In today's era of globalization, many celebrity artists have chosen to transfer their nationality and become "borderless" artists in order to pursue greater interests. But there are also some celebrities who always stick to their nationality and interpret what sincere patriotism is with their own actions. They have never forgotten their roots, always remembered their responsibilities, and have become representatives of the national spirit.
1. Giving up money to protect nationality, Zhang Yimou's "money can be paid, but nationality cannot be changed"
In the entertainment industry, Zhang Yizhen can be regarded as a real "national teacher". He is not only a top director in the Chinese film industry, but also an artist who loves his motherland. At the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he vividly presented the magnificent course of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization with a unique artistic perspective, which shocked the world.
However, in 2013, Zhang Yimou fell into a "superbirth" storm and faced a sky-high fine of up to 130 million yuan. This undoubtedly had a huge impact on his personal property. But what is admirable is that at that critical moment, Zhang Yimou chose to insist on his nationality, preferring to bear a huge fine rather than change his nationality to evade taxes. He said frankly: "Money can be paid, but nationality cannot be changed!" This spirit of "sacrificing money to protect his nationality" undoubtedly shows his deep attachment to the motherland and his responsibility.
This kind of patriotic feeling is not only reflected in major historical moments, but also in words and deeds on weekdays. As one of China's most influential directors, Zhang Yizhen has repeatedly rejected high remuneration from foreign companies and insisted on developing his career in China. He has always made indelible contributions to the dissemination and promotion of Chinese culture in his own way. This also made him a representative "national teacher" image in the hearts of the people.
2. Reluctant to let go but not change nationality, Fei Yuqing's "single so far"
Patriotism is not only reflected in the defense of nationality at the expense of money, but sometimes it can also be expressed in a determination to sacrifice love and not change. Singer Fei Yuqing is a good example.
In the 70s of the last century, when Fei Yuqing participated in a performance in Japan, he met the Japanese woman Chie Yasui. The two hit it off at first sight and quickly fell in love. However, for Fei Yuqing, who was still just a singer at the time, the status and background of Yasui Chie's family were obviously beyond his reach. Yasui's family even asked Fei Yuqing to "join" Japan and join their family.
This requirement is undoubtedly a huge temptation for Fei Yuqing, who loves the motherland. It can be said that if he had chosen to change his nationality and marry into a Japanese family at that time, he would have gained more resources and development opportunities. But in the end, he firmly refused. "I won't change my nationality, that's my insistence," he said.
Since then, Fei Yuqing has remained single and has never married a wife or had children. Although he loved someone deeply, he finally chose to stick to his patriotic feelings and let go of the relationship to end. This kind of pain of love, I'm afraid only Fei Yuqing himself knows best. But even so, he still unswervingly insisted on his nationality and became another patriotic star worthy of respect.
3. Returning from the United States to Chinese nationality, Donnie Yen's "I am from China"
In the entertainment circle, there are some celebrities who are mixed-race or foreigners, but eventually chose to return to Chinese nationality and become real Chinese. Donnie Yen is a good representative.
Donnie Yen was born in the United States and moved to Hong Kong with his parents at the age of 11. He trained in martial arts from a young age and gradually made his mark in the world of action movies. Later, he starred in "Ip Man", which made him famous in one fell swoop and became one of the hottest action stars.
But just as he was gaining fame, some people began to question his nationality. Some people believe that such a star, who grew up in the United States, returned to China just to "make money". In this regard, Donnie Yen did not choose to remain silent, but took the initiative to stand up and vindicate himself. He made it clear in many interviews, "I'm from China, not American." What's more, in 2009, he also took the initiative to go through the procedures for transferring back to Chinese nationality to prove his patriotic attitude.
This act of resolutely defending his nationality and identity undoubtedly shows Donnie Yen's deep attachment to the motherland. As a star who grew up overseas, he can choose to continue to retain his American citizenship and even use this advantage to get more development opportunities. But he eventually chose to return to Chinese nationality and became a real "Chinese". This kind of perseverance and courage is indeed admirable. 4. Practice patriotism with action, Jay Chou's "Chinese Song Creation"
If Zhang Yimou, Fei Yuqing and Donnie Yen express their patriotic feelings by defending their nationality, then singer Jay Chou practices this patriotic spirit through his own artistic creation.
Jay Chou is one of the most influential singers in the Chinese music scene today. Since his debut, he has always insisted on writing songs mainly in Chinese, and disdains to chase the English music market. Even in the environment where foreign language songs were the main ones at that time, he still adhered to his creative direction and used practical actions to interpret what a real "Chinese singer" is.
Jay Chou did not deliberately package his patriotic image, but his words and deeds won the hearts of the majority of fans. He has repeatedly emphasized that he is a singer from Taiwan, China, and firmly refuses to speak in English in front of foreign media. He believes that as a Chinese singer, he should insist on communicating in Chinese, which is the best interpretation of his mother tongue and culture.
It is this firm attitude and action that has made Jay Chou a distinctive patriotic banner in the contemporary Chinese music scene. With his musical talent, he has shown the charm of Chinese culture to the world and has become the pride and pride of the majority of Chinese people. For those artists who choose to hide their nationality identity, Jay Chou is undoubtedly a model worth learning and benchmarking.
Fifth, from the big brother of "endorsement to undefeated", Jackie Chan's "I am Chinese"
Among these celebrities, whether it is sacrificing money to defend nationality or giving up feelings to maintain identity, Jackie Chan is undoubtedly the most representative.
As one of the most influential Chinese stars in the film industry today, Jackie Chan enjoys a high reputation and reputation at home and abroad. However, it is admirable that despite Jackie Chan's international fame, he has never wavered in his nationality identity. On the contrary, he has always used his practical actions to explain what true patriotism is.
In the early 90s of the last century, Jackie Chan began to vigorously support domestic brands and used a lot of Chinese elements in his film works. Although this caused some controversy and doubts at the time, Jackie Chan still adhered to his own philosophy, hoping to help domestic brands go international through his influence. Jackie Chan, who was later jokingly called "what is yellow and what is endorsed", undoubtedly shows the sense of social responsibility that a star artist should have.
In addition, Jackie Chan has repeatedly emphasized in interviews that he is "Chinese" and said that he will not change his nationality. He even told his family that not only would he not change his nationality, but even future generations must be Chinese. This uncompromising attitude undoubtedly represents Jackie Chan's unwavering loyalty to the motherland.
It is precisely with this determination not to change nationality and the pride of "Chinese" that Jackie Chan has gradually become the most representative patriotic image among today's Chinese stars. He not only created brilliance in the movie, but also interpreted what is the true patriotic spirit with his actions.
VI. Conclusion
To sum up, we can see that in today's ever-changing era, there are still many celebrities who firmly defend their nationality and interpret what sincere patriotism is with practical actions.
They either resolutely pay a hefty fine to protect their nationality, or they endure the pain of parting their feelings and do not change their identity, or they voluntarily change back to their own nationality to prove their position, or they spread their national culture through artistic creation. No matter what way they take, they are making indelible contributions to the motherland and the nation in their own unique way.
The advanced deeds of these star artists have undoubtedly set a respectable example for contemporary young people. Their patriotic spirit of not fearing gains and losses and not forgetting their origins is exactly what is needed in today's society. Only when we can be like them, always remember our responsibilities as sons and daughters of the Chinese nation, and use practical actions to safeguard the interests of the country, can the road to the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation become broader and broader.