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On a new morning in May 2024, Mr. Pu Cunxin, a 69-year-old veteran artist, is still struggling in the art world. Although he has been away from the public eye for countless years, his unwavering pursuit of acting career and his deep love for acting are like a star that will never be extinguished, no matter how time passes, it has never changed its brilliance.
Just a few months ago, in June, Renyi held a large-scale symposium that attracted the attention of the academic community, and Pu Cunxin was not only a participant in this feast, but also gave new life to the classic drama "Ruan Lingyu", successfully creating an unforgettable character.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, in August, a popular variety show "Round Table Pie" that has attracted much attention invited Pu Cunxin as a special guest. At the recording site of the program, he sometimes made witty remarks, talked eloquently, and sometimes affectionately wrote poems and poems, which made the staff and the audience inside and outside the venue all fall in love with his talent.
In addition to the wonderful performances on the stage, Pu Cunxin also actively expanded the business field and extended the studio to the online video platform. On his daughter's carefully run "Brother Pu Reads American Texts" account, he regularly shares those beautiful words that have been interpreted by him affectionately.
Whenever Pu Cunxin speaks with that magnetic and unique voice, every word is as mellow as a pearl, and every note is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, as if it can lead the audience into a quiet and peaceful paradise.
Many fans expressed their admiration in the message area, praising him as a master who truly uses his voice to convey emotions.
Looking back at Pu Cunxin's recent work history, we can clearly see that his love for art is eternal. A young actor once asked Mr. Pu if he felt tired of working day and night and running around at such an advanced age. Pu Cunxin replied with a smile: "It is true that I will feel tired, but at the same time, my heart is also filled with endless joy and happiness.
It is true that for a veteran actor who has gone through decades of ups and downs in his career, perhaps the bright lights on the stage are still his most cherished treasures.
Even in his old age, he was still able to devote himself to this career, which was the greatest happiness and satisfaction in his life.
When mentioning Pu Cunxin's past, he himself could not avoid recalling some hazy memories. Born in Beijing in 1953, he was originally born into an artistic family, and his father, Pu Sixun, was one of the first actors and directors of the National Theatre of China.
However, unfortunately, happy and beautiful times are always short-lived, and in the year he just turned two years old, Pu Cunxin unfortunately contracted polio, which left him with a shadow of a leg disability.
In the eyes of those peers, he became the trance-like "cripple".
Although Pu Cunxin's walking ability was gradually restored after surgery, the discrimination and ridicule from his peers were like a stinger that could not be pulled out, piercing deep into his heart.
During that time, Pu Cunxin even had suicidal thoughts, and he was in great pain.
However, the strong Pu Cunxin did not become decadent because of this, but strengthened his belief in overcoming his disability and living a positive life. In 1969, Pu Cunxin, who was only 16 years old, resolutely decided to devote himself to the countryside of Heilongjiang and participated in the vigorous "going to the mountains and going to the countryside" movement at that time.
In that difficult environment, known as the "Great Northern Wilderness", Pu Cunxin spent a full seven years of tempering. He had to directly fight against the harsh natural environment every day, and made a living by heavy manual labor such as harvesting wheat and raising horses.
Although life is simple and hard, it is this special experience that forges his tenacious and unyielding will, and makes him deeply understand the determination to shout "rooted in the frontier" back then.
From a desperate child to a determined young man, this is the key moment in Pu Cunxin's life. It was with this tenacious determination that he was able to finally return to Beijing and open a new chapter in his life.
In 1977, Pu Cunxin finally bid farewell to the countryside of Heilongjiang and returned to his hometown of Beijing. For him, who has always cherished the dream of acting, this is undoubtedly the starting point of a new journey.
At first, Pu Cunxin joined the Kongzheng Drama Troupe and began his career as an actor. However, to his surprise, he spent nine years there, playing a supporting role in obscurity, and his career did not improve.
During that time, Pu Cunxin also questioned whether his original choice was correct.
However, just as he was about to fall into confusion, an opportunity finally came. Around 1985, Mr. Lan Tianye of Renyi overcame many difficulties despite the long distance and difficulties, seconded Pu Cunxin to the Renyi Troupe and appointed him as the leading actor in an important drama.
Although Pu Cunxin's acting skills were still a little immature at that time, it was this precious opportunity that became an important turning point in his life.
He unleashed his talents on the expansive stage of the National Theatre of China (Renyi) and was finally able to join the troupe founded by his beloved father a year later, allowing him to truly devote himself to the art he loved.
Since then, Pu Cunxin's acting career has been booming and growing. In 1996, his superb performance in the TV series "Heroes Without Regrets" made him gradually emerge in the minds of the audience.
There is no doubt that since he joined Renyi, Pu Cunxin's acting career has finally entered a brilliant rising stage.
However, his success did not happen overnight. In the process of climbing the peak of life, Pu Cunxin has gone through hardships and paid hard work and perseverance that ordinary people can't imagine.
However, with his incomparable dedication to his dreams, he finally realized his greatest value on the stage of Renyi, which nurtured his growth.
While his career is thriving, Pu Cunxin has also reaped sweet fruits in his personal emotional life. His encounter with his wife Wanping stemmed from the good time they spent together in the repertory troupe of the Political Department of the Air Force.
At that time, Wan Ping had become an outstanding member of the Kongzheng Dance Troupe, and she won the respect of the whole troupe with her excellent dance skills and noble character.
An enthusiastic person took the initiative to match them with each other, because he found that Pu Cunxin was well-behaved, kind and sincere, and was very suitable for an excellent woman like Wan Ping.
In fact, Pu Cunxin has long had a secret affection for Wanping. When they met for the first time, Wan Ping deliberately sewed the buttons of her coat to avoid the embarrassment of meeting for the first time.
However, to her surprise, Pu Cunxin took the initiative to help her, and used her skillful needlework skills to quickly resolve this little turmoil, which made Wanping deeply amazed that this tall and mighty man was so handy at doing housework.
Subsequently, on the occasion of the wedding of a colleague of Wanping, Pu Cunxin personally cooked a full seven tables of delicacies, which made Wanping's impression of him refreshed.
So, the two of them quickly fell in love, tied the knot, and soon ushered in the crystallization of their love - daughter Pu Fang.
Since then, the Pu family has welcomed a lively and cheerful new member - their baby daughter Pu Fang! It is a pity that as career-focused parents, Pu Cunxin and Wanping are often too busy to neglect to accompany their daughter.
Seeing her young daughter being sent to the kindergarten before she had time to enjoy her parents' love for her, and only a few times a week when she could see her dear parents, Pu Cunxin often felt sorry and sighed.
However, even in such circumstances, Pu Fang always had a deep love for his parents and never complained. Because they gave her endless understanding and support.
When she was 16 years old, she decided to go to study abroad, and although her parents were full of reluctance, they still did their best to support her; When she enters the stage of love, her father still respects her choice, although he has reservations about her lover; When she entered the marriage hall, her father handed over the preparations for the wedding to her.
At his daughter's wedding, Pu Cunxin affectionately delivered a speech that "conflicts will inevitably arise in family life, but we need to understand, understand and tolerate each other", which is not only the motto he believes in all his life, but also the most precious gift he gives to his daughter.
In the mid-90s, Pu Cunxin's acting career finally ushered in a major turning point. In 1996, he starred in the TV series "Heroes Without Regrets", and won the recognition of the audience with his superb acting skills.
However, despite the gradual peak of their career, the living conditions of Pu Cunxin's family have not improved significantly. Until the late 90s, the family of three still lived in a cramped bungalow and did not even have a separate bathroom.
Every time they go to the toilet, they have to walk 50 meters to the public restroom.
This living situation made Pu Cunxin deeply ashamed. He has experienced a low point in his life, and although he has achieved some achievements, he still lives a humble life and is unable to provide the comfortable environment that his family deserves.
Pu Cunxin aspires to create a new home with plenty of sunlight and complete facilities for his family. This wish was finally realized around the year 2000. In those years, he bought a brand new home for his family through the lucrative advertising income he earned from endorsing a well-known brand, and his living environment was finally greatly improved.
Since then, Pu Cunxin's acting career can be described as a small achievement, and his family living conditions and social status have also been significantly improved. However, he has always maintained his usual simple way of being a person and has not been deceived by fame and fortune.
For this veteran actor who has experienced vicissitudes, a plain life is his greatest pursuit and happiness.
As the artist Pu Cunxin enters the old age of his life, we are fortunate to witness him enjoying this stage of life with even greater enthusiasm and joy.
As an outstanding actor who has devoted his life to acting, it is undoubtedly his greatest blessing to be able to maintain his love and pursuit of art after retirement.
There was a moment when Pu Cunxin deeply felt at a public event that the age of 60 should be a new beginning in life, and after a long and arduous journey, he can truly enjoy the kind of good time that can be obtained without hard work.
However, Mr. Pu did not choose to stand still. Judging from his recent work arrangement, participating in various academic seminars, playing the leading role in dramas, becoming a guest on variety shows, and participating in documentary production, etc., all show his enthusiasm and dedication to the artistic career.
In addition, Pu Cunxin has expanded his studio to the field of online video, and regularly shares his excellent works read aloud through the "Brother Pu Reading American Literature" account operated by his daughter.
Every time he speaks affectionately in that charming voice, every word is as mellow as a pearl, and every note is deeply rooted in people's hearts, making people feel as if they are in a peaceful and beautiful world.
There is no doubt that in the field of art, Pu Cunxin has reached the peak of his self-worth. However, he was not satisfied with this, and instead hoped to devote the remaining time to this beloved cause.
When asked if he would feel tired, Pu Cunxin replied with a smile: "I do feel tired, but at the same time, my heart is full of endless joy."
For him, the key to happiness and joy is to dedicate oneself to what he loves.
After the vicissitudes of life, Pu Cunxin is no longer as anxious and confused as he was when he was young. He just hopes to spend the rest of his days devoting himself to this passionate art career and showing the world his firm belief in his dreams.