Preamble:
How did this young man from rural Shandong start from group performances step by step, and finally climb to such heights in the entertainment industry and politics?
He can sing, he can play the piano, he can act, who gave him these talents?
That year, when Jin Dong was five years old, his parents divorced.
For a five-year-old, this is undoubtedly a huge trauma.
At that time, he still couldn't understand why his parents chose to separate, and he couldn't sleep every night, tearfully asking his grandmother, "Why don't parents live together anymore".
He will never return to the warm and harmonious home he once had.
Thankfully, his grandparents and other relatives loved him and tried to mend the wounds in his heart.
Grandpa taught him to play chess, and grandma made bread for him.
On weekends, Dad would drive him to the river on his beat-up bicycle.
Maybe it's because of genes, maybe it's talent, Jin Dong showed a very high musical talent at a young age.
He has a crisp voice and can easily sing songs with ups and downs.
Soon, Jin Dong showed a high level of proficiency in a variety of musical instruments, especially the guitar.
The passion that flows through the fingertips when playing the piano, and the vitality that overflows when you put into singing, all indicate the child's innate musical talent.
Seeing their son's talent, Jin Dong's parents were ecstatic.
They began to love the son doubly, trying to inspire him positive energy through music.
In order to fully cultivate his musical talent, they did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to buy a brand-name high-quality guitar for Jin Dong.
This undoubtedly became Jin Dong's first door to the road of music.
He sang in bars and was spotted on the stage in Beijing
With a guitar as a companion, Jin Dong practiced and studied various instrument playing techniques and singing skills day and night.
At first, his fingering was very stiff and incomprehensible.
But he was never discouraged and persevered in practicing the most basic fingering.
It didn't take long for this teenager, who was still in junior high school, to become proficient in a variety of musical instruments and sing touching songs.
The news quickly spread in the local area, and many neighbors knew that there was such a prodigy in the village.
While helping his parents with farm work, Jin Dong took advantage of the lunch break to run to the ridge to play and sing to himself.
The bar owner also heard about the name of the prodigy and suggested that Jin Dong could come to the store to sing.
So, after school and homework, Jin Dong ran to a nearby bar.
With a guitar in hand, he sings at the bar or on a small stage, conquering the hearts of every listener with his natural singing voice.
Soon, his resident singer also became famous, and began to attract many female students.
Until one day, a college student who was keen on acting heard Jin Dong's singing and said to him excitedly: "You shouldn't be trapped in this small place! Your singing voice is so good, go to Beijing to develop!"
The friend woke up the dreamer with a word.
Beijing, the cultural and political center of China, where the best stage and the widest world are gathered!
Thinking of this, Jin Dong was so excited that after discussing with his family, he resolutely came to Beijing to develop and began the first step of his acting career.
Starting from the group performance, he regards each performance as a ladder for progress
When he first arrived in Beijing, Jin Dong felt both excited and at a loss.
The city with the highest population density was a bit overwhelming for him when he had just arrived from his hometown.
He ran the streets, stuffing resumes and photos to every possible film or entertainment company.
However, after all, there are no connections, and it is difficult to get a chance for a while.
Soon, Jin Dong spent all the travel money he brought with him.
In order to make ends meet, he had to live at the train station and the coach station.
During the day, he accepts all kinds of casual odd jobs, such as handing out flyers and selling merchandise.
Finally, a film and television company arranged several temporary performances for him in the role.
Although it was just a trick and the money he got was very small, Jin Dong saw it as a precious opportunity.
Because it made him stand on the stage for the first time!
After performing again and again, Jin Dong gradually became familiar with the basic process of being an actor and got to know some insiders.
Gradually, he also had the opportunity to upgrade from a dragon set to a group performance, occasionally having the opportunity to say a few lines.
This is not easy enough for a layman with no professional acting training at all.
However, Jin Dong clearly knew that if he couldn't systematically learn acting skills, he would stop there at most.
At this time, an idea gradually took shape in his mind: he was going to be admitted to the Central Academy of Drama and systematically study acting!
To this end, he began to learn performance skills with the same enthusiasm and dedication as he did with instrumental performance.
He was admitted to Chinese opera, with solid basic skills and increasingly proficient skills
In order to achieve this goal, Jin Dong began to prepare frantically.
Every day, I learn the basic theoretical knowledge of acting, and at the same time, I participate in various auditions and accumulate stage experience.
He practiced the basics, learning how to control facial expressions, voice intonation, and body movements to make his performance more nuanced.
I recited many poems and songs of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign masters to enrich my inner world.
Rehearse expression management and body language again and again.
In the repeated performances, Jin Dong feels that his acting skills and stage experience are steadily improving.
Finally, in 2003, Jin Dong was admitted to the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama as he wished.
Here, he received more systematic and standardized acting training, and met a group of senior acting teachers and classmates.
Here, he experienced the mystery and charm of the performing arts.
The basic skills are solid, the skills are becoming more and more proficient, and the typhoon is becoming more and more stable.
After graduating in 2003, Jin Dong began to play supporting roles in many TV series.
A year later, he starred in his first film, "Autumn Rain".
The film was an unprecedented success, winning a gold medal at the Yalta Film Festival and Jin Dong being nominated for the Chinese Film Huabiao Award that year.
Since then, Jin Dong has officially entered the public eye and entered people's lives.
After playing Emperor Wu, he challenged idol dramas
The TV series "Youth Never Say Die" starring Jin Dong was a hit.
In the play, he plays Liu Huasheng, a young man who struggles for his dreams.
The filming location of this drama is in a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, where the scenery is beautiful, which makes Jin Dong, who has just gotten married, feel very comfortable.
During the filming of this drama, he met the other half of his life, Li Jia.
The two fell in love in a beautiful setting, and soon after, they were married.
This has also become the happiest thing in Jin Dong's life.
Soon after marriage, Jin Dong played the contemporary wise Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in the historical drama "Dongfang Shuo".
In order to interpret this historical figure, he consulted a large number of historical materials to understand the ambition of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
When he was a teenager, he set the ambition of "Emperor Wu" and eventually became a generation of Ming Jun, which is undoubtedly a peak in Jin Dong's acting career.
But then, he challenged the sweetheart role in the idol drama "Affectionate Code", which was in huge contrast with his previous image.
In this drama, he plays the childhood sweetheart of a famous singer.
In order to fit into the role, he temporarily signed up for a vocal training class and practiced a lot of difficult dance performances in private.
What hasn't changed is that he puts his heart and soul into each character to bring it to life.
Whether it is a wise monarch or a sweetheart idol, he can perform vividly and faithfully.
He reached the top of the CPPCC and continued to climb in his prime
In 2017, Jin Dong was appointed vice president of the China Television Artists Association.
This is not only an affirmation of his outstanding contributions in the field of film and television performance, but also gives him the opportunity to contribute to the development of the industry.
During his tenure, he actively promoted the sustainable and healthy development of the film and television industry, and continued to provide high-quality works for the audience.
In 2023, he was elected as a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
At the age of 41, he climbed to the double peak of culture and politics, which shows the strength of Jin Dong.
In the prime of life, he has made small achievements in the field of film and television performance, and has started a new journey on the stage of the CPPCC.
Epilogue:
While everyone envies Jin Dong's life for being so beautiful, no one knows how much effort he has put in silently behind the realization of his dreams.
While he brings excellent works to everyone, he also contributes to the national cultural cause through his own efforts.
I believe that in the future, he will bring you more and better works!