1. Insert a narrative at the beginning: Let's recall the past and silently count the past 31 years of spring and autumn, the film and television masterpiece that once swept China - "The Legend of the New White Lady"
The sun and the moon alternate, time flies, as if it is just a moment, 31 spring and autumn have passed quietly. When we revisit the costume drama "The Legend of the New White Lady" that caused a huge response in the 90s, it is as if we have traveled through a time tunnel and returned to that carefree and innocent era.
Zhao Yazhi, the actor of Bai Suzhen in the play, is as beautiful as a fairy bathed in fairy energy, and her gestures exude an otherworldly temperament. And Ye Tong vividly expressed the infatuation, gains and losses of the character of Xu Xian, making the audience feel distressed for his predicament.
In addition to the superb acting skills of the two leading actors, the well-crafted costume styling of the play is even more beautiful, coupled with the lingering love story between Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian and the magnificent plot development, which makes the audience fall in love with it, as if they have traveled through time and space, and have devoted themselves to this visual feast.
Although time has passed, the years have passed, and today's Zhao Yazhi and Ye Tong are no longer young, but their images still cannot be erased from people's memories. Zhao Yazhi is wearing a white and flawless fairy clothes, like a fairy descending into the world, and Ye Tong is deeply imprinted in the hearts of every audience with his affectionate image.
These two leading actors, who were able to play their roles so deeply in the hearts of the people, still seem to be alive and shining today, and envy their late bloomers and unfading charm.
2. Use flashbacks to review what happened to Fahai and reveal how he got in the way
In the final scene, the cunning and treacherous Fahai is finally punished as he deserves. The actor Qiandemen, who played Fahai, was once famous because of this role.
However, the good times did not last long, after he left the screen, his acting career fell into a trough, he changed careers to run a restaurant but failed miserably, his life fell into poverty, and he could only barely survive by driving a taxi.
In 2011, Qiandemen played the role of Fahai again in a variety show, full of enthusiasm, trying to regain the glory of the past. However, fate always seems to play tricks on people, and in his later years, he unfortunately suffered from lung cancer, and his physical condition deteriorated to the extreme, and he was as thin as a wither.
Finally, in February 2018, the 75-year-old man left us forever.
Let's start from the source and elaborate on why Fahai suffered this fate! Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian can be described as a pair of beautiful people who are sent by God, and they should spend the rest of their lives together, and they are full of love and affection.
However, the root cause of the disaster is the vicious villain Fahai, who made things difficult for them, and as a result, the couple in love went through countless hardships and pains, and tragedy ensued.
It is precisely because of Fahai's malicious obstruction that Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian will be displaced, have a difficult life, and finally have a bumpy fate.
3. Illustrate the demeanor of the actors of decent roles back then and today
In addition to the two high-profile characters of the White Lady and Xu Xian, the decent characters in the play also left a deep impression on the audience. Ruan Qianzhi, who plays the role of Guanyin Bodhisattva, can be called a collection of thousands of favors.
She not only has a beautiful and moving appearance, but also has the quality of benevolence and kindness, and interprets this Buddhist saint vividly.
Whenever Guanyin Bodhisattva appears, it always carries a warm and peaceful atmosphere, like a spring breeze, which makes people feel the tranquility and peace of the Buddha's light.
Ruan Qianzhi debuted very early and has deep qualifications. After performing in "The Legend of the New White Lady", she transformed into a producer, successfully directing and shooting many excellent film and television works.
Ruan Qianzhi's agency is also a latecomer, cultivating many well-known artists, such as Hawick Lau, Ma Yashu, Yue Ling and others. Now 66 years old, although her hair has grayed, she still maintains an amiable and polite demeanor, has long been committed to public welfare, and has always been humble and courteous to others.
Xu Xian's sister Xu Jiaorong in the play is the powerful actor Yin Baolian. She portrayed this eldest sister who was heartbroken for the family to the bone marrow, and people deeply admired her spirit of caring for her younger brother and selfless dedication.
Yin Baolian has been a first-line actor in Taiwan since the 80s of the 20th century, and has been nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards for her superb acting skills, which is really rare. Yin Baolian, who is now past her prime, has already retired, away from the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry, and enjoys her old age at home.
The image of Li Gongfu in the play is performed by veteran actor Jiang Ming. He portrayed Xu Xian's brother-in-law as vivid and interesting, sometimes humorous, sometimes funny, and brought endless laughter to the audience.
We would like to introduce you to Mr. Jiang Ming, who has devoted himself to acting since 1947 and has twice been nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Horse Film Awards in Taiwan.
Jiang Ming, who is now 83 years old, although his hair is gray and his steps are faltering, he is still in good spirits and his demeanor is still the same.
In addition, among the decent characters in the play is Bai Fu, played by Taiwanese singer Li Guanting. Although he is not well-known among mainland audiences, this powerful actor has long been an old actor in the entertainment industry.
With his superb acting skills, Li Guanting vividly portrayed Bai Fu, the role of Bai Fu, who is the head of the five ghosts, but affectionate and friendly, leaving an indelible impression on the audience.
Li Guanting, who is now in his sixtieth year, although his body is slightly aging, his artistic charm has not diminished at all.
Next, let's pay attention to the living conditions of those actors who once played villains in the show.
In this classic TV series, it is natural that those "villain" characters that the audience loves and hates and impresses are indispensable. Among them, the actor Lu Feng, who plays Wang Daoling, is undoubtedly the most representative one.
The character of Wang Daoling was originally a toad spirit, who had indifferent thoughts about Bai Suzhen, and set up situations to frame her everywhere. With his unique appearance and inner temperament, Lu Feng interprets this role vividly, especially suitable for playing this kind of villainous villain.
In addition to "The Legend of the New White Lady", the villain image created by Lu Feng in many film and television masterpieces such as "Shaolin Temple" and "Iron Flag Gate" is also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and he is a rare acting talent.
Lu Feng, who is now 67 years old, has long since faded from the fierceness of his youth, but instead shows a kind of peace and kindness, as if he has changed people.
Another impressive villain is the golden cymbal king played by the veteran actor Lee Min Lang. Known as the "bad guy professional" in Shaw Brothers movies, he has starred in more than 100 film and television works in his life, and has challenged the sinister and cunning villain many times.
Every time he appears on the screen, the audience can predict that he will perform all kinds of intrigues and tricks in the play, and deliberately plan to frame the protagonist. However, God is jealous of talent, and in 2013, 83-year-old Li Minlang unfortunately passed away, which made countless fans sigh.
In addition, Liang Lian, an important character in the series, can be called the best among villains. In order to recover the stolen treasures back to China, it can be said that he used various means mercilessly, and did not hesitate to send his subordinates to round up Xu Xian, but fate made people, and in the end he caused a catastrophe and died in Huangquan.
Yang Li, a powerful actor who plays Liang Lian, has successfully created many ruthless characters in many popular TV series, leaving an indelible impression on the audience.
However, the years are not forgiving, and now Yang Li is getting older, and few directors invite him to play serious plots, and he can only play some inconspicuous supporting roles in Taiwan, which is really embarrassing.
In the fifth part, we will reveal the debut process and growth stories of those young actors who were once active on the screen.
For example, child actor Liao Weikai, who played Xiao Xu Shilin, was only seven years old at the time, but his energetic and cute baby face immediately attracted the director's attention. The director thinks that he is the best person who can perfectly interpret the naughty, smart, lively and cute little Xu Shilin.
As expected, the show was widely praised as soon as it was broadcast, and senior directors from all walks of life extended olive branches to Liao Weikai. The young actor then participated in many excellent dramas such as the "Bao Qingtian" series, "Furong Town" and "A Generation of Queen Da Yuer", and his career is booming.
However, good times are always short-lived. As Liao Weikai grew up, his appearance changed dramatically, which also directly affected his image on the screen, making his role gradually decrease.
In the end, he decided to devote himself to his studies, and after graduation, he entered an ordinary company to work, and since then he has been isolated from the film and television industry, which is really regrettable!
In addition to Liao Weikai, there was another young actor who left a deep impression on the audience, that is, Su Yuxuan, who played Xiao Li Bilian. Although she is only nine years old, she has played the lively, cute, and witty little Li Bilian vividly, and even the director can't help but praise her for her "vigorous acting skills and unlimited potential".