has started his career as an actor, he has participated in more than 80 film and television dramas such as "Tibet Fengyun", "Jing Ke's Assassination of the King of Qin", "Hard to Escape", "Long Time and Long Days", etc., playing a variety of roles, from the Dalai Lama to the underworld brother, from migrant workers to criminal police captains, from villains to protagonists, he can perform vividly and vividly.
His acting skills are also constantly improving and breaking through, he can not only accurately grasp the character and psychology of the character, but also convey delicate emotions with his body and eyes.
His performance has also been recognized and appreciated by the industry and the audience, and he has won many awards and nominations at home and abroad, such as the Best Actor nomination at the 16th Beijing University Student Film Festival and the Best Viewing Film Award at the 13th Stockholm International Film Festival.
Later, he settled in Stockholm, Sweden, and started his career as a director, where he founded his own film and television studio. He has planned and directed a number of films and TV series, such as "Cha Classmate Youth", "Zheng Youth", "Changing Face with Wings and Hard to Fly", "Asymmetrical Contest", etc., all of which he wrote, directed and acted, reflecting his creative concept and style.
His director also has his own characteristics and pursuits, he is not confined to business and mainstream, but insists on his own ideas and feelings, he pays attention to society and human nature, explores youth and dreams, and he uses lenses and pictures to tell his stories and insights. He won the Outstanding New Director Award at the 6th Hollywood Chinese American Film Festival for "Positive Youth", and his "Asymmetrical Contest" was also selected as the opening film of the 10th China Independent Film Annual Exhibition.
And in Sweden, he met his significant other, a Swedish scientist, and the two fell in love and married, with whom they had a daughter. His marriage was also a transnational love, they communicated in Swedish, Chinese and English, they respected each other's culture and beliefs, they supported and encouraged each other, and they raised and educated their daughter. His family is also a cross-cultural picture, they use love and understanding to shorten distances and differences, and they use actions and words to show harmony and happiness.
Although he obtained permanent residence in Sweden, he did not change his nationality. He said: "I am Chinese, I love my motherland, and I love my family. ”
Zhao Yanguozhang, an actor who constantly pursues and innovates, a director who constantly learns and Xi grows, a husband who constantly gives and dedicates, a father who constantly cares and teaches, and an artist who constantly explores and breaks through, his story is a legend that transcends time and space.
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