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Text丨Old Song Kanyu
Editor丨Old Song Kanyu
Preface
After more than 70 years of ups and downs in the entertainment industry, Niu Ben's story has rekindled public discussion. From youth to vicissitudes, every step of his life seems to be born for the stage. And when he was selected for "Moving China in 2023" for his professionalism, controversy ensued. Does Niu Ben's life really represent the power of "moving China"?
Niu Ben: Selected to move China but controversial?
Recently, an incident that shocked the showbiz has attracted widespread attention. 89-year-old actor Niu Ben was rated as a character in "Moving China", but the secret behind him was gradually exposed.
The inside story of the showbiz has always been a confusing topic, and Niu Ben's story is not behind the "unknown" glamour behind the scenes, but a solid and complex life.
Throughout his acting career, Niu Ben has won praise from the audience for his outstanding acting skills and professionalism. But what is more noteworthy is that he has always integrated philanthropy into all aspects of his life. Sponsoring poor students and donating to nursing homes, Niu Ben's good deeds do not stop there, he interprets the spirit of "draught does not forget to dig wells" with his actions.
However, there is a deeper secret behind all this. Niu Ben's luxurious life has aroused doubts from the outside world, especially the news that he lives in an apartment for the elderly with a monthly salary of 80,000 yuan is even more shocking. This seems to be contrary to the expectations of ordinary people for the characters who "moved China". In the face of doubts, his situation became awkward.
But just as he is loyal to his wife and dedicated to his work, Niu Ben's life is not as the outside world thinks. He has never changed because of fame, and still maintains the quality and quality that an artist should have. At the same time, his contribution to public welfare is also obvious to all.
The dark side of showbiz cannot be ignored, but in artists like Niu Ben, we see a ray of light. His story tells us that artists who are both virtuous and artistic still exist, and that's exactly what we're looking forward to.
From Tianjin to the Screen: Niu Ben's Early Years
In the starry sky of Chinese films, there is a unique star - Niu Ben. His name, like his life, is legendary.
Niu Ben, formerly known as Zhang Xuejing, was born in Tianjin in September 1935 and is a child of an ordinary family. His childhood was not ordinary, and at the age of six, he lost both of his parents, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow for him at a young age. Fortunately, his eldest brother worked as a driver in the No. 3 Factory of Beiping CLP, and Niu Ben lived with his brother and began his indissoluble bond with movies.
The streets and alleys of Tianjin are not only playgrounds for Niu Ben, but also the first school in life. Here he learned to be resilient and to find hope in the face of adversity. And movies have become a way for him to express himself and understand the world.
In 1946, 11-year-old Niu Ben ushered in a turning point in his life. He played the role of the village boy Little Cow in the movie "A Tale of the Holy City", which was his screen debut. Although it was only a small role at the time, he won the recognition of the director and the audience with his natural acting skills and deep understanding of the role. This role also earned him a resounding stage name - Niu Ben.
Since then, Niu Ben's name has begun to spread in the film industry. His acting career was not all smooth sailing, but with his love for acting and unremitting efforts, he gradually gained a firm foothold in the film industry. In the years leading up to fame, he participated in the filming of many films, including "Cremation" and "Dragon's Whiskers", which not only honed his acting skills, but also accumulated valuable life experience for him.
His early experience is like an inspirational movie that inspires everyone with dreams. This is not only a microcosm of his personal growth, but also a microcosm of Chinese cinema of that era. His story is an important chapter in the history of Chinese cinema, which is worth savoring by each of us.
Niu Ben: A legend on the screen, a role model in life
Looking back on Niu Ben's life, his acting career spanned decades and he participated in more than 200 films1. Niu Ben, formerly known as Zhang Xuejing, was born in Tianjin in 1935 and has shown a love and talent for acting since he was a child. His first film was "Tales of the Holy City", released in 1946, in which he played the village boy Niu Zi. Since then, his acting career has been out of control.
Niu Ben has a variety of roles, from "Sea Soul" to "Gold Rush King" to "Happy Times", each work shows his profound acting skills. But when it comes to Niu Ben, people are most memorable for his classic performance in the movie "Wrangler".
In this 1982 film, the image of the herdsman Guo Koubianzi played by Niu Ben is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and his sentence "Lao Xu, do you want a wife" has become the memory of countless audiences. This role also won him the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 3rd China Film Golden Rooster Awards and the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 6th Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards.
In addition to his outstanding performance on the screen, Niu Ben's personal life is equally admirable. He and his first love Wang Huiling have been together for a lifetime, and this relationship is pure and firm. On the premise of ensuring their own lives, the two tried to help those children who could not afford to read, and this help lasted for more than ten years. In 2019, Wang Huiling passed away, and the news made the children who had been helped by them feel extremely sad.
Niu Ben's life is a relentless pursuit of art and a deep understanding of life. He has created one vivid character after another on the screen, and in real life, he is a warm husband, a loving father, and a selfless rescuer. His story is not only entertainment gossip, but also the memory of a generation, and a precious asset of Chinese films.
epilogue
Experiencing ups and downs in the entertainment industry, Niu Ben not only touched the audience with his outstanding performing arts, but also won respect for his deep understanding of life and positive contributions to society. And when he was selected for "Moving China" for his professionalism and philanthropy, his lifestyle became the focus of controversy. This controversy reflects the public's complex expectations of moral role models and the continuous search for personal and social values.
Niu Ben's story reminds us that when judging a person's worth, we should not only look at the surface, but also deeply understand the story and motivation behind it. A person's influence is not only reflected in their public image, but more importantly in their actions and choices in their daily lives. True emotion comes from a comprehensive and deep understanding of the individual and the affirmation of its inner beauty.