Zhang Kaili's ups and downs in acting
Time flies, light and shadow are exchanged. Looking back, Zhang Kaili's career is like an epic, carrying countless rainbow-like memories. From a young newcomer to a mature professional actor, she has gone through many ups and downs.
The glory of the 90s and the title of "national daughter-in-law".
The 90s is the best portrayal of the brilliant period of Zhang Kaili's career. After the reform and opening up, the entertainment industry is full of flowers, and various TV series have come out one after another.
Among them, "Desire", as an excellent social drama, not only made the audience nostalgic for the warm family feelings that they relied on in the past, but also brought great attention to Zhang Kaili and the male protagonist at that time. As the interpretation of the role of the heroine Liu Huifang, Zhang Kaili used touching acting skills to interpret this girl full of hope and enthusiasm vividly.
Subsequently, she starred in a number of popular dramas, and her high popularity and audience recognition won the reputation of "national daughter-in-law", which was a household name in the 90s. The pinnacle of her career has achieved the strong aura of Zhang Kaili's screen goddess.
In recent years, his career has fallen into a quagmire and the audience has been disappointed
Time flies, and 15 years have passed in a blink of an eye. With the rapid changes in the economy and society, the film and television culture has also undergone qualitative changes.
At the same time, Zhang Kaili's age has gradually increased, transitioning from a young and beautiful goddess to a middle-aged maternal image. Although this is a normal development in the actor's career, the audience's recognition and expectations for her new image have begun to decline.
In the new round of popular dramas, she has repeatedly played the role of a mother and woman, and gradually lost her vividness in terms of action language and detailed performance, but has repeatedly attracted criticism of "exaggerated and outrageous". Coupled with some controversial news that has come out one after another in recent years, the audience has been disappointed and questioned about this "national daughter-in-law", and her career seems to have fallen into a downturn.
Controversial performance in variety shows
To this day, Zhang Kaili is still exploring her own acting path. But at the same time, some of her words and deeds as a public figure in variety shows have also caused controversy, and many viewers find it difficult to accept. For example, in a show, he rudely accused the members around him, bluntly saying that the other party was "useless"; and verbal conflicts with other celebrities, being filmed, seeing and hearing, etc. These have become a new stronghold for the audience to question her attitude and ability to be charismatic. Coupled with the frequent scandals and controversies in recent years, she has dragged down her positive image in the eyes of the public. Now, Ms. Zhang seems to be faced with an urgent need to reinvent herself.
However, for any artist who has been pursuing his dream in the industry for many years, the path of life is always full of uncertainties. Perhaps it is these ups and downs that have enriched Zhang Kaili's inner growth and brought deeper thinking to her future works. The glory of the past cannot replace the future, and she still needs to find the bond and resonance with the audience through continuous exploration and tempering. With the changes of the times, Zhang Kaili may need to interpret herself with a new attitude, so that more people can see her brilliance after transformation. As long as she continues on the path of creation, her life story will not end.
The decline in acting skills and the nostalgia of the audience
Time flies, time flies, and after many years, her energetic performance on the screen seems to be gone. Viewers noticed that the natural and fluid expressions and body language in her role were gradually diminished, replaced by overly exaggerated and blunt movements. Others may think that this is a natural change that occurs with age, but the strong sense of intimacy and resonance that fans have lost in their hearts.
Some comments pointed out that her performance in some important scenes is still a certain distance from the real person, and the emotional expression seems to lack subtle but important interpretation. This may have something to do with the fact that she struggled to find the right fit for her new character type. The audience began to reminisce about the most impressive roles in the past, and the natural acting skills made people linger. But now, when seeing her new work, the brilliance of the past is covered with a faint gray in the hearts of the audience.
Limitations of character choice with a middle-aged image
Compared with the unique style of the young people, in recent years, she has mostly taken on some middle-aged women. This is understandably a natural requirement for the length of the role, but too many such roles also seem to give the impression that her acting path is inevitably narrowing. It's not easy to find different highlights in the same type of character. Some fans are worried that if this continues, it may have a negative impact on her future career.
Compared with the youthful image full of vitality back then, the middle-aged female characters give the audience a different sense of distance. This has changed the public's long-standing stereotype about her to a certain extent, but does it mean that she can't jump out of a certain range of performances? This undoubtedly puts some restrictions on her future choices.
Controversy and professional ethics in business endorsements
Recently, some of the business activities she has participated in have also led many people to raise questions. Some fans and netizens pointed out that some of the brand endorsements she received seemed to be too financially focused, consistent with the social influence and moral standards she was expected to uphold as a public figure. For example, an online mini-game that has been endorsed has obvious underage attraction elements, which will inevitably cause some controversy in the eyes of the public.
Other fans questioned her lack of consideration for the trade-offs when choosing a business event. Focusing only on commercial returns and ignoring the impact of the nature of the product on the public and minors will inevitably create a negative impression. Ethics has always been an unavoidable topic in her field.
Personal black history and social image are damaged
In recent years, some detailed reports on her personal life have also become well-known to the public. Some rumors, such as an affair with a well-known director and crew, as well as a dispute over the way children are educated, have become hot topics for a while.
And even more controversial are some details of the dispute with the former spouse that have come to light. Some of the descriptive descriptions of domestic violence, although questionable in their authenticity, do leave an impression and influence on the outside world due to the lack of public explanations and clarifications. These controversies arising from private life have brought a certain amount of trouble to a cultural and artistic worker in the public eye.
Challenges and self-reflection in the turmoil of public opinion
The impact of public opinion is a test for every public figure. At the peak of her career, Zhang had experienced honor and affection, but as time went on, things changed. The exposure of some controversial events in recent years has caused her to fall into public doubts and criticism. This is an extremely unfavorable environment for any artist who is good at performing.
In the first wave of controversy, Zhang Kaili chose to temporarily suspend public activities and reflect on her words and deeds. She looks back at every detail of the past, looking for possible misunderstandings in order to re-examine her professional ethics. It was a difficult process, but she realized that she could only correct her mistakes if she faced them with sincerity. She began to exchange experiences with trusted peers, seeking more perspectives on herself to open her mind.
Reshape the image and the audience's expectations
After in-depth self-reflection, Zhang Kaili decided to return to the audience's attention with a new attitude. She began to change in subtle ways, including the way she behaved and how she said and did. At the same time, she is actively looking for new plans to regain her self-confidence. With the encouragement of her friends, she chose to star in a TV series that depicts mother's love and growth. Through this role, she wants to show the audience a more gentle and affectionate self.
In order to reshape her image as an artist, Zhang Kaili has also taken more initiative to communicate with the audience. She participated in online interactive and fan meetings to listen to different perspectives. In the process of reinvention, she felt the audience's expectation of her own growth trajectory, and understood that the importance of listening to the voice of the public can no longer be ignored. It was a valuable experience for her to get back on track.
Responding to the transformation of acting in the new era
As she gets older, Zhang Kaili is also re-examining her career path and role positioning. Today's entertainment industry is changing rapidly, with young rookies and many young artists dominating the stage. For her, unless she can find a direction to keep up with the times, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in this competitive circle.
To this end, she began to try to combine performance with other new media forms, and actively guided her own artistic ability. In addition to continuing to work on TV dramas, she is also exploring the possibilities of live streaming and short videos. At the same time, she discussed with young directors to make a short film that focuses on the emotions of middle-aged women. This is her new attempt, and it is also the first step into the future.
Review career choices and role challenges
As new ventures unfolded, Zhang began to re-examine her career choices over the years. Looking back, she realizes that there have been cases of imprudent thought in some projects with weak business ethics, which has also influenced her traditional orientation. From now on, she will consider every opportunity to work more carefully.
In the new TV series and micro-films, Zhang Kaili has set higher expectations for her role. Not only does she stop at her appearance and lines, but she hopes to interpret every emotional detail through nuanced expressions and body language. This is not only a challenge to myself, but also a kind of sustenance to the audience. She believes that only by growing into an actor with a richer heart can she truly re-ignite the hearts of the audience.