Preamble:
Han Tongsheng, born in 1955, has now entered the year of sixtieth year. Talking about him, people who are familiar with him praise him for his "superb acting skills and humility". His cute smile always gives people warmth. This actor with a sunny smile has portrayed hated villains on the screen several times, but he has a kind and flawless heart.
1. Children born on Children's Day
Han Tongsheng grew up in a traditional Beijing family. Han's father has high requirements for his son, and the family rules are very strict. But he appreciates and supports his son's Xi opera performance. Every Spring Festival, he personally teaches Han Tongsheng to perform, and he can't succeed if he doesn't learn.
As a child, Han Tongsheng had a lively and active personality, and often played with his friends in the alley, looking for excitement. They will climb the courtyard wall to explore, and they will chase me in the streets. Han Tongsheng also likes peacocks flying southeast, but every time his knees are worn out, he will inevitably be punished when he goes home. In addition to playing, he would also follow his father to watch the theater and learn art. He developed a strong interest in Peking Opera and stage performances, and often played the small drum whenever he had time, shaking his head and imitating his father's movements. When the father saw this, he couldn't help but smile lovingly, thinking that maybe his son would be able to become a great tool in the future and carry forward the art he loved all his life.
However, the good times did not last long, and his father also realized that in the social environment at that time, it would not be easy for Han Tongsheng to make a living from performing arts in the future, and a stable job was the most important. So after graduating from high school, Han Tongsheng entered a state-owned government unit under his father's arrangement.
2. Choose your own adventure and go your own way
The agency job gave Han Tongsheng a stable life, but for this young man who still had ideals and ambitions, the monotonous work consumed his enthusiasm day after day. He began to find his long working life unbearable. Obviously, he is still young and promising, but he has to be bound between these square inches. He would remember his love of opera performance when he was a teenager, and he would dream at night that he would dance on stage in costume.
In 1978, China resumed the college entrance examination, and many art schools began to recruit students. This gave Han Tongsheng a chance, and it was like a window opening to reflect sunshine and hope. He suddenly realized that he needed to take control of his own life, and he could not live under the expectations and arrangements of others forever. He plucked up the courage to ask his father to quit his job and go to the Central Academy of Drama to take the exam. He was favored by a theater instructor and given the opportunity to enter the theater to Xi. Han Tongsheng was overjoyed, and without saying a word, he immediately quit his job and entered the theater to start a three-year study and Xi life.
3. Love and Dream Chasing in the Theater
The life of the theater is far from being as easy as Han Tongsheng imagined, and in this way, Han Tongsheng began to get up early and go to bed late. He knew that if he wanted to be a good drama actor, he had to work twice as hard.
Just when Han Tongsheng was devoting himself to Xi his new school life, an accident led to his marriage. Let him meet his wife, who also works in the theater. She has a cheerful and generous personality, and soon became familiar with Han Tongsheng. The two have similar interests, often practice Xi together, discuss acting skills, and gradually develop feelings. Soon, they entered the palace of marriage. Love comes suddenly but naturally, like the most delicate cherry blossoms in spring.
Fourth, from drama to screen, do not forget the original intention
The arduous life of studying Xi did not knock down Han Tongsheng's determination, but sharpened his solid acting skills. In 1988, he won the "Plum Blossom Award", the highest honor in the Chinese theater industry, for his outstanding performance in the drama "The Twist of Fate". This not only affirmed his love and hard work in the performing arts, but also finally made him stand out in the industry.
After being recognized by the drama industry, Han Tongsheng also began to get involved in the TV drama industry. For the first time, he was faced with a completely new environment and way of working. At first, Han Tongsheng often didn't have time to change his emotions, and was criticized by the director for his blunt actions. But he was not discouraged, but humbly asked his peers for advice, and experienced seniors also passed on the essence without reservation.
With the delicate performances of the drama actors and the gradual adaptation to the TV series, Han Tongsheng quickly found his place on the screen. He has co-starred in a number of popular series with many well-known actors, gradually accumulating popularity among the audience. Although he has become famous, he has never forgotten the original intention of drama and continues to work the drama stage.
5. A good man behind the scenes, a wife's confidant
In stark contrast to his successful acting career, Han Tongsheng's family life is very low-key and plain. The wife is not a celebrity, just an ordinary actor in the theater, and the relationship between the two is very stable. Han Tongsheng handed over most of his salary to his wife to take care of, and only kept a small amount of living expenses for himself. He spends almost all of his free time with his family and rarely interacts with the opposite sex. His wife also trusts him and never asks about the female colleagues at work.
It is precisely because of the strong relationship between the two that Han Tongsheng's wife never minds him working with the actress. She once said with a smile that she was most relieved that her husband would cooperate with Xu Di, because the two must only have a working relationship. Even if she occasionally hears some nonsense, her wife never cares. She knows best in her heart that her husband attaches great importance to the family, and will never do anything to hurt the family.
6. Wicked on the screen, realistic and kind
In 2013, Han Tongsheng played the role of "Gu Dahai" in "Big Husband", and this stubborn and radical father image brought him increased attention.
In 2014, he played the role of Guo Xiangdong, the father-in-law of Shandong, in the life comedy "I Drift North for My Children and Grandchildren". Immediately afterwards, he created a hateful villain in "Red Sorghum" and "Hurricane". These negative characters are vivid and realistic, which successfully shocked the audience and won Han Tongsheng the reputation of "acting school".
However, the superb interpretation of these villain characters did not affect Han Tongsheng's own personality. In life, he is still humble and kind, and is loved by everyone.
7. Cherish the present and be grateful for life
Today, 67-year-old Han Tongsheng is still active in the film and television industry. He no longer works as hard as he did when he was younger, but chooses quality works to perform. Although he no longer aspires to achieve higher achievements, his passion for acting has never waned. At the same time, he cherishes the time he spends with his family even more. Whenever there is a holiday, he will take his wife out to play and enjoy the joy of family.
Seeing the happy smile on Han Tongsheng's body, those who are familiar with him sincerely sighed: It turns out that success and satisfaction are not difficult to pursue, but only to be grateful and look at the bits and pieces of life positively. Perhaps, this is the core inspiration of Han Tongsheng's life.
Epilogue:
Han Tongsheng's life is full of legends. From giving up the iron job bowl to pursue his dreams, to making remarkable achievements in dramas and screens, to maintaining his original intention and cherishing his family, he can be described as a "benchmark" in the entertainment industry. This kind of focus on both career and family life is also desirable. We should also be like Han Tongsheng, who has the courage to pursue dreams and be content and happy.