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Preface
When you think of kung fu stars, who do you think of? Is it Jackie Chan and Jet Li, who will always dominate the storm? Or Wu Jing, who became an instant hit with the "Wolf Warrior" series? As everyone knows, in this list, there is one person who is often overlooked, and he is Wu Yue.
As an actor of the same era as Wu Jing, Wu Yue's starting point and achievements are not far behind, but the path he has traveled is completely different.
So, what exactly made the fates of these two kung fu actors diverge? Let's walk into the world of Wu Yue and see the mental journey of a real kung fu person.
Talented, budding
Wu Yue was born in 1974, only two years younger than Wu Jing.
However, the trajectories of their youth were very different.
Wu Yue has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and began practicing martial arts at the age of 5.
At the age of 16, he won the championship in the national wushu competition, and a year later he was awarded the title of martial arts athlete.
At the same time, Wu Yue is also a leader in the study of cultural classes.
At the age of 21, he was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama with the first place in the province.
During his time at school, he had to work part-time to earn his tuition.
Despite this, he has been awarded numerous scholarships and his academic performance has always been at the top of his studies.
After graduating from university, Wu Yue entered the National Theater with the first grade in his major.
Seeing this, have you been in awe of this young man? He seems to be the "child of someone else's family" in the eyes of his parents: martial arts, academic success, and a promising future.
However, fate did not make it smooth sailing for him.
The role is famous, but the actor has no part
After entering the film and television industry, Wu Yue has starred in many works, such as Chen Zhen in "Jingwu Hero", Di Yun in "Liancheng Jue", etc.
These characters are all well-known classic images, but the strange thing is that Wu Yue, who plays them, has always been famous.
On the other hand, Wu Jing in the same period, although his debut time was similar to Wu Yue's, he soon became well-known to the audience with one of the best.
The favor of big directors such as Yuan Heping and Zhong Zhentao, and the joining of popular actresses such as Zhong Liti and Fan Yimin have all made Wu Jing's star journey smooth.
In contrast, although Wu Yue also has many works, most of them have mediocre responses, and it is difficult to leave a deep impression on the audience.
What made two actors of equal calibre go down different paths? Perhaps, this is the power of opportunity and choice.
Wu Jing was fortunate to meet the golden age of kung fu films in front of Zhuyu, and his appearance came at the right time.
And when Wu Yue began to show his strength, the spring of martial arts films was gradually moving away.
Transition comedy, the road is bumpy
Opportunity always favors those who are prepared.
In the trial after attempt, Wu Yue gradually found the most suitable type of character for himself.
In "Underground Traffic Station", he played the role of Cai Shuigen and successfully showed another side of his comedian.
This role not only added a lot of jokes to the play, but also opened up a new path for Wu Yue's acting career.
Since then, Wu Yue has begun to diversify.
In "Seven Fairies of Joy", he and Jiang Xin staged a story of happy enemies; In "The Criminal Officer of the Great Song Dynasty", Zhao Guangyi played by him showed a more vicious side.
However, despite the distinct personalities of these characters, Wu Yue's outstanding performance has never been recognized by more audiences and industry insiders.
The confusion of Sun Wukong, the low point of life
Perhaps, the turning point of Wu Yue's acting career is the role of Monkey King in Zhang Jizhong's version of "Journey to the West".
When he learned that he would play this familiar image, Wu Yue's heart was full of excitement and apprehension.
After all, in the hearts of the audience, the six-year-old version of the Monkey King is already an insurmountable existence.
However, what Wu Yue didn't expect was that the filming process of this drama was so twists and turns.
Director Zhang Jizhong was full of doubts about his performance, and his performance was unsatisfactory.
In addition, the appearance of actor Wang Jiusheng, who shared the role of Monkey King with him, made Wu Yue feel even more pressured.
In this environment, Wu Yue, who has always been resolute, couldn't help but cry bitterly.
The turmoil doesn't stop there.
After the broadcast of the play, due to the fact that the creative ideas were far from the audience's expectations, the ratings were always tepid, and the actors' hard work did not get due rewards.
What's worse is that Wu Yue also confronted Bo Gonggong with Wang Jiusheng due to a misunderstanding outside the play, and finally lost the lawsuit for compensation.
This series of blows made his mood change dramatically, and he began to become low-key, gradually moving away from the center of the spotlight.
Regain your original intention and move on
After experiencing a low point in his life, Wu Yue began to re-examine his acting career.
He found that what he was best at and loved the most was kung fu opera.
So, he devoted himself to action blockbusters one after another, and successively cooperated with Hong Kong martial arts stars such as Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen.
Films such as "New Police Story 2013" and "Ip Man" have left him with a vigorous figure.
At the same time, Wu Yue also began to try to direct film and television works.
In 2002, he directed his first play.
Since then, he has successively invested in and filmed films starring himself such as "Blocking the Horse and Grabbing the Knife".
However, due to the limitations of the selection of materials and themes, coupled with the fetters of publicity and distribution channels, Wu Yue's road to directing was not smooth, and the box office of his works could not be broken through.
Perhaps, this is Wu Yue's fate.
A martial arts kung fu man, a comedian who dares to break through, and a creator who is passionate about movies, on the road to chasing his dreams, he has made unimaginable efforts and suffered blows that ordinary people can hardly bear.
However, he never gave up, and even if the stars were ill-fortunate, he still did not change his original intention.
Don't forget the original intention, the future can be expected
Today, when we look back at Wu Yue's acting career again, we will still be impressed by his talent and tenacity.
Although he did not have the direct and illustrious success of Wu Jing, Wu Yue interpreted the spirit of a true kung fu person in his own way: they always have dreams, they are always on the road, and they always believe that their efforts will pay off.
Looking at Wu Yue's works, it is not difficult to find that his interpretation of the characters is always delicate and unpretentious.
In "China in the Classics", his grief and disappointment infected every audience; In the "Ip Man" series of movies, his sympathy for Donnie Yen jumped on the screen.
This kind of acting has gone beyond the category of martial arts stars, he is a real powerful actor.
Now, Wu Yue, who once struggled for fame and fortune, has learned to give way to his juniors and give newcomers more opportunities.
He no longer insists that he be invincible, but looks at the rise of young actors with an inclusive attitude.
This is exactly the demeanor of an excellent actor and the accessibility of a wise man.
epilogue
Wu Yue's story is not over yet.
Perhaps, he will have to go through more twists and turns, but that heart that never stops will surely lead him to a broader world.
For countless kung fu people on and off the screen, he is an idol in their hearts that will never fade, inspiring them to strive for their dreams.
Let's look forward to it together, and look forward to Wu Yue returning to the audience's field of vision, so that more people can understand his talent and appreciate his efforts.
Because only by seeing the struggle of ordinary people, we cherish the road under our feet more and understand the power of dreams.