1. Li Zefeng's mysterious "drama face" charm
Since when did the majority of audiences affectionately crown Li Zefeng as a "drama face" actor? Behind this seemingly witty title, there is actually the audience's deep praise for Li Zefeng's superb acting skills.
The characters he portrays in his various works are like the huge difference between clouds and earth, making it difficult to relate them to any of the previous characters.
Taking his wonderful performance in the high-profile costume drama "The Year the Flowers Bloomed and the Moon Was Full" as an example, he successfully portrayed the role of the housekeeper Wang Shijun. Wang Shijun has a gentle and elegant personality, is extremely loyal, and is even more obedient to the heroine Zhou Ying (played by Sun Li), showing a sincere companionship from the depths of his heart.
In a scene in the play, Wang Shijun has always silently guarded Zhou Ying because he is penniless, and this wholehearted waiting has moved countless audiences.
Some netizens said frankly: "Wang Shijun and Zhou Ying are more like a pair of tacit partners, they grow together, spend the wind and rain together, and grow old together, deep emotions and long-term companionship, which is really enviable!" "
However, who would have thought that in this year's hit urban drama "Good Things Come in Pairs", Li Zefeng boldly challenged himself and created a highly controversial "scumbag" image - Wei Ming. The character of Wei Ming is not only insidious and cunning, but also brutally hurts and betrays his wife Lin Shuang (played by Zhang Xiaofei) and his lover Jiang Xi (played by Zhang Jiani), which can be called a complete egoist.
He even secretly sent autumn waves to his subordinate Michelle, which was shameful.
Many viewers couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion after watching "Good Things Come in Pairs": "Obviously the same actor portrayed the gentle and elegant Wang Shijun in "The Year the Flowers Bloomed and the Moon Was Full", but in "Good Things Come in Pairs", he played the sinister and vicious Wei Ming, which is almost unrecognizable.
Indeed, Li Zefeng's vivid interpretation of these two diametrically opposed roles is undoubtedly the best embodiment of his excellent acting skills, from the gentle Wang Shijun to the sinister and cunning Wei Ming, he completely subverted the inherent impression in the audience's mind, which is breathtaking.
In addition, Li Zefeng's performance in other works is also remarkable and refreshing. It is no exaggeration to say that the title of "drama face" is well deserved, and it aptly depicts Li Zefeng's unique charm in the film and television industry.
Indeed, it is precisely because of Li Zefeng's superb acting skills and his ability to devote himself to the creation of new roles every time that he has successfully drawn a clear boundary with his previous screen image, making it difficult for the majority of audiences and friends to associate it with the classic roles of the past in the process of appreciating his new works, and then won such a reputation for praise!
2. Wei Ming, the "scumbag" in "Good Things Come in Pairs".
The role of Wei Ming left a deep impression on people, so that many viewers and friends have almost forgotten Li Zefeng's excellent acting skills in the masterpiece "The Flowers Bloomed and the Moon Was Full That Year".
After watching "Good Things Come in Pairs", many netizens couldn't help but sigh like this: "Obviously the same actor, after starring in "The Flowers Bloom and the Moon is Full That Year", and then challenged "Good Things Come in Pairs", I almost didn't recognize it!" ”
In the TV series "Good Things Come in Pairs", Li Zefeng plays Wei Ming, a senior executive of a large enterprise, who is not only personable and successful, but also looks particularly "feminine" on the surface.
However, who would have thought that under this seemingly flawless appearance, there was a cold and cruel heart hidden? There are four women in the play who have deep feelings for Wei Ming, but in exchange for his treachery and ruthless hurt.
Facing his wife Lin Shuang (played by Zhang Xiaofei), Wei Ming not only betrayed the marriage, but also shifted all the faults to her, and even ridiculed her for returning to the workplace just to satisfy her selfish desires, completely ignoring the feelings of the family.
Seeing this, we, as the audience, can't help but feel extremely angry for Lin Shuang, and we can't wait to teach this despicable "scumbag" a lesson in person.
As for his lover Jiang Xi (played by Zhang Jiani), although Wei Ming flattered her in every way on the surface, he actually sneered at her behind her back, treating her as a disposable consumer product.
In addition, the improper relationship between him and his female subordinate Mi Xue (played by Liu Yao) is also revealed in the play.
It is no exaggeration to say that for Wei Ming, women are just tools he uses to conquer and play, and he has never really given them sincere love and at least respect.
It is precisely because of Li Zefeng's superb acting skills that the character traits of this "scumbag" can be vividly displayed, allowing the audience to reflect more deeply in addition to disgust.
Netizens even gave Wei Ming a very ironic nickname - "Scumbag Guard" to criticize and criticize his bad behavior.
Obviously, many people were deeply stung in the heart by the behavior of this "scumbag".
A wise man once elaborated that the most terrifying people in the world are not those who behave badly, but those hypocrites who are full of benevolence and morality, but in fact they are inconsistent.
For example, the character named Wei Ming in the play, he is like a cunning fox, habitually confusing people with sweet and touching words, and when others fully trust him, he will stab him in the back and stab them in front of women, he always uses meticulous care to embrace them, but after satisfying his selfish desires, he will mercilessly abandon them, this speed of turning the clouds and rain is simply jaw-dropping! What's even more creepy is that Wei Ming also has a skillful tongue, he can always find all kinds of excuses to excuse his actions, and even portray things upside down in black and white, there is no doubt that he is a big liar with a split personality and a smooth tone, it is precisely because Li Zefeng portrays the dark side of human nature vividly, which makes this character extremely impressive.
3. Li Zefeng's acting career has a long history
Evaluating Li Zefeng just by watching the drama "Good Things Come in Pairs" undoubtedly seems too hasty and biased. In fact, the actor, who has been in the film and television industry for many years, has created many popular roles, and although most of the time he can only play supporting roles, his performance in each role is wonderful.
First of all, let's understand Li Zefeng's background. He graduated from the prestigious Central Academy of Drama, and is friends with today's high-profile actresses Tang Yan and Bai Baihe, which is enough to prove that he was already a dazzling "tomorrow's star" when he was a student.
With his outstanding talent and unremitting efforts, Li Zefeng has gradually emerged in the film and television industry, winning wide recognition and many honorary nominations from people inside and outside the industry. For example, in the TV series "A Generation of Heroes" starring Sun Honglei, Li Zefeng was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Eagle Festival for his superb acting skills.
In addition, Li Zefeng's other works are also wonderful. In the Anti-Japanese War-themed TV series "Battle of Changsha", although the role of Hu Xiangping played by him was limited, his profound acting skills left a deep impression.
In the feature film "Sideburns Are Not Begonia Red", the role of Du Qiye played by him is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, vividly showing the straightforward character of the old Beijingers.
In addition, Li Zefeng's wonderful performances in many urban dramas have also won the warm applause of the audience! For example, in the recent popular TV series "Thirty Only", his role as Xu Fangpao is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has left an extremely deep impression on people.
Some netizens commented that Xu Fangcang's unique, arrogant but gentle personality is a vivid embodiment of Li Zefeng's excellent acting skills.
It can be seen that Li Zefeng's successful interpretation of the role of "scumbag" Wei Ming in this year's popular TV series "Good Things Come in Pairs" is not an accidental "lucky coming", but from his years of grinding and accumulation in the film and television industry, as well as his tireless pursuit and exploration of performing arts.
From him, we can appreciate a veteran actor's unwavering love and dedication to his acting career.
Because of this, Li Zefeng can devote himself to a new role every time, and completely bid farewell to the image in his past works, making it difficult for the audience to associate him with a certain character in the previous work, and then won the reputation of "drama face".
As a professional actor, this honor is undoubtedly the greatest affirmation and praise for him.
Part 4: Reveal the mystery of the "kinship" between Li Zefeng and Li Yapeng
In the film and television industry, there are always some actors with similar faces who will be compared and discussed. Li Zefeng and Li Yapeng are a pair of typical examples. Because the two are experienced senior actors, and they do have some similarities in their faces, there has been speculation on the Internet that "Li Yapeng is Li Zefeng's uncle".
However, in the face of such rumors, Li Zefeng himself resolutely denied them. In an interview with the media, he made it clear that he has no blood relationship with Li Yapeng, which are just subjective assumptions and groundless speculations by netizens.
Li Zefeng further explained that his hometown is located in Shaanxi, and although Li Yapeng was born in Xinjiang, his household registration is actually in Henan.
Although the two have personally come forward to clarify the rumors, the audience still believes that Li Zefeng and Li Yapeng are extremely similar. I have to admit that these two senior actors are both cold characters with a calm and introverted temperament, a little indifference and alienation.
Therefore, whether it is from the facial features or the facial expression, there are more or less similarities.
With their outstanding facial features, Li Zefeng and Li Yapeng can easily control no matter what type of role they play. Just like Li Zefeng's wonderful performance in "The Flowers Bloom and the Moon is Full That Year", he successfully portrayed the role of the housekeeper Wang Shijun, showing a majestic and steady side, but also a sense of gentleness.
Looking at the image of a dentist created by Li Yapeng in "Crazy Words", he has brought his calm and introverted temperament to the extreme, which is breathtaking.
However, attentive viewers may notice that although both actors exude a cold aura, Li Zefeng is undoubtedly better at handling the emotions of the characters.
Take the scumbag Wei Ming he played in "Good Things Come in Pairs" as an example, he presented the dark side of human nature without reservation, which made people sigh for it.
In contrast, the role created by Li Yapeng is relatively simple. However, the two of them are both experienced veteran actors, each with their own strengths, learning from each other and complementing each other in the film and television industry, forming a situation that complements each other.
To sum up, these two actors, who are known as "kinship", have left an extremely deep and unique impression on the audience.