In 1943, Zuo Dajue, a girl from an opera family, was born in Xingyang, Henan. Since childhood, she has become increasingly interested in the art of opera, often reveling in the various plots and stories told by her parents, and is full of infinite reverie about the characters of opera.
Perhaps it is due to genes, or it is destined by God, Zuo Daxue has shown amazing theatrical talent since he was a child, and often writes, directs and acts in small theaters, making the elders in the family laugh.
However, the family that raised her did not want Zuo Dajun to engage in this business in the future. They are well aware of the hardships of the opera industry, and they don't want their daughter to repeat their fate of going through twists and turns.
So they strongly opposed Zuo Daxue's opera dream and tried every means to persuade her to give up. But this did not dampen Xiao Zuo Dajue's determination, she firmly told her family that she was destined to be born for opera, and her dream was to become an excellent opera actor.
In order to realize his dream, Zuo Dajun resolutely applied for the actor training class of the Hunan Hunan Opera Troupe. Under the careful guidance of her mentor, she quickly grew into an accomplished opera actress and starred in many wonderful plays.
Whether it is an orthodox drama or an opera adaptation, Zuo Dajun can be proficient in mastering and interpreting each role well. The audience who watched her performance was often impressed by her energy and typhoon, and couldn't help but applaud.
Soon, the reputation of "Little Whirlwind" spread in the theater world.
Just when Zuo Dajun was making a name for himself in the theater world, the Cultural Revolution broke out. Due to her father's historical problems, she was classified as the daughter of the "Black Five" and was subjected to various political persecutions.
Zuo Dajun was forced to leave the Hunan Opera Troupe and sent to a remote mountain village to undergo labor reform. In this desolate environment, she was deeply tormented by the double torture of the ideological seal and the hard work of life, and her theatrical dream almost fell into a desperate situation.
Fortunately, because Zuo Daxue performed very well in labor, she was able to be "released" early and return to the Hunan Opera Troupe within a few years. For many sleepless nights, she looked forward to the day when she would return to the stage.
When she came to the gate of the theater and looked at the familiar name of the theater, Zuo Daxue was so excited that she burst into tears. She once again threw herself into the intense rehearsals of the performance, and felt like a new life.
Finally, Zuo Daxue stood on the stage again and completed a wonderful performance that moved people again and again. Despite the devastation of the Cultural Revolution, her artistic charm remained undiminished, and she soon re-emerged as a star in the theater world.
In 1980, the famous director Yang Jie was selecting roles for the filming of the epic TV series "Journey to the West". This super IP that shocked China and foreign countries, she was looking for a suitable actor to play the role of Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Just like the status of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the hearts of Buddhists, the importance of the role of Guanyin in the play is undoubted. The role had to be played by an infectious and persuasive actor to make this masterpiece a success.
In a Hunan opera performance, Yang Jie encountered Zuo Daxue's wonderful performance, and she exclaimed as if she had discovered: "It's her!" The feeling that Zuo Dajun gave her was in line with the imagination of the image of Guanyin in her heart.
Subsequently, at the invitation of Yang Jie, Zuo Daxue played the role of Guanyin Bodhisattva. In order to perform perfectly, she consulted a large number of materials in detail and deeply understood the connotation of Guanyin.
At the same time, she also consulted a number of eminent monks to obtain the essence of Guanyin's image.
In 1986, "Journey to the West" shook the land of China immediately after its premiere, with an unprecedented ratings of 94%. Zuo Dajue's vivid and expressive acting skills have made the role of Guanyin deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and her every demeanor and line has become a swan song for the ages.
This "living bodhisattva" has not only conquered generations of Chinese audiences, but her image of Guanyin has even won praise from foreign audiences. How can an Oriental actress accurately interpret the image of Guanyin in the eyes of Westerners? This has become a miracle.
During the filming of the crew, after Zuo Daxue transformed into "Guanyin", a series of unbelievable events occurred one after another, which surprised everyone.
When the weather turns bad and the shooting is interrupted, Zuo Dajun will put up the Guanyin handprint. Then, miraculously, the clouds dispersed, the sun shined through, and the sky cleared completely.
Zuo Daxue "controlled the weather" several times and successfully saved the scene. made the crew even more convinced that this actor may really be a reincarnated bodhisattva.
In addition, when Zuo Dajun appears in the crew on a rainy day, he will also have the magical effect of "driving away the rain and stopping the water". All she had to do was stand on location, and the drizzling rain would gradually stop and turn cloudy.
Everyone said that this was definitely a miracle of providence, in order to bless the smooth shooting.
Once, Zuo Dajun went to a temple to worship, and something happened that made her unbelievable. I saw a large number of pilgrims flocking to the place, and they knelt down in front of Zuo Dajue, chanting words in their mouths: "Guanyin Bodhisattva is back! It is the reincarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva!" Zuo Dajun explained that he was just an actor, and the pilgrims still bowed and worshipped, asking to soothe their troubles.
Since then, Zuo Daxue has often "done all the tricks", and his appearance in the temple will trigger worship. Since then, she has believed in Buddhism and often participated in temple fairs, and her face has become more compassionate.
So far, there is no reasonable explanation for this series of bizarre events, which makes people sigh that creation makes people miserable.
For Zuo Dajue, we have to admire her innate super acting talent and understanding. As a child of an opera family, acting is almost instinctive for her, which also made her the brightest new star of the Hunan Theater in her early years.
We also want to praise Zuo Dajun's perseverance and perseverance, even in the face of the catastrophe of the Cultural Revolution, she still regained her dream of drama and returned to the stage. It is this resilience that has sustained her legendary life.
Of course, the reason why Zuo Daxue can achieve the image of Guanyin is inseparable from her acting skills. Her perfect interpretation of the role just fits the expectations of Guanyin in the minds of the people.
We found out that this character didn't need much of a peugeot outward appearance, but an inner compassion and kindness. It is through his own vitality that Zuo Daxue gives Guanyin a three-dimensional feeling.
Why, then, do believers mistake her for a reincarnated bodhisattva? This reveals the romantic imagination of us ordinary people about the existence of the Buddha realm. We tend to look for miracles, and our horizons are limited to the world.
When something goes beyond comprehension, it comes down to a "bodhisattva manifestation." This reflects our need to desire and rely on spiritual sustenance. Therefore, Zuo Daxue actually fulfilled the beliefs of others.
We sincerely wish Mr. Zuo Dajun endless life and prosperity. She is not only a well-deserved national treasure artist, but also a Chinese national culture.
The masterpiece "Journey to the West" is still on the air, and the Guanyin she plays is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become a spiritual sustenance. We look forward to Mr. Zuo Daxue continuing to promote traditional Chinese art as the inheritor of Hunan opera, so that more audiences can appreciate its charm.
Of course, we hope that Mr. Zuo's career can reach a higher peak and continue to create amazing masterpieces. With each new work, it will infect and educate generations.
If she can collaborate with young artists across borders, I believe that her influence will continue to expand and benefit more groups. We sincerely hope that Zuo Dajun will become a benchmark figure in popular culture.
Teacher Zuo Dajue's life story also makes every literary and art worker feel relieved and reflective. First of all, it is a testament to the importance of talent and perseverance, qualities that every artist needs to learn Xi.
Second, it reminds us to be tolerant and tolerant, just as Guanyin is compassionate to the world. Finally, those bizarre events also warn us to keep a kind attitude in the face of all kinds of unthinkable things in life.
We sincerely wish this national treasure artist many happiness and happiness. I hope her story can help more future generations of actors find their own direction and life. We will continue to support her and make her a microcosm of Chinese culture."