Leslie Cheung in "Spend 61 Life with Him": From singing as a rising star to his first experience on the screen!
In 1978, when Hong Kong's film and music industry was booming, Leslie Cheung rose to prominence as the runner-up in the singing contest, released his first album and set foot in the film and television industry. This year, he received the first film invitation in his life to play Jia Baoyu in "Dream of Red Mansions". However, this seemingly dreamy starting point hides unexpected twists and turns.
Singing new stars are getting their first foray into the film industry
In the special year of 1978, Leslie Cheung conquered countless listeners with a moving singing voice, and his musical talent began to emerge. At the same time, Hong Kong's film market is also showing unprecedented prosperity. Leslie Cheung, a young singing star, has not only made achievements in music, but has also attracted the attention of the film industry. Soon, he received an invitation to his first film, inviting him to play the role of Jia Baoyu in "Dream of Red Mansions".
For Leslie Cheung, this is undoubtedly a rare opportunity. He has had a soft spot for "Dream of Red Mansions" since he was a child, and he is naturally full of joy to be able to play his favorite role. However, he didn't expect that this seemingly beautiful movie would bring him unexpected trouble.
The unexpected turmoil of "Spring in Red Mansions" - When Leslie Cheung came to the set with great expectations, he found that the movie called "Spring in Red Mansions" was not what he imagined. originally thought it was a costume film with a strong literary atmosphere, but it was unexpectedly a tertiary film packaged as a Fengyue film. Baochai has become a wandering girl with fox smell, and Daiyu is unmarried and pregnant and depressed to death, and the character settings are very different from the original book, which is shocking.
Faced with such a situation, Leslie Cheung felt very aggrieved and unhappy. It's not that he can't accept tertiary films, but the premise is that it must be artistic, and the plot must be natural and reasonable. However, "Spring in the Red Chamber" is purely aimed at stimulating the senses, which is far from what he expected. Despite his dissatisfaction, the contract has been signed, and he can only bite the bullet.
Be open to your past
Although "Spring in Red Mansions" has brought a lot of trouble to Leslie Cheung, he faced this experience with a calm attitude. Years later, when a friend suggested that he buy the film out to prevent it from circulating in the market, he said he didn't mind. He said: "Whatever it is, so that everyone can see that I have suffered a lot of grievances and suffered a lot in the past." This calm and open-minded attitude makes people admire his courage and strength.
After this movie, Leslie Cheung did not collapse because of this. On the contrary, he is more determined to walk on his acting path, constantly challenging himself and trying different types of roles and works. His efforts and talent have been recognized and appreciated by more people, and he has gradually become a bright star in the Chinese film industry.
The bumps and brilliance of the road of art
Leslie Cheung's acting career was not all smooth sailing. He has challenged himself in several films, experimenting with different types of roles and styles. From the tough guy image in "The True Color of Heroes", to the romantic scholar in "A Chinese Ghost Story", to the famous Peking Opera singer in "Farewell My Concubine", he has created one role after another that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
However, behind the success is always accompanied by hard work and countless bitterness. Leslie Cheung has also experienced many ups and downs and setbacks on the road of pursuing art. But he has always adhered to his beliefs and pursuits, constantly breaking through himself and challenging his limits.
It is this kind of persistence and hard work that has made Leslie Cheung a legend in the Chinese film industry. His musical works and film and television works have become classics, praised and remembered by countless people. His talent and charm will always remain in people's hearts.
Looking back on Leslie Cheung's acting career now, we can't help but sigh at his talent and charm. He wrote a legendary story with his own efforts and sweat and became a bright star in the Chinese film industry. Although he is no longer with us, his work and spirit remain in our hearts forever.
For Leslie Cheung, "Spring in Red Mansions" may be an episode in his acting career, but it did not stop him from moving towards a broader stage. He used his courage and persistence to prove a truth: no matter how many difficulties and setbacks he encounters, as long as he has a dream in his heart, he can move forward bravely and create his own glory.
Therefore, when we mention the name Leslie Cheung again, we might as well think of his experience in "Spending 61 Life with Him" and his brilliant achievements later. Let us remember this eternal legend with a grateful heart, and feel the good memories and infinite touches he brought us.