If the most beautiful gift in life is an unexpected surprise, then for Ren Shuai, the shooting experience in high school is definitely worth it.
It was a day when Ren Shuai was still in high school, and it was a sunny afternoon in his memory. The students who were in physical education class on the playground suddenly saw several buses driving into the school gate, and a group of actors in ancient costumes got off the bus.
It turned out that a crew came to the school to film, and it was necessary to select a few students to be temporary group performers. As soon as the news came out, it immediately aroused the excitement of many students, and they volunteered to audition.
As a child from an ordinary family, Ren Shuai's biggest wish on weekdays is nothing more than to get a college diploma, and then find a stable job. He really didn't have any concept of acting, just a new and interesting experience.
It wasn't until he actually stood in front of the props and sets, put on a costume to perform, and felt the applause and gaze of others, that Ren Shuai had the feeling that this was the stage.
An unexpected performance experience deeply affected Ren Shuai's future life trajectory. After the college entrance examination, Ren Shuai plucked up the courage to apply for the performance department of the Military Art Academy, and chose to embark on this creative path that he would never have imagined.
Many years later, when Ren Shuai looks back on his first experience in the industry, he often feels that many turning points in his life often stem from a momentary impulse. If he hadn't had the opportunity to shoot in high school, he would probably have been lucky enough to experience the joy of acting in his life.
After graduating from university, Ren Shuai was assigned to work in the repertory troupe of the Lanzhou Military Region. In the beginning, he was still immersed in the joy of being able to officially perform on stage. But after actually working, Ren Shuai soon realized that the life of the repertory troupe was far from glamorous as he imagined.
As a newcomer, Ren Shuai can only do some chores most of the time, such as set handling, props management, etc. Occasionally, when I have the opportunity to perform, I can only play some small roles, and I can't play my strength at all.
The salary and benefits of the repertory troupe are very limited, and the fledgling Ren Shuai relies on that income to barely maintain his daily expenses.
This kind of poor living state is seen by Yan Ni, Ren Shuai's old classmate. She suggested that Ren Shuai could try to transform into the film and television industry, where the income and opportunities were significantly better.
Ren Shuai didn't dare to take it lightly at first, and he asked the leaders of the repertory troupe to take on outside film and television jobs to improve his life, but he was rejected. The leader thought that he wanted to "not do his job" and that he had to obey the arrangements of the repertory troupe.
Faced with the dilemma of family economic pressure and personal development needs, Ren Shuai hesitated again and again and chose to "follow the yang and disobey the yin". He began to secretly take on some temporary jobs or tricks in the film and television industry to increase some extra money.
Ren Shuai understood that he was taking a risk, but seeing that the old couple in the family were getting old, he couldn't bear to blow his parents' expectations. Fortunately, Ren Shuai gradually gained a firm foothold in the film and television industry with his own strength, which also softened the leader's attitude towards him, and he developed in two circles at the same time.
In 2008, director Kong Sheng's new drama "Breaking through the Guandong" was selecting actors all over the country. With the acting skills accumulated in the film and television industry, Ren Shuai successfully passed the layers of screening and got the opportunity to play a small bandit "Zhen Sanjiang".
This is the biggest role he has received so far, and Ren Shuai naturally does not dare to slack off.
In order to create the image of this bandit with a distinct personality, Ren Shuai not only consulted senior actors, but also specially learned about the language Xi and personality characteristics of such characters in the northeast.
He will chew and swallow in front of the camera without scruples, and will do his best to fight with his "brothers", which perfectly interprets the image of a hearty and good man. The little character played by Ren Shuai instantly attracted the audience's attention and became a highlight in the play.
After the broadcast of "Breaking through the Guandong", Ren Shuai also became popular and attracted the attention of many directors. In 2012, director Kong Sheng fell in love with Ren Shuai again and gave him the opportunity to play the role of "Lao Ding" in "Parents Love".
This role is a bit arduous, and it needs to show a middle-aged man who seems straightforward but has great emotional intelligence, Ren Shuai grasped the context and won a lot of tears with his delicate and nuanced interpretation.
As soon as this drama was broadcast, it achieved super popularity, and Ren Shuai also left a deep impression in the hearts of the audience.
Ren Shuai's wife, Xiaohong, actually met him by chance at a friend's party. That day, Ren Shuai wanted to find a bottle of beer to drink, but found a girl sitting in the corner, who was lowering her head and sipping the yogurt in her hand.
Ren Shuai took the initiative to go over to talk, and the two met in this way.
At first, Ren Shuai's friends were not optimistic about this relationship. They think that Xiaohong looks mediocre and is not as angry as a girl in the entertainment industry, and they are worried that Ren Shuai's emotional road will not be smooth.
However, Ren Shuai seemed to have discovered a unique treasure in this world, and he quickly confessed his heart to Xiaohong. Xiaohong also gladly accepted this man who was burly on the surface and soft on the inside.
The life of the two is not smooth, Ren Shuai is often busy with work and running around, Xiaohong is like a little cicada at home, taking care of Ren Shuai's daily life. She will carefully organize the daily necessities of Ren Shuai's suitcase, and also learn to cook all kinds of nutritious food.
Every time Ren Shuai opens the door, he feels like stepping into heaven on earth.
Their relationship is heating up day by day, and eventually a lover finally becomes a family. After marriage, Ren Shuai loves Xiaohong even more, and will often ask thoughtfully "My wife has worked hard", and then carefully check if she is unwell.
After becoming pregnant and giving birth, Ren Shuai took the initiative to reduce his work outside in order to bring his family and mouth. Only then did my friends understand that when people who really love each other are together, their appearance and identity are not important.
With the passage of time and the growth of age, Ren Shuai, a powerful actor who was once in the limelight, gradually faded out of the sight of the public and directors. There are fewer and fewer good books he can receive, and in some years, he can only play one or two small roles to make ends meet.
In fact, this just reflects a major crux of the current entertainment industry.
In this era of "traffic is king", directors and investors pay more attention to those "little flower" artists with strong appeal and strong fan base. Their acting skills may not be comparable to Ren Shuai's, but they will bring higher attention and ratings to the producers.
Comparatively speaking, those actors who focus on acting and do not rely on hype are increasingly difficult to get opportunities. Ren Shuai and him represent the dilemma and helplessness that this kind of powerful actors are facing.
We must not forget the achievements of those artists of the past because of the changes of the times. Ren Shuai and his peers' dedication and feelings for this line of work are also worthy of our admiration.
Now their "disappearance" is undoubtedly a loss for the entire film and television industry, and we feel great regret and regret. This phenomenon also warns us of the irrationality in the industry, and we look forward to attracting more attention and discussion.
After entering middle age, can we still see him on the screen again? The answer is yes. With the rise of more young actors, Ren Shuai may transform into some "life mentor" roles in the future.
His experience of seeing a lot of wind, frost, rain and snow is just used to interpret some images of not being surprised or being quiet in the scenery.
In addition to the transformation of actors, Ren Shuai can also give full play to the network resources and professional knowledge accumulated over the years in the film and television industry and devote himself to behind-the-scenes work. He can choose to be a producer to discover and cultivate more potential newcomers.
Or join the acting teaching industry, as a guest actor and acting lecturer, to inherit their rich acting training and experience.
No matter what direction Ren Shuai chooses in the future, we sincerely hope that he can precipitate himself and create his own second life. In today's prevalent star-chasing culture, Ren Shuai used his life experience to tell us that the success criterion of an actor is not only in external data, but also in whether he finds inner peace.
We look forward to Ren Shuai bringing more thought-provoking and moving works.