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Preface
In the Chinese film industry, Ni Ni's name is a legend.
Her story is full of ups and downs, challenges, and twists, just as full of color and depth as her character Yumo in the film "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling".
This article will take you into the world of Ni Ni and show how she grew from an ordinary girl to a star in the film industry.
Be firmly chosen
In 2009, Zhang Yimou discovered 21-year-old Ni Ni in an actor audition held at Nanjing University.
At that time, Zhang Weiping already had a candidate for the heroine, but Zhang Yimou firmly chose Ni Ni.
This decision not only changed Ni Ni's fate, but also added a strong stroke to the history of Chinese film.
Ni Ni underwent three years of rigorous training for this role, and her efforts and talent were fully demonstrated in "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling".
In 2012, the film won her an award, and her performance was widely acclaimed.
Surprisingly, however, Zhang Weiping asked someone else to accept the award on her behalf.
The incident attracted widespread attention and discussion, and Ni Ni declined all interviews behind the scenes of the Golden Rooster Awards, modestly claiming that she did not have any work worthy of such honor.
Despite the huge success of "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling," Zhang Weiping was unhappy with the film's box office performance, which he blamed on Zhang Yimou's casting.
This led to a conflict between Ni Ni and Zhang Weiping, because of supporting Zhang Yimou, Ni Ni was banned by Zhang Weiping.
In the following year, she was difficult to get even a small role, and was snubbed by insiders.
However, Ni Ni was not defeated by these predicaments. During the promotion of the movie "Bomb Disposal Expert 2", she showed incredible resilience and grace when faced with questions about her appearance.
Ni Ni became popular for the role of "Yumo" in "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling", and was known as "a variety of amorous styles", "a rich flower in the world" and a "heartthrob".
She is not only very prominent among the post-85 actresses, but also known as the "Queen of the Red Carpet" on the red carpet, and every appearance she makes is a moment out of the circle.
But I don't know when it began, Ni Ni seems to pay less and less attention to her works.
Frequently playing same-sex "edge balls"
Ni Ni, a unique name in the Chinese entertainment industry, has not only impressed on screen with her excellent acting skills, but also attracted attention for her close relationships with other stars.
Ni Ni and Li Yuchun's friendship began in 2015, when the two met in the variety show "Wonderful Friends".
In the show, Ni Ni showed her special dependence on Li Yuchun, and often coquettishly behaved and cute.
Li Yuchun also has a special "preference" for Ni Ni, and only allows Ni Ni to wake her up in the show, and even gives her gloves to Ni Ni in cold weather to show her concern.
When Ni Ni was accidentally bitten by an orangutan in the show, Li Yuchun showed extreme concern, accompanied her to seek medical treatment and guarded her.
This intimacy also extends to private life, such as enjoying a candlelit dinner together
In the fashion industry, Ni Ni's style is also sublimating.
Her fashion resources have grown rapidly and she has become the spokesperson of several brands.
Among them, Li Yuchun, as the global brand ambassador of GUCCI, has played a certain role in the development of Ni Ni in the fashion circle.
In 2018, Ni Ni changed her seat at a Gucci event to get closer to Li Yuchun, a move that also attracted speculation and attention from the outside world.
However, these intimate interactions of Ni Ni have not always received positive reviews.
Some netizens questioned her use of same-sex relationships to attract attention and popularity.
In terms of friendship with Liu Shishi, the two became best friends because of their collaboration on the TV series "Golden Years", but their intimate interaction caused controversy.
Liu Shishi's fans expressed dissatisfaction with their relationship, and even showed a trend of losing fans.
In addition, Ni Ni and Gao Ye's intimate performance in fashion activities has also caused heated discussions.
Gao Ye's outstanding performance in the TV series "Hurricane" and his good relationship with Ni Ni added more luster to the friendship between the two.
Despite this, Ni Ni's image has changed in the eyes of the public, from the initial amorous to a negative evaluation.
In particular, her intimate photo with Liu Yifei and her "marry me" confession make her considered to switch attitudes between the same sex and use "rubbing edges" to attract attention.
Despite facing doubts and criticism from the outside world, Ni Ni and Li Yuchun still have a close relationship, and they did not avoid suspicion because of doubts from the outside world.
In their collaboration with Liu Shishi, their performance in "The Golden Years" won praise from fans of the original work.
The closeness they displayed in the event showed a sincere friendship that is rare in the entertainment industry.
The cooperation with Gao Ye has also attracted much attention, although "Night Traveler" was not broadcast normally due to the problem of the male lead, but the photo with Gao Ye posted by Ni Ni on social platforms shows that she attaches great importance to this friendship.
Acting declined
In the contemporary entertainment industry, the performance style and image of female stars have become a topic of conversation among the audience and the media.
Recently, Ni Ni's performance in the new drama "West Out of the Jade Gate" has sparked widespread discussion.
This drama is based on the novel of the same name by Tail Fish, and since Tail Fish's previous work "Half Demon Sito" has been successfully adapted into a TV series, the audience has high expectations for "West Out of the Jade Gate".
However, when the episode aired, those expectations seemed to come to naught.
In the play, the heroine Ye Liuxi played by Ni Ni is visually very suitable for the role.
In the plot, Ye Liuxi is an amnesiac character, and her life is described extensively, but the audience believes that these descriptions lack realism and do not fit the vicissitudes of a desert border town.
Ni Ni's performance was accused of paying too much attention to the display of the figure, lacking depth and connotation, making the character seem unnatural and even a little deliberately tough.
The director of "West Out of the Jade Gate" also seems to overemphasize Ni Ni's appearance in the choice of shots and angles.
Ye Liuxi's first appearance was in the desert, with a perfect body and a sassy image.
However, viewers felt that the performance seemed too deliberate and lacked the necessary emotional commitment and character depth.
The pace of the plot has also been criticized for being too slow and lacking in the delivery of important information, resulting in a low level of audience engagement with the overall story.
Bai Yu, as the leading actor of "West Out of the Jade Gate", his acting skills are highly recognized, which is in stark contrast to Ni Ni.
This also further highlights Ni Ni's lack of performance in the play.
Netizens and film critics gave negative comments on Ni Ni's performance in the play, believing that her performance was too violent and lacked a natural and smooth feeling.
It is worth noting that Ni Ni has also been criticized for overemphasizing her appearance in other works.
This evaluation reflects a deeper problem: in today's TV drama market, female characters are often portrayed as big women, based on body advantages, but lack the effort to dig deep into the inner world of the characters.
Ni Ni's performance style is also considered to have fallen into a fixed pattern, lacking novelty and breakthroughs.
In this context, the performance dilemma in "Out of the Jade Gate" is not only Ni Ni's personal problem, but also reflects the inherent perception of the entire industry on female roles and performances.
Female stars may be more visually striking than male stars, but if they lack realism and depth, such an aura can also be a shackle that hinders the development of actors.
The lesson from the example of "Out of the Jade Gate" is that the success of film and television works not only depends on the appearance and figure of the actors, but more importantly, the inner shaping and emotional expression of the characters.
What the audience expects to see is richer and more three-dimensional characters, as well as real, natural performances.
epilogue
As an actor, Ni Ni undoubtedly needs to work hard to improve her acting skills.
Only when one's own strength is improved can one become an evergreen tree in the entertainment industry.
It is hoped that Ni Ni's future works can break the inherent model and bring a more profound and real viewing experience to the audience.