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On the colorful night in August 2023, Wu Mochou once again heroically stepped onto the sacred stage of the well-known domestic music competition program "The Voice of China", which everyone was excited about. At this moment, she took a deep breath and looked at the surrounding venue, as if her ears were ringing with the enthusiastic cheers of the audience in the past.
At that time, the "grimace" singer who was at the beginning of the scene and detonated the audience has now stepped into the mature age of 35 years old, leaving traces of time on her face, and the light in her eyes is complex and indescribable.
Wu Mochou's passion and obsession with the stage can be traced back to her childhood life experience. She came from an ordinary and extraordinary artistic family, and her father was a famous local opera performer, who often drove caravans through the countryside to bring wonderful performances to people.
The young Wu Mochou followed his father like a little tail, and was deeply attracted by the bright lights and warm applause on the stage, and planted the seeds of his dream of becoming an excellent singer in his heart.
However, the trick of fate caused her father to die prematurely, which strengthened her determination to pursue her musical dream. In order to commemorate her father, she even carved the image of her father on her arm, as a way to remind herself not to forget her original intention.
Glory is often followed by a low point in life. The once charismatic star of the stage quickly fell into the cold of capital, was marginalized and deprived of valuable resources.
In the end, she had to choose to do some humble commercial performances in some remote small county towns to make ends meet.
Wu Mochou stood on that small stage, looking around at the improvised laser lights, rough sound equipment and sparse auditorium, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart.
Despite the lukewarm response from the audience, she still devotes herself to every performance, eager to catch the audience's attention again and regain her former glory.
In 2012, Wu Mochou participated in Zhejiang Satellite TV's live music program "The Voice of China". With her unique stage performance and unique "grimace" style, she passed all the way, defeated many strong players, and successfully became one of the popular little flowers.
On the day of the show's recording, when Wu Mochou bravely challenged Jessie J's hit single "Pricetag", the audience was still whispering, questioning whether the strange-looking girl was capable of handling this energetic song.
As soon as she opened her voice, the powerful explosive force instantly convinced everyone present.
What's even more remarkable is that she skillfully integrated the song into her own unique artistic style, daring to boldly experiment with rap elements in the passionate treble passages, making the whole work immediately show unprecedented passion and wildness.
Under her charming performance, the judges on the scene were all overwhelmed by her, especially Teacher Yu Chengqing, who couldn't help but sigh again and again: "God has given me the best gift!"
Behind all these brilliant achievements, it is inseparable from the far-reaching influence and firm support of Wu Mochou's father. He is a local entertainer who has toured with his daughter since he was a child.
After the death of her father, it inspired her to carry on her legacy and pursue her musical dreams.
Just as her career was in full swing, the company imposed strict packaging strategies and controls on Wu Mochou, restricting her innovative exploration of musical styles and depriving her of the right to express herself freely.
The girl who used to be a maverick and with a strong personality was ruthlessly shaped into a symbol of capital.
Wu Mochou has won widespread attention with his unique "grimace" image, but it has also sparked a lot of controversy and criticism. Some viewers frankly said that they were frightened by her hideous makeup, and some media even selected her as "Asia's ugliest star".
However, it is precisely the personality traits and hallmarks that she desires to display deep down that make her stand out from the crowd.
Soon after winning the runner-up crown of "The Voice of China", Wu Mochou quickly signed a contract with the well-known production company Canxing Entertainment and officially embarked on the road to a bright superstar. And her former mentor Yu Chengqing has always paid close attention to her growth process and given her endless support and love.
The seemingly cross-border interaction between the two soon triggered speculation about "teacher-student love" in the outside world. According to media reports, Yu Chengqing "cared very much" for Wu Mochou, not only personally wearing ear loops for her during the competition, but also publicly praising her as a "gift from God".
Wu Mochou himself also shared a photo of the ambiguous landscape on social platforms, with the text "From today on, we will work together and walk through every corner of life together."
This can't help but lead people to wonder if it is the love story between her and Yu Chengqing.
Such a scandal incident has undoubtedly cast a deep shadow on the vigorous development of Wu Mochou's career! Between her and the well-known singer Zhang Bichen, a fierce dispute has sparked due to the uneven distribution of resources.
The former companions are now forced to stand on the opposite side, and their popularity has suffered a serious blow.
Facing the death of his father, Wu Mochou regarded his father's music career as a heavy responsibility that he must shoulder and pass on. She did not hesitate to choose to carve her father's image on her arm, so as to remind herself to stick to her dreams and never forget her original intention.
However, the scandal of teacher-student love makes people feel that she seems to be slackening on her career and relying too much on the strong support of the resource side. In order to maintain her beautiful image in the eyes of the public, she had to draw a line with her mentor Yu Chengqing in public and keep her distance.
This move undoubtedly deprived her of important traffic support.
In 2019, Wu Mochou experienced an extremely heavy blow in his life - his mother was suddenly seriously ill and admitted to the hospital. As the only daughter in the family, she felt the responsibility of filial piety, and made the decision as soon as possible to temporarily withdraw from the entertainment industry and devote herself to taking care of her mother.
She asked her agent for help with trepidation: "My mother is sick and hospitalized, and I need to take care of her wholeheartedly. From this point on, I kindly ask you to assist me in all my work matters, I need a period of rest and a break from all activities.
Although the company's leaders expressed their understanding and support at the time: "After the competition, she won half of the company's fortune. If she wants to rest, give her plenty of time to adjust.
However, Wu Mochou knew in her heart that this was actually a signal that the company was gradually marginalizing her and might even give up.
As expected, as time passed, the resources given to Wu Mochou by the company became more and more scarce, and her commercial value was also declining rapidly. In order to make ends meet, she had to perform commercially in some remote small counties.
Recalling her once shining image on that brilliant summit stage, now Wu Mochou can only stand on this simple and artistless temporary stage with a feeling of frustration and loss, dedicating her most sincere acting skills to the audience.
Despite the audience's lukewarm response, she still went all out and did her best, hoping to attract the audience's attention again and restore the glory that once belonged to her.
The source of all this started from the moment Wu Mochou participated in "The Voice of China" in 2012. With her incomparable strength and unique "grimace" look, she defeated many opponents in this fierce competition and successfully ranked among the popular little flowers.
What's even more talked about is that she perfectly integrates her unique personal style into the performance, skillfully integrating rap, soul music and other elements to inject new vitality into the entire stage.
Yu Chengqing did not hesitate to praise her as "the most precious gift God has given me", and personally pushed her to the peak of her career.
After experiencing the low tide of his life, being questioned, and bearing the pressure of public opinion, Wu Mochou began to reflect on his life path, gradually let go of the excessive pursuit of fame and fortune, and re-examined his deep love for music and his original intention.
Looking back on the past, it was precisely because of Wu Mochou's distinctive personality and courage to innovate that she became famous overnight and caused widespread controversy. Her iconic "grimace" style and hideous makeup effects even frightened a 5-year-old child, and she was hailed by the media as "Asia's ugliest star".
It is precisely the symbol of her difference, showing her innermost personality and courage.
In order to have the opportunity to re-enter the stage and display his talent to the fullest, Wu Mochou had to give up his former music dream in the short term, choose to quit the entertainment industry, and return to an ordinary life.
Because of the over-packaging and restrictions of the early company, she was confined to the established framework for too long, eager to regain the freedom of music creation.
In the days when he left the stage, Wu Mochou lived an extremely simple life. Going to bed at 9 p.m. every night and waking up at 5 a.m. has never changed.
Although some people think that her behavior is a little weird, music has always been the most cherished ideal and pursuit in her life.
After experiencing that lonely time and in-depth reflection, Wu Mochou has successfully transcended the shackles of fame and fortune and found the long-lost deep passion for music.
She began to take a holistic look at the trajectory of her life and was determined to abandon the glitz and glitz of the past, and to pursue her dreams in accordance with her true musical beliefs and unique style.
Looking back, when she first stepped into the stage of "The Voice", her passionate pursuit of music was simply boiling like a blazing fire, and she was sincere without reservation. Now, as the years go by, she has transformed from a cold symbol packaged by capital manipulation to a musician who has regained her confidence, determined to show the inner charm of music in her own unique way.
Life is like a drama, and the pursuit of fame and fortune and the search for spiritual salvation are often a painful tug-of-war. In this protracted struggle, Wu Mochou finally realized the true meaning of life.
Looking back on that period of career trough, Wu Mochou endured doubts and accusations from all directions. Ordinary viewers scoffed at her "grimace" look, and even children were horrified by her hideous makeup, the media mercilessly named her "Asia's ugliest star", the company's packaging manipulation and resource restrictions on her intensified, and even fans turned to attack her when she had a conflict with Zhang Bichen.
The glory of the past has faded, how to choose the road in the future? Wu Mochou's heart was full of helplessness, but she was powerless to change the status quo, and could only watch the gossip spread.
Although the pursuit of fame and fortune can bring short-term glory and wealth, if you want to achieve true inner freedom, you must pay a price for it. After going through this low baptism, Wu Mochou finally deeply understood that only by sticking to the purest pursuit of music in her heart can she become the final destination of her progress.
When she appeared on the stage again, she was no longer a symbol manipulated and packaged by capital, but an artist who truly loved music, touching the soul of every audience in the most unpretentious way.
Even on the humble stage of a small county, she is still engrossed in telling her inner emotional story with music.
The road ahead is long, but it also reveals a promising starting point for her. A ray of dawn had broken through the clouds and sprinkled warmly onto the earth, illuminating her path. As long as you stick to the truest belief in your heart, you will definitely be able to find your own stage, realize those unattainable dreams in the past, and live a happy life.
After experiencing the low point of her life and all kinds of doubts from the outside world, Wu Mochou gradually let go of the excessive pursuit of fame and fortune, and she cherished this precious opportunity to regain her original intention of music, and finally deeply understood and practiced the life philosophy of "living in the moment".
She doesn't care if she's on a world-class stage, she is satisfied with the opportunity to interpret music in her own unique way.
Life is a long and arduous adventure, and no one can be smooth sailing. However, as long as we always stick to our hearts, we will definitely find our own vast and boundless ocean.
Wu Mochou's life journey is undoubtedly an inspiration and inspiration for everyone who is chasing their dreams.