In this ever-changing entertainment industry, the fate of celebrities is like riding a roller coaster, with ups and downs, impermanence and disorder. In just a few years, these idols who were once in the spotlight have now become middle-aged men with disfigured figures and vicissitudes of life, and the glory of the past has long been gone. Their beauty seems to be stereotyped before the age of forty, and after that, it is difficult to break through, and they can only watch the passage of time and their faces gradually age.
Chen Jianfeng, who was once known as "the most handsome Jiang Ziya in history", Gao Hao, who was praised as "the most handsome little monk", Yang Junyi, who was very popular, and the veteran villain Zhuo Fan, they were once in their prime and highly respected, but now they have faded out of the entertainment industry, and their images have changed greatly, just like old friends who have not met for a long time.
Time is merciless, and even those once radiant stars can hardly resist its invasion. Nowadays, they have moved away from the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry and have begun to enjoy an ordinary and warm life. A happy life makes people feel comfortable, and they will naturally gain weight, which is human nature, and we can fully understand it. However, for those former idols, their current situation undoubtedly makes fans who have followed them for many years feel sorry and lost.
Among these once highly sought-after male gods, there is one that you are absolutely impossible to be unfamiliar with, and that is Zhuo Fan. This actor, who has played the villain role in many well-known film and television dramas and created unforgettable classic images, the latest street photography that was recently exposed instantly caused an uproar on the Internet.
The "familiar stranger" in the photo is Zhuo Fan himself, but his image is completely different from the past, which has amazed countless fans. The once handsome and elegant-speaking handsome boy is now messy and bloated, like a bald uncle, which is really jaw-dropping.
In the face of such a dramatic shift, many people are confused. But as long as you look back on Zhuo Fan's bumpy acting career, you can understand why he has come to this point.
In fact, as early as 1997, Zhuo Fan was cruelly abandoned by a Hong Kong brokerage company, and failed to get the opportunity to renew the contract after the expiration of the contract.
Thankfully, even though the goddess of fate ignored him, she didn't completely forget about it. After starring in the role of Wang Lianhua in the martial arts masterpiece "The History of Martial Arts", Zhuo Fan finally emerged in the domestic entertainment industry, and successively participated in many popular film and television dramas, which were popular all over the country for a while, and became popular.
However, it is a pity that due to being portrayed as a villain for a long time, Zhuo Fan's image in the minds of the audience is too stereotypical. Coupled with the baptism of the years, his figure has gradually become rich, making his development space in the entertainment industry increasingly cramped, and the difficulty of taking over the drama has also increased.
In the end, after successfully completing the filming task of the TV series "Borrowed Eyes" in 2017, Zhuo Fan decided to quit this entertainment industry full of hustle and bustle and glitz and live a quiet and peaceful life. It was this brief deviation that turned his image upside down, amazed fans who had followed him for many years.
If Zhuo Fan's current image is shocking, then the recently exposed photos of Yang Junyi, a martial arts master who once stood alone in the world and a powerful actor known as "Zhou Yi Sanbao", have also attracted widespread attention.
In the past, the delicate and handsome face has now been covered by layers of fat, and the whole person looks greasy.
In fact, the reason why Yang Junyi can become a blockbuster in the entertainment industry is because of his excellent martial arts attainments. Obsessed with the study of martial arts since childhood, he became one of the national martial arts athletes at the age of nine, and at the age of fifteen, he was awarded the highest honor of the national martial arts athlete, which can be called the star of the future in the martial arts world.
However, when he was 20 years old, his outstanding performance at the National Wushu Championships became the last straw that broke the camel's back. Excessive training made Yang Junyi's body light red, and he could no longer withstand the high-intensity exercise load.
When Yang Junyi hesitated at the crossroads of his life and was at a loss for what to do about the future, the favor of the goddess of luck quietly came! The famous director Dong Wei opened the door to a brilliant palace of art for him with just a photo of Yang Junyi! Since then, Yang Junyi has been persevering and forging ahead bravely, and has finally become the pillar of Zhouyi Film and Television Company, and is known as the "Three Treasures of Zhouyi" along with Zhang Jin and Yu Bo.
What's even more remarkable is that during the filming of the TV series "Water Moon Cave Sky", he actually met the well-known Hong Kong actress Chen Farong and quickly fell in love. Their romance caused a sensation at the time, and everyone knew about it and envied it. However, this long-awaited sister-brother relationship failed to come to fruition after all, and the two announced their breakup in 2007, and three years later, Yang Junyi decided to quit the entertainment industry and devote himself to other fields.
In contrast, Gao Hao's life journey is more tortuous and moving. The once popular little monk "Biqing", his witty and humorous image in the TV series "Living Buddha Jigong" was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, making him famous overnight and his career was booming. However, not long ago, news about his company's financial difficulties spread wildly online, and people can't help but worry about whether his comeback path will be hindered again.
Looking back on Gao Hao's past, we can't help but feel sorry for him. Born into a prestigious family, he trained rigorously in sports from an early age, and at the age of 15 he became a national figure skater and won the national championships. However, a sports accident ruthlessly shattered his dream of flying freely on the ice rink. In order to pursue a new goal in life, Gao Hao resolutely decided to switch to the entertainment industry and went to Shanghai Theater Academy for further study, hoping to break into a new world in the entertainment industry with his appearance advantages and solid professional skills.
Thankfully, Gao Hao did not live up to the favor of fate. He not only graduated with excellent grades, but also officially stepped into the showbiz in 2002, and became famous for starring in the drama "Living Buddha Jigong", and his career is thriving. However, good times are always short-lived, and with the emergence of new talents in the entertainment industry, Gao Hao gradually felt powerless in a highly competitive environment.
In order to be able to deepen the entertainment industry, Gao Hao decided to give up his star identity with the courage of a strong man and turned to behind-the-scenes work, looking forward to breaking a new world with the help of his deep contacts and rich resources accumulated in his film career for many years.
Therefore, Gao Hao did not hesitate to embark on the road of self-reliance, and went all out to prepare for the creation of his own company.
Sadly, however, rumors have been circulating on the Internet lately about the financial difficulties of his company. Although Gao Hao has not yet given a clear response to this, it has undoubtedly heightened public anxiety that his carefully planned return may be aborted again.
It is worth noting that just in May 2023, a set of eye-catching photos went viral on social media. The protagonist in the photo is a middle-aged man with shaved hair, and the dramatic change in his image has amazed the majority of netizens, who have said that they are "simply unrecognizable". When people learned that this "déjà vu" figure was actually Chen Jianfeng, the "most handsome Jiang Ziya in history" who was all the rage in the past, they were shocked and unbelievable.
Looking back on Chen Jianfeng's youth, he is undoubtedly a bright star of that era, with thick eyebrows, bright eyes, tall and straight figure and handsome and chic face, which makes him win the warm welcome of the audience no matter what role he plays.
He set foot in the entertainment industry as a musician, and was favored by his agent because of his excellent appearance and unique temperament, and then successfully signed a contract and debuted.
Just two years later, in 2003, he won a number of awards, and was praised by the audience as one of the "TVB Four Little Students".
Since then, mainland directors have extended olive branches to Chen Jianfeng. In 2007, he participated in the TV series "The Last Gege" jointly created by the mainland and Hong Kong, and thus made a name for himself in the mainland. Three years later, Chen Jianfeng, whose contract expired, resolutely decided to enter the mainland market.
Here, Chen Jianfeng has starred in many popular film and television masterpieces one after another, and has created many classic roles that are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. His talent made him one of the most successful Hong Kong stars in the mainland at that time.
However, challenges also come with it - with the continuous rise of mainland actors, Chen Jianfeng's development in the mainland is becoming more and more difficult, which can be described as internal and external difficulties.
In addition to facing the many challenges brought about by the newcomers, Chen Jianfeng also had to bear strong pressure from his former employer, which undoubtedly made the situation more tense and severe! Unfortunately, after careful consideration, Chen Jianfeng finally decided to return to Hong Kong, the shining stage of Chinese film and television.