A gifted musical prodigy
6-year-old Ouyang Nana picked up the cello for the first time, and her performance was so amazing. The music teacher was surprised and excited when she saw her focused and engaged eyes, as well as her rapid progress - the little girl in front of her was clearly a talented music prodigy.
Ouyang Nana is like an innate musical cell, and has a strong comprehension of all kinds of musical instruments. But her favorite is the slightly bloated cello.
The thick and deep timbre of the cello is in line with the inexplicable emotional projection of this young girl.
Wise and transparent, Ouyang Nana quickly realized that music is not just a simple patchwork of musical notes, it is also a rich world that can convey people's most complex thoughts and emotions.
So the seeds of pursuing the deeper meaning of music were planted in her heart.
At the age of 12, Ouyang Nana finally fulfilled her little wish and held the first real solo concert in her life. When she stood alone in the center of the stage with a cello in hand, facing a full audience, her heart was mixed.
She knows that the arrival of this moment proves that her love and hard work for music are not in vain, and it also heralds a new beginning in her life. When the first note was played, Ouyang Nana immersed herself in the music, and she became the brightest "star" in the Taipei Concert Hall this night.
is such an eccentric little girl, with a late blooming talent and a keen and unique musical interpretation. So, when she was 13 years old and received a full scholarship from Curtis, one of America's top music schools, it was no surprise to all.
This is undoubtedly another wonderful addition to the musical chapter.
At the age of 14, he impulsively chose to drop out of school and join the entertainment industry
At the age of 14, Ouyang Nana, who was studying Xi Curtis, a top music school in the United States, suddenly made a choice that shocked everyone - she decided to drop out of school and officially join the entertainment industry and become an actress.
As soon as this news was officially announced, it immediately caused an uproar on the Internet. Everyone questioned Ouyang Nana's choice, thinking that she chose to give up her music dream for money and fame.
Messages and comments without exception are denigrating her choices. These negative evaluations and doubts invisibly increased Ouyang Nana's psychological pressure.
The first TV series after joining the entertainment industry did not bring her much positive effect. The discomfort in the face of the camera, as well as the acting skills with a huge gap, made Ouyang Nana extremely painful during the filming process.
She even began to wonder if she had chosen too impulsively.
In the next few years, Ouyang Nana continued to work hard in the entertainment industry, hoping to prove the correctness of her choice. But the situation has not changed much. Although the scenes are continuous, and various variety shows and TV series have participated in the filming one after another, the word-of-mouth and evaluation are not optimistic.
This added to the sense of loss in her heart. It also made her even more confused.
While persisting in the development of the entertainment industry, he regained his love for music
Despite repeatedly hitting a wall in the entertainment industry, Ouyang Nana still chose to persevere. She didn't want to give up easily, and she wanted to prove that she was right in the first place. In order to get more exposure opportunities, Ouyang Nana began to try to use self-media.
She opened Weibo and WeChat public accounts, and actively took Vlog videos to share her life.
To her surprise, these seemingly ordinary bits and pieces of life turned out to be unexpectedly popular. It turns out that everyone likes such a real and lovely Ouyang Nana very much, and her personality style and healing system are shared, which easily attracts countless fans.
Gradually, self-media has become an opportunity for Ouyang Nana's reputation to improve.
When Ouyang Nana returned to campus again and entered Berklee College of Music to study Xi, she felt an indescribable sense of excitement and peace of mind. Regaining the familiar touch of an instrument and being in a harmonious space of music, she found a long-lost sense of belonging.
Ouyang Nana picked up the creative project that had been shelved for a long time. While studying and improving her Xi at the academy, she devoted herself to creating her own original music works. Finally, two years later, Ouyang Nana released her first Chinese EP album.
The album was highly praised by the music industry for its distinctive style and excellent overall quality.
Readjust your status and find your own place
After experiencing the doubts and blows of the initial choice, Ouyang Nana gradually understood what she really wanted. She found that both music and performing arts have their own unique charms, and both attract her to some extent.
She doesn't want to give up on either side, but wants to be able to find a balance between the two.
As a result, Ouyang Nana began to learn to plan her time reasonably and take care of her musicology Xi and entertainment career. In her spare time, she mainly focuses on further studies at Berklee College of Music, gradually improving her musical skills.
In his spare time, he continued to participate in the filming of film and television dramas. Gradually, through this two-line development model, Ouyang Nana found the rhythm that suited her best.
In the entertainment industry, Ouyang Nana chooses to select meaningful and excellent film and television works to participate. She no longer takes on dramas simply for the sake of traffic, but hopes to show a richer and more three-dimensional self through performance.
This choice has also gradually gained recognition from industry insiders and audiences. Her acting skills have been continuously improved through the experience of one work after another, and she has also successfully transformed into a powerful actor.
Musically, Ouyang Nana has achieved a lot of results. During her time at the Academy, she has won a number of important newcomer awards. He was also invited to play the cello solo in some important concerts.
After graduation, Ouyang Nana signed a contract to become an independent musician. Not only does she continue to write and publish original albums, but she also accepts invitations as a guest musician to perform solo in top orchestras at home and abroad.
is no longer the fledgling little girl she was back then, Ouyang Nana shines with a unique light in the music industry.
Emotion and inspiration
Looking back at Ouyang Nana's growth process, I can't help but feel a lot of emotion. This highly talented girl has experienced too many unexpected ups and downs on the road to pursue her dreams, but she eventually persevered and found her own place.
The lesson from her story is that the road to growth will not be easy, but the important thing is to still maintain the original intention and courage in the face of difficulties and doubts.
As long as you don't give up lightly and stick to yourself, you will eventually see the light.
For this era that is still growing, confusion and hesitation are inevitable. We will inevitably deviate from ourselves in our pursuits, but we must not make choices that hurt us on the spur of the moment.
The more confused you are, the more you must think carefully and listen to your inner voice.
Frustration and questioning are painful, but they are also a ladder to growth. Only by turning negative energy into motivation and strengthening one's core can we gradually get out of the predicament and become a better version of ourselves.