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Located in Hengdian Film and Television City, which is known as the "Hollywood of China" praised by the authoritative American media "Hollywood Reporter", thousands of young people with dreams can be seen flocking to Hengdian Film and Television City every day.
They aspire to succeed and become the next shining figure like "Jackie Chan" or "Zhao Liying".
Hengdian Film and Television City is like a magical dream workshop, attracting many dreamers who are eager to join the film and television entertainment industry to realize their dreams with its unique charm.
Among them, some people come from economically poor and underdeveloped villages with difficult family conditions, and they hope to make a name for themselves on the broad stage of Hengdian and earn a good salary to improve the living conditions of their families.
Others are determined to become an excellent actor since childhood because of their deep love for performing arts, and they look forward to one day shining on the dazzling screen.
Whatever their original intentions, they all stepped into this place with enthusiasm and longing, hoping that one day they could win the favor of life's game with their unremitting efforts and talents.
When the sun sets, groups of young people gather on the periphery of the set, gazing at everything inside with a wistful gaze.
Some people have a firm light in their eyes, full of spirit, and full of endless yearning for the future;
Some people have melancholy faces, looking at the bustling crowd, not knowing when they will usher in their own opportunities.
However, they have one thing in common, that is, the persistent pursuit of the "star dream" in their hearts has never faded.
When night falls, some leave with regret in the hope of starting again tomorrow, while others hold their ground for fear of missing out on the slightest possibility.
Their desire to become a movie star has reached an almost crazy level, and they are willing to pay any price for it.
Back then, Hengdian was undoubtedly the cradle of the birth of those bright stars. This land has produced countless superstars who are household names, and their success stories are moving, and perhaps it is these legends that make Hengdian even more mysterious and attractive today.
Jackie Chan started out as an unknown martial arts stand-in, bearing punches and kicks for others on the set, completing high-risk moves, and relying on fighting for other stars to make a living.
However, now, he has become a proud model for Chinese people around the world, and he has perfectly interpreted the spiritual connotation of "never give up easily, always move forward bravely" with his own life experience.
Ms. Zhao Liying also played an inconspicuous small role in Hengdian, and her round and lovely face at that time seemed to be far from the image of a first-line heroine. Many people are skeptical about her future.
However, she was not discouraged by this, but went all out to keep fit, tirelessly tempered her acting skills, and finally became a blockbuster in the costume drama "The Legend of Lu Zhen", achieving today's glory and becoming a high-profile actress.
It is a pity that today's Hengdian has long since ceased to have the prosperity of the past, and has been replaced by a dilapidated scene. According to relevant data, as many as 200,000 extras are gathered here, and they are struggling to survive in an extremely harsh competitive environment.
The vast majority of these people are young men and women living in poverty, eager to make a name for themselves in front of the camera, even if it's just a small and insignificant role. Unfortunately, however, the really good characters often belong only to those who have deep pockets or are willing to sell their flesh.
For most male ensembles, they can only take on high-risk action scenes, such as being kicked and beaten, falling from a height, etc., and this dangerous work environment often causes them to suffer serious injuries.
However, for the meager salary, they could only endure the pain, and even showed a distorted expression on their faces, shedding heart-wrenching tears.
As for the female ensemble, the situation is even more sinister and helpless. Some people will be coerced and lured by some bad directors and agents, and will be forced to sell their bodies, otherwise it will be difficult to get even a small role.
Over time, they gradually sink and become accustomed to this lowly way of life.
Once upon a time, there was such a girl in her early twenties, in order to compete for that insignificant role, she succumbed to the director's threat, and reluctantly accepted some "requests".
At this moment, her face was stained with tears, her eyes were darkened, like a soulless shell, huddled in the darkness of the hotel.
In contrast, another middle-aged actress has become cold and ruthless, mechanically fiddling with various postures and at the mercy of others.
However, the fate of those group performers who adhere to their ideals and dignity is even more bumpy. Every day, they are looking forward to a chance to turn around and have the opportunity to shine on the screen.
However, the opportunity is so far away that even an inconspicuous role is hard to obtain.
Most of the time, they can only sit quietly in the corner of the set, passing the long and tedious time. Sometimes, after a long day, the staff on the set forget to provide them with food, so they can only go hungry and silently return to their accommodations.
That kind of lonely, miserable life is enough to make people feel hopeless.
What's even more tragic is that they waited a whole day on the set, but no one cared. It wasn't until the sun went down that the staff noticed that there was still this group of poor people squatting in the corner, so they expelled them in the most despicable language.
Despite the current situation in Hengdian, the group performers did not give up their dreams. They know very well that Jackie Chan and Zhao Liying once started from the bottom and came to this day step by step.
As long as they can strengthen their beliefs and work bravely, one day, they will also shine in this place.