Text丨Meiqi Fish Entertainment
Editor丨美汽魚小娱乐
Zhu Shimao, this name is a familiar and unfamiliar existence for many people. He was once a leading figure in the repertory troupe, and he was also a man of the year in the film industry, and his collaboration with Cong Shan "Wrangler" has become a classic and influenced a generation.
However, his family life is little known, his love story with his wife Fan Xuxia, and his family story with his son Zhu Qingyang are all touching chapters.
Zhu Shimao's early life: his family was poor, but he had a love for drama
Zhu Shimao was born in 1954, his family was not wealthy, his father was an ordinary worker, and his mother was a housewife. Zhu Shimao has had a strong interest in theater since he was a child, and he often learns various techniques from street jugglers, and also likes to imitate characters in movies. His parents, although not against his hobby, also wanted him to have a stable job, so after graduating from junior high school, he went to work as an apprentice in a machine shop.
However, Zhu Shimao did not give up his dream, he used his spare time to participate in the selection of the Fuzhou Military Region Repertory Troupe, with his talent and hard work, he successfully entered the repertory troupe and began his own drama career.
In the repertory troupe, Zhu Shimao received systematic professional training, he not only learned acting, but also learned the knowledge of playwriting, directing, stage design, etc., and his comprehensive ability has been greatly improved. With his talent and diligence, he has gradually become the pillar of the repertory troupe, and he has participated in many classic dramas such as "Thunderstorm", "Teahouse" and "Sunrise", which have been praised by the audience and peers.
Zhu Shimao's encounter with "Wrangler": a movie that changed his fate
In 1981, Zhu Shimao got a rare opportunity, he was discovered by the famous director Xie Jin and invited him to star in a movie, this movie is "Wrangler". This is Zhu Shimao's first time filming a movie, and his partner is a young actress named Cong Shan.
Cong Shan was only 19 years old at the time, a student at the Central Academy of Drama, and it was her first time making a movie. The two met on the set and quickly became good friends, they learned from each other, encouraged each other, and completed the filming of this film together.
"Wrangler" tells a love story that happened during the Cultural Revolution, Zhu Shimao played the role of Xu Lingjun, a wrangler who was branded as a "rightist", and Cong Shan played Li Xiuzhi, a peasant girl who fled from Sichuan and came to Elechuan, the two met on the grassland, fell in love, experienced various difficulties and tests, and finally came together.
This film shows the harmony and beauty between man and nature, and between people and people, as well as people's desire and pursuit of freedom and happiness in a real and delicate way, which deeply touches the hearts of the audience.
Released in 1982, "Wrangler" was a huge success, not only winning the Outstanding Feature Film Award of the Ministry of Culture and the Best Feature Film Award at the 6th Hundred Flowers Award for Popular Films, but also setting a box office record of 100 million yuan, becoming one of the highest-grossing films in China at the time.
Zhu Shimao and Cong Shan also became famous with this movie, their performances have been widely praised, and their images have also been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, becoming a classic on-screen couple.
Zhu Shimao's family life: love with Fan Xuxia, friendship and cooperation with Chen Peisi
Although Zhu Shimao's career is smooth sailing, his family life is not smooth. The love story between him and his wife Fan Xuxia can be said to be a legend. Fan Xuxia is a drama actor and a colleague of Zhu Shimao, the two met and fell in love in the drama troupe, but for various reasons they could not make it public, so they could only communicate in secret.
Their relationship lasted for more than a decade, and it wasn't until 1988 that they officially married and became legally husband and wife. In their married life, they have also experienced a lot of sweetness and hardships, they support each other, understand each other, overcome many difficulties together, and enjoy a lot of happiness together.
Another important family member of Zhu Shimao is his friend Chen Peisi. Chen Peisi is also a drama actor and a colleague of Zhu Shimao, and the two met in the drama troupe and became friends who talked about everything.
Not only did they work together on the drama stage, but they also worked together on the TV screen, creating many classic sketches, such as "Eating Noodles" and "Pepper Noodles", which made countless audiences laugh and made them one of the most famous comedy groups in China. Their friendship is also admirable, they not only support each other, encourage each other, but also respect and appreciate each other, and their cooperation is also a kind of artistic pursuit.
The years of separation: the growth of his son Zhu Qingyang and his study abroad, the changes and challenges of the family
Zhu Shimao and Fan Xuxia's son, Zhu Qingyang, born in 1990, inherited his parents' artistic talent since he was a child, he likes music, painting, and acting.
He was also an excellent student in school, his grades were always at the top, and his teachers and classmates liked him very much. His parents were also very proud of him, and they gave him plenty of freedom and space to pursue his dreams.
In 2008, Zhu Qingyang was admitted to Beijing Film Academy, which was his first choice and his parents' alma mater. He studied film directing at the academy, and he hoped to be a good filmmaker like his father.
In the academy, he also made many like-minded friends, they created many short films together, participated in many competitions, and his works received many awards and recognition.
In 2012, Zhu Qingyang graduated, he decided to go to the United States to continue his studies, he applied to New York University's film graduate school, he hopes to show his talent on the international stage. Although his parents were reluctant to give him up, they also supported his choice, and they sent him to the airport and wished him a safe journey and all the best.
Zhu Qingyang's study abroad has brought great changes and challenges to his family. His parents had to face the reality of separation, their son had grown up and they had to readjust their lives. They also encountered some difficulties in their work, and their repertory troupe had to be suspended for a period of time due to financial and staff problems.
Their relationship has also been tested a bit, and their communication and getting along have not become as smooth and harmonious as before. They also begin to miss the old days, their sons, their friends, their careers, their loves.
Family reunion: the start of his son Zhu Qingyang's career and the support of his parents, the emotional expression and turning point of the family
Zhu Qingyang's life in the United States is not easy, he not only has to face language and cultural differences, but also face the pressure of study and life. He met many excellent teachers and classmates at New York University's Film Graduate School, and he also encountered many difficulties and challenges.
He is constantly learning and creating, he is constantly trying and exploring, and he hopes to find his own style and direction. Although his parents are far away, they have always cared for him, they often communicate and encourage him through phone calls or videos, and they often send him some things he likes to make him feel the warmth of home.
In 2016, Zhu Qingyang graduated, he got a master's degree, and he also got a film of his own, this movie is his graduation work and his debut film, it is called "Going Home". This movie tells a story about family, it is a memory and tribute to Zhu Qingyang's family, and it is also an expression and realization of Zhu Qingyang's dream.
The film shows the life of a Chinese immigrant family in the United States, their difficulties and struggles, their conflicts and reconciliations, their love and hate, their parting and reunion.
The film deeply touched the hearts of the audience, and it not only won the Outstanding Graduation Work Award from New York University, but also was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, becoming a film that attracted much attention.
Zhu Qingyang's parents were very happy and proud to learn of his achievements, and they decided to go to the United States to see him and surprise him. They bought tickets, packed their bags, and flew to New York, where they waited for him at the airport. They didn't tell him beforehand that they wanted to give him an unexpected surprise.
They saw him, he saw them, they hugged and cried, they apologized to each other, thanked each other, congratulated each other, their hearts were reconnected, their families were reunited.
The current Zhu Shimao and Fan Xuxia
Zhu Shimao and Fan Xuxia have been married for 43 years now, their married life has experienced ups and downs, but also experienced sweetness, their love has withstood the test of time, and it has also withstood the tempering of life, and their relationship has become deeper and stronger.
Their careers have also developed again, their repertory troupe has revived, they have continued to participate in some film and television productions, their works are still loved and respected by the audience, they still maintain their own style and standards, and their art still has its own value and significance.
Their son, Zhu Qingyang, also has his own family, he met his other half in the United States, she is an American girl, named Amy, she is also a filmmaker, she also likes Zhu Qingyang's movies, and she also supports Zhu Qingyang's dream.
They got married in 2018, and they also gave birth to a lovely daughter named Zhu Mei in 2019, she has a pair of black eyes, black hair, and she also has a heart of love for art.
Their families are happy, their careers are becoming more and more successful, their films are becoming more and more internationally recognized and popular, and they often return to China to visit their parents.
[Disclaimer]
The process and pictures described in the article are all from the Internet, and this article aims to advocate positive social energy and no vulgar and other bad guidance. If it involves copyright or character infringement issues, please contact us in time, and we will delete the content as soon as possible!