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Text: Cold Snow Mountain
Edited by Hanxue Mountain
Preface
What is the meaning of life?
Is it the pursuit of fame, fortune and status, or the realization of inner dreams?
In this impetuous era, how many people have given up their dreams for the sake of livelihood, and how many people have persevered to the end for the sake of their dreams?
Hard years, never extinguish the fire of dreams
In 1958, Ding Yongdai was born in a family of ordinary workers in Shandong.
Although his childhood life was poor, he had a big dream - to become an athlete.
However, a serious leg injury shattered that dream.
Influenced by his mother, Ding Yongdai gradually became interested in movies.
At that time, he did not know that the film would be the key to changing his fate in the future.
During the Cultural Revolution, Ding Yongdai had to drop out of school to work as a sand sifter at a construction site.
After working hard for nine hours a day, his hands were blistered with blood, but he never gave up his yearning for acting.
The harsh living conditions sharpened his will, and the dreams in his heart gave him the strength to move forward.
In order to support his family, at the age of nineteen, he followed his father to Wuhan to learn the trade of an electrician and bricklayer.
The boring work and monotonous life often make the young Ding Yongdai feel lost and depressed.
But in the dead of night, he always thinks of the movie his mother took him to watch when he was a child, and the heroic and uninhibited figure of the male protagonist seems to inspire him to get out of the predicament and pursue his dreams.
In that era of material scarcity, Ding Yongdai was not willing to sink.
He spends all his free time reading books and learning about the outside world.
While everyone around him was playing cards and drinking, he silently practiced his acting and lines in the corner.
Ding Yongdai understands that knowledge and skills are the key to changing fate, and dreams are the beacon that lights up life.
"North Drift" chases dreams, and shows talent by chance
By chance, his mentor discovered Ding Yongdai's acting talent and encouraged him to be admitted to the Inner Mongolia Art Institute to study acting.
Despite his father's opposition, with the support of his mother, Ding Yongdai entered the palace of art as he wished.
At that moment, he felt that he was one step closer to his dream.
During college, Ding Yongdai participated in his first TV series "Sini Lama", and since then he has embarked on the road of an actor.
Although it is only a small role, he tries to figure it out and try to show the best side.
The filming experience of this drama made Ding Yongdai truly appreciate the charm of acting, and strengthened his determination to become an excellent actor.
After graduating, he was assigned to the Inner Mongolia Repertory Theatre and played the leading role in several dramas, which laid a solid foundation for his future development.
However, Ding Yongdai was not satisfied with this.
He understands that if he wants to have greater development in his acting career, he must step out of his comfort zone and go to a broader world.
With his dedication to his dreams, Ding Yongdai came to Beijing alone to "drift north".
In this highly competitive metropolis, it was not all smooth sailing for him.
Countless cold nights, he huddled alone in the rental house, listening to the howling north wind outside, his heart full of confusion about the future.
But whenever he thinks about his mother's and wife's expectations, he rekindles his fighting spirit.
During that period of "North Drift", Ding Yongdai experienced a low point in his life.
He lived on the streets, doing odd jobs to make ends meet, and faced the incomprehension of his family, and endured the torment of chasing his dreams alone.
But it was these hardships that made him cherish the hard-won opportunities more and focus more on the study of performance.
sharpen his acting skills, "hit it out" in "The End"
Ding Yongdai knows that in the entertainment industry, opportunities belong to those who are prepared.
He put down his body, humbly learned from his predecessors, and played a small role in the crew, even if there was only one line, he would figure it out with his heart.
Ding Yongdai often said: "Lines are the life of an actor, and every word is worthy of our hard work." "
In those obscure days, Ding Yongdai was not discouraged.
He always believes that as long as he persistently hone his acting skills, he will one day wait for his own stage.
And life often surprises when you grit your teeth and persevere.
The hard work paid off, and the opportunity finally came.
At the age of 42, Ding Yongdai starred in Bai Baoshan in "The End", a complex role that combines coldness and humanity, which made him "an instant hit" and a well-known actor.
The successful shaping of this role not only comes from Ding Yongdai's acting skills, but also from his deep understanding of human nature and meticulous observation of life.
The success of "The End" opened the door to Ding Yongdai's road to the actor.
From "The North Wind That Blows" to "The World", from "Trident" to "His Highness the Wolf", he has created one classic image after another with his superb acting skills and deep understanding of the role, bringing a touching performance feast to the audience.
However, Ding Yongdai was not carried away by success.
He has always maintained a humble heart, constantly learning, and constantly forging ahead.
In his opinion, the path of an actor's cultivation is endless, and only by constantly breaking through himself can he create more touching characters.
Family life is not easy and warm
At the age of 27, Ding Yongdai and his wife Zhao Xuehua got married because of a pair of red cloth shoes and tied the knot with the help of their mother.
However, soon after the marriage, the wife returned to Beijing to teach, while Ding Yongdai was busy filming, and the torment of the separation between the two places once put the young couple to the test.
The birth of his son Ding Ning gave Ding Yongdai's life a new concern.
In order to take care of her son, his wife resolutely quit her job in Beijing.
In the years when Ding Yongdai's career entered the bottleneck period, Zhao Xuehua silently took on the burden of the family and gave Ding Yongdai a warm and solid backing.
With the encouragement and support of his wife, Ding Yongdai established the belief of victory and continued to overcome obstacles on the road of acting.
As an actor, Ding Yongdai has been filming outside all the year round, and it is difficult to take care of his family.
Whenever he saw his wife's increasingly haggard face, his heart was full of guilt.
In order to make up for the debt to the family, Ding Yongdai will take his wife and children to travel in his spare time to accompany his son to grow up.
In the eyes of outsiders, they are like an ordinary family of three, happy and happy.
Ding Yongdai knows that his wife is the hero behind his career.
Every time he gets the script, he will discuss with his wife the understanding of the character and the way to perform it.
Although Zhao Xuehua is not an actor, she gave Ding Yongdai a lot of valuable advice from the perspective of an audience.
It is with the support and understanding of his wife that Ding Yongdai can film with peace of mind and take a step forward in his acting career.
Father's ardent anticipation
Today, Ding Ning, the son of a well-known director, has his own career in Vancouver.
And this fact also made Ding Yongdai, as a father, feel very relieved and worried.
It is gratifying that his son has a successful career, but the suspense of his life's major events has made this old man unable to feel at ease.
In his spare time, Ding Yongdai would always call his son and say: "Hurry up and go back to China to find a good girl, don't delay outside!"
The son's marriage has become the most reassuring knot in the heart of this strict father.
However, how can others force the matter of fate? Accepting it calmly, giving blessings, and being the strongest backing for his son may be the best thing a father can do.
Ding Yongdai looked at his son's figure swaying freely on the screen, and his eyes showed relief and pride.
He knows that his son's achievements today are inseparable from his teaching and influence over the years.
His father's dedication to leading by example and his mother's selfless dedication are the most valuable spiritual wealth on Ding Ning's growth path.
As a father, Ding Yongdai not only cares about his son's career, but also cares about his son's happiness.
He often told his son to work hard, but also not to forget life, to learn to cherish the people around him, and to grasp his own happiness.
In the eyes of this loving father, his son is not only an excellent director, but also a good man with responsibility and responsibility.
epilogue
When Ding Yongdai is still active in the film industry at the age of 63, we should think more about what is the meaning of life?
Is it the pursuit of fame, fortune and status, or the realization of his inner dream? Ding Yongdai used his life to give the answer.
He told us that no matter how old we are, no matter how difficult the situation is, as long as we have a dream in our hearts and a road under our feet, we will never be too late or old.
Let's pay tribute to Ding Yongdai and all those who fight for their dreams.
I hope everyone can be like him, bravely pursue their dreams, and use their unrepentant life to perform a wonderful swan song.