Text: Yan Ruoxi
Editor|Yan Ruoxi
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In 1974, the movie "Shining Red Star" was born, and it became popular all over China as soon as it was released.
At the age of 12, he carried a huge fame with his immature shoulders, and became popular all over the country, so it can be said that he reached the pinnacle of his life at a young age.
But the wheel of fate is always full of variables, although Zhu Xinyun is famous for the role of "Pan Dongzi", but it is precisely because this role is too classic, as he grows older, he finds himself deeply bound by the label "Pan Dongzi".
No matter how hard he worked and how many different roles he tried, the audience seemed to only have the little hero wearing a red star hat in their eyes, which made him encounter an unprecedented bottleneck on the road of acting, and his former glory gradually calmed down.
Just when Zhu Xinyun was at a low point in his career and felt lost about the future, life gave him a new turn.
He met the other half of his life, a makeup artist who was three years older than him and had a history of marriage.
Although this relationship was opposed by her family, the power of love is powerful, and Zhu Xinyun resolutely chose to spend the rest of her life with her.
After marriage, Zhu Xinyun, with the encouragement and guidance of his wife, began to face up to his limitations in his acting career.
Since it is difficult to break through the shadow of "Pan Dongzi" in performance, then find another way.
At the suggestion of his wife, he embarks on another journey in his life, exploring possibilities beyond being an actor.
This change is not only a repositioning of one's own abilities, but also a positive adaptation to life, and Zhu Xin uses his actions to prove that even in adversity, he can find his own new world.
01 I wish Xinyun and Zhang Lingya an extraordinary encounter
In 1987, at the age of 25, Zhu Xinyun met the most important person in his life journey.
At that time, he was busy on the filming site, and she was Zhang Lingya, the makeup artist who carefully applied makeup to him.
Zhang Lingya was originally a dancer who later transitioned to the makeup industry, three years older than Zhu Xinyun, and experienced a failed marriage.
In the eyes of others, the identities of the two are very different, and it seems impossible to come together;
But fate cleverly weaves them into an enviable love story.
Zhang Lingya, as one of the many fans of Zhu Xinyun, saw her long-admired idol for the first time, and was very excited, and mustered up the courage to ask Zhu Xinyun for a group photo.
And Zhu Xinyun, with his approachable and amiable personality, readily agreed, and had a cordial conversation with her, and the two talked happily like friends who had known each other for a long time.
Unexpectedly, this casual conversation shortened the distance between the two hearts, and made them fall in love with each other unconsciously.
Perhaps it was the similar outlook on life and experiences that they found resonance;
Both developed a deep affection for each other.
Zhang Lingya was apprehensive at first, knowing the differences between herself and Zhu Xinyun in terms of identity and experience, and did not dare to take the step of pursuit easily.
However, with the increasing contact at work, Zhu Xinyun was also attracted by Zhang Lingya's unique charm, and after careful consideration, he decided to take the initiative to confess his heart.
In the face of Zhu Xinyun's affectionate confession, Zhang Lingya did not agree immediately, but told her past experience frankly, hoping that Zhu Xinyun would make a decision after careful consideration.
After listening to her story, Zhu Xinyun didn't mind her past;
Instead, he hugged her tightly and said affectionately: "I don't care about your past, I just hope that your future will be accompanied by me." This sentence deeply touched Zhang Lingya, and the two confirmed their relationship.
This beautiful love did not receive the full support of Zhu Xinyun's family, and from an objective point of view, they did have many inappropriate places.
But in the world of love, reason often gives way to emotion;
Zhu Xinyun is determined to follow the guidance of his heart and insist on entering the marriage hall hand in hand with Zhang Lingya.
Although after marriage, Zhu Xinyun still can't give up the pursuit of his career, the flower of love between him and Zhang Lingya blooms brilliantly in their common life.
02 I wish Xinyun an <闪闪的红星>indissoluble bond
Back in 1973, the Chinese film industry was preparing a heavyweight work - "Shining Red Star".
The film's birth path was not without its challenges;
Especially when looking for the little actor who can vividly interpret the little hero "Pan Dongzi", the crew can be described as painstaking.
The director searched everywhere and auditioned for many children;
But I always felt that something was missing, the spark that could make the character come alive.
Just when the casting process was at an impasse, a turning point crept in.
By chance, the director came to the talent show of Zhu Xinyun's school.
Zhu Xinyun on the stage, with his natural performance and unique temperament, is particularly dazzling in a group of children.
The director seemed to have discovered a treasure, and at a glance he was the "Pan Dongzi" in his mind.
After the performance, the director couldn't wait to find Zhu Xinyun's parents backstage.
After a sincere conversation, although Zhu Xinyun's parents are teachers;
Open-minded and willing to give their children the opportunity to try new things, they decided to support their son's film journey.
In order to ensure that Zhu Xinyun can devote himself to filming;
They also specially applied to the school for a ten-month vacation, and this determination and support paved the way for the performance of Zhu Xinyun.
The next ten months are ten months of transformation for Zhu Xinyun.
From a schoolboy who didn't have any acting experience;
To vividly interpret the role of "Pan Dongzi", he has made great efforts.
In the end, "Shining Red Star" was released, like a bright red star piercing the night sky, winning unanimous praise from the audience and critics.
The image of the little hero Pan Dongzi is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience;
Zhu Xinyun also became an instant hit and became a child star that everyone knew at that time, and his name spread all over the country with the movie, making a good story.
03 Child star wishes Xinyun: An acting journey where halo and challenges go hand in hand
When Zhu Xinyun's parents saw that their children were applauded and loved from all over the world because of their excellent acting skills, they didn't mention how beautiful they were.
They realized that Xiao Xinyun had a talent for acting;
After some careful consideration, it was decided to fully support him in embarking on the star-studded acting path.
To this end, Zhu Xinyun has invested a lot of time and effort, specializing in performing arts, and striving to lay every cornerstone for his acting career.
However, everything is difficult at the beginning, and it can also be too exciting.
I wish the role of "Pan Dongzi" in Xinyun's debut is too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people;
So much so that every new role he tried later, despite his careful interpretation, it always seemed difficult to jump out of the shadow of "Pan Dongzi", and the ripples in the hearts of the audience were far less than the beginning.
This made him face a lot of doubts.
Faced with such a predicament, Zhu Xinyun began to self-reflect;
He realized that his childish baby face might have invisibly limited the diversity of the character, making him hit a bottleneck in character building.
For a while, he had mixed feelings in his heart;
is confused about whether he is really suitable to continue to work in the entertainment industry, and he is unwilling to give up so easily, giving up the stage and dream he loves.
It's a challenging journey that requires constant self-examination.
04 I wish Xinyun to transform into a director
In 1990, Zhu Xinyun withstood the opposition of everyone around him and firmly chose to enter the marriage hall with Zhang Lingya.
After marriage, the husband and wife have a sweet relationship, and I wish Xinyun to take good care of his wife.
The problem that plagues him is the bottleneck of his career, and he is often worried about it.
In order to allow her husband to make a breakthrough, Zhang Lingya intimately suggested that he try to change his career track;
Since the path of an actor is limited, why not try to transform into a director.
Inspired by his wife, Zhu Xinyun suddenly opened his mouth and decided to give it a go and find a new direction for development.
One day in 1994, he knocked on the door of the studio leader's office with trepidation.
After a moment of hesitation, he finally mustered up the courage to come up with his idea: "I want to be the assistant director of 'Ballistic Without a Trace'." The request came as a surprise to the leadership;
After all, Zhu Xinyun has always been active in the film and television industry as an actor;
has not systematically studied directing-related courses, and there is no shortage of directors in the unit;
And the actor resources are in short supply, and the leader rejected his application after preliminary weighing.
After being rejected, Zhu Xinyun was depressed and depressed when he returned home, feeling that the road to transformation might come to an end.
The careful Zhang Lingya quickly noticed her husband's emotional changes, and she knew that it all started with her own encouragement, so she once again encouraged Zhu Xinyun to face it bravely and not give up easily.
Under her persuasion, I wish Xinyun the courage to walk into the leader's office for the second time;
This time, he impressed the leadership with sincerity and determination, and was finally approved to become the assistant director of the film "Ballistic Without a Trace".
On the shooting site, Zhu Xinyun devoted himself wholeheartedly, he knew that this opportunity was crucial, and once it failed, it might mean that he would lose his chance to film and television art.
Fortunately, after the movie "Ballistic Without a Trace" was released, it immediately aroused a warm response from the audience;
Not only was it a box office success, but it also won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Director.
In the face of this hard-won report card, I wish Xinyun a heart full of gratification;
After decades of ups and downs and hard work, he finally succeeded in getting rid of the limitations brought about by the role of "Pan Dongzi" and opened up a new artistic life for himself.
05 Wishing Xinyun and Wang Yonghua: The Red Star of the Past is in love today
With the passage of time, the former child star Zhu Xinyun is after the transformation;
Career gradually picked up, and life ushered in a new chapter.
In 1997, he and his family ushered in the birth of their baby daughter;
Since then, the life of a family of three has become sweeter and more harmonious.
Entering the year of the sixtieth year, Zhu Xinyun's mentality is still young;
From his annual review released at the end of 2023, it can be seen that his optimistic and loving attitude towards life has not diminished in the slightest, making people feel his free and easy and infinite enthusiasm for life.
And Zhu Xinyun's friend, the well-known director Wang Yonghua, also often shares clips of friendship between them on social platforms.
In 2023, Wang Yonghua uploaded a video of dining with Zhu Xinyun;
The two recalled the days when they participated in the filming of "Shining Red Star" together in front of the camera, and that precious memory instantly shortened the emotional distance between the audience and them.
In April of the following year, Wang Yonghua was in excellent condition, wearing blue short sleeves, he was in good spirits and his body was still tough.
More interestingly, he teleported to Paris on April 22;
The Eiffel Tower in the background of the photo, with the song "I want to go out for a walk" in the video, the combination of the picture and the music makes people feel a leisurely and contented life.
In the starry entertainment industry, it is not easy to leave memorable works;
Not to mention actors who can make the audience remember with just one role, it is really rare.
Although Zhu Xinyun cannot surpass the role of "Pan Dongzi", this unique classic image;
It is undoubtedly a major achievement in his acting career.
Now, as a national teacher-level actor, Zhu Xinyun has not only achieved remarkable success in his career, but also served as the head of Bayi Factory, with a bumper harvest in his family and career, and a happy life, isn't this another form of "life winner"?