1. Glorious history: stroll through the long river of time and recall those bright stars
Time is like flowing water, and time is like a shuttle. Looking back at the past, those film and television stars who were at their peak always exuded brilliant and dazzling light! They wrote countless amazing chapters, leaving an indelible deep impression in the hearts of the vast number of audiences.
Going back to the 90s of the last century, Wan Ziliang is undoubtedly a shining pearl in the Hong Kong film industry. His outstanding performances in the "Sword of the Third Young Master" and "Crazy Boy" series of films have won the warm applause and fanatical pursuit of countless fans.
Actor Stephen Chow, Lin Jiadong and others respect him as a mentor in the industry and are full of respect for him.
However, who would have expected that this actor, who once stood at the pinnacle of the film industry, would fall into the predicament of notoriety in his later years? In order to maintain his family's livelihood, Wan Ziliang had to make frequent appearances in various commercial activities, and even sang and performed in some vulgar places.
Some netizens directly pointed out that the pretentiousness he showed during the commercial performance, such as throwing cakes at the staff and forcibly hugging the female host, seriously damaged his image as an artist.
The former Wan Ziliang is also a well-known star, leaving an irreplaceable mark in the hearts of countless fans. The iron majesty and domineering he portrayed in "The Sword of the Third Young Master", and the heroic and resolute character of Lao Wu in the "Crazy Boy" series, each role is a classic.
Stephen Chow, Lin Jiadong and other junior superstars have praised him and regarded him as a mentor-like existence.
However, this powerful actor could not escape the fate of public opinion in his later years. In order to support his family, he had to regularly attend some commercial gigs for additional financial gain.
However, the pretentiousness he displayed in these commercial performances shocked the audience who originally admired him. For example, some netizens have witnessed him throwing a cake at the staff on the side during the performance, making an affectionate hug gesture to the female host, etc., all kinds of actions make people feel extremely uncomfortable, which is really against the demeanor of a generation of big names.
2. The struggle in Vanity Fair: the superficial glory and the inner contradiction
Back then, famous artists such as Liu Tao, Zhang Ting, He Jiong, and Wang Han were the focus of attention! They combined their acting skills and talents, embellished the glory of the motherland, and were deeply loved and praised by the vast number of television audiences.
In 2000, at the beginning of the 21st century, Liu Tao starred in the blockbuster play "Huanzhu Gege 3" with his superb acting skills, and won wide attention in one fell swoop. Since then, her outstanding performances in "Dragon Babu" and "The Legend of the White Snake" have gradually made her a well-respected entertainment celebrity.
However, just when her acting career was in full swing, she resolutely made an incredible decision - to marry a wealthy family and announce her retirement from the entertainment industry.
At that time, Zhang Ting was also very popular. The image of a girl full of spirituality created by her in "Love Through Time and Space" and "Stunning Double Niang" has fascinated countless audiences. However, who would have thought that this hot young actor would turn his focus to the business field in the future? What is even more striking is that she and her husband Lin Ruiyang have been accused of being involved in the gray area of "pyramid schemes", and their reputation has been seriously affected.
Let's take a look at He Jiong and Wang Han, they are undoubtedly the two indispensable pillars of Hunan Satellite TV. He Jiong not only has superb hosting skills, but his high emotional intelligence personality has won the admiration of many stars.
However, this highly respected "celebrity friend" has repeatedly caused controversy because of his inappropriate words and deeds, and has even been questioned that the image of a "good person" is no longer there.
As for Wang Han, his reputation for erudition and "high emotional intelligence" has also been overshadowed by some inappropriate remarks. What's even funnier is that the ratings of the show, which were once "golden partners", have plummeted, disappointing the audience.
On the surface, they seem to be models of great achievement and high moral character. However, how many contradictions and struggles are hidden under this gorgeous exterior? Is it the temptation of material interests, or the troubles of the inner world, that make them fall into such a predicament, and it is impossible to explain them to outsiders.
3. Cracks are gradually revealed: from small steps to falls
People often over-glorify and imagine the behavior of celebrities, and simply classify their image as "flawless" or "heinous". In fact, everyone's personality is complex and diverse, and the inner world of celebrities is also not black and white.
Rewind to the late 90s of the last century, when the six-year-old child had quietly begun to overconsume his vivid and vivid "Monkey King" character in a subtle and slowly fermenting way.
Although the audience's criticism of him was mild at the time, subtle signs have loomed in front of people's eyes, such as his attempt to closely link "Liu Xiaolingtong" and "Monkey King", and to show the overconsumption of this classic image by publishing an autobiography and creating a self-statue in Wu Chengen's former residence.
Coincidentally, Pan Changjiang was also a leader in the comedy industry at that time, and his popularity spread all over the country. However, who could have foreseen that he would one day be reduced to the point of promoting goods on live streaming platforms? In fact, as early as 2020, his behavior has already revealed a hint of clues.
At that time, Pan Changjiang bitterly advised Gazi Xie Mengwei to give up his live broadcast career, but when he turned around, he did not hesitate to plunge into this troubled water, and he easily earned an income of up to 30 million yuan in just one live broadcast, which is really jaw-dropping!
He Jiong's notoriety also began with some seemingly insignificant incidents. At first, he was questioned about the authenticity of the "friend personality", and then the "gift gate" scandal was exposed, which completely shattered He Jiong's last good impression in the minds of the audience.
With the passage of time, he has slipped from the "top of the hosting world" in the past to the situation of "wandering around" today.
Even the collapse of the image of Hong Kong movie legend Wan Ziliang began to accumulate from some trivial things. He worked hard to earn money in order to make ends meet, and there was nothing wrong with that.
However, a series of overly exaggerated and contrived performances, such as hitting his apprentice on the head with a banknote and showing too much affection to the hostess, shocked the audience who once admired him.
This is how the image of these stars goes from small steps to big strides, from small cracks to gradually spread, and eventually their popularity plummets. The audience thought that they would always shine brightly, but they did not expect that they would also be bewitched by the temptations of the world and unable to extricate themselves.
Part 4: The Struggle of Family and Country Feelings: The Conflict between the Burdens of Life and the Dream of Honor
Which of the stars in the entertainment industry has not stepped into this noisy and prosperous stage with enthusiasm and dreams? They not only deeply love the motherland and are extremely enthusiastic about their careers, but also shoulder the heavy responsibilities of their families.
This kind of inner-seated contradiction often makes them torn between their practical interests and their personal ideals, and finally falls into a dilemma.
Born in Zhang's monkey opera family, the six-year-old child has achieved the pinnacle of his acting career with his interpretation of "Journey to the West". However, despite his self-esteem, he is determined to take the image of the "Monkey King" to the top, which undoubtedly shows the part of his heart that cares about personal gains and losses.
After all, the style of "Journey to the West", which has many charms, is not the exclusive right of an actor, but the cultural heritage of all Chinese sons and daughters! .
Let's take a look at Liu Tao and Zhang Ting, two popular actresses, in order to pursue personal interests, they ignored the public's expectations and resolutely went to the road of chasing money, this choice has undoubtedly attracted attention and criticism from all walks of life.
Liu Tao used to be the leader of a generation of senior and powerful actors, and her outstanding performance in classic dramas such as "Huanzhu Gege" and "Dragon Babu" all amazed the audience, however, just when her career was in full swing, she made a deeply confusing decision - to join a wealthy family and announce her retirement from the entertainment industry.
However, the gears of fate did not stop spinning. When Liu Tao's husband faced a financial crisis, Liu Tao had to return to the screen in order to repay his debts. She began to shoot various film and television works frequently with extraordinary professionalism, eager to get rid of debt as soon as possible.
However, driven by this concept of "money first", Liu Tao's love for the actor profession gradually faded, and instead devoted himself to the trend of live broadcasting.
Once upon a time, the audience admired Liu Tao and regarded him as a model of "good wife and good mother". However, what is embarrassing is that this former bright pearl turned a deaf ear to her career dreams and indulged in the endless pursuit of money! Recently, the reputation of Liu Tao's film and television works has fallen to the bottom, and I am afraid that it is closely related to her gradual loss of concentration.
Zhang Ting, who debuted with Liu Tao and was also star-studded, is now in the embarrassment of the commercial tide. She and her husband, Lin Ruiyang, co-founded a skincare company, which in its most glorious period paid a staggering 2.1 billion yuan in taxes! In addition, Zhang Ting also bought a luxury office building in Shanghai at a sky-high price of 1.7 billion yuan, and generously gave an entire floor to his friend Tao Hong as a gift.
However, the accumulation of wealth has not been without its challenges, and Mr. Zhang's company, its products and management methods have been met with many questions. Some netizens even pointed out that the company was suspected of pyramid schemes, which triggered an in-depth investigation by the regulatory authorities.
In the face of various difficulties, Zhang Ting burst into tears during the live broadcast, showing her helplessness and helplessness against reality.
In the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, stories of "intertwining money and power" are not uncommon, and even well-known hosts such as He Jiong and Wang Han have not been spared. The ratings of the programs they host have plummeted, and the accusations are directly related to their loss of moral bottom line in the face of interests.
He Jiong was questioned that the image of a "good person" was no longer there, and there was a suspicion of "saying good things", while Wang Han suffered overwhelming condemnation and criticism because of the endorsement of wealth management products, which caused 370,000 investors to lose their money.
The fall of these two former "gold medal partners" made the audience regret and sigh.