In 1995, a young man who was not good-looking decisively gave up his fledgling small business and bravely embarked on the road of acting full of unknowns. At that time, no one knew about his future achievements, let alone high hopes for him.
However, 25 years later, this man has become a well-known celebrity in acting, and he is - Song Wenhua.
As a young man, Song Wenhua grew up in a dilapidated hutong in old Beijing.
Although his parents lived in poverty, they were very open-minded and did not be bound by traditional ideas, but encouraged their children to develop their own interests and hobbies freely.
Since childhood, Song Wenhua has been shorter than his peers, but he has a strong interest in various sports. During the day, he would help out in his parents' workshop; In the evenings and on weekends, he would run to the gymnasium and concentrate on boxing, taekwondo and other sports.
For Song Wenhua, martial arts training is not only a hobby, but also a way for him to surpass himself and improve his self-confidence. In this society that judges people by their appearance and despises their thin stature, martial arts training has given him great self-confidence.
After graduating from high school, Song Wenhua made a splash in the national pictographic boxing competition and won the championship. In the 80s of the 20th century, the enthusiasm of the Chinese people for sports was high.
Encouraged by this craze, Song Wenhua signed up for a national martial arts competition after graduating from high school. In the competition, he used his outstanding skills and excellent physical fitness to overcome many strong opponents and eventually won the title of the pictoboxing event.
It is amazing that a short boy who is only 1.5 meters tall can stand out among many tall and strong opponents.
This match made Song Wenhua famous, and the news of his victory also appeared in the newspapers of the time. For a time, this little young man became the object of heated discussions among martial arts enthusiasts all over the country.
This pictogram victory not only boosted Song Wenhua's personal reputation, but also represented that a young man with a thin stature can overcome his physical disadvantage through his own efforts and achieve excellent results in sports that value physical fitness.
This game changed the trajectory of Song Wenhua's life and allowed him to find a new direction in life.
He resolutely gave up his entrepreneurial plan and devoted himself to acting. After graduating from high school, Song Wenhua originally planned to open a commissary to make ends meet, just like his parents.
At first, he didn't have much interest in acting, just hoping to find a stable job to support his family.
However, after winning the National Pictogram Championship, Song Wenhua received attention and praise from all walks of life, which inspired his innermost desire to perform.
He began to realize that he had a special talent not only in martial arts, but also in interacting with people and performing. When he joked with his friends and made short plays, he found that he could make people laugh and bring joy.
So, an idea germinated in his heart - why not combine his martial arts expertise and acting talent to become a professional actor?
In 1995, Song Wenhua learned that CCTV was going to shoot a new version of "Water Margin", and young actors needed to be recruited to play the role of Wu Song's younger brother "Wu Dalang".
After careful consideration, he finally decided to give up his fledgling small business and go to Beijing to participate in this casting audition and officially enter the entertainment industry.
With his excellent martial arts skills and physical fitness, Song Wenhua stood out in the casting scene of the "Water Margin" TV series. In order to examine the martial arts level of the actors, the director team deliberately set up a complex combination of movements, which is exactly what Song Wenhua is good at.
He skillfully performed multiple sets of martial arts routines and performed wonderful fights with other actors. The director of the TV series was greatly praised after seeing Song Wenhua's superb martial arts attainments, and the surrounding staff also exclaimed.
During the casting process, Song Wenhua's short stature attracted people's attention.
However, his outstanding performance amazed people. In the end, Song Wenhua successfully obtained this highly anticipated role and became the role of Wu Dalang in the costume drama "Water Margin".
With his strong physique and rich experience in martial arts performances, Song Wenhua played the role of Wu Dalang to the fullest. He used his acting skills to show Wu Dalang's personality characteristics very prominently, which left a deep impression.
At the same time, he also added a lot of laughter to the crew, so that the audience can feel a relaxed and happy atmosphere while enjoying the plot.
After the launch of "Water Margin", it attracted enthusiastic attention from the audience, among which Wu Dalang played by Song Wenhua attracted even more attention. This is not only because of Song Wenhua's superb martial arts attainments, but also because of his lively and funny acting skills.
He vividly expressed the innocence and simplicity of the role of Wu Dalang, and at the same time made the audience feel the cuteness of this role through his acting skills.
As the interpreter of the role of Wu Dalang, Song Wenhua perfectly integrates his personality and acting talent.
Through the portrayal of details and the expression of emotions, he gave the audience a deeper understanding of this character. Many viewers even think that without Song Wenhua's excellent performance, the role of Wu Dalang may be overshadowed by many stars.
During the filming of the crew of "Water Margin", Song Wenhua established a deep friendship with the actor Wang Xinlai who played "Wu Song".
Wang Xinlai is tall and burly, while Song Wenhua is short, and there is a strong contrast between the two.
At first, Wang Xinlai, like other staff members, had some opinions about Song Wenhua's height, and even jokingly called him "a little man".
But gradually, Wang Xinlai found that Song Wenhua was not only strong in martial arts and outstanding in acting skills, but also enthusiastic and cheerful and kind to others.
Wang Xinlai gradually appreciated Song Wenhua's excellent qualities, and the two went from being unfamiliar to becoming acquainted, and finally established a deep friendship like brothers.
When filming, Wang Xinlai often took time to accompany him to practice martial arts and give advice, and when they talked, the two would also exchange performance experiences with each other.
In front of the camera, the two cooperate tacitly, perfectly interpreting the deep brotherhood, and behind the camera, they have also become good brothers.
This sincere friendship is a rare good memory in Song Wenhua's acting career, and it also enables him to establish a solid interpersonal relationship in the highly competitive field of the entertainment industry.
The success of "Water Margin" made Song Wenhua emerge in the entertainment industry, and was gradually noticed and recognized by the audience and directors.
In the 2013 Spring Festival hit comedy blockbuster "Seven Fairies of Joy", Song Wenhua appeared in the shape of "Land Prince" in a robe and white beard, although it was only a few minutes of scenes, but it left a deep impression on the audience.
This is mainly due to Song Wenhua's excellent acting skills. The director originally just wanted to invite Song Wenhua to play a cameo role in this small supporting role, but he didn't expect him to study this role very seriously and interpret an anthropomorphic image of a god vividly within a limited time.
Song Wenhua is good at using his height characteristics and unique performance style to perfectly interpret the majesty and affinity of this god image.
This unexpectedly outstanding acting has earned him a higher rating in the entertainment industry and marked a new highlight in his acting career.
He has a happy family and grows old with his tall wife
While making certain achievements in his acting career, Song Wenhua also has a happy family. His wife is a tall and beautiful woman, and the two know each other affectionately and love each other.
They have experienced many ups and downs together, but they have always supported each other and never left each other. While his acting career is developing steadily, Song Wenhua's married life is also happy.
In the mid-1990s, after being introduced by relatives, Song Wenhua met a tall woman.
At first, due to the significant difference in height between the two, Song Wenhua did not have much expectations for this relationship, and even felt a little inferior.
After years of acting career, he has downplayed many superficial things. However, over time, the two gradually discover that they have many topics in common with each other.
Song Wenhua does not pay attention to the external appearance, but pays more attention to the inner quality. He gradually discovered that this woman not only has a tall and beautiful figure, but also has a gentle and self-contained personality, and has a positive and optimistic attitude towards life.
In the end, the two fell in love and successfully entered the palace of marriage. After getting married, the two had a lovely daughter, and the family was happy and warm.
Today, Song Wenhua and his wife have grown old together, and their relationship is still like glue. In this marriage that spanned the height difference, Song Wenhua deeply realized that height does not determine a person's intrinsic value.
A successful marriage requires understanding, tolerance and support, which became an important cornerstone for him to actively spread positive energy in his later years.
In 2013, he played Wu Dalang again, opening a new chapter in popularity
In 2013, Song Wenhua once again played the role of the young version of Wu Dalang in the TV series "Justice Hero Wu Erlang".
Time flies, and Song Wenhua has grown from an unknown young actor to a respected veteran actor.
His rich life experience and superb acting skills make this interpretation of Wu Dalang more full and three-dimensional.
This familiar character has once again attracted the attention of the public, opening a new chapter in Song Wenhua's popularity, and allowing more post-80s and post-90s audiences to remember his image.
At the same time, Song Wenhua cooperated again with actor Wang Siyi, who was dozens of years younger than him. The tacit acting skills of the two conquered the audience again, and vividly interpreted this relationship across ages.
In real life, Song Wenhua also loves Wang Siyi as his daughter. This sincere feeling further touched the hearts of the audience and accumulated higher popularity for Song Wenhua.
Leisurely life and positive energy promotion after retirement
As he grew older, Song Wenhua gradually withdrew from the film and television industry and lived a leisurely life after retirement. As a veteran artist, he could have chosen to live out his old age.
However, Song Wenhua's heart is still full of enthusiasm for life.
Every day, he spends time with his family and plays and interacts with the children.
He will also take the initiative to share some household chores and feel the warmth of family and the joy of being a grandfather. In the afternoon, he and his wife strolled around the community, chatting about the glorious past of the theater.
Sometimes I meet up with some old friends to relive my youth, reminisce about friendships and reminisce about the good old days. It can be said that Song Wenhua's retirement life is simple and fulfilling. He often interacts with fans online, shares his acting experience, and spreads an optimistic and positive attitude towards life.
He will also use his own experience in interviews to tell people that success has nothing to do with external conditions, and what really matters is mentality and hard work.
These actions of Song Wenhua have infected and inspired countless young people who are chasing their dreams, making him a model of old age full of positive energy.
How did a man with a height of only 1.5 meters become a celebrity in the film and television industry?
Looking back on Song Wenhua's life, it is not difficult for us to find that he can stand out in the entertainment industry, not because of his talent, but because of his optimistic attitude towards life and his love and dedication to the acting career.
These qualities cannot be replaced by any external conditions.
As Song Wenhua himself has emphasized many times: the key to success is not height or appearance, but mentality.
His words and attitude to life have influenced many people, inspiring them to move forward bravely in the face of adversity and create their own wonderful life.
Song Wenhua used his height of 1.5 meters to prove to the world that as long as there is a dream and perseverance, there is no limit to the height of life.
What can we learn from Song Wenhua?
We should not be bound by the external concept of body, we must believe in ourselves, bravely pursue our dreams, and live positively and optimistically.
At the same time, we should also learn to understand and tolerate others, and discover the inner beauty of a person.
Song Wenhua's life story tells us that as long as we have dreams and courage, every ordinary person can live an extraordinary life.