In 1997, Hu Mei was preparing to shoot "Yongzheng Dynasty" and asked Zhao Yi to play Li Wei, and the investor was furious: No background, no fame, no works, and graduation from non-prestigious schools, you are responsible for the performance? Hu Mei said categorically: "I believe he can do it." ”
Back then, in order to shoot the drama "Yongzheng Dynasty", Hu Mei spent a lot of energy in casting.
was originally scheduled for Zhang Fengyi to play "Yongzheng", but a month before the start of filming, Zhang Fengyi was pulled by Chen Kaige to save the scene. At this time, Tang Guoqiang, who played the role of "Eighth Master", took the initiative to say that he was willing to play the role of Yongzheng, and he only wanted to play Yongzheng.
In order to test Tang Guoqiang's ability, Hu Mei asked him to try a play. From demeanor to words and deeds, Tang Guoqiang acted well, and finally agreed to let him play Yongzheng.
Yongzheng has many important ministers around him, the most famous of which is Li Wei.
Li Wei in the play was born as a small flower, and later won Yongzheng's appreciation and became a feudal official. Yongzheng is not only his master, but also his boss and mentor.
It is still quite difficult to perform Li Wei's cleverness, high emotional intelligence, ability to speak, deep understanding of officialdom, loyalty to Yongzheng, etc.!
After thinking about it again, Hu Mei decided to use the "unknown" newcomer Zhao Yi. Unexpectedly, this decision attracted strong opposition from investors.
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Zhao Yi was born in a family of Liyuan, his father and grandfather are both martial arts actors, and his grandfather once performed on the same stage with Mei Lanfang. Zhao Yi studied opera for 7 years and sang harlequin for 2 years, but was forced to transfer to the entertainment industry because of an accidental knee injury.
However, as a newcomer with no works, no fame, and no experience, he can only start from Wuti.
Once, Zhao Yi, as a martial arts stand-in, participated in the filming of a costume drama, but he didn't expect to be released by the producer twice in a row. Zhao Yi walked down the street depressedly, and happened to meet Hu Mei choosing actors for "Yongzheng Dynasty", and he decided to audition on the spot.
He tried several roles in one go, but director Hu Mei didn't decide whether to use him or not. At this time, the actor next to him told him: "In the morning, you auditioned the most, and it seems that the director has taken a crush on you." ”
The next day, Zhao Yi received a call from Hu Mei: "I want to invite you to play Li Wei, you hurry up and prepare, you are about to start filming." Later, when the two met and chatted, Hu Mei also expressed his worries: "I didn't see you play, you played Li Wei, I was under a lot of pressure." ”
At that time, after Hu Mei decided on Zhao Yi, the investors disagreed, thinking that Zhao Yi could not play the role of Li Wei well. However, Hu Mei assured under pressure: "I believe in my own vision, and I also believe that Zhao Yi will definitely be able to play Li Wei well." ”
Happily, in 1999, "Yongzheng Dynasty" was widely praised after it was broadcast, with CCTV ratings as high as 19%, and the ratings in the northern region once exceeded 80%.
In the play, Zhao Yi interpreted the role of Li Wei very well, and the audience was deeply impressed, and he also tasted the taste of popularity.
It can be said that the drama "Yongzheng Dynasty" has become popular with many outstanding actors. For example, Du Zhiguo, who plays Nian Qianyao, and Tang Guoqiang, who plays Yongzheng, etc.
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Since "Yongzheng Dynasty", Zhao Yi's popularity has opened up, and his resources have increased.
Later, he successively participated in many TV series such as "Mansion Gate" and "The Years of Burning Passion 2". He figured out every role with his heart, and his acting skills were gradually recognized by the audience.
Zhao Yi once said: "To make art, you must do it seriously with your conscience." To be a man, you must be honest and honest, and your duty is divided into people. Indeed, no matter what you do, you must speak of conscience and duty, and no matter what the result is, you can grow and gain.
Since his debut, Zhao Yi has participated in more than 90 films and televisions, which role do you like most about him?
