1. Opening Introduction
Time flies, looking back on the past, we once admired those senior actors who won the crown of "National First-class Actors", and looked forward to them being able to live up to expectations and show their talents, while inheriting and carrying forward the long-standing history and culture of the Chinese nation and the inspiring spiritual outlook. However, it is surprising that this group of highly respected art giants gradually lost their way under the hot temptation of financial interests, and reluctantly betrayed their original promise of loyalty to the audience.
Let's look back at their glory and downfall, and lament the impermanence of the world!
Second, look back on the glorious years in reverse order
Let's look back at their glory days in reverse order.
Siqin Gaowa, a female star who shone in the seventies and eighties of the last century, is as dazzling as a star on the stage, and every movement and smile is full of elegance and wisdom.
Zhang Tielin, with his image of Emperor Qianlong portrayed in the hit TV series "Huanzhu Gege", is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, his performance is domineering and exposed, and the city government is profound, and he interprets this role vividly, which is still unforgettable for the audience.
Jet Li, as one of the founders of Chinese martial arts films, has won the respect of Chinese sons and daughters around the world with his vigorous posture and exquisite skills, and has won the admiration of countless fans at home and abroad.
When people recall his wonderful performance in classic films such as "Shaolin Temple", their hearts are still full of admiration.
Gong Li, as one of the few Chinese actresses who has won the title of international actress, shines in excellent works such as "Red Sorghum" with a cold and noble temperament, and her control of the role is like divine help, and she has won the highest honor in the international film industry many times.
On the big screen, her unique and mysterious image leaves endless space for the audience to reverie.
3. Interspersed with depictions of the changes in life
However, these former glories are only fleeting. Fate often pours cold water on those who indulge in luxury pleasures, reminding them of the moral bottom line that they should adhere to.
For Jet Li, perhaps it was the mood swings of menopause that made him confused for a while; for Siqin Gaowa, it may be because of misunderstanding and incomprehension that she made up rumors such as "marrying and obeying her husband"; as for Chen Chong, it was probably because of his disgrace and difficulty in extricating himself; and Zhang Tielin's choice to become a British citizen was probably more about the gains and losses of material interests.
However, no matter what kind of selfish desires they harbor in their hearts, their extreme desire for fame and wealth cannot be concealed. Therefore, several people who were once respected as "national first-class actors" chose to turn their backs on their motherland and the audience who loved them, made a series of radical and extreme decisions and actions, and finally fell into an irreversible predicament.
Fourth, the reverse narrative explains why they chose to leave China
Let's continue to focus on the character of Siqin Gaowa. She actually defended her decision to become a Swiss citizen under an excuse that had long been eliminated by the times - "marrying her husband". In today's world, the notion of wives following their husbands is seriously outdated and extremely inappropriate.
Her words undoubtedly aroused strong disgust and dissatisfaction among the public.
As for Zhang Tielin, his behavior is full of contradictions. On the one hand, he chose to become a British citizen in pursuit of his personal interests, and on the other hand, he slyly argued that his heart had always been inclined towards China. In the face of doubts, he even brazenly claimed that the change of nationality was to "better serve China".
Gong Li chose to join the Singapore nationality in anger due to the breakdown of her relationship with Zhang Yimou. Originally, she should have calmed down at the peak of her career and worked hard to develop, but because of impulsiveness, she made a decision that harmed the interests of others and hurt herself, and since then the domestic market has plummeted, and the public's evaluation of her has naturally declined.
Finally, let's take a look at Jet Li. At the beginning of the article, we have already made it clear how he ruthlessly abandoned his wife and children for the sake of beauty. Once, when no one else could keep his marriage, he actually made a vow to Li Zhi to "never swerving", which is really ridiculous! Obviously, this is just a manifestation of a moment of passion and getting carried away.
Fifth, the respect of the Chinese people has been lost
There is no doubt that the actions of these five former "national first-class actors" have deeply angered the vast number of Chinese audiences. For them, although Chinese culture has strong inclusiveness and absorption, it is their unwavering belief in defending national dignity and national interests.
Talking about Siqin Gaowa, the former "diva", her rhetoric of "marrying and serving" is really disappointing. However, what is even more unacceptable is that she turned a blind eye to the loss of the domestic market, which is undoubtedly a serious neglect of her own career.
As an accomplished actor with a wealth of experience, she knew that such a decision would cost her influence in the country, but she remained stubborn and made shocking and heart-wrenching views in a self-defeating, stand-alone manner. Her contempt for the general public has made her the focus of many doubts and abuses.
Zhang Tielin, as a male public figure, will inevitably make people suspect that he is playing the role of "face". When netizens pointed out his British identity, his first reaction was to deny it and try to evade responsibility. He even brazenly claimed that he had changed his nationality in order to be able to "help China more effectively." Such unashamed remarks are obviously a great insult to the wisdom of the people of our great motherland.
How can a small actor make such a huge contribution to the country? This is just an excuse for himself.
What is even more ridiculous is that this former "Emperor Ama" actually knows nothing about basic historical knowledge. He has repeatedly taken to social media to disparage museums on the mainland, accusing the country of lagging far behind Britain in terms of conservation. These irresponsible remarks undoubtedly deeply pierced the hearts of countless patriots. As an actor, he seems to know something about history. However, when it comes to the real issue of history, he behaves so ignorant and openly argues about the affairs of national cultural relics, which is finally severely criticized by the audience.
Gong Li, an international actress who has always shown her cold image, has an unbeatable arrogant temperament. However, when she encounters setbacks in her love life, this arrogance disappears without a trace. Due to her breakup with Zhang Yimou, she angrily chose to become a Singaporean citizen.
Zhang Yimou publicly accused her of being short-tempered and difficult to get along with. Gong Li was also extremely disappointed because of this, believing that leaving China could bring better development opportunities, so he resolutely changed his nationality.