What is the 69-year-old Kou Zhenhai like now?
Today, April 17, 2024, I walked into the door of Mr. Kou Zhenhai's house with excitement, and the first thing I saw was the huge oil painting hanging neatly on the wall of the foyer. On the screen, a burly old man with a calm smile on his face, his eyes looking into the distance, seem to hide endless wisdom and experience.
The protagonist of this painting is the object of our in-depth discussion, the 69-year-old famous performing artist Mr. Kou Zhenhai.
I was fortunate to be able to observe this veteran actor with superb acting skills up close, and I saw that he was refreshed, his steps were vigorous, and there was no trace of the vicissitudes left by the years on his face. Although the sideburns are gray, the eyebrows still reveal the handsome and chic demeanor of the past.
Mr. Kou Zhenhai warmly stretched out his hands to shake my hands, and his smile was filled with unconcealable pride and joy. "See, my precious son Kou Abao is in high school, what a good boy with excellent character and learning!" he said as he turned his head to the direction of the living room, only to see a heroic young man who was engrossed in his desk studying.
"Let's take a look at my beloved wife Li Ting, although she is 48 years old, she still maintains her unique feminine charm. Mr. Kou Zhenhai proudly introduced, turning his eyes to his wife, who was busy in the kitchen.
I saw that the lady in the floral dress moved gracefully, her eyebrows were emotional, and although she was no longer young, she was still beautiful and moving.
I can't help but sigh that this old actor, who is loved by the audience, has not only made brilliant achievements in his acting career, but also gained great happiness and satisfaction in his later life.
The relatives around him are all showing his happiness and satisfaction at the moment, which is enviable.
Such a warm and harmonious family is undoubtedly the wealth and happiness that Mr. Kou Zhenhai is most proud of in his life.
The legendary story of the Kou family's father and son
Time flies, Mr. Kou Zhenhai has entered the old age, but his life course is full of twists and turns.
In 2007, Mr. Kou Zhenhai, who was 49 years old at the time, met actress Li Ting, who was 21 years younger than him, and the two became acquainted because they starred in a TV series together, and gradually sprouted deep emotions.
Faced with such a huge age gap girl, Mr. Kou Zhenhai originally thought that this relationship would be difficult to maintain, but the arrangement of fate was unexpected, and he finally mustered up the courage to express his love to Li Ting.
To Mr. Kou Zhenhai's surprise, Li Ting also had a deep affection for this mature and steady elder.
However, the emotional entanglement between the two was met with fierce opposition from Li Ting's parents. "The age gap between the two is too huge, how can such a marriage last?" Li Ting's parents are resolute, and they are firmly opposed to this love, which is considered "immoral".
Kou Zhenhai deeply understood in his heart that this result had long been expected by him. But his deep affection for Li Ting has been deeply rooted in the bone marrow, and his heart is like a knife, and he can't let go of this feeling. So, Kou Zhenhai decided to face it bravely, and began to visit Li Ting's home frequently, patiently and meticulously explaining and persuading.
After two long years, by 2009, he finally won the respect and affirmation of Li Ting's family, and the wedding with Li Ting was successfully held.
The following year, 54-year-old Kou Zhenhai ushered in an important moment in his life - his wife Li Ting gave birth to a lovely baby boy for him, for which Kou Zhenhai gave him the name Kou Abao. This little life not only brought Kou Zhenhai endless joy, but also made the veteran actor regain the passion for pursuing an artistic career in his youth.
Kou Zhenhai often hugged his son in his arms and gazed at the child gently, as if he saw the shadow of his past in those clear and bright eyes.
And Kou Zhenhai's daughter Kou Aluo also thrives in this big family full of warmth. Today, the family has been completed, and Kou Zhenhai has not only achieved great success in his career, but also reaped the most precious happiness in his life in his later years.
The arduous journey of finding true love
However, Kou Zhenhai's achievements today did not happen overnight. While his career is thriving, his love life has always been bumpy and tortuous.
Kou Zhenhai in his youth was handsome and chic, with outstanding acting skills, and was deeply loved by the director and the audience. While working in the repertory troupe, Kou Zhenhai once fell in love with a beautiful woman in the troupe.
At that time, he was young and vigorous, and he did not hesitate to make every effort in order to pursue the love of his heart. After a lot of hardships, I finally got my wish. In 1980, the two entered the palace of marriage hand in hand.
However, the breakdown of this marriage is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the conceited Kou Zhenhai. He fell into depression for a while, and he avoided his love life. It wasn't until the 90s, with the encouragement of relatives and friends, that Kou Zhenhai mustered up the courage to try to enter the palace of marriage again.
Unfortunately, the marriage also failed to last due to misconceptions, and ended only a few years later.
Kou Zhenhai, who lived in his married life, showed his unprecedented care and deep friendship for his wife who had an age gap of nearly half a century. He goes out of his way to spend precious time with the beautiful woman beside him, carefully selecting the delicacies that his wife loves, and giving her joy and emotion.
In the amateur pet, sweet surprises are also presented from time to time, such as fragrant flowers or small gifts, which undoubtedly add no fun to the ordinary daily life! This marriage process is like the sweet throbbing of the first love period, which makes people sincerely feel envious.
A depiction of happy times in old age
The years have passed, and in the blink of an eye, Kou Zhenhai has entered the age of sixties. However, what is amazing is that his mental outlook has not been eroded by the years at all, and he is still vibrant. Every morning, he is always the first to get up, carefully preparing a hearty breakfast, waiting for the family to enjoy together.
While waiting, he reads the day's newspaper carefully to keep up to date with the latest information.
When his wife and children wake up from their sleep, Kou Zhenhai always pours them a cup of fragrant coffee, and then patiently asks about the children's academic status.
For Kou Abao's learning, he never exerts pressure, but guides children to actively participate in learning and exploration through incentivesKou Zhenhai knows that only by letting children truly love learning can they truly thrive.
After breakfast, Kou Zhenhai will set aside time to spend with his wife, or stroll through the streets and alleys to chat with each other, or share household chores and enjoy the warm family atmosphere.
Sometimes, he will gently hug Li Ting and whisper the tenderness and sweetness in his heart, a former entertainment superstar, has now learned how to find a balance between family and career, and poured all his love and care into his wife and children.
In the afternoon, when Kou Abao returned from school, Kou Zhenhai would always ask about the children's learning situation with concern and give appropriate guidance. He deeply understands that as a father, he should give his children selfless love and firm support, rather than excessive oppression and demand.
Sometimes, he will shoot basketball with his son to strengthen his body and enhance the relationship between father and son.
In his spare time after dinner, Kou Zhenhai would be immersed in thinking alone. Looking back on his rugged and bumpy life journey, he lamented that time flies and the world changes. However, the endless satisfaction in his heart is indescribable.
Because, in this family full of love and warmth, he has realized his lifelong dream: a successful career and a harmonious family, which is the most perfect picture of life he envisions.
Once an outstanding drama actor, and now he has transformed into an old artist who is widely loved by the people, Kou Zhenhai's life course can be described as full of twists and turns, and climaxes. It is these tortuous and rich years that make his life show colorful beauty, and it makes his acting skills excellent and perfect.
Kou Zhenhai, who is in his youth, quickly emerged in the world of light and shadow with his unique appearance and good acting talent. In 1984, in his prime, he successfully portrayed the role of Zhang Xueliang in the TV series "The Legend of the Young Marshal", which won the enthusiastic pursuit of the audience.
Since then, Kou Zhenhai has almost monopolized the interpretation rights of Zhang Xueliang's role in all film and television dramas.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye to 2000, Kou Zhenhai played the father of the male protagonist - Lu Zhenhua in Aunt Qiong Yao's masterpiece "Deep Love and Rain", this strict and affectionate role deeply touched the heartstrings of the audience.
Kou Zhenhai's wonderful performance made the audience deeply feel the inner contradictions and struggles of this character, which aroused a wide range of emotional resonance.
However, Kou Zhenhai's emotional path was not as smooth sailing as his acting career. Two failed marriages in his youth, which made him doubt love.
Until 2004, during the filming of a new drama, Kou Zhenhai met Li Ting, and the two met and finally went to the marriage hall, although they suffered the resolute opposition of Li Ting's parents, but Kou Zhenhai finally won their understanding and acceptance with his firm determination and endless patience.
After marriage, Kou Zhenhai gradually learned how to find a balance between family and career, and poured all his love and care into his wife and children. The former workaholic has now been transformed into a thoughtful husband and father.
He always cares about the dynamics of his family and gives them meticulous care and support in his own unique way.
Now, Kou Zhenhai is in full swing filming a new TV series "Love as a Camp", in which he challenges himself again to play a stern and affectionate father. This role has long been familiar to Kou Zhenhai.
His wonderful performances move the audience every time, and people can't help but sigh that this old actor has reached such a perfect state on the road of career and life.
From a talented theatrical performer to a well-known artist who is now well-known and respected by the general public, Mr. Kou Zhenhai's life trajectory is full of endless charms and stories.
And it is these ups and downs, or turbulent and up-and-down experiences, that make his flower of life bloom wantonly, and his acting skills have become more and more perfect in the precipitation of the years.
At this moment, this 69-year-old veteran actor has won many honors in his acting career, and also has a happy family life, which is undoubtedly his proudest achievement and harvest after half a life!