In the winter of 1941, Du Yulu was born in an ordinary family in the small northeastern city of Harbin. The parents do not have a special status, and the family is not wealthy. The introverted Du Yulu has been quiet since childhood, he does not have many friends, and prefers to stay alone to read and Xi.
However, this seemingly silent teenager is full of infinite enthusiasm and yearning for acting.
At the age of 20, Du Yulu met Zhu Yongyu, who was also in the Harbin Repertory Theatre. Zhu Yongyu, who has a lively and cheerful personality, immediately hit the passion point in Du Yulu's heart, and the two quickly fell in love.
A young couple hastily held a simple wedding, and in this way, they embarked on the road of marriage hand in hand. The newlyweds are not rich but very sweet, they work in the repertory troupe during the day, and they are tired of talking together at night.
Just when the two were still immersed in sweet love, a drastic change came suddenly. In 1958, the collectivization movement was in full swing, and private theater companies became the targets of the downfall.
The Harbin Repertory Theatre was disbanded overnight, and Du Yulu was assigned to work as a porter at the railway station. The sudden change of identity and heavy physical labor are undoubtedly a fierce blow to this passionate youth.
During the day, he numbly repeated the actions of unloading and carrying goods at the train station, and at night his limbs were so sore that he could not sleep.
At the age of 38, after a long wait, Du Yulu finally ushered in the opportunity to turn over. Literary and artistic workers were able to return to the stage, and Du Yulu also returned to the theater career he loved as he wished.
However, starting his acting career at this time seems to be "old" for him. At first, Du Yulu could only play some tricks and small supporting roles. The pay is very low, there are few scenes, and the work is very hard.
However, Du Yulu never slackened in the slightest. No matter what kind of role he gets, he does his best and sees it as a precious opportunity to perform. In the crew, Du Yulu arrived first and left last.
In order to better interpret the character, he was able to spend many all-night days and nights.
Time rushed by under Du Yulu's feet, and it was another 20 years in the blink of an eye. 56-year-old Du Yulu finally played the leading role "Zhang Tingyu" in the TV series "Yongzheng Dynasty".
His excellent acting skills and superb character portrayal made him famous in one fell swoop and quickly became well-known among the audience. Since then, his strength has gradually revealed, his drama appointments have increased greatly, and Du Yulu has also ushered in the peak of her acting career.
It is really easy to change, and the nature is difficult to change. Over the past 20 years, Du Yulu has maintained the axis edge, and has not changed her attitude towards work because of the difference in roles and salaries.
The belated success is a brilliant achievement in his acting career and the best portrayal of his professionalism.
2009 was the peak of the 68-year-old Du Yulu's acting career. He is not only a recognized representative of the old students in the industry, but also a well-known star face.
However, in this year, Du Yulu's life trajectory took a huge turn.
The results of the examination showed that he had advanced lung cancer. A person falling from the top to the abyss is undoubtedly a huge blow. Du Yulu endured this pain and despair alone, he didn't tell too many people, and even his relatives hid his illness, but only fought against the disease on his own.
In order not to delay work, Du Yulu endured the pain and continued filming. He pretends to be calm, and always faces the camera and the audience with a gentle smile on his face. And behind the camera, is his hair that fell out of chemotherapy; Underneath the gentle smile was his face, distorted by pain.
Du Yulu does her best to fulfill the responsibilities of an actor, but few people really understand the weakness and fragility in his heart.
Time flies, and another 10 years have passed in a blink of an eye. Du Yulu, who was 80 years old, finally passed away early in the morning of February 2020 due to the deterioration of her condition.
Before dying, he whispered to his wife: "The universe is so big, we will meet again." A few simple words, but they are integrated into his infinite attachment to his family, and also reflect his love for acting.
When the real Grim Reaper comes, who of us is not weak and fragile? A person like Du Lao will also have lingering memories. However, the world is unpredictable, during the epidemic, only 6 people attended Du Yulu's funeral.
Countless tears of fans and peers can only turn into a handful of fragrance in front of the grave. However, the beautiful memories and wonderful roles that Du Yulu left to the audience through the screen will always be remembered in the hearts of the audience.
His great contribution to the Chinese TV drama industry will always shine in the historical river of this industry. It is only a mortal of flesh and blood who has left in a hurry, and what he remains in our hearts is a symbol of eternal spirit.
Du Yulu's widow Zhu Yongyu has not been able to really get out of the grief of her husband's death, and has been waiting in the old house where the two have lived together all day long, recalling the bits and pieces with Du Yulu in her own way.
Du Yulu's favorite things were carefully placed in the room by her, and she often gently stroked them, as if she was caressing her wife's soul. Every time he thinks of Du Yulu, Zhu Yongyu's eyes are red and tears are like rain.
Daughter Du Qiuhua saw her mother grieving day and night, and also learned to mourn her father in words, she expressed her thoughts about Du Yulu through copywriting from time to time, and completed Du Yulu's unfulfilled wishes.
The family is remembering Du Yulu in their own way, like a silent consolation to the dead. Perhaps they know that the dead are gone, the living are still there, and life goes on.
However, the longing for Du Yulu will accompany them every day for the rest of their lives, and will be immersed in their bones and blood, and they will never be baptized.
Du Yulu used her life to perfectly interpret what is the true character of an actor. From being a young man without regrets to fighting cancer in his later years, he proved his love for the theater career with perseverance.
The infinite affection in his last words before the sickbed also expressed his love for the palace of art. What is even more awe-inspiring is that Du Yulu's courage and calmness in the face of illness, and the generosity of life revealed in her smile, this kind of bearing is no longer only for strength.
However, what is embarrassing is that in this rampant era, few people pay attention to the fall of a powerful old artist like Du Yulu. The "little fresh meat" relied on money to "make stars", which completely desecrated the industry.
Du Lao has spent his life practicing the original intention of "art for art's sake", and the current market blasphemy of star "making machines" is really embarrassing! Du Yulu's story touched people's hearts, and the trend of this era also alerted the industry itself.
Du Yulu passed away last year, but his lifelong dedication and dedication will continue to inspire and guide everyone who works on the theater stage. It is foreseeable that after the baptism of this epidemic, people will have higher requirements for the strength and feelings of entertainment stars.
Mr. Du Yulu's superb acting skills, unpretentious style, and noble and simple attitude towards life will precisely become the literacy that film and television people in this exaggerated era need to learn Xi most.
"The universe is so big, we will meet again", perhaps Mr. Du has continued his acting career in another world of heaven. And those of us who are alive should uphold the spirit he left us, and carry forward his personality charm of performing arts who is only for the role and art, and is willing to dedicate.