1. Looking back on the current situation and the past
Now, Chen Baixiang, who is already in his old age, has long been separated from TVB. However, when we look back on his wonderful life journey, it is not difficult to find that TVB has always been an inseparable concern in his heart.
Back then, he was jokingly praised as the "TVB scavenger" by wireless insiders, which still makes him feel a lot of emotion.
Going back in time and reliving Chen Baixiang's eventful years, his complicated feelings about TVB can't help but come to mind. The timidity and anxiety of youth, the side by side when they were high-spirited, and the gloomy sadness at the low ebb of their careers are all shown in TVB, a giant in Hong Kong's media industry.
Now, the idea of regaining his old business is quietly germinating in his heart.
As an actor who is chasing his dreams and gradually emerging on TVB, Chen Baixiang has a deep love for it. However, with the changes of the times, he also realized the conservatism and rigidity of TVB, so he resolutely chose his own innovative path.
Time flies, and now he examines this deep relationship again, and he has mixed feelings in his heart.
Second, step into the bumpy journey of wireless
In that ill-fated youth, Chen Baixiang studied everywhere in order to realize his dream of being an actor and went through hardships. In order to make ends meet, he worked in a variety of jobs, sometimes even unable to meet his basic food and clothing needs.
Wandering the streets hungry became the most recognizable image of his time.
However, opportunities always come at the most difficult moments. A chance encounter made Chen Baixiang get acquainted with a group of friends who had already broken out of the world in the entertainment industry. It was under their recommendation that Chen Baixiang was finally able to step into the door of TVB.
At that moment, there was a glint of hope in his eyes.
What is still fresh in my memory is that when he first stepped into the solemn gate of TVB, Chen Baixiang was excited. As a fledgling actor, he is just an insignificant green leaf in the wireless family, and there are few opportunities to even stand in the spotlight.
However, he never imagined that one day he would take root and thrive here, and eventually become an indispensable and powerful force in TVB.
3. Prosperity and glory in the wireless era
After successfully joining TVB, Chen Baixiang began to emerge gradually. At first, the characters were relatively insignificant, and it can almost be seen as a reflection of the cold eyes he suffered on the streets of Hong Kong back then.
However, in the face of these predicaments, Chen Baixiang has never flinched, and has always devoted himself to cultivating his acting skills with an open-minded, studious, diligent and hard-working attitude.
Over time, TVB's in-depth knowledge of his acting prowess and great trust in him gave him the opportunity to try his hand at more weighty supporting roles. Relying on his hard work and natural comedic talent, his performance has been loved and appreciated by more and more audiences.
Especially in some TV dramas depicting the lives of the people at the bottom of Hong Kong society, his vivid portrayal of the people in the market is impressive, and TVB quickly gave him the reputation of "TVB scavenger".
However, this title is not the praise that Chen Baixiang expected. He longs to take on more complex, higher-level roles, but TVB doesn't seem to give him that opportunity, instead placing him in clichéd dramas.
This situation made Chen Baixiang feel that his future was bleak, and his dissatisfaction with TVB was growing day by day.
Luckily, by chance, he met a famous Korean director who praised his comedic talent and invited him to work on a Korean drama.
This undoubtedly opened a new development path for Chen Baixiang, and he did not hesitate to leave TVB When he parted, he said to the management of TVB with a solemn face: "You seem to only focus on my identity as a 'TVB scavenger', but ignore my other development potential as an actor."
Since 2014, the 54-year-old Chen Baixiang has completely abandoned his development plan at TVB and set his sights on a broader international stage. A Korean director once spoke highly of him: "Mr. Chen Baixiang can vividly interpret the details of life, and his comedy talent can be described as innate."
It was with this innocent and natural comedic talent that Chen Baixiang won a valuable opportunity to develop in the Korean film and television industry soon after leaving TVB.
An acclaimed Korean TV series that has garnered him widespread attention and recognition across Asia. From a "TVB scavenger" confined to the small world of Hong Kong's entertainment industry, to a world-famous comedy superstar, Chen Baixiang himself never expected that his career path would be such a subversive change! .
In 2018, Chen Baixiang devoted himself to organizing a large-scale actor training course, and invited many senior celebrities to give lectures and guidance on the spot, which caused a sensation in the entertainment industry.
Recalling that he entered the entertainment industry at the beginning of that year, in order to improve his acting skills, Chen Baixiang spared no expense to invite drama bones to guide him, and now his status has been turned upside down, but his love for his juniors has always been the same.
In addition to his remarkable achievements in the field of film and television, Chen Baixiang is also unique in other fields. Back in the 90s, when he was over half a hundred years old, he ventured into the technology industry, and although he knew little about the industry at the time, he resolutely plunged into it, which was undoubtedly a huge adventure.
In the face of everyone's doubts and ridicule, Chen Baixiang did not waver in his determination, but with firm belief and unremitting efforts, he finally ushered in the dawn of success. Today, the tech company is thriving enough to prove that his decisions are brilliant.
In an interview with the media, the host asked him if he regretted leaving TVB in the first place, and he shook his head calmly and said frankly: "If it wasn't for the original choice, I wouldn't be able to appreciate the broader scenery of life."
Today's achievements are the best interpretation of my persistent pursuit of not being willing to be mediocre."
However, on the other hand, Chen Baixiang is still dissatisfied with some of TVB's practices. He believes that TVB is too conservative and rigid, lacks innovative spirit, and always works around those clichéd themes and characters.
As far as his personal experience is concerned, although he has created the image of "TVB Scavenger", it has also limited his greater development space. He laughed at himself that many people at TVB at the time only saw him as a clown-like sketch actor and did not believe that he could take on more challenging roles.
Despite this, to this day, when asked whether he would like to return to TVB cooperation, Chen Baixiang firmly denied it, but did not completely rule out the possibility. "I don't have a lot of grudges," he said.
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Time flies, Chen Baixiang and TVB have already gone through the vicissitudes of time, and now they will inevitably show a new look and style. If there is the right opportunity to work together again, it will undoubtedly be a very interesting adventure!
From Chen Baixiang's words, we deeply feel the profound impact of TVB on his youth. Despite the twists and turns along the way, this deep friendship has never faded with the passage of time.
Deep down, he may never be able to let go of that complex and tangled emotion.
6. Other contributions and life philosophy
In addition to his outstanding achievements in the field of actor and business, Chen Baixiang has made significant contributions in many fields over the years. For example, he has been quietly sponsoring some grassroots actors to provide training and employment opportunities for people with lofty ideals.
An actor who had been trained in TVB's artist training course fondly recalled that Chan would entertain some veteran artists every year and warmly invite them to teach them acting skills and lay a solid foundation for acting.
This selfless heart of assistance is inextricably linked to Chen Baixiang's experience of asking for advice from his predecessors when he was young. He is well aware of the hardships of a person's artistic path, so he is willing to give back the past blessings to future generations.
In addition, Chan is also actively involved in public welfare and charity. He has generously funded the construction of a school to help underprivileged students change their lives. Talking about this, he said with emotion: "Life is short, and we should warm the world with our meager efforts."
Giving is not in vain, but can bring deeper satisfaction and strength to the soul.
Looking at the overall situation, Chen Baixiang did not fall silent after leaving TVB, but made more brilliant achievements in all walks of life. His inspirational life story is to break through the shackles of the single identity of "TVB scavenger" and explore the infinite possibilities of life.
In an interview, the moderator asked him if he had any life philosophy to share. Chen Baixiang pondered for a moment and responded enthusiastically: "The most precious thing in life is passion, as long as you have a dream, you should move forward bravely and strive to pursue it."