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Text: Distant water and lonely clouds
Edited by Far Water Lonely Cloud
Preface
At the annual Spring Festival Gala, language programs are undoubtedly one of the most anticipated parts of the audience, and the cross talk and sketches, as two language art forms with different styles, have always been the stage for leaders in their respective fields to compete for beauty.
In the field of cross talk, Guo Degang, with his distinctive personal style and extensive influence, has become the most representative face of this genre.
In contrast, the field of sketches has formed two major factions represented by Feng Gong and Zhao Benshan, who firmly occupy half of the sketch world with their respective comedy talents and popular classics.
In the history of the Spring Festival Gala, although cross talk and sketches are both language programs, they are often regarded as competitors, and the actors of both camps show their talents in creation and performance, and there is a subtle competitive relationship between them, and there is little cross-border in-depth cooperation.
However, there is one person who broke this routine and successfully crossed from the cross talk world to the sketch world, not only establishing a close cooperative relationship with Zhao Benshan, but also rising step by step in Benshan Media, and finally sitting in the high position of vice president.
This person is Liu Liu, who is affectionately called "Liu Tou" by the audience.
The cooperation between Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan has brought many popular sketches to the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, and their tacit cooperation and unique comedy style are deeply loved by the audience.
However, just when people were accustomed to seeing Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan appear hand in hand, thinking that he would continue to work hard in Benshan Media, Liu Liu made an unexpected decision - to leave Benshan Media and set up his own business.
This news surprised the outside world, and people speculated about why Liu Liu, who had already made remarkable achievements in Benshan Media and established a deep friendship with Zhao Benshan, chose to leave at this time?
1, Zhao Chuntian's acceptance of apprentices caused Li Jindou to cry, and Liu Liucheng became a closed disciple
In a past in the cross talk world, Zhao Chuntian, a master in the cross talk industry, unexpectedly ushered in a new apprentice in his later years.
However, this seemingly ordinary act of accepting apprentices has caused a ridiculous storm.
It turned out that Zhao Chuntian's new apprentice was 14 years younger than his apprentice grandson, the famous cross talk artist Li Jindou.
According to the rules of the cross talk industry, Li Jindou had to call this new young man "uncle", which made him feel deeply embarrassed and aggrieved.
So, Li Jindou found Zhao Chuntian in a hurry, and as soon as they met, he fell to the ground with a thud, and begged with a crying voice: "Master, can you stop accepting younger uncles for us, I really can't shout!" Zhao Chuntian listened, and realized that such a generational relationship was indeed a little inappropriate, so he agreed to Li Jindou's request, and never accepted new apprentices again.
As a result, Liu Liu became Zhao Chuntian's last closed disciple, and he was also the inheritor with the largest generation span in his cross talk career.
Although on the screen, Liu Liu often plays some seemingly inconsequential small roles, such as "Liu's big head", but in real life, his identity and influence are far from what these roles can represent.
As a close disciple of Zhao Chuntian, Liu Liu's status in the cross talk industry should not be underestimated, and his cross talk skills, industry contacts and contributions to the art of cross talk have made him enjoy a high reputation in the industry.
Although he may not be as dazzling as those first-line celebrities in the public eye, his status and strength in the cross talk industry are enough to make people look at his "big head" image.
It can be said that although Liu Liu is willing to be a green leaf on the screen, he is undoubtedly a bright pearl in the palace of cross talk art, and his light will not be overshadowed by the size of the role.
2. The cross talk of the ice hockey teenager chases the road of dreams
Liu Liu was born in 1963 in an ordinary farming family in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China.
Although their parents were simple farmers, they poured endless love into their only son, Liu Liu, and his childhood was full of happiness.
Since childhood, Liu Liu has shown an unusual appetite and eats more than children of the same age, which not only gives him a stronger physique than his friends around him, but also makes him interested in sports activities.
Harbin is known as the "Ice City", and ice hockey is very popular among local children, and Liu Liu is no exception.
Seeing that his son was so keen on sports and in excellent physical condition, his father resolutely sent him to a sports school for professional training.
In the days of sports school, Liu Liu's ice hockey talent shone like a bright star.
On the field, he is like an unstoppable tank, building a solid defense line for his teammates with his strong body to escort him.
However, this tough guy on the ice hockey rink still has a little-known secret hobby in his heart - cross talk.
In his spare time, Liu Liu often finds a quiet corner alone, holding a radio, and reveling in the world of cross talk tapes.
Day after day, he memorizes all the cross talk jokes he hears, and even if he listens to them repeatedly, he still enjoys them and relishes them.
The art of cross talk gradually infiltrated Liu Liu's life, and he often shared the highlights of his memories with his family and friends, attracting bursts of laughter and adding a lot of fun to everyone's ordinary days.
Time passed to 1981, when Liu Liu was eighteen years old in his youth, it coincided with the open enrollment of Heilongjiang Quyi Troupe.
Liu Liu, who has a love for cross talk, was eager to try and signed up for the selection without hesitation.
However, the cruelty of reality soon poured cold water on him.
Liu Liu, who did not have any formal cross talk training background, was eliminated in the first round of interviews, and his dream suffered a heavy setback.
In the face of such a blow, Liu Liu did not choose to back down or compromise, but strengthened his determination to devote himself to the art of cross talk.
He poured all his savings into the study of cross talk, often studying behind closed doors all day.
Liu Liu's father was initially unsupportive of his son's path, believing that studying art was time-consuming, laborious, and rewarding, and that he was regarded as a "ninth-rate" in the eyes of some conservative people.
But seeing his son so persistent and hardworking, his father was deeply moved after all, and he didn't want to see him repeatedly frustrated, so he decided to help and fight for opportunities for Liu Liu through various connections.
Under his father's efforts, Liu Liu finally got an opportunity to enter the Heilongjiang Quyi Troupe as a temporary worker.
Although there is a gap between the status of temporary workers and regular workers, and there is no guarantee of staffing, he knows that this is an excellent platform to meet first-class cross talk actors and gain valuable experience.
As a temporary worker, Liu Liu showed a high level of professionalism and hard-working quality in the troupe, no matter how dirty and tiring the work was, he rushed to do it, just to learn a little more and stay in the quyi troupe for one more day.
In 1988, Liu Liu's efforts won the favor of fate.
He successfully changed from a temporary worker to a regular worker and officially became a member of the Heilongjiang Quyi Troupe.
What's even more gratifying is that Zhao Chuntian, an old-timer in the cross talk industry, decided to accept him as an apprentice, which is undoubtedly a double happiness for Liu Liu, marking a solid step forward on the road of cross talk.
3, cross talk master Zhao Chuntian collected the apprentice turmoil
In 1988, Li Jindou, who became famous in the cross talk industry, suddenly ran to Zhao Chuntian's house and cried emotionally.
It turned out that Zhao Chuntian planned to accept a young "layman" who had no professional background in cross talk as a disciple, and this young man was Liu Liu.
This decision not only made the elderly Li Jindou worried, but even Feng Gong, Guo Degang and other heavyweights in the cross talk industry also expressed strong opposition to it.
The reasons for this all stem from the long-standing rules of the cross talk industry.
In the cross talk world, seniority is very important, and there is no direct correlation with age.
If Zhao Chuntian's acceptance of Liu Liu as an apprentice comes true, Li Jindou and others will have to respectfully call this young man who is much younger than himself "Uncle Shi".
In the face of the worries and dissatisfaction of his disciples, Zhao Chuntian was resolute, not only insisting on accepting Liu Liu, but also promising them that Liu Liu would be his last disciple.
And Liu Liu himself also stated that although he will become an uncle in terms of seniority, in the actual relationship, he will call Li Jindou and others "brother" as usual to eliminate their concerns.
In the end, under Zhao Chuntian's insistence and Liu Liu's promise, everyone reluctantly accepted this decision.
So, who is Zhao Chuntian, who has such courage and influence, who dares to break the traditional rules of the cross talk world and accept a "layman" who has no foundation as an apprentice? Zhao Chuntian, as the sixth generation of the cross talk industry, joined the Beijing cross talk improvement group as early as 1905, and experienced and promoted the transformation of cross talk art from tradition to modernity.
His name and contributions are enough to make him known as "Taidou" in the cross talk world, and no one can question his authority.
Why did such a respected predecessor take a fancy to Liu Liu, a sports student who has nothing to do with cross talk?
Liu Liu was originally a sports student who had made certain achievements in the field of curling, however, his love for cross talk and his impulse to try it made him decide to bravely pursue his inner call, abandon the curling he was familiar with, and turn to the art of cross talk that he loved.
He signed up for the quyi troupe's selection exam, but failed due to a lack of professional training.
But this did not discourage Liu Liu, he bought Allegro out of his own pocket and began to study on his own.
For a person who has no foundation in cross talk at all, this is undoubtedly a difficult challenge.
However, with his indomitable spirit, Liu Liu practiced hard day after day, and even his father, who did not support him in taking the path of literature and art, was moved by his perseverance and began to help him.
With the help of his father, Liu Liu was finally able to enter the Quyi Troupe, although he was only a temporary worker without an establishment, he didn't mind, he only cared about how to learn things as soon as possible and improve his cross talk skills.
In the past few years of working in the Quyi Troupe, Liu Liu has always worked hard and diligently, grasping every opportunity to learn.
He has a strong learning ability, and often only needs to see a few works before he can perform them independently and completely.
This outstanding performance naturally attracted Zhao Chuntian's attention.
Zhao Chuntian saw that Liu Liu was so passionate about cross talk and had considerable talent, so he decided to break the routine and take him as an apprentice.
After making up his mind, Zhao Chuntian couldn't wait to inform everyone of this decision.
For being able to get the appreciation and support of Zhao Chuntian, a master in the cross talk industry, Liu Liu was not only shocked, but also full of expectations for the future, and he looked forward to the opening of a new chapter in his cross talk art.
4. From a rookie in cross talk to the mainstay of Benshan Media
Liu Liu, who has just entered the cross talk court, knows that as a junior, he will inevitably encounter cold eyes and doubts from some seniors.
He chose to draw on the classic passages in "Charlotte's Troubles" and reached a consensus with his fellow brother Li Jindou: "Let's talk about it in the future, you call me uncle, I call you brother."
In this way, Liu Liu skillfully broke the barriers between age and generation, and established friendly relations with his younger peers.
With the careful guidance of his master Zhao Chuntian, Liu Liu's cross talk skills improved rapidly, and he eagerly sought advice from his master, and soon had the ability to create independently.
In 1984, Liu Liu's life ushered in the second nobleman - Zhao Benshan.
At that time, the three eastern provinces were holding a quyi competition, and Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan represented Heilongjiang and Liaoning respectively.
At that time, Zhao Benshan had not yet made a name for himself, but after Liu Liu watched his performance backstage, he was keenly aware of his extraordinary talent and decided that he was a friend worth making.
Two young people with dreams hit it off at first sight and quickly developed a deep friendship.
Zhao Benshan's career development is obviously more rapid than Liu Liu's.
In 1990, he made his debut on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala and became an instant hit, and has since become a frequent guest of the Spring Festival Gala.
In contrast, Liu Liu's Spring Festival Gala debut was postponed to seven years later.
During this period, he adhered to the cross talk position and became well-known locally.
In 1997, Liu Liu partnered with the famous cross talk artist Tang Jiezhong and presented the cross talk "Twisting Yangge" at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, which won the love of the audience.
His friend Zhao Benshan was pleased with Liu Liu's success, and at the same time came up with the idea of cooperating with him.
At that time, the popularity of the cross talk market gradually subsided, and Liu Liu's career fell into a bottleneck.
At this time, Zhao Benshan had founded Benshan Media, and was committed to excavating and promoting the art of two-person transformation, and urgently needed to attract talents from all walks of life.
In 2005, Fan Wei withdrew from the Spring Festival Gala, Gao Xiumin unfortunately passed away, and Zhao Benshan's former sketch "Iron Triangle" lineup collapsed.
In the 2008 Spring Festival Gala, Zhao Benshan invited Liu Liu to co-star in the sketch "Torchbearer", which was their only Spring Festival Gala cooperation.
After Song Dandan announced his farewell to the Spring Festival Gala stage in 2009, Zhao Benshan began to focus on cultivating apprentices, which also created an opportunity for Xiao Shenyang's rapid popularity.
Despite this, the cooperation between Zhao Benshan and Liu Liu collided with dazzling sparks.
At that time, Zhao Benshan was preparing for the "Benshan Happy Camp" series, and Liu Liu was invited to play the role of "Liu's Big Head" and served as the chief director.
The joining of Liu Liu has injected fresh blood into Benshan Media.
Since its inception in 2003, the company has lacked a core of people with managerial skills.
With his unique management philosophy and rich experience, Liu Liu made suggestions for the career development of Zhao Benshan's disciples, and gradually won a pivotal position.
Soon, Liu Liu was promoted to the vice president of Benshan Media, and his status was almost equal to that of Zhao Benshan, becoming an indispensable backbone of the company.
In his acting career, Zhao Benshan also gave strong support to Liu Liu.
Whether it is "Ma Dashuai" or "Country Love" series, Liu Liu has wonderful appearances.
Although most of the "big heads of Liu" he played are supporting roles, the role image is distinct and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, so that many viewers still call him by this character name.
Although Liu Liu's performance in front of the screen is remarkable, he is more inclined to work behind the scenes.
Among the many works produced by Benshan Media, Liu Liu was deeply involved in the production process.
Especially during the filming of "Country Love 2", in the face of the pressure brought by the great success of the first part, the addition of Liu Liu ensured the quality of the sequel, making it in no way inferior to the previous work.
With the help of Liu Liu, Benshan Media made brilliant achievements during that period, and he won wide respect and recognition in the entire "Zhao Family Class".
5. From the right-hand man of Benshan Media to the head of Dasheng Wanhe, he shows his strength with Hongqiao Shanxiu
During his tenure as a management officer at Benshan Media, Liu Liu, with his excellent operational skills and mellow interpersonal skills, made the company's business thriving and its internal relations harmonious and orderly.
Zhao Benshan is deeply satisfied with Liu Liu's ability and contribution, regards him as an indispensable right-hand man, and looks forward to the long-term cooperation between the two to jointly promote the development of Benshan Media.
However, just as Benshan's media career was steadily advancing, Liu Liu made a decision that Zhao Benshan did not expect - he planned to leave Benshan Media and set up his own business.
This news is undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Zhao Benshan, although the company can run without anyone, but Liu Liu's departure will undoubtedly bring significant losses to Benshan Media.
Liu Liu's departure not only means that he will retire from the company's management, but also means that he will say goodbye to the popular series "Country Love", which he has participated in for many seasons.
For a time, rumors about Liu Liu's disagreement with Zhao Benshan were rampant on the Internet.
Prior to this, well-known actors such as Fan Wei, Gao Xiumin, and Song Dandan all parted ways with Zhao Benshan successively, while Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan remained silent about the incident and did not make any response, which undoubtedly intensified the speculation about the breakdown of their relationship.
In the end, it was Zhao Benshan's apprentice Tian Wa who answered netizens' questions in the live broadcast.
It turned out that Liu Liu had the idea of setting up his own door, although he had a close relationship with Zhao Benshan, he knew that Benshan Media did not belong to him after all, and working for others for a long time was not a long-term solution.
Therefore, when he thought the time was ripe, he resolutely chose to leave and founded his own Daisheng Wanhe Film and Television Media Co., Ltd.
Liu Liu has been in the entertainment industry for many years and has accumulated rich contacts and resources.
At the beginning of the establishment of the company, he had a discerning eye and signed Qiao Shan and Xiu Rui, two actors from professional classes.
Qiao Shan and Xiu Rui have deep acting skills and soon made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry.
They are well-known to the audience for their participation in the "DS Men" series and "Love Laughter Conference Room" and other works, especially in 2015, the two participated in the popular variety show "Happy Comedian" as kicking guests, and competed on the same stage with Zhao Benshan's disciple Song Xiaobao and others, which triggered a new round of conjecture among the audience about the relationship between Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan.
Some people think that Liu Liu's move is declaring war on Zhao Benshan, after all, the former partner is now appearing on the same stage as a competitor, which inevitably makes people think about it.
Thanks to Qiao Shan and Xiu Rui's wonderful performance in "Happy Comedian", they got the opportunity to appear on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, and the sketch "Express Little Joe" with Lou Yixiao won wide acclaim.
Since then, Qiao Shan's acting career has entered the fast lane, and it is in full swing.
Qiao Shan was able to shine in the film industry, in addition to his own efforts and talents, Liu Liu's careful cultivation and vigorous promotion behind the scenes contributed to it.
In recent years, the box office of many films in which Qiao Shan has participated has been rising, among which "Hello, Li Huanying" has won more than 5 billion box office, creating a box office myth of Chinese films.
It can be seen that Liu Liu's choice to leave Zhao Benshan and set up his own door is undoubtedly wise and successful.
Although there is still a certain gap between Liu Liu's Daisheng Wanhe Film and Television Media Co., Ltd. and Benshan Media in terms of scale, from the current development momentum, this company has great potential and is expected to make greater achievements in the future.
With his precise vision and excellent packaging ability, Liu Liu pushed the originally little-known young actors Qiao Shan, Xiu Rui and others to the big screen and became high-profile film and television stars.
It can be said that Liu Liu is the key driving force behind the success of these actors.
Behind the success of Liu Liu's career, he is also inseparable from the support and assistance of his wife Ma Lan.
Ma Lan and Liu Liu have worked hand in hand for the development of the company, and are indispensable and important partners on the road to Liu Liu's success.
6. Talent and courage at the same time, from the vice president of Benshan Media to the inspirational legend of the independent portal
Before Liu Liu became famous, he married singer Ma Lan.
At that time, the breadwinner of the family mainly relied on Ma Lan's singing career.
It wasn't until Liu Liu gradually emerged in the entertainment industry that Ma Lan chose to retreat behind the scenes and silently support her husband.
In 1992, the crystallization of their love - daughter Liu Xiaoge fell to the ground.
No matter whether Liu Liu's career is on the rise or at the trough, Ma Lan never gives up and stands firmly behind him.
When Liu Liu came up with the idea of leaving Benshan Media and setting up his own business, Ma Lan did not hesitate to support it and became the most solid backing on his entrepreneurial road.
When Liu Xiaoge became an adult, with a longing for the entertainment industry, he decided to follow in the footsteps of his parents, and Liu Liu personally took the lead and led his daughter to participate in the filming of many film and television works, such as "The Legend of the Fool", "The Dream of Omura Officials", "The Legend of the Fool: The War of Resistance to the End", etc.
In order to help her daughter's dream of being a singer, Liu Liu specially arranged for her to sing the theme song of the TV series "I Love My Village", and invited apprentices Qiao Shan and Xiu Rui to help.
Unfortunately, despite Liu Liu's best efforts, Liu Xiaoge's development in the entertainment industry did not go as smoothly as expected, and finally chose to fade out and return to a dull life.
In 2016, Liu Xiaoge tied the knot with the son of the richest man in Hegang City, and considering the cold winter in Hegang, they specially chose to hold a wedding in warm Sanya.
On the day of the wedding, Zhao Benshan went to Sanya with all his apprentices, not only sending blessings, but also adding a lot of pomp and circumstance to the wedding, which undoubtedly responded to all kinds of speculation about the relationship between Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan.
Although the two no longer cooperate on the same stage, their mutual support at critical moments is enough to prove that they are still good brothers who treat each other with all sincerity.
As long as the other person needs it, they will not hesitate to lend a helping hand.
In 2022, the highly anticipated "Country Love 14" will be launched as scheduled, and the long-lost "Liu Tou" Liu Liu will finally return to the audience's field of vision.
However, Liu Liu, who returned this time, is no longer the absolute protagonist of "Country Love", and he has already opened up his own career territory in the entertainment industry.
In the play, Liu Datou transformed into the kindergarten principal with the assistance of Wang Dana, from the villa manager to the villa consultant, and then to the kindergarten principal, Liu Datou has always been comfortable in the management, which coincides with Liu Liu's vigorous and resolute personality and good management.
In 2021, Liu Liu also directed and acted in the movie "The Bull's Head Is Not the Horse's Mouth", which not only invited his former friend Gong Hanlin to make a cameo, but also attracted Zhao Benshan's apprentice Song Xiaofeng to join.
Whenever Liu Liu needed assistance, Zhao Benshan would always send disciples to support, which showed Zhao Benshan's appreciation and trust in Liu Liu's talent.
If it weren't for Liu Liu's extraordinary talent, Zhao Benshan would never have entrusted him with the important responsibility of vice president of Benshan Media; even if the two sides later parted ways, Zhao Benshan still helped Liu Liu, which all reflected the feelings of sympathy between heroes.
Although Liu Liu has no advantage in appearance, he has embarked on a path of success of his own with his outstanding talent, extraordinary ability and indomitable spirit.
What is particularly commendable is that when his career was in full swing, he resolutely chose to jump out of his comfort zone and stand on his own, which is rare in today's workplace.
Although many professionals aspire to "step out of their comfort zone", they often lack the courage to put it into practice.
In the entertainment industry, when many artists encounter a bottleneck period, they are not only afraid of the failure of the transformation, but also worried that there is no way out after leaving the circle, so they can only wander awkwardly in the circle and gradually become marginal figures.
On the stage of the entertainment industry, there are popular representatives in every period, but after the scenery, some people have become industry benchmarks, and some people have withdrawn.
In addition to luck, personal efforts and choices play a crucial role.
Liu Liu's life journey undoubtedly provides valuable inspiration for all those who pursue career breakthroughs: only by having the courage to challenge themselves and not being afraid of failure can they write their own legends in the ever-changing entertainment industry and even on the broader workplace stage.
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