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In this entertainment industry full of vanity and pitfalls, those veteran artists who once made a name for themselves with their superb acting skills and deep inner qualities are now suffering from the ruthless indifference and marginalization of the organizers.
The glory of the past has gradually faded out of our sight, replaced by the naked "traffic first" principle under the manipulation of capital.
This dazzling stage, which once brought together countless superstars, has unfortunately become a "fan circle" and a "traffic battlefield", and those actors who are truly engaged in character creation and are obsessed with the art of interpretation are gradually being replaced by those "idols" who are carefully created by agencies and have many young fans.
In today's era of only focusing on traffic and chasing commercial value, appearance and popularity have replaced acting skills and become the only evidence for high salaries.
The audience's expectations of actors have also changed dramatically. In the past, people were keen to appreciate actors who could carefully portray their characters and reveal their inner worlds in a nuanced way, but nowadays, audiences seem to prefer the new generation of actors who are sweet-looking, good-looking, and good at creating fan benefits.
Acting excellence is no longer the core element of measuring an actor's value.
In such a grim environment, those veteran artists who have won many awards for their extraordinary strength all feel precarious. Their artistic pursuit and dedication to acting have lost their original value in this colorful entertainment industry.
This "new cultural movement" dominated by capital and traffic has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the entertainment industry in Chinese mainland, and the future development is worrying.
When we talk about this upheaval in the entertainment industry, the experience of veteran actor Li Baotian may be the most representative example. The actor, who played the role of Liu Yong in "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" and won numerous praises, has always been regarded as a "diehard" who is "more serious" and uncompromising on his works.
During the filming of "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo", Li Baotian would repeatedly scrutinize every detail, and did not hesitate to make every effort to perfectly present the role. This is in stark contrast to his partner Wang Gang.
is also a senior performance artist, but Wang Gang showed a trace of looseness on the set, often arriving late or leaving early. Due to the differences in the guiding concepts of the two people in the process of cooperation, fierce conflicts were caused from time to time, and the scene was very tense.
However, despite the difficulties, the two talented directors still won the warm praise and super popularity of the TV series "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" with their excellent skills and meticulous creation.
After learning the news, Wang Gang and Chen Liguo happily chose to join, however, Li Baotian unexpectedly declined the invitation. The reason is very straightforward, Li Baotian is convinced that the plot concept and quality of the sequel will not be comparable to the first part, and if it is forced to be filmed, it will only have a negative impact on the overall reputation of this outstanding work.
As an artist with strong beliefs, he was adamantly opposed to anything that might undermine his artistic pursuits.
This kind of persistent adherence to art finally made Li Baotian pay a heavy price - "banned". He was branded as a "drama bully" and "vexatious", and his public image was seriously damaged, and his acting career fell into a trough.
From a superstar who was once in the limelight to a marginal figure that no one pays attention to, Li Baotian's ups and downs in life are a true portrayal of the mercenary atmosphere in today's entertainment industry.
In this contextual entertainment industry where traffic is only respected and commercial value is paramount, Li Xuejian is undoubtedly one of the few true art treasures. With the award of Grand Slam Actor and a brilliant resume of winning many awards, his persistent pursuit and dedication to his acting career can be called an inspiring legend.
Born in an ordinary rural family, Li Xuejian has created many unforgettable classic roles for the audience with an almost religious dedication since he stepped into the entertainment industry at the age of 26.
In order to perfectly interpret the role of Jiao Yulu, Li Xuejian resolutely lost 20 pounds in just one month, pushing his physical fitness to the limit.
Even on the occasion of his award, his speech still maintained a humble and low-key style: "The life of hard struggle is borne by the heroic Jiao Yulu, and the honor and wealth are attributed to a simple and unpretentious young man Li Xuejian."
The spirit of selfless dedication and willingness to give is precisely the significant difference between this noble old actor and many young actors today. Mr. Lee's dedication and dedication to each role is extraordinary.
However, in order not to slow down the progress of the crew, Mr. Li Xuejian resolutely decided to conceal his illness, endure the pain, and insisted on completing the filming of all the remaining scenes until the last scene ended perfectly, he completely collapsed, a large amount of blood gushed out of his mouth with thick phlegm, and his neck was ulcerated and blackened.
This film and television gem, which has been praised by many master directors such as Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, interprets and interprets each role with the power of life, demonstrating what is the real drama bone, the unwavering spirit and eternal integrity of the artist.
However, it is such an honor-filled performing arts giant, but now he is questioned and criticized by the younger generation In a variety show, a popular idol frankly expressed his confusion, and it is difficult to understand why Mr. Li Xuejian's salary is so high, far exceeding that of young actors like them.
In the face of such doubts, Mr. Li Xuejian did not choose to escape or remain silent, but responded with sincere words, saying that the reason why he was able to win such an honor was based on a solid foundation of long-term hard work and hard work to hone his excellent acting skills.
For young people, it is obviously not enough to rely on excellent appearance and popularity, and more often they need to rely on actual strength to win the recognition of the audience.
It is really touching to see such a drama titan being questioned in this way, and it also causes us to think deeply about the excessive pursuit of "traffic" in the current entertainment industry, as well as the indifference and neglect of "acting".
In this traffic-oriented entertainment industry, Pu Cunxin is undoubtedly another old drama bone who sighs in his life, which can be described as step-by-step and painstaking, but after all, he has not been able to get rid of the fate of being left out and marginalized.
In the first five years of Pu Cunxin's acting career, he has always played those insignificant small roles in obscurity. During those arduous years, he had no complaints, just buried himself in hard work, patiently waiting for his own opportunity to come.
It wasn't until 1982 that Lan Tianye, an old drama bone who was deeply admired by the audience, finally had a discerning eye and gave Pu Cunxin a rare opportunity to play a series of important roles. Since then, the newcomer to show business has taken steps and moved forward with determination.
He once played the princes and nobles with the extraordinary bearing of a king, he also perfectly reproduced the personality charm of a highly influential literary giant in the splendid stage play "Li Bai", and what is more worthy of praise is that he also successfully showed the spirit of selfless dedication of ordinary people to the fullest.
After years of unremitting efforts, Pu Cunxin finally tasted fame for the first time after entering the age of no confusion. At that time, the entire entertainment industry rejoiced in this "late bloomer" veteran actor and looked forward to him blooming more brilliance in the future.
However, just as Pu Cunxin's career is about to usher in glory, fate has brought him a heavy blow, first his father died, in order to deal with the funeral, Pu Cunxin had to temporarily stagnate in his career;
When Pu Cunxin returned to the film and television stage that he was fascinated again, he found that the world had already undergone earth-shaking changes. The so-called "acting" is no longer the only yardstick to measure the value of an actor, but has been replaced by ruthless indicators such as "traffic" and "commercial value".
For an old actor who has pursued art all his life and is only willing to devote himself wholeheartedly to his acting career, this transformation is undoubtedly a fatal blow.
Today's Pu Cunxin, although he has entered his old age, his superb acting skills are still unmatched. Faced with the fact that the star-studded stage in front of him was gradually occupied by the "traffic students", he undoubtedly fell into an unprecedented confusion and predicament.
In contrast, Mu Tingting's choice is more positive and decisive. , an outstanding actor who graduated from a professional college, was once a unique and popular female artist, and with her excellent acting skills, she has created many classic images that are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in many hit dramas such as "Jin Yiwei" and "Peacock Feather".
In 2012, Mu Tingting won the honor of "New Artist of the Year" with her outstanding expressiveness. However, just when people were expecting her career to climb to a higher peak, Mu Tingting suddenly decided to leave the film and television stage for the time being, which undoubtedly surprised the entire industry.
This seemingly abrupt decision actually stems from Mu Tingting's deep disappointment and strong dissatisfaction with the current entertainment industry environment. As an artist focusing on performing arts, Mu Tingting gradually realized that her career had lost the innocence and happiness of the past, and was replaced by various undesirable phenomena such as conflict of interests and capital manipulation.
This popular idol, who was once enthusiastically pursued by countless fans, finally chose to leave resolutely. On the occasion of parting, she posted an affectionate farewell letter on social media, in which she wrote: "Quitting does not mean escaping, but a deep reflection on one's own life.
Clearly, she has seen some of the "unspoken rules" and dirty deals in this circle, and has firmly decided to reorient her life.
Although many people in the industry were puzzled by Mu Tingting's decision, many viewers still praised her courage and wisdom. A senior actor once spoke highly of her: "Mu Tingting's retirement is because she knows that her acting career is no longer a simple pursuit, and in the complex rules of the entertainment industry, she chooses to stick to the last dignity and principles."
In this era full of hustle and bustle, there are very few stars who can make such a choice. And Mu Tingting's departure also reveals some dark sides and unspoken rules in today's Chinese entertainment industry.