1. Comparison between the present and the past: chasing the three grand slams, overcoming obstacles and forging a brilliant road
Standing in front of the three heavy trophies of Huabiao Award, Golden Rooster Award and Hundred Flowers Award, Zhang Yi's heart was full of endless joy and pride! This is undoubtedly the highest recognition he has received for his steadfast pursuit of his dreams over the years! However, that trace of exhaustion and emotion also quietly emerged between his eyebrows, because behind this seemingly low-hanging fruit, there were countless sweat and tears.
Looking back on the past, the young figure who once worked tirelessly for his dreams, but suffered repeated setbacks, has now become a shining star on the stage. However, when he looked back at those years, his eyes revealed deep helplessness and regret. He was ridiculed by his classmates because of his poor appearance, and when he applied for the acting department, he was rejected because of his poor physical condition, and even after joining the repertory troupe, he rarely had the opportunity to perform on stage.
At that time, he was almost about to give up his dream of being an actor he loved so much. However, it was this persistence that allowed him to finally usher in his own glory.
Although he is now standing at the peak of his career, Zhang Yi is not complacent because of this. On the contrary, he has always maintained a humble and low-key attitude, always reminding himself that he cannot relax his focus and dedication to performance. He knows that the realization of this dream is not easy, and there are more challenges ahead for him to overcome and surpass.
The emotion in his heart made Zhang Yi immerse himself in the ocean of memories.
2. Looking back on the past: the dream of a lonely teenager, the growth of setbacks
Zhang Yi, who has been interested in acting since he was a child, was ridiculed and rejected by his classmates because of his unique appearance. "It's so ugly, stay away from me", the ridicule of his classmates was still in his ears, Zhang Yi could only endure the loneliness silently, pinning all his hopes on the stage of the drama.
In high school, Zhang Yi, who had infinite expectations, resolutely decided to apply for the performance department of the Central Academy of Drama, however, due to his poor physical condition, he was ruthlessly rejected again. In the following years, he traveled around, constantly trying to apply for major prestigious schools, but each time he was politely persuaded by the jury to quit, "Maybe you are more suitable to apply for directing or drama majors?" ”
Failure after failure, like a heavy hammer, slammed Zhang Yi's confidence hard. He began to question whether he still had what it took to pursue his dream of being an actor, and whether he should follow the advice of others and choose another career path.
Just when Zhang Yi was about to give up, a friend lit up the direction for him and recommended him to join the Comrades-in-Arms Drama Troupe of the Beijing Military Region. However, even after entering the repertory troupe, Zhang Yi still could not get an important role due to his too ordinary appearance.
His eyes fell on the moment when the other actors were shining on the stage, and his heart was filled with deep helplessness and frustration. Seeing that the road to his dream seemed to have been completely blocked, a heavy sense of loss gradually spread in the depths of Zhang Yi's soul. He once tried to realize his artistic ideals by writing, directing and starring in an inspirational story, and created a passionate script by himself, but in the end he had to strangle it in the cradle for various reasons.
The script failed to appear in the public eye, which made Zhang Yi fall into endless confusion and confusion, and even had the idea of giving up completely. Faced with doubts and dilemmas from all sides, will Zhang Yi's dream of being an actor come to an end? However, just when he was on the verge of despair, the appearance of a discerning director illuminated his life path like a dawn, and his fate changed dramatically.
3. Turning point: The nobles appreciate and give them important responsibilities, and finally get the opportunity to show their talents
Just when Zhang Yi was about to give up his dream of being an actor, a noble man who changed his fate quietly came - he was the famous director Kang Honglei. During the filming of the film "Migrant Workers", Kang Honglei deeply admired Zhang Yi's in-depth character research and excellent interpretation skills, so he decided to elevate him from an unknown small supporting role to an important position in the male number three.
After getting this precious opportunity, Zhang Yi was like a phoenix nirvana, and in the next TV series "Soldier Assault", he poured all his strength and devoted himself wholeheartedly. He did an in-depth analysis of the characters, striving to bring every detail to life. Seeing Zhang Yi so enthusiastically pursuing performing arts, director Kang Honglei was very pleased and did not hesitate to give him more room for development.
In this way, an actor who was once questioned by everyone about his ordinary appearance finally became famous in the drama "Soldier Assault", and won high praise and praise from the audience and industry insiders. Especially the scene where Shi Jin, played by Zhang Yi in the play, cried in front of Tiananmen Square, which deeply touched the heartstrings of countless audiences and was hailed as a textbook classic.
Since then, Zhang Yi's life seems to have ushered in a new chapter and embarked on the road of being an actor that he has always longed for. Although the future is still full of unknown challenges, the appearance of Kang Honglei, a noble man, undoubtedly illuminates the way forward for him and gives him the strength and confidence to move forward.
Fourth, new challenges: negative rumors erode reputation, and there are hidden dangers in questioning acting skills
Although Zhang Yi's superb performance in the movie "My Motherland and Me" won warm applause from the audience, after the popular TV series "Hurricane" was broadcast, he once again suffered a blow from negative public opinion.
A rumor that he was "playing a big name" during the filming of "Hurricane" quickly spread, and it was said that he had retaliated by cutting the role of a group actor named Liu Ruoqing. In this regard, Liu Ruoqing also posted articles continuously on her personal social media space, which seemed to imply that there was a contradiction between her and Zhang Yi.
These turmoil undoubtedly brought serious doubts and slander to Zhang Yi's personality quality. Immediately afterwards, more unbearable rumors emerged on the Internet: Zhang Yi's salary was as high as an astonishing 30 million yuan, and the relationship with other actors in the crew was strained, etc., which caused his good reputation in the industry to suffer a heavy blow.
In the face of so many questions and accusations, Zhang Yi chose to respond calmly, remained silent, did not make any response, and just quietly waited for the development of the situation. It wasn't until the crew came forward to clarify the facts in person that the turmoil subsided.
However, the heavier pressure comes from his acting skills beginning to be questioned. Some people think that his acting skills are too bland to match his high salary; Some even assert that Zhang Yi has stagnated and should give way to more potential young actors.
For Zhang Yi, who has always regarded acting skills as his life, this is undoubtedly worse. However, it is gratifying to note that although he has never publicly responded to these doubts, he has responded with the most powerful actions.
Fifth, the strength of the breakthrough: persistent on the road of acting, the skills of the four to get to know the teacher
In the face of the doubts and criticisms of public opinion, Zhang Yi did not choose to respond directly, but devoted himself to each new role as before.
Every time I witness the scenes where he delves into the role and thinks about the details, the directors who have worked with him can't help but have a deep respect for him.
Zhang Yi's professionalism in the acting industry has long been widely known in the entertainment industry. In order to better interpret each role, he is willing to put in unimaginable hard work.
Let's talk about the masterpiece "One Second" starring him, in order to perfectly interpret the body requirements of the male protagonist, Zhang Yi resolutely reduced his original weight of 140 pounds to only 110 pounds; When filming "On the Cliff", a film that deeply depicts the suffering experience of the characters, in order to present it more realistically and movingly, he actually tried the pain of electric shock!
Whenever I see Zhang Yi's professionalism, the directors are all amazed and express their sincere respect and praise for his talent and dedication. Some directors even tailor roles for him that match his unique acting charm, such as arranging him to play a role with a disabled leg in many works, which Zhang Yi can be said to be familiar with and comfortable with.
Zhang Yi was able to achieve such a state of dedication and dedication, thanks in large part to the support of his mentors and friends. For example, his friend Wu Jing once humorously joked: "If he is not allowed to play the role of a disabled leg, he may feel lost." It can be seen that Zhang Yi's enthusiasm and determination for the acting career are unwavering.
It is with this incomparable love for his career that Zhang Yi can continue to break through himself, sharpen his acting skills, and go wider and wider on the road of acting, and climb more and more peaks in the midst of countless challenges and doubts. In the face of every new challenge, he always meets it with full passion and professional attitude, and has won high recognition and praise from the audience and industry professionals with practical actions.
6. Happy ending: Three Grand Slam kings, and his strength is highly recognized
Now, with his unremitting efforts and perseverance over the years, Zhang Yi has finally won the highest honors of the three most authoritative film awards in China, namely the Huabiao Award, the Golden Rooster Award, and the Hundred Flowers Award. This is undoubtedly the best confirmation of his excellent acting skills, and it is also the greatest affirmation of his persistent pursuit of his career.
Looking back on the past, Zhang Yi has been questioned and ridiculed by others many times because of his unoutstanding appearance, and even almost gave up his dream of being an actor for a while. However, he did not bow to fate, but fought with more perseverance. From a nameless supporting role, to being favored by the director to becoming famous in one fell swoop, and then to reaching the peak of his career today, Zhang Yi has written an eye-catching legendary chapter of his life with his tenacity and perseverance.
When he won the award, when the host solemnly announced his noble reason for winning this award - "excellent and superb acting skills, and rock-solid dedication to the role", Zhang Yi burst into tears full of affection! This not only represents the highest praise for his talent and profound strength, but also gives him a lofty affirmation for his career that has been dedicated and fought for decades!
Since then, no one has been able to question Zhang Yi's noble personality and superb acting skills in the slightest. With his practical actions, he has won the admiration and recognition of the entire industry. We firmly believe that as long as he always adheres to the persistent pursuit of his artistic career, his future career as an actor will definitely go all the way, and he will go farther and farther on the road of acting and climb to higher peaks!