Zhang Shaohua, an old actor who was originally unknown. It wasn't until her later years that she became famous through the TV series "My Ugly Girl" and became well-known to the audience.
Speaking of the name Zhang Shaohua, many people may not know it. But when she mentions the motherly role she played in "My Ugly Girl", she can immediately match her face and voice.
Because her portrayal of the role of "ugly mother" in the play can be described as appropriate and incisive, which makes the audience enthusiastic after watching it.
Zhang Shaohua has not participated in many TV series, she only entered the entertainment industry at the age of 46, and has been active on the drama stage before. On the stage, she is already an old actor and has excellent acting skills.
However, due to his age, most of the roles he plays are mothers, and his popularity is not high. Until 2008, the 62-year-old Zhang Shaohua had her own masterpiece in "My Ugly Girl", which also made her famous in one fell swoop and won many heavyweight awards in the film and television industry.
So, after Zhang Shaohua got these affirmations and honors, did he begin to enjoy his old age decently?
Although Zhang Shaohua is well-known in the entertainment industry, her life is more difficult than many ordinary people.
She has been married to her husband for decades and has been living in a small house of 40 square meters, which was divided between them by the National Theater in 1982. The humble houses have no good furniture, the walls are mottled and the floors are dilapidated.
The two of them, like many ordinary families, live in this small house day after day. Zhang Shaohua rarely used the money she earned for herself, and she actively devoted herself to charity, donating most of her income.
Therefore, even if she has a certain reputation in the entertainment industry, her income is not as good as those popular little fresh meat, but her life is still very frugal.
Such a life may be incomprehensible to others - why a famous actor still lives in a simple small house and lives in poverty. But Zhang Shaohua doesn't care about these, she has always chosen the path in her heart.
In 2020, the new crown pneumonia epidemic broke out in Wuhan. At this time, Zhang Shaohua's body had been admitted to the hospital due to lung disease, and his life was obviously in danger.
But at this life-and-death juncture, the veteran actor once again exerted her usual spirit of public welfare. She decided to donate all her life savings - 500,000 yuan to Wuhan's anti-epidemic cause.
For an elderly patient who is strapped for cash, 500,000 yuan is tantamount to all the money he has saved for decades. But Zhang Shaohua did not hesitate, and contacted an old friend the next day and put this huge amount of money into the donation account in the epidemic area.
In sharp contrast to Zhang Shaohua's selflessness and regard money as dung, her biological son was not only unfilial when he was young, but even in the last moments of his old mother's life, he completely ignored and treated passers-by.
This undoubtedly made Zhang Shaohua's disappointment with his relatives spontaneous.
Zhang Shaohua, who was waiting for the summoning of death on the hospital bed, did not choose to leave his life savings to his biological son, but found the young actor Hu Ge, who visited her a few days ago, and entrusted him with this huge amount of money.
In fact, Zhang Shaohua and Hu Ge do not have a deep friendship. The reason why Hu Ge was chosen is more because this young student has always had sincere admiration for Zhang Shaohua.
During the visit a few days ago, Hu Ge cried bitterly over Zhang Shaohua's experience with red eyes, and the two had a long secret conversation.
It turned out that the reason why Hu Ge admired Zhang Shaohua so much was because he admired the old actor's noble sentiments of engaging in public welfare and dedication all his life. Therefore, Zhang Shaohua chose to believe in Hu Ge and entrust his inheritance to him, hoping that this young actor can take on her unfinished wish - to continue to engage in charity and public welfare undertakings to benefit more people.
Zhang Shaohua used her life to perfectly interpret what is called the real "virtue and art" in the film industry.
In this Vanity Fair, many artists are immersed in the spotlight and applause all day long, enjoying all the luxuries and comforts that the entertainment industry provides for them. And Zhang Shaohua is different from them, she does not indulge in these nihilistic pleasures, but chooses to live a simple life.
In her, there are no gorgeous clothes, no luxury cars, and some are a heart that is willing to pay and desire to benefit.
Therefore, at the last moment of his life, Zhang Shaohua did not hesitate to donate his most painstaking savings. She did not leave any inheritance to her unfilial son, but chose to continue to give back to society.
This series of actions is enough to be remembered by future generations - in this materialistic era, she is a well-deserved model of "virtue and art".
All of us artists should learn from Xi such an old-timer. Don't be blinded by fame and fortune, but always be grateful, and use your own way to help others and serve the society.
That's where our lives are headed.
Zhang Shaohua's life has an important enlightening effect on all of us.
First, we must learn to be grateful, especially to our parents. Zhang Shaohua's biological son was not only unfilial when he was young, but he was even more unsavory in his later years. This kind of behavior is extremely immoral.
As children, we must learn to be grateful for the nurturing grace of our parents, and do everything we can to repay our parents and make them happy.
Second, we should accumulate virtue and do good deeds in our lives. Zhang Shaohua donated most of her wealth to charity, and she is a model of helpfulness and dedication. In our daily life, we must also learn to give, care for others and society, and use our own ways to help those in need.
Through Zhang Shaohua's story, I believe that more people will be infected by her spirit, which will inspire the warmth and kindness in their hearts. That's the greatest gift she's ever given us.