Preface
"I haven't filmed for 2 years, I haven't been a protagonist for 3 years, and I haven't been on some variety shows for a long time", this is Huang Lei's speech in a recent interview with "A Date with Luyu".
What did this once smash hit film and television actor go through? Why did he suddenly disappear from the entertainment industry? Let's find out.
Huang Lei's choice
Under the glamorous surface of the entertainment industry, there are countless artists who are experiencing similar choices and struggles.
Huang Lei, a former frequent visitor to the screen, has many classic works such as "Years Like Water", "Four Generations in the Same Hall", "Orange is Red", "April Day in the World", "Late Night Canteen", "Gang of Men" and many other classic works.
After reaching the pinnacle of his career, he chose to reduce the frequency of performances and turn his time and energy to his family and personal life.
You must know that in recent years, powerful actors in the "uncle circle" have become popular, 47-year-old Zhang Songwen, 46-year-old Zhang Yi, 56-year-old Wang Jinsong, and 60-year-old Ding Daiyong...... All of them are soft scripts and famous!
And now 52-year-old Huang Lei, who used to be a tutor at Beijing Film Academy, was when he participated in fewer and fewer film and television works.
Huang Lei said frankly: It's not that there is no director looking for him to film, but that he is lazy and doesn't want to film, he used to live in the crew while filming, and he lived for a few months, and the time he spent with his children was only a handful.
Now I no longer crave to show myself in front of the camera, but enjoy the peaceful time spent at home with my children.
This transition from busy to calm is incomprehensible to many, but for Huang Lei himself, it is his way to regain balance in his life.
Family life makes Huang Lei satisfied
Huang Lei's family life is full of warmth, he has three children, namely 18-year-old Duoduo, 11-year-old sister and 7-year-old son.
In the process of children's growth, Huang Lei participated in it as much as possible.
He once revealed in interviews that he likes to play and learn with his children, and these simple family moments give him great satisfaction.
As for the outside world's evaluation of his appearance, including his body and wrinkles on his face, Huang Lei also showed a rare open-mindedness, he said that these are traces of life and proof of his passing years.
Although the voices of the outside world still ringed in his ears, Huang Lei chose a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
He no longer pursues physical perfection, but focuses on the health of his body and the happiness of his family. He jokes that he "can't keep his mouth shut", but that's exactly what he says about his attitude towards life – enjoying the moment and not putting too much pressure on himself.
This attitude allowed him to find a way to protect himself from the pressure and competition in the entertainment industry.
"Success" is not just in the business
In such a highly competitive environment in the entertainment industry, Huang Lei's choice may be seen as a kind of abandonment, but for him, it is a redefinition of "success".
Success is no longer about endless work and public attention, but about family harmony, personal happiness and peace of mind.
His outlook on life has changed significantly after years of acting career, and he has begun to pay more attention to the quality of life than the height of his career.
Huang Lei's change has also aroused people's attention to the situation of middle-aged actors.
Among his peers, many are still constantly striving for more exposure and higher incomes.
However, Huang Lei chose a different path, which shows his courage and self-knowledge to some extent.
He understands that true happiness and fulfillment come from inner peace and satisfaction in life, not from outside praise and recognition.
After turning to family and personal life, Huang Lei also focused more on cultivating relationships with children, as well as personal interests and hobbies.
His lifestyle serves as a positive example for many middle-aged people who are faced with similar choices: when a career reaches a certain stage, it may be more important to seek growth and fulfillment inward than to pursue it outwardly.
Epilogue:
Huang Lei's life transformation is not only a story of personal choice, but also a demonstration of how to maintain personal authenticity in the ever-changing entertainment industry.
His experience reminds us that true quality of life and happiness often come from self-awareness and deep commitment to life.
Although Huang Lei no longer appears frequently on the screen, his efforts to pursue inner peace and family happiness are a powerful challenge to the modern definition of success.