The current situation of the once brilliant TVB actors is bleak
It was the heyday of Hong Kong's television industry, and every household was playing exciting and moving plots in front of their televisions. Police movies, martial arts films, spy war movies, you name it.
As the main force of the drama interpretation, a group of TVB actors dart all night, dealing with exciting roles. They are so engrossed that they seem to merge into it selflessly, affecting the joys, sorrows and sorrows of the audience.
Paul Che, who seemed to be weak but loyal to the little servant; Mai Changqing, he shows the cunning and determination of the villain; Huang Wenbiao, the brotherhood that fights side by side with Louis Koo is stronger than Jin Jian; Ma Junwei, a gentle and benevolent young emperor.
They are all so vivid, realistic, and use their acting skills to present a larger world to the audience.
At that time, the audience will remember their faces, they will remember their names. When it comes to classic plays, the first thing that comes to mind is the picture of them.
However, the years have not forgived people, and the changes in the Hong Kong TV industry have been too drastic. Under the impact of Netflix, TVB has been losing ground one after another, and many outstanding actors have lost their performance stages, so they have no choice but to leave temporarily.
We can no longer see their familiar figures, but instead they are more and more young young people.
The audience couldn't help but sigh, what happened to the old drama bones who had worked hard together now? I don't know if everyone is okay or not? Some of these stories are indeed embarrassing.
Mai Changqing: From character to blogger to self-reliance
That year, Mai Changqing won the Best Supporting Actor at the TVB Celebration Ceremony, and the whole scene stood up and applauded him, and he was so excited that he burst into tears at that moment. That is a great recognition of his years of accumulated acting skills, especially the villain who is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people - Liang Feifei.
Mai Changqing has paid too much for this role, in order to create a cunning, murderous and ruthless image, he rode a motorcycle and ran wildly at night, but the bruises all over his body inspired the yin owl on Liang Feifei's body.
For the sake of the role, he can be desperate and only want to fulfill his responsibilities.
It's a pity that the good times didn't last long, and the family ugly Yang Yang terminated the contract with the company, which made him fall heavily after the peak of his career. He had to put down his body and start as a streamer again on the Internet. Facing the onlookers of fans, Mai Changqing couldn't help but hide his loneliness.
Once upon a time, he could also stride on the red carpet; Once upon a time, the audience applauded his acting skills; Once upon a time, the younger generation of actors worshipped him like a god.
And now, when hosting a talk show, he has to be careful about it, for fear that a mistake will be ridiculed as "unprofessional". He understands his situation and how difficult it is to get back on his feet, but he has no choice but to re-hone himself step by step and adapt to the camera.
Fortunately, Mai Changqing was not crushed by this blow. He did not complain, but gladly accepted that the road of life was bumpy, even if it was bumpy. He's still motivated, and it's going to keep him going.
Maybe he's not as glamorous as he used to be, but he's found a new way to face the vagaries of the world.
Huang Wenbiao: From the Louis Koo brothers to the fish market employees
"Hey, who's this new boy?" In the fish market, several aunts with kitchen knives looked at the masked man in front of them with suspicious eyes.
"I heard that he seems to be an actor...... It's called Huang Wenbiao?" A voice hesitated.
"What kind of actors, what kind of actors are in our fish market!" Several aunts immediately scoffed and laughed playfully.
However, they don't know how beautiful this man was once upon a time. The picture that is comparable to Louis Koo is still in the hearts of many audiences. It was a moment of glory that many people dreamed of, and it was the pinnacle of his acting skills being recognized.
But time has passed, and Huang Wenbiao has to face the heavy blow of reality. In this era where he only attaches importance to traffic and does not care about acting skills, he is gradually abandoned by the market. Fortunately, he did not choose to complain, but rose to the challenge and resolutely chose to change careers.
Today, Huang Wenbiao is busy in a white suit, carefully picking up a few live carps. He carefully weighs and packs the small customers, always with a modest smile on his face.
Maybe it's a hundred and eight thousand miles away from his previous glamorous style, but he enjoys it.
Because he knows that as long as he is willing to put his mind right, no matter what kind of work he does, he can live a decent life. He looked at the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, and it is better to put himself a little lower than to wait for death in the same place.
Now, he has found a new balance.
Ma Junwei: From Wenrun Kangxi to Peking University
"I announce that this year's student, Ma Junwei, has received a bachelor's degree. ”
When the professor from Peking University read out the results, the audience burst into warm applause. This "student" who is no longer confused is Ma Junwei himself.
Many years ago, Kangxi played by Ma Junwei was deeply imprinted in the hearts of countless audiences, an image of a gentle and benevolent young emperor. Now, he himself is learning Xi again in the academy and experiencing the joy of curiosity.
After the graduation ceremony, Ma Junwei excitedly hugged several classmates. Like other ordinary students, he was integrated into the collective. chatting with everyone about his future plans, Ma Junwei couldn't help but remember that he was also a very popular actor.
But time has passed, and the road to acting is not smooth. In order to succeed in his studies, Ma Junwei chose to leave the entertainment industry temporarily, he wanted to find the state of learning Xi when he was young and exercise a new self.
This is not easy for an actor who has gained both fame and fortune, but Ma Junwei made up his mind.
Now that he has graduated and is going to continue his graduate studies, Ma Junwei feels that he has found a new coordinate in life. Maybe his career on the road to drama is no longer brilliant, but he found that learning Xi can also give him a great sense of satisfaction.
In this school, he is just an ordinary student, eating in the cafeteria and playing ball games with his classmates like everyone else. Ma Junwei doesn't care about the growth and decline of Vanity Fair, his current life is what he wants most.
They interpret what is real in terms of the state of life
These TVB veterans used their choices to interpret the meaning of "reality".
When Paul Che was directing transportation in the vegetable market, joking with the vendors, he showed a free and easy way that is difficult for stars in the entertainment industry to achieve.
When Mai Changqing was seriously preparing in front of the camera alone, carefully trying to please every fan, his resolute attitude towards learning Xi was also moving.
After experiencing the ups and downs of life, they did not choose despair or complain, but struggled to adapt to the changes in the world and find their own place.
Maybe Paul Che is no longer glamorous, and Huang Wenbiao is no longer glamorous, but they have found meaning in the work of ordinary people.
This is different from the tragic stories of many down-and-out actors who talk about life as a drama and have a bad fate. TVB's veteran actors use their living conditions to tell the world what is real.
They don't have the baggage of celebrities, so they can face it more calmly.
In fact, their stories are also a reminder to us: don't be fooled by appearances. Che Paul can make the vegetable market run well, and Huang Wenbiao can make the fish sell well.
None of them are depressed, which is beyond the reach of many people.