Preface
Once an ancestral "comedian" actor, now she has become a first-line host, and she always seems to be caught in the controversy of "pretending to be stupid". However, this controversy also seems to have become a major reason for her fame. So, how did this seemingly "silly and sweet" host, who is actually an old Jianghu, become the master of the happy base camp step by step from a low-level sketch actor? Let's review her acting experience together.
Debut and struggle
Xie Na was born in Sichuan, and her family was not wealthy. She has had a strong interest in acting since she was a child, and often performs cutely in front of her family. Her ancestors were in the Peking Opera class, and she seems to have some funny genes from her innocence.
In the late 90s of the last century, Xie Na began to work as a sketch actor in the countryside and small counties, traveling around to gain life experience. Despite her meager income and hard life, she is always optimistic and positive, infecting the people around her with her naughty humor everywhere.
By chance, she got an opportunity in a small variety show and began to shoot some sketch commercials. Although it is only a role, Xie Na will work hard because she is eager to show her skills on the screen one day.
In this way, Xie Na relied on her good professionalism and tenacious fighting spirit to slowly open some small gaps in the entertainment industry. Her dream is getting closer.
Compete for the presiding throne
In 2006, Xie Na passed layers of interviews and assessments and successfully entered the ranks of the hosts of Hunan Satellite TV's comedy and magic programs. Although she was just a small host at the time, she had already taken a big step towards her ideal stage.
With her outstanding performance and professionalism, Xie Na was quickly appreciated by the program team. In 2010, they were finally selected to join Hunan TV's master program - Happy Camp.
However, that doesn't mean she's completely uplifted. After joining the Kuaiben host lineup, Xie Na also has to face a new challenge - from the previous sketch comedian, to an all-round host. This is really a big test for her.
In the initial stage, Xie Na was often in a hurry at the scene, and the typhoon was rusty. Some unintentional mistakes, such as gaffes to the guests' comments, often make her the target of ridicule from netizens. Some netizens bluntly said that she was "the biggest stumbling block in the history of Kuaiben's development".
But Hunan TV gave it a go and decided to vigorously promote this potential newcomer to host. No matter where the online public opinion is fierce, the station always supports Xie Na and gives sufficient resources and packaging. After all, she represents a new type of variety show popularity and traffic effect.
In addition, Xie Na herself is constantly improving and learning, after a year or two of experience, she finally gradually got rid of the dilemma of "hurrying", and began to have the calm bearing to lead a variety show.
"Stunned green" becomes "all-round host"
Xie Na's hosting style has always been controversial. Her supporters believe that Xie Na is born with a simple rural temperament and looks sincere and natural. And she often makes some "silly" actions unintentionally, but it just makes people feel cute and interesting.
Other viewers directly called her style "low to the point of throwing saliva on the ground". Especially when dealing with some emergencies on stage, Xie Na is often at a loss, which is ridiculous.
However, this kind of controversy has instead achieved a major feature of Xie Na's hosting. With a unique and cute style, she has occupied a place on the entertainment variety show stage. This "stupid cute" image has a natural affinity for the audience.
In fact, Xie Na is no longer a novice host who is in a hurry. Years of training and experience have enabled her to be calm and resourceful in the face of many situations on the scene.
But she consciously or unintentionally maintains this cute "silly white sweet" image. Of course, this may not just be a package of wisdom, but also a matter of her nature. Because on many private occasions, Xie Na's behavior and speech often cause others to laugh at her.
This may be her true portrayal: she looks young and naïve on the outside, but she has already experienced vicissitudes on the inside, and she is an "old Jianghu" walking in the entertainment industry.
Entertainment focus and love life
As the main host of Kuaiben, Xie Na has undoubtedly become the audience's favorite and favorite object of criticism. Her words and deeds will be the focus of entertainment news.
Especially during the period when Xie Na and actor Liu Ye were suspected of falling in love, public opinion could be described as boiling. The two flashed many times in the same entertainment show, and Xie Na also praised Liu Ye on the show, praising "Brother Ye is very good".
This suspected relationship eventually came to an end, and both parties chose not to mention it. But since then, Xie Na has become the object of conversation among netizens. Her love life has become a sought after point for countless people.
It wasn't until a long time later that Xie Na revealed in an interview that she and Liu Ye were just ordinary friends at that time. They sell some little fun in the show, intentionally or unintentionally, just to attract attention and create topics. This remark once again aroused dissatisfaction among netizens, who condemned Xie Na for "being too good at making up stories and playing with feelings".
In general, no matter how Xie Na "pretends to be crazy and stupid" on and off stage, it is difficult to hide the fact that she is a scheming veteran variety show. This girl from the bottom seems to know exactly how to catch the audience's eye.
The road of the entertainment industry that shares weal and woe
The reason why Xie Na has been able to stand on the stage of Kuaiben for many years and finally become the host is that in addition to her own efforts, Hunan TV's strong support for her is also an important reason.
In fact, from the very beginning, Hunan TV regarded Xie Na as a very potential new type of host candidate. She represents a new blood, and her "earthy" temperament makes the station feel that it may be able to attract many audiences.
Therefore, no matter how Xie Na's performance is criticized on the Internet, the station is sparing no effort to defend her. Even if she frequently lost her words and went to the hole, the station always gave the excuse of "newcomer run-in period" to excuse her.
The reason behind this is not simply what they expect from Xie Na, but more because of the commercial value that Xie Na brings to herself. A host who can frequently spark heated discussions on the Internet will inevitably bring considerable traffic and ratings.
As the pillar program of Hunan TV, Kuaiben's survival and development are inseparable from such a "viral" traffic. Therefore, even if Xie Na goes too far, she will not be removed from the position of host.
This is the law of survival in the entertainment industry, and it is also the reason why Xie Na can be firmly on the throne of hosting. Behind this is a symbiotic relationship between Taili and her.
What is the current situation?
However, as time went on, Xie Na gradually learned how to dominate a show. She began to know when to be clever and when to be cautious; When should you show your natural "simple" temperament, and when should you be dignified.
This is undoubtedly the basic skill that a mature host should have, but for Xie Na, she still needs to put more effort into packaging and protecting herself. After all, she has always been the target of criticism from netizens, and she has been questioned and criticized since her debut. Once there is the slightest negligence, it will be considered as "pretending to be crazy and stupid" and "cynical".
Perhaps this is the price that popular variety show hosts need to pay. Xie Na knows this very well, so she has already built a psychological protection wall for herself so that she will not be hurt by the rumors on the Internet.
This ability is indeed valuable, but from another point of view, Xie Na may also face up to herself, always maintain her inner innocence and tenacity, instead of being too speculative and indulgent and catering to some vulgar aesthetics.
After all, the host who really touches people's hearts is not how "entertaining" you are, but whether you can infect and warm every audience with your sincerity and wisdom. I believe that as long as Xie Na never gives up the original intention in her heart, her future will be bright.
In short, it is still too early to make a conclusion about whether this "silly white sweet" variety show host is sincere and simple or deeply hidden. But she at least presented us with a unique hosting style, which can be regarded as a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry.
It is expected that Xie Na can continue to move forward on the road in the future and lead the trend of variety shows in her own unique way, rather than being held back by the entertainment trend. After all, in the end, what she has to face is the call of her heart.