1. Prologue: Appearance is like a genetic lottery, some people maintain their value for a long time, and some people are destroyed by years
Those child stars who have had extraordinary looks since they were young should have been the focus of high hopes from their parents and agents, expecting them to be like seeds, in the long years, full and graceful buds into a majestic and lush towering tree, creating their own glorious chapter in the film and television industry.
However, the unexpected change has quietly come, these former lovely elves, after the baptism of growth, have been "transformed" into ordinary ordinary people, the once pure and flawless, lively and lovely temperament has disappeared, replaced by a variety of hilarious "ugly", it is really sighing!
Once upon a time, the alpha child who was favored by the audience, when he was 7 years old, won the warm applause of the audience with a straight suit and leather shoes and a steady typhoon, and was known as the "realistic version of the little prince".
In 2005, Lin Miaoke, who was only 9 years old, wore a playful red dress, and conquered the global audience with her sweet singing voice at the grand opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, and overnight, she became a household name star little angel.
In the same year, You Haoran successfully created the role of "Xiaoyu" in the popular sitcom "Family with Children", and his innocent and lovely image deeply touched the hearts of countless audiences.
Hao Shaowen, who stepped into the showbiz at the age of 4, and Shi Xiaolong, a young actor of the same age, performed a wonderful story together in the Hong Kong classic movie "Xiaolin Kid", and their tacit cooperation has become a classic partner in film history.
Since the age of 8, Huang Tianqi has shown his youthful heroism in many costume dramas, especially in "The Legend of the Ancient Sword" and "Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms", which have made him repeatedly favored by directors and loved by the audience.
The youngest Lu Ziyi, even performed on the same stage with Jackie Chan when she was 4 years old, and the cute image of "New Year's Doll" made everyone full of endless expectations for her future.
2. Flashback looks back on the glorious days of child stars
Remember? Alpha, who was born in Xinjiang in 1998, made his debut in 2005 when he was 7 years old, and the national audience fell in love with it. At that time, he was wearing a delicate little suit, showing a mature and steady temperament in his gestures, and his perfect performance and strong stage aura amazed everyone present and praised him as "the little prince in real life".
Since becoming famous overnight, Alpha's acting career has been as colorful as a blooming flower! When she was young, she was able to perform side by side with many first-line singers, and even when she was 9 years old, she appeared on the stage of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala that was jubilant all over the country; When she held her first solo concert, she successfully set the Guinness World Record for "the youngest concert in the world" and became the focus of attention in the world.
During that time, everyone had great expectations and blessings for this talented new superstar.
In 2008, Lin Miaoke, who was only 9 years old, wore a bright and dazzling red dress and made a stunning appearance at the grand opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.
With the strong influence of the Olympic Games, Lin Miaoke's acting career has risen rapidly like a rocket, she has starred in many popular film and television works one after another, and has also received endorsement opportunities from many well-known brands, which can be described as the limelight.
In the 2005 well-known sitcom "Family with Children", You Haoran successfully created the role of "Xiaoyu" with his superb acting skills. He has a handsome face and skillful acting skills, and every look and action in the play exudes an innocent and lovely atmosphere, which makes countless audiences fall in love with him.
As early as the age of 4, Hao Shaowen has already made a name for himself in the Hong Kong movie "Xiaolin Kid", he and the actor Shi Xiaolong tacitly cooperated, and interpreted the innocent naughtiness of the "little monk" with excellent performances, and the wonderful performances of the two have become indelible classics in Hong Kong film history.
Since the age of 8, Huang Tianqi has frequently appeared in various costume dramas, playing juvenile roles. Whether it is "Tu Su" in "The Legend of the Ancient Sword", the Zhang family boy in "Old Nine Gates", or the role of "Fire Disaster" in "Three Lives, Three Worlds and Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms", he has vividly interpreted the simplicity and agility of the youth, making the audience full of endless expectations for his future.
And the youngest Lu Ziyi, at the age of 4, joined hands with the international action superstar Jackie Chan to appear on the stage together, at that time she had snow-white skin, delicate and cute, like a little fairy out of the New Year's painting, which made people feel pity, and everyone present was full of endless longing for her future.
However, who would have predicted that these once high-profile and promising child stars are now in trouble, and when they grow up, their appearance is very different from the past, which is embarrassing.
In 2018, when the 20-year-old Alpha returned to the stage, the audience couldn't help but be shocked! The top of his head is sparse, and the young and handsome young man who used to be is now wearing the typical "Mediterranean hairstyle" of a middle-aged man.
His bright facial contours have been buried by fat at the moment, and his whole body looks aged, thin and weak, when he and his predecessor Huang Xiaoming take a photo in the same frame, the image gap between the two is huge, so that the audience can't tell which is the real "veteran star" Facing this situation, Alpha can only reluctantly admit that the overwork and long-term use of hairspray in his youth are the culprits that cause his serious hair loss problems.
Also embarrassing is Lin Miaoke. This former child star is now 18 years old, but her behavior is no longer as smart and cute as it was back then. The face is swollen, the figure is out of shape, and he deliberately tilts his head and shakes his head when he walks, and the whole person exudes a strange atmosphere, which makes netizens shout "It's so embarrassing that people have to pick out their toes to pull out three bedrooms and one living room, it's unbearable".
Hao Shaowen, who once became famous for starring in the movie "Shaolin Kid", now has to work in a restaurant to make a living. The pressures of life have left him dark-skinned, tired, and haggard, making it difficult to associate him with the lively and adorable Hong Kong child star of the past.
You Haoran, who was once highly anticipated, because his weight skyrocketed to nearly 200 pounds, formed a strong contrast with his "brother" Zhang Yishan in the TV series "Family with Children", and the "greasy" picture on the screen made people cry and laugh.
Although he later lost weight and was successfully admitted to the Beijing Film Academy, he still could not regain his former glory.
Huang Tianqi's image in the later period plummeted. His eyes are dull and focusless, and the gums exposed in his smile are even more shocking, which is far from the handsome image of the past, so he was nicknamed "ugly man in ancient costume" by netizens.
Lu Ziyi, who played the girl Zhao Liying in the costume drama "Flower Thousand Bone", also suffered collective ridicule from netizens. She is no longer the delicate and lovely appearance of the past, but has become a round, fat big pie face.
The audience complained one after another, "I thought it was the director who shoehorned his relatives into the crew".
Fourth, the reasons are discussed
Although the children are still young, they are all living beings. However, without the right guidance, coupled with the overload of showbiz, these children, who were supposed to bloom with youthful brilliance, are doomed to decay prematurely.
Unfortunately, the lack of family education is not uncommon, and many parents deprive their children of their right to enjoy childhood at a young age, leaving them with a heavy burden prematurely.
A regrettable example is the experience of the young actor Hao Shaowen, although he had shown extraordinary acting talent in his childhood, but his parents forcibly let him leave the entertainment industry despite his wishes after he became famous, and even squandered his hard-earned income back then, so that Hao Shaowen had to work part-time at the same time during his studies, and the pressure of life made his image fall to the bottom.
Also worthy of our attention is the behavior of brokers, who tend to focus only on short-term economic benefits and ignore the physical and mental health of their children. For example, after child star Lin Miaoke became famous, she was forced to participate in various business activities, and under overwork, she eventually fell into a lip-syncing scandal and suffered serious damage to her reputation.
What is even more distressing is that the children themselves may have been too immature at the time and lacked a sense of self-protection. Child star Alpha has made great efforts for his career, but due to the chaotic life and rest, the long-term use of hairspray eventually leads to the appearance of hair loss, which undoubtedly brings him great trouble.
The same happened to You Haoran, who had gained a sharp amount of weight, which was closely related to his lack of self-care ability. Long-term irregular work and rest and uncontrolled diet have caused his body to be so badly deformed that he cannot even recognize himself.
However, not all child stars will sink because of this, and some of them have successfully regained their own light through unremitting efforts and changes.
Alpha is one of them, actively shaping a new self-image through hair transplantation and body shaping. Although he can never return to his former glory, at least he now looks more mature and stable than before.
He also began to focus on adjusting his life routine to prevent the mistakes of the past from happening again.
You Haoran successfully lost nearly 100 pounds of weight through persistent efforts, and finally got his wish in the third attempt and was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy. Getting rid of obesity and his whole mental state was renewed, which was undoubtedly an important step for him to regain his light.
After suffering the violent impact of the storm of public opinion, Lu Ziyi did not choose to give up, but firmly chose to study abroad. A few years later, when she reappeared in the public eye, she had become a beautiful woman full of confidence and charm, and achieved a perfect transformation.
Maybe their appearance is not a jack of all trades, but this just proves that they are not depressed. The road to acting is long and arduous, and only by paying endless sweat and hard work can we usher in the moment when life will bloom again! .
Looking back on the old days, a fresh and beautiful face is often more likely to attract attention, so as to win valuable opportunities. However, with the passage of time, the audience's aesthetic concepts and preferences will eventually return to rationality, and it is difficult to really touch people's hearts and win long-term love only by virtue of their outstanding appearance and lack of superb acting skills.
Taking Alpha and Lin Miaoke, who were once popular all over the country, as an example, their good looks and cute images have indeed made countless people fall for them, but with the passage of time, their immature looks no longer have such a strong attraction, the key is whether they can meet the audience's expectations with their profound acting skills.
Looking back now, those child stars who were once smash hits but were quickly forgotten by the audience are all due to the stagnation of their later development and their failure to improve their internal skills at the same time.
Therefore, we eagerly hope that these child stars can make more outstanding and lasting progress in acting skills in the future, and use their strength to win back the love of the audience, which is undoubtedly the best choice and the only way to success.
After all, appearances wear out over time, and only skill can become an eternal gemstone.