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Wen'an's ✎ Ruosu
Editor: ✎ An Zhiruosu
Preface
When it comes to "Family with Children", a classic sitcom that has accompanied countless post-80s and post-90s generations to spend a happy childhood, the iconic line will always come to people's minds: "My name is Xia Xue, my name is Xia Yu, and my name is Xia Hail." "With its humorous and witty plot, vivid characters and entertaining themes, this drama is deeply imprinted in the collective memory of a generation.
Time flies, and twenty years have passed in a blink of an eye, and the children in the play have now embarked on completely different paths.
The former "Xia Xue" Yang Zi, with her solid acting skills and unremitting efforts, has successfully transformed into a hot and popular little flower, not only in the field of TV dramas, but also in movies, variety shows and other fields of extraordinary charm and influence.
And "Liu Xing" Zhang Yishan also lived up to expectations, with his unique personal style and solid performance skills, he has grown into a powerful student loved by the audience, and many of his starring works have won a high reputation and ratings.
In contrast, You Haoran, the youngest actor in the play, "Xia Yu", seems to have gradually faded from people's sight.
is also a child star who came out of "Family with Children", why is there such a huge contrast between You Haoran's star career and Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan? You must know that You Haoran debuted at the age of 4, and became famous at the age of 8 with "Family with Children", and stood at the peak of his acting career early.
Twenty years have passed, and this once high-profile child star is now struggling in his career development and gradually moving away from the public's focus.
So, what caused You Haoran's star journey to turn from prosperity to decline, and what little-known challenges and changes did he experience in the past 20 years?
【1】
The road to fame in childhood, from "Mom, Wash Your Feet" to "Family with Children", the joys and sorrows behind the young starlight
On October 17, 1996, You Haoran fell to the ground in a wealthy family in Beijing's Haidian District.
When he was young, he was lively and cute, with a pair of bright and smart big eyes and a fleshy little face, and his cute and well-behaved expression seemed to be born to bloom in front of the camera, laying the groundwork for his future career as a child star.
Fortunately, Xiao Haoran's neighborhood is home to many directors from Beijing Film Factory, one of whom is a door-to-door neighbor.
When he was only two and a half years old, the discerning neighbor noticed Xiao Haoran's smart and endearing appearance and suggested that his parents might as well take him to try shooting some commercials so that the children could show their charm in front of the camera.
As a result, You Haoran, who was only 2 and a half years old, began to frequently appear on various advertising sets in the company of his parents, and his small figure shuttled between light and shadow, opening a wonderful fate with film and television art.
In a blink of an eye, in 2000, You Haoran, who was only 4 years old, received the first CCTV public service advertisement in his life by chance.
In the advertising picture, he hobbled with a basin of foot-washing water, and gently said "Mom, wash your feet" in a childish voice, this warm and natural picture instantly touched the hearts of audiences across the country.
The advertising slogan "In fact, parents are the best teachers for children" has also been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and You Haoran's first screen appearance has won the love of the audience.
With the wide spread of advertising, Xiao Haoran became a high-profile child star overnight, and his acting career began.
With the help of this powerful east wind, You Haoran officially stepped into the entertainment industry and began his acting career.
In 2002, You Haoran, who was only six years old, was fortunate to participate in the filming of the TV series "Mansion Gate" with many well-known filmmakers such as Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Yu Rongguang, Jiang Wen, and Ningning, which was not only his first cooperation with Yang Zi, but also an important turning point in his career.
In the following years, You Haoran continued to make efforts in the film and television industry.
From 2004 to 2007, he participated in the first to fourth installments of the series "Family with Children".
With the popularity of the series, You Haoran, Zhang Yishan, and Yang Zi, the three child stars, quickly became popular and became familiar names to audiences across the country.
In the play, Zhang Yishan plays the witty and naughty "Liu Xing", Yang Zi plays the smart and beautiful "Xia Xue", and You Haoran plays the innocent "Xia Yu".
The "Liu Xing Xueyi Combination" composed of the three of them amused countless families with natural and humorous performances, and You Haoran's career reached the final glorious stage.
During the filming of "Family with Children" for three consecutive years, You Haoran, as the youngest actor in the crew, naturally became everyone's favorite group pet.
Looking back on the situation at that time, if you want to choose the most successful one among the three child stars, perhaps most people will choose You Haoran.
After all, he is the youngest of the three, and according to common sense, he should have more room and potential for development.
Becoming famous at a young age is not always a good thing, it often comes with special challenges and pressures that have a profound impact on a child's development.
【2】
From the peak of "Summer Rain" to the setback of the art examination, accidental injuries and weight have plagued the road to acting
During the period from 2005 to 2007, You Haoran's acting career was like a bright star, shining in the sky of the entertainment industry, and his personal career also entered the most dazzling highlight moment.
All this glory and attention largely stems from his successful role in the family sitcom "Family with Children" - the innocent youngest son Xia Yu.
During the hit period of the show, You Haoran won the love of the audience with his natural and vivid performance and became a well-known child star.
After the popularity of "Family with Children" subsided, You Haoran tried to cooperate with other well-known actors such as Zhang Guoli, Wu Yue, and Yang Ruoxi to co-star in the TV series "Drive Your Melancholy", looking forward to continuing the previous glory.
Unfortunately, this work did not add a strong touch to You Haoran's acting career again, and his light seems to gradually dim with the end of the role of Xia Yu.
In addition, when You Haoran participated in the variety show "I Am the Champion", the remark of "I usually buy whatever I want", as well as his discomfort with the need to do laundry and cook in the crew's life, revealed a certain state of life after he became famous.
When this pampered attitude was exposed in public, many people felt that he lacked humility and professionalism.
In the face of external pressure and inner confusion, You Haoran chose to temporarily fade out of the public eye, and for three years, he did not take on new film and television works, and did not make a low-key comeback until 2011, making a guest appearance in the TV series "Quit Smoking and Don't Quit Drinking".
In 2014, the crew of the martial arts drama "Kamikaze Knife" threw an olive branch to him, and You Haoran did not hesitate to gain weight to 180 pounds in order to better get close to the characters in the play.
Fate played a cruel joke on him at this time.
During the filming, You Haoran had an accident while hanging Weiya, and fell heavily and caused a serious injury to the lumbar spine, which was so serious that he had to undergo surgery.
The recovery period after the surgery was long and difficult, and You Haoran had to stay in bed for a long time.
Due to the previous weight gain for the role and the influence of his fat-prone physique, his weight increased sharply during this period, and it had soared to 200 pounds when he was discharged from the hospital.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye in 2015, You Haoran, who is already an adult, is determined to challenge the art examination and chase his acting dream.
At this time, he still had a back injury that had not fully recovered, and dragged his heavy body to the art examination site of Beijing Film Academy.
The reality is cruel, just because of the size problem, 19-year-old You Haoran was ruthlessly rejected by the coveted art palace.
【3】
Weight loss counterattacked and was admitted to Nortel, but was met with cold reception and criticism, and the bumpy star Tutu was reborn
Although Nortel has been rejected by Nortel for two consecutive years due to his size, You Haoran has not lost his self-confidence.
He understands that in order to realize his dream of acting, he must cross this seemingly insurmountable threshold.
So, after being rejected by Nortel for the second time, You Haoran learned from the pain and decided to make up his mind to lose weight, and at the same time, he was keenly aware that those outstanding students who were successfully admitted to Nortel often received careful guidance from professional teachers in the preparation stage.
To this end, he consulted with his mother and invited a special teacher to provide him with targeted tutoring.
In the following year, You Haoran's life became extremely busy and fulfilling.
He must not only strictly control his diet, insist on exercising, and carry out an arduous battle to lose weight, but also devote himself to the study of professional courses to continuously improve his performance level and theoretical knowledge.
He knew that this year's efforts would be directly related to whether he could knock on Nortel's door, so he didn't dare to slack off.
As the old saying goes, "hard work pays off", You Haoran's hard work finally paid off.
In 2019, he successfully lost 30 pounds, and his whole person was completely new, and more importantly, he received an admission letter from Beijing Film Academy as he wished.
With joy and anticipation, You Haoran officially became a member of Nortel in December 2019.
He did not choose to calm down at this new starting point, precipitate himself, and polish his acting skills, but only three months after entering the school, he couldn't wait to join the crew and participated in the filming of a youth-themed TV series "Such a Lovely Us".
Although the show attracted a certain amount of attention after it was broadcast, You Haoran's performance in the play did not cause too many waves, and his name seemed to be forgotten by the audience in the corner.
In the same year, You Haoran also participated in a variety show called "The Voice of Cultural Tourism", but it also failed to make a splash in the market.
In this way, You Haoran's figure gradually faded out of public view, and there were fewer and fewer news reports and topic discussions about him.
It wasn't until October 2020, when he promoted his younger brother Zhai Jinlong on social media, that attention was revived.
Originally, You Haoran may have expected this "comeback" to win him a lot of applause and support, but the reality poured cold water on him.
On the Internet, overwhelming criticism swept in: "You yourself are so miserable, and you still have the face to help your brother promote?", "Find a factory to work as soon as possible, don't dream of being an actor anymore!" ...... These harsh words were like a sharp sword, piercing You Haoran's heart.
He seemed to have fallen from the once glorious mountain top into the cold and dark valley in an instant, and his heart was suffering a huge gap and blow.
In the face of doubts and ridicule from the outside world, You Haoran did not choose to fight back, nor did he get depressed.
He knows that as an actor, only by speaking with his works can he truly win respect.
He still firmly believes that as long as he perseveres, he will one day be able to climb back to the top of his career.
Just when he was full of anticipation and ready to meet the next challenge, fate once again set a hurdle for him.
You Haoran has not fully recovered from the previous trough, and new ups and downs are quietly coming, waiting for him to face and overcome.
In the face of unknown difficulties, let us wait and see whether You Haoran can turn the tables against the wind again with his tenacious will and unremitting efforts.
【4】
E-sports and acting, choices and misunderstandings of life's fork in the road
In 2021, You Haoran was invited to participate in the recording of the popular variety show "Cute Detective".
In order to arouse the audience's good memories of the classic sitcom "Family with Children", the program team specially arranged for the two "son" characters in the play to record greeting videos to "mother" Song Dandan.
The first clip of You Haoran was played, in which he showed a warm smile and shouted affectionately: "Mom, I am your little son." This heartwarming scene evokes people's memories of the intimate interaction between "mother and son" in the play sixteen years ago.
Originally, it was expected that this scene would definitely touch the emotional nerves of countless audiences, causing resonance and tears.
Song Dandan's response was unexpectedly bland, she responded simply: "You Haoran." Then there was silence, neither the excited hug of expectation nor the cordial conversation of greetings.
You must know that during the filming of "Family with Children", Song Dandan treated You Haoran like his own son, such a huge contrast, many people can't help but wonder: Is the relationship between the crew members of "Family with Children" estranged?
Just when the audience's hearts were full of suspicion, Zhang Yishan's video clip broke this speculation.
He asked easily in an old friend-like tone: "Where do you drink tea?" This sentence was like a catalyst, instantly activating Song Dandan's enthusiasm.
She immediately became energetic, asked about Zhang Yishan's current situation, and enthusiastically proposed to have dinner together in the future.
During the conversation, Song Dandan also mentioned other characters in the play, such as "mouse", but did not mention You Haoran.
What's even more touching is that when Yang Zi read out the handwritten letter to Song Dandan, the two hugged each other tightly and shed tears on the scene, and the sincere emotional outpouring moved the audience inside and outside the screen.
Song Dandan's enthusiastic reaction to the "eldest son" Zhang Yishan and the "daughter" Yang Zi is in stark contrast to the attitude towards the "younger son" You Haoran, which makes some viewers question whether Song Dandan has snubbed You Haoran, and even thinks of the rumored saying that "if you are not strong enough, you will be 'abandoned' by your mother".
The reality may not be so simple.
Since the end of the filming of "Family with Children", the leading actors in the play have embarked on different life paths, and have experienced various twists and turns.
These experiences not only shape the trajectory of their lives, but also invisibly influence their relationships and interactions.
After You Haoran said goodbye to "Family with Children", he gradually shifted his focus to the field of e-sports.
Whenever the RNG team achieves a good result, he will post multiple messages on social media to celebrate, and he will even come to the game as a fan to cheer for RNG, and if the team suffers a loss, he will actively reassure the fans, showing his extreme love and dedication to esports.
In contrast, he seems to be relatively indifferent to his acting career, only acting when the company asks for publicity, and usually keeps a low profile.
On the contrary, Yang Zi, Zhang Yishan, Song Dandan and others have always been active in the film and television industry, and their social media is full of new work promotion and industry trends, and their investment and focus on acting are obvious.
You Haoran and his "family" seem to have chosen two completely different life paths: one is keen to chase the blood and passion of the e-sports world, and the other is sticking to hard work in the entertainment industry.
Although there is no superiority or inferiority between these two lifestyles, You Haoran's choice seems to have made him drift away from his former "family", forming a subtle sense of distance.
【5】
Song Dandan's "eccentricity" incident has sparked heated discussions again: behind the cold treatment of You Haoran in the Spring Festival Gala is his excessive obsession with e-sports
For audiences who are familiar with the classic sitcom "Family with Children", the interaction of the family in the play has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and Song Dandan, who plays the mother, has long been aware of the "eccentricity" of the three children in the play.
This phenomenon has been intuitively reflected on the stage of the 2020 Beijing Satellite TV Spring Festival Gala.
At that time, the family of five in "Family with Children" rarely reunited on the stage, and when Song Dandan interacted with the "children", he affectionately called Zhang Yishan "son", and Yang Zi dotingly called "baby, my beauty".
When it was You Haoran's turn, Song Dandan only gave a polite hug, which made the atmosphere slightly embarrassing and made the audience in front of the TV feel unfair for You Haoran.
In the face of such a scene, many netizens spoke out for You Haoran, thinking that Song Dandan's attitude towards the three "children" was obviously different, and his indifference to You Haoran was puzzling.
The truth is not exactly as it seems, and the reason for this embarrassing situation is not entirely due to Song Dandan.
In the same year, at Song Dandan's 60th birthday banquet, Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan took time out of their busy work to come to the scene in person to send their blessings to their "mother".
This banquet is not only a celebration of Song Dandan's birthday, but also an important day for her to announce her retirement, which is of great significance.
In the group photo at the banquet site, You Haoran was never seen.
In recent years, You Haoran has shown a high level of enthusiasm for e-sports, and his social media feeds are almost occupied by e-sports-related information, and he can also be captured at many e-sports tournaments.
The former child star seems to love e-sports far more than he invests in his acting career, which undoubtedly disappoints Song Dandan, the "mother" who became attached to the drama "Family with Children".
Based on You Haoran's indifferent attitude towards his acting career, Song Dandan's lukewarmness towards him becomes understandable.
【6】
You Haoran's transformation road draws on Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan: get rid of the halo and stand on your strength
The time has come to 2022, and You Haoran, who once played Xiaoyu in "Family with Children", ushered in a new role challenge.
He plays the leading role in this web drama called "Uncle Waste Firewood with Children", which tells the story of Xiaoyu who grows up, has unsatisfactory living conditions, has repeated setbacks in his career, and finally loses his job, and can only rely on helping his cousin take care of the children to earn living expenses.
Although such a theme is still novel at the moment, once the show was launched, it encountered a flood of complaints on the Internet, as if it was "screened" by netizens.
First of all, the title of the play became the target of public criticism.
Because of the inclusion of the words "family with children", many viewers thought that You Haoran's move was deliberately consuming feelings, trying to attract attention with the influence of the original play, and was criticized as "eating the old book".
Secondly, the audience also has a lot of complaints about the character settings and cast in the play.
Since the show does not use the other original cast members of "Family with Children" except for You Haoran, many people question whether the show can be called a real "sequel".
Whether it is the pickiness of You Haoran's appearance or the accusation of his consumption feelings, it actually reflects the fact that You Haoran has been trying to transform, trying to get out of the aura of a former child star and grow into a mature and professional actor.
Like his "family with children" companions Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan, they have all experienced the process from high-profile to low-key precipitation, and then to successful transformation.
Taking Yang Zi as an example, since leaving the crew of "Family with Children", she has begun to actively explore a suitable way for herself.
In the face of confusion and confusion, she chose to temporarily put down her work as an actress and concentrate on learning and improving herself.
She was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy and spent two full years concentrating on honing her acting skills and accumulating professional knowledge.
Until 2012, Yang Zi's outstanding performance in the suspense film "The Keeper" made her successfully win the Phoenix Award Newcomer Award, and since then, her acting career has ushered in a major turning point.
Since then, Yang Zi, with a series of masterpieces such as "Fragrant Honey Sinks Like Frost" and "Please Advise for the Rest of Your Life", has completely got rid of the shackles of the role of "Xiaoxue", allowing the audience to see a more diverse and mature Yang Zi.
The role of "Xiaoxue" is no longer the most dazzling halo on her, but a testimony to her tenacity and solid acting skills, which has always inspired her to keep moving forward.
Similarly, Zhang Yishan became famous for the role of "Liu Xing" when he was young, but he was not satisfied with the honor and aura brought by this role.
He knows that if he wants to gain a foothold in the highly competitive film and television industry, he must rely on his own strength.
So, Zhang Yishan chose to move forward, devote himself to filming, and constantly improve his acting skills.
One work after another has witnessed his transformation from the lively and naughty "Liu Xing" to a mature actor who is calm and introverted and has perfect acting skills.
Today's Zhang Yishan is no longer the immature teenager in the audience's memory, but an excellent actor who has won respect with his strength.
Compared with the successful transformation of Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan, You Haoran should obviously learn from them and learn from their spirit of courage to work hard and dare to challenge themselves.
He needs to get rid of the aura of the past, rely on his own efforts and strength, and re-find his own place in the film and television industry.
After all, the aura of childhood cannot forever bless a person's growth, especially in the ever-changing entertainment industry, only strength is the foundation.
【7】
Perseverance and counterattack in the ups and downs of performing arts, challenging the prejudice of appearance
You Haoran, a child star who quickly became popular when he was three years old because of his participation in the public service announcement "Wash Mother's Feet", entered the public eye early.
Only five years later, at the age of eight, his role in the family sitcom "Family with Children" was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, making him a well-known young actor for audiences across the country.
With the passage of time, the arrival of youth did not continue the glory of his childhood, but brought about a huge change in appearance.
The once cute and childlike face faded, and the adult You Haoran was criticized for his appearance changes, and was labeled as a "long disability", and gradually became a marginal figure in the entertainment industry from the focus of attention.
His acting career is like a real life script, with ups and downs and dramatic twists.
Faced with the sudden appearance controversy and career trough, You Haoran did not choose to sink or escape.
On the contrary, he tenaciously survived this tortuous acting journey, and gradually regained his confidence in himself by working hard to hone his acting skills and adjust his mentality.
In the end, he successfully passed the professional examination of the Beijing Film Academy, winning himself new professional recognition and valuable opportunities for career development.
You Haoran's experience vividly reveals the cruel reality of the entertainment industry: the road to success is often full of thorns, but as long as there is firm belief and perseverance, any dilemma can be transformed into a ladder to a higher stage.
You Haoran's story is not only a history of individual struggle, but also a deep reflection on the society's excessive attention to appearance in the entertainment industry and the harsh criticism of the changes in the appearance of actors.
He used his own experience to remind the world that the value of an actor should not only be limited to the beauty of his skin, but also the inner talent, professionalism and personality charm are equally important.
In the face of the pressure of public opinion brought about by the label of "long disability", You Haoran's tenacity and courage have set a positive example for many young artists.
He encouraged people not to give up on pursuing their dreams, no matter what external criticism or personal difficulties they encounter.
In the future, perhaps under the shadow of "long disability", You Haoran will open up a broader performing arts world with a more mature performance style and a more profound role interpretation, so that people can see the true value of an actor.
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