Preface
Huang Lei, who was once a smash hit, is now bizarrely in a period of career decadence. I haven't filmed for more than two years, I haven't been a male lead for three years, and I don't even have many variety show invitations left. Why did this highly regarded A-list star come to this point? Where will his troubled life lead? Follow me to see down!
01. Huang Lei's career encountered Waterloo, and his work came to a standstill
An age in the prime of life should be the golden stage of an actor's career. But at this critical period, 52-year-old Huang Lei fell into a low point in his career. It has been more than two years since the last guest appearance in a TV series, and it has been 3 years since the last time he played the leading role in a film and television work.
Once upon a time, Huang Lei was a popular idol known as the "national student". Whether it is Jane Ines in "Years Like Water" or Liang Sicheng in "Four Worlds in the Same Hall", his every move attracts the attention of the audience. scolded Fang Xuan in film and television dramas back then, wearing many hats and constantly working works, but now he has fallen to the point where there is no drama to film.
Not only in film and television, but even Huang Lei's appearances on variety shows are becoming less and less. As an A-list star, he has long had few opportunities to participate in reality shows and record interviews.
In stark contrast, a group of actors of the same age are encountering the "best time" in their careers. Zhang Songwen, Zhang Yi, Wang Yang, Wang Jinsong and other popular idols in the "uncle circle" are all worth a lot of money, and there are long queues to take over the play. Once the script is passed to the hand, it is like a hand, and the quality of the work is rising. Its popularity is directly proportional to it, and it continues to increase.
Huang Lei's current situation has dazzled the outside world. Did he give up his brilliant career on his own, or was he destined not to go further in the industry?
02. Huang Lei revealed that he was "lazy" and didn't want to film
As for why he fell into the dilemma of career stagnation, Huang Lei himself also gave an explanation. It turned out that this former "national student" is now so "lazy" that he doesn't even want to step out of his home. You can stay at home for months, blind to the temptations of the outside world, and even more indifferent to your new job.
Thinking back to when he was young, whenever he received a new drama contract, Huang Lei would always be excited and elated. At that time, he still had great enthusiasm for his career, and he still had a beautiful yearning for performance. As long as he stepped on the shooting scene, he was like a chicken blood, exuding youthful vitality and a crazy love for drama. But now, everything is different. Faced with a new opportunity, the first reaction in my heart became "can you stop shooting".
Not only that, even if it is a long-lost old profession like writing scripts, Huang Lei can't get up to the top now. Even writing 2,000 words is a lot of work for him, and halfway through writing he likes to wander around, invite a few friends over for a drink, taste food, or hang out with the kids. seems to be an unintentional and powerless performance, and inadvertently delays the creation.
Huang Lei's current "lazy style" is completely a copy of his "hard work" back then. As a once highly regarded star, his indifferent attitude towards his career has undoubtedly caused countless questions and speculations from the outside world. What is it that makes him so unenthusiastic about the cause he once loved, and where does the next road lead?
03. From a "national student" to a non-professional job
When he was young, Huang Lei was a first-line star that everyone knew, and he was highly sought after and loved by the audience. At that time, his career was booming, and his works were of high quality. Whether it is playing the heroic and kind Jane Ines in "Years Like Water", or the role of the fierce and majestic Liang Sicheng in "Four Worlds in the Same Hall", he is wonderful and vivid in every work.
Huang Lei, who is in full swing, is also strong and powerful. He is not only outstanding in acting, but also outstanding in screenwriting. Such popular masterpieces as "Orange is Red" and "April Day in the World" all reflect his superb creative talent. The vivid and interesting plot and vivid characters have built a wonderful audio-visual feast.
But now when he is in the prime of his career, this highly respected "national student" took the initiative to quit the drama and retired from the professional battlefield. He can continue to gallop in the vast world of the film and television industry, but he chose to let go of his years and voluntarily leave the stage of his former career.
In the face of doubts from the outside world, Huang Lei's approach is really incomprehensible. At an age when he can continue to shine, why did he miss this great opportunity, and what was the reason for him to completely lose his enthusiasm for his career?
04. Loss of ambition and anxiety
Once upon a time, Huang Lei, as a first-line star, attached great importance to his appearance. Whether it is the size of the fat body or the wrinkles that appear, it is undoubtedly a big problem for him to be anxious and uneasy. After all, an actor's appearance is an important factor that directly affects the audience's perception and the quality of the work.
However, the current Huang Lei seems to have completely put aside the anxiety about his appearance. Fat, wrinkled, greasy face, all this was no longer important in his eyes. Whether his body is out of shape or overweight will no longer be a worry in his life.
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This is not because Huang Lei has completely given up his requirements for himself, but because his inner value orientation has undergone a fundamental change. He loves sports and is also a heavy foodie who can't fully control his diet. As a result, sometimes it is inevitable that the body will be out of shape.
However, Huang Lei is not distressed by this. On the contrary, one of his sons, with innocent and simple language, made him realize that the true meaning of life does not lie in this. On that occasion, when his son saw that he was hungry to lose weight, he comforted him and said, "You're not fat at all! The child's words hit Huang Lei's heart and moved him for a long time.
From that moment on, Huang Lei seemed to have completely let go of his obsession with appearance. The ambition and anxiety about the cause in the past are gone. He began to change his values in life and strive to find more joy of life. However, it is very curious and expected what the cost of this transformation will lead to.
05. From forging ahead to being content with the status quo
At present, in the film and television industry, everyone is sparing no effort to work hard. Everyone understands that this is an industry with a high level of concentration and dedication. In order to compete for limited resources, everyone did not hesitate to go on a social spree, visiting people everywhere to seek the next opportunity for cooperation. However, in this surging wave of progress, Huang Lei is extremely casual and lazy.
He has long lost his enthusiasm and dedication to the identity of a star. Once upon a time, Huang Lei was conscientious and tireless in his career. Today, he is as comfortable as a person who has come over, and he seems to be inattentive to whether he is attentive to his work. While others are still struggling, he has found a new joy in life.
In the final analysis, it is difficult to say whether Huang Lei's identity as a star is still as attached and cherished as before. He seems to prefer to go back to an ordinary life and not force himself to do things that he is not interested in. An independent and comfortable lifestyle is becoming his biggest pursuit at the moment.
However, this change in attitude towards life will inevitably come with various costs. Whether it will add trouble to future life, or whether it will bring more fun and surprises, has become a new thing to look forward to. Everything will eventually be cleared in the future, let's wait and see where Huang Lei will go.
epilogue
Throughout the whole process, although Huang Lei's life trajectory is tortuous and circuitous, his enthusiasm and pursuit of life have never wavered. From the highly regarded "national student" to the active stay away from the stage now, although his choice is puzzling to the outside world, it has triggered us to think deeply about the meaning and value of life.
In the final analysis, life is short and precious, and happiness is the most important thing we should pursue. Huang Lei has already seen through this, and he would rather put aside those overly utilitarian and vain pursuits to enjoy more comfortable and happy times in life. The company of his family and children, the tasting of fine food and wine, and the fun of sports and fitness are the biggest yearning in his heart at the moment.
Everyone's definition of happiness is different, and Huang Lei has found his own attitude to life, which in itself deserves to be affirmed and respected. In the eyes of others, he may have fallen from the pinnacle of his career, but in his own eyes, it was at this stage that a new journey towards self-realization began. There is no distinction between high and low in life, the most important thing is to live oneself and live a wonderful life.
Huang Lei's choice is puzzling, but it also triggers us to think deeply about the meaning and value of life. Workplace success is important, but it's not the only measure of a person's happiness. Deep down, everyone actually longs to live a comfortable and casual life, rather than being bound and stumped by fame and fortune. Huang Lei's approach is undoubtedly a slap in the face for us, prompting us to reflect on whether we have been living in the expectations of others, while ignoring our own worth and pursuit.
It is undeniable that in the face of all kinds of pressures and temptations of reality, it is not easy to maintain inner independence. But as long as we have the courage to face our hearts and dare to make changes, we will finally find our own way to life. Just like Huang Lei, even though he lost his way several times, he eventually regained his love for life and his persistence in himself.
No matter where Huang Lei will end up, we should sincerely offer him our best wishes and wish him inner satisfaction and happiness in his new lifestyle. After all, the most beautiful thing about having a dream is your own dream, and trying to realize your inner desire is the greatest meaning of life. We look forward to Huang Lei continuing to be happy, happy and healthy in the new journey, regaining his original intention, and harvesting a different kind of wonderful life.
The road of life is long and tortuous, but as long as you have ideals and dreams, you will always have the courage and opportunity to start again. The world is big, dreams are free, and nothing is unattainable. Let us cheer for Huang Lei together, and believe that he will be able to open a new and more exciting chapter in his new life.