The pinnacle of "Mansion Gate".
Speaking of this sensational domestic drama "Mansion Gate", I really dare not describe it as "unprecedented", after all, there are no wonders in the world. But in the current film and television environment, it is even more difficult to find its comparator.
This 46-episode long drama, directed by the famous director Zhang Shaolin, had a rating of 17.74% on the first day of broadcasting, with an average of about 13% per episode, and finally won the annual ratings championship.
Not only is the ratings the first, but the reputation of this show is even more unique. On a well-known film review website, it has received a super high rating of 9.3 and has become a classic among domestic dramas.
Even if time has passed, many post-80s and post-90s audiences still remember it vividly, and they are deeply shocked by the wonderful plot and character creation, and they can't put it down.
In fact, looking at the present, it is difficult to find such a strong cast. Even the guest actors in "Mansion Gate" are all big-name figures in the film and television industry.
Some critics joked that this is simply a big drama with "no supporting roles". The casting is excellent and elegant, which shows the crew's intentions. The star-studded gathering of outstanding acting skills adds to the icing on the cake of this drama.
Actor Chen Baoguo's questioning
When announcing the choice of the actor in "Mansion Gate", Chen Baoguo's name was questioned by some people. As the actor Bai Jingqi, he needs to act from his youth, but Chen Baoguo was 44 years old at that time.
Many viewers were worried that it would ruin the atmosphere of the show, and some media speculated about whether it was inappropriate.
In fact, the bigger doubt is that there is only a 6-year difference between him and the heroine Siqin Gaowa. The two have to play mother and son in the play, which is a huge test of acting skills. Chen Baoguo was also nervous, after all, it was not easy to overcome the age difference in appearance.
In case the combination of two middle-aged people reveals a sense of disobedience in front of the camera, it will have a great impact on the plot.
However, these worries proved to be unnecessary. Under the makeup artist's hands, Siqin Gaowa changed the image of different ages, from the prime to the gray-haired.
This also dispelled the last concern in Chen Baoguo's heart, and let him completely let go of his hands and feet to act. In the end, the role of Bai Jingqi has achieved another masterpiece of his actor-level actor.
As for the voices that questioned them, they also disappeared after watching the whole show. There was no distraction from the age difference, and everyone was impressed by the ups and downs of the plot and the wonderful interpretation of the characters.
This is thanks to the rich material provided by the screenwriters, the masterful technique of the directors, and the excellent performances of the actors integrated into the characters. "Mansion Gate" shows us what it means to be starry.
Chen Baoguo's acting career
When it comes to Chen Baoguo, his acting qualifications have a long history. As early as 1982, at the age of 28, he won the Best Actor Award for Chinese TV Drama Feitian for his outstanding performance in the TV series "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple".
This is the first TV series of his acting career, and he has made great contributions and made a blockbuster.
Since then, Chen Baoguo has started a 40-year peak in the entertainment industry. He plays a wide range of roles, including biographical characters, martial arts characters, and costume characters.
Representative works include "Deng Xiaoping", "Tang Ming Emperor", "Kangxi Dynasty" and so on. Among them, in "Zhao Zhixun", the protagonist he portrayed has a full personality and complex heart, which deeply impresses the audience and is recognized as a classic.
In 2022, in the film "The End of the Sea is the Grassland" directed by Wong Kar-wai, Chen Baoguo, who is 60 years old, will appear again as a local herdsman.
He performed well and won the Best Actor Award at the 14th Macao International Film Festival. Time has passed, and the strength has not diminished. This actor-level actor is still improving, which makes future generations willing to bow down.
While his acting career is in full swing, Chen Baoguo's love life is also happy. He and his wife Zhao Kuie are college classmates and first love, they got married on campus, and they have been growing old together ever since.
The two have a son and a daughter after marriage, and the only regret is that his son Chen Yicheng is not as popular as his father. However, for Chen Baoguo, family harmony and happiness are far more important than career success.
A plot that tests acting skills
In the drama "Mansion Gate", there are many plots that put forward extremely high requirements for the acting skills of the actors, which opened the audience's eyes and couldn't help but cheer for them.
The most typical examples are the actor Chen Baoguo and Bi Yanjun who plays his father. There is only 1 year difference between the two, but they have to play father and son in the film. may have the impression that Chen Baoguo is already an old actor, but in fact, he was only 45 years old back then.
Therefore, to play such a role with a huge span with almost his peers, the test can be imagined.
Fortunately, both of them are acting schools, and with the technical means of the post-production team, the final effect is perfect. The audience was not in the actual age of the two, but completely immersed in the family atmosphere between the father and son of the Bai family.
In fact, looking back now, what I admire even more is the combination of "mother and son in the play, husband and wife outside the play". Not only do they cooperate tacitly in front of the camera, but they also grow old together for many years in life.
This kind of performance, which blends real emotions, is naturally more convincing.
I believe this is the secret of the success of "Mansion Gate". It pushes the limits of the actors and creates the most engaging interactions in the play. Laughing and crying again and again, the audience is immersed in it, as if it has become a part of the story.
This kind of appeal is the charm of the eternal drama.
The regret of his son Chen Yicheng
Chen Baoguo not only has a successful career, but also takes care of his family very well. The relationship between him and his wife has always been strong, and his only son, Chen Yicheng, joined the showbiz with his father since he was a child.
Chen Baoguo has also been using his connections and resources to help his son develop in the film and television industry.
For example, in the movies and TV series starring himself, he often brings his son to star together, giving him the opportunity to let more audiences know. The father and son have also worked together to shoot public service announcements.
This is a very rare care in the industry, which shows that he has high hopes for Chen Yicheng.
However, the showbiz is not only famous by strength, but also by luck. Although he has the blessing of a star halo, Chen Yicheng has never become popular, and his popularity has always been limited to the circle.
is very different from his father's situation when he became famous in the first war, he can only be regarded as a little famous in the film and television industry.
As a father, Chen Baoguo must also regret this. After all, it is the most painful thing for an actor not to have many opportunities. The help he can give his son seems to have been exhausted, and the rest can only depend on fate.
We also expect Chen Yicheng to make a breakthrough in the future and become a superstar like his father.