That night, I witnessed the warmth and coldness of the entertainment industry and the cold state of the world, which was vividly reflected in the old drama bone Ding Yongdai. Let's rewind the time to April 6, 2024, Shanghai's TV drama quality ceremony, that scene is ridiculous and triggers thousands of reflections.
On the same day, I went to the scene as a media reporter to cover the news. The hall was star-studded, but my eyes were drawn to a crowd of people. They were watching some kind of "contest" being staged, and I followed the sight of the crowd and saw that it was two old actors confronting each other.
Ding Yongdai held Chen Jianbin Jianbin tightly, bent his shiny head, and greeted sincerely. But Chen Jianbin leaned back in his chair and was bored, and Jiang Qinqin turned a blind eye to Ding Yongdai's greetings. For a moment, embarrassment and disappointment condensed in the air.
I thought to myself, is this the legendary hierarchy of the entertainment industry? As an old actor, why did Ding Yongdai receive such a cold reception? I couldn't help but want to find out, so I secretly paid attention to every move of the two.
Unexpectedly, the plot would take a 180-degree reversal in an instant! As soon as Zhang Yimou appeared, Chen Jianbin immediately jumped up from the chair, pressed his hands on his chest, bowed deeply, and looked respectful and respectful. I was immediately impressed by his acting skills, couldn't help laughing, and secretly laughed at the clumsiness of this human drama.
The entertainment industry has always been a hotbed of profits, full of hypocrisy and artificiality. The split image of the old actors on and off the stage is the best footnote.
But I think that Ding Yongdai and Chen Jianbin are also superior in acting. Ding Yongdai can be described as having a broad career in drama, from the image of a bandit in "Bai Baoshan" to Marshal Peng Dehuai in "Crossing the Yalu River", every role has been integrated into his research and hard work. When he played "Bai Baoshan" back then, he was even regarded as a real murderer by the staff, and the play was full of fire.
However, Chen Jianbin 's masterpieces are limited to the roles of emperors and officials, showing a kind of high-minded and calm. No wonder the audience thinks he is "intoxicated with imperial power" and pretending to be posturing. Compared with him, Ding Yongdai's acting skills are more proficient and calm, and he portrays each role well in order to convince the public.
However, the entertainment industry is not an occasion for simply competing in acting skills, Chen Jianbin has become the darling of the stars with the brilliance of "The Legend of Zhen Huan". Zhang Yimou was so flattering to him, but to Ding Yongdai, he didn't even bother to give alms.
I can't help but wonder if the entertainment industry has been reduced to a muddy water? Are playwrights deliberately inflating the value of certain characters in order to gain grandstanding? Are the actors who are in the middle of it accustomed to this kind of hypocrisy, putting fame and fortune above art?
Ding Yongdai can be said to be the oldest and most experienced group of old actors. When he was young, he focused on the attention of the masses on the stage theater and was known as an outstanding representative of the "acting school".
But at the peak of his career, a family drama reversed his life. That year, after learning the news that his parents were both seriously ill, Ding Yongdai resolutely withdrew from the big screen and chose to go home to accompany his loved ones. It was the three years of his parents that gave him a deeper understanding of the meaning of life.
Since then, Ding Yongdai has pinned his works on the vast world of TV dramas, creating classic images such as "Bai Baoshan", "Peng Dehuai", and "Emperor Liang", which can be described as an example of a wide range of drama and profound skills.
is such an old actor, his status in the circle is so insignificant, even upstarts like Chen Jianbin ignore him. I can't help but regret when Ding Yongdai's reputation and contributions will be respected as they deserve?
Do you still remember, when Hu Ge saw Ding Yongdai, he immediately got up to greet him and greeted him respectfully. The directors and screenwriters are full of praise for Hu Ge, which shows that respect for the predecessors is the basic ethics of fame and fortune.
It's a pity that Chen Jianbin may have lost this point long ago. Under the seduction of utilitarianism, he selectively approached those of the same level or higher, and ignored his predecessors such as Ding Yongdai. I sincerely regret that this short-sightedness and selfishness are eating away at the bottom line of this circle.
The ecology of the entertainment industry is like this, people always chase after those stars who are becoming popular, and they will soon forget the veterans. Time has changed, and in this place where the day and night are not guaranteed, only interests are the eternal theme.
I want to ask, when did Chen Jianbin 's "The Legend of Zhen Huan" become popular? And in which year did Ding Yongdai's "Bai Baoshan" get a huge response? Time speaks for itself, the entertainment industry is so ruthless, newcomers will always leave the old man behind.
The reason why Chen Jianbin can stand tall completely depends on the dark horse of "The Legend of Zhen Huan". But who can guarantee that he won't get lost in the next work, and if there is another lack of color, will he be immediately spurned?
On the other hand, Ding Yongdai's excellence is not only reflected in a certain play, but in his own skills. From the swords, guns and sticks that have been exercised to the psychology of the characters that have been thoroughly studied, they are all the crystallization of years of immersion.
is such a senior who is so old that he is awe-inspiring, but he suffered such indifference in his later years.