CCTV hosts, it sounds so glittering, they are glamorous in front of the camera, but behind them are stories. Some people are prosperous, but they choose another path at the peak moment, and finally embark on the road of no return. This is not the plot of a TV series, this is what really happened to some CCTV hosts
On the stage of China Central Television (CCTV), there was once such a group of people, who were talented and beautiful. Some people, after reaching the peak of their careers, have plummeted due to greed and negligence.
Fang Hongjin's story can be said to be the ups and downs from books to prison. The trajectory of his life was originally so shining. With superior family conditions and outstanding academic performance, Fang Hongjin's whole life seems to be paving the way for success.
From the Department of Physics of Sun Yat-sen University to the further study of sociology at Nankai University, and then to the podium of Shenzhen University, he has walked so steadily in every step. The twist of fate began in 1991.
A Beijing TV director accidentally walked into his class, was attracted by his words, and then gave him a chance to change his fate - become a TV presenter.
Fang Hongjin seized this opportunity, he gave up his position as a university teacher and devoted himself to the television industry. At first, he rose to prominence by hosting "18 Minutes - Economy and Society", and then he soared all the way up to CCTV and became the host of blockbuster programs such as "Focus Interview". His life seems to be smooth sailing, in 1994, he married his wife Hongwei, had a daughter, and the family's life was full of happiness.
Fang Hongjin's heart began to swell. He was dissatisfied with his income as a CCTV host and wanted more. This dissatisfaction led him to jump ship to Dragon TV in 1996, but four years later, he resigned again and joined the business world, trying to make a bigger fortune by running TV dramas.
He signed an advertising agreement with Jinmailang, promising to implant brand advertisements in the TV series he prepared. However, the plan could not keep up with the changes, the TV series failed to air, and the advertisement naturally ended without a hitch. The money has already arrived, and the consequence of all this is that he was sued by Jinmailang in court and convicted of fraud.
In his private life, Fang Hongjin is also a mess. There are constant conflicts between him and his wife Hongwei, and domestic violence incidents are even more common. Hongwei couldn't bear it anymore and finally chose to file for divorce in 2011, and in court, she and her daughter Fang Zhen both testified about Fang Hongjin's various misdeeds.
The hosts' stories aren't always so dazzling. The fate of some people is like a wonderful script, but the ending of this scene is not always happy. Fang Hongjin's experience is one of the embarrassing examples.
Fang Hongjin, a man born in a privileged environment with outstanding academic achievements. Growing up, he always seemed to live under the aura of achievement.
When he was in middle school, he was always the best in his class, and after the college entrance examination, he entered the physics department of Sun Yat-sen University with excellent results. Even in rigorous physics research, Fang Hongjin's dream of journalism has never been extinguished.
After graduating from university, he decided to follow his inner calling and went to Nankai University to further his studies in sociology. Instead of continuing to immerse himself in academic research, he applied for a job at Shenzhen University and became a faculty member in the Department of Management.
The days of teaching and educating people should have been quiet and fulfilling, but a chance encounter in 1991 completely changed the trajectory of his life.
By chance, a Beijing TV director came to his class. The choreographer was deeply attracted by Fang Hongjin's eloquence and charm, and then extended an olive branch to him. Faced with such an opportunity, Fang Hongjin did not hesitate, he decided to jump out of his comfort zone and walked from the podium to the studio. This jump is from the world of education to the glamorous television industry.
At first, he served as the host of the "18 Minutes - Economy and Society" column of the local station, and quickly gained the recognition of the audience for his unique hosting style.
His reputation also spread in the industry, and the door of CCTV was open for him. Fang Hongjin is like a fish in water, and soon became the host of heavyweight programs such as "Focus Interview", and his life seems to have reached its peak.
Just as he was having a good ride in his career, a crisis crept in in his private life. His married life is not as perfect as people think, and the rift between him and his wife Hongwei gradually appears.
Hongwei is simple and introverted, while Fang Hongjin is gradually lost in fame and fortune. The accumulation of long-term conflicts eventually led to the occurrence of domestic violence. This unknown dark side was finally exposed in the 2011 divorce case. The testimony of Hongwei and his daughter Fang Zhen in court uncovered the shadow behind Fang Hongjin's golden light.