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Peach Blossom Eyes
Peach Blossom Eyes
Preface
Have you ever known an actor because of a play, and have you ever loved a drama more because of an actor? Guo Tao, this name is not unfamiliar to many viewers.
From a young and ignorant teenager to a well-known actor on the screen, to the impressive "Jiang Defu" in "Parents' Love", Guo Tao uses his acting skills and life experience to interpret a plump and three-dimensional artistic life.
Let's walk into Guo Tao's world and explore his ups and downs in life.
The broken original family planted the seeds of dreams
In 1967, Guo Tao was born in Qinghai into an artistic family.
His father was a top student of the Central Academy of Drama, and his mother graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy.
Guo Tao came to the world like this, thinking that he would have a warm and happy childhood, but the reality is not so.
The quarrels between the parents almost never stopped, and "Rashomon" was often staged in the family.
The young Guo Tao always shrank in the corner, quietly listening to the noise of his parents, his heart full of fear and uneasiness.
Seven years later, the birth of her sister Guo Yue did not save the family, and her parents finally chose to part ways.
The divorce of his parents left an indelible wound on Guo Tao's young mind, he became inferior, introverted, and resistant to his father.
His mother left home with his younger sister, while Guo Tao lived with his father.
Although I was able to visit my mother and sister occasionally, I eventually had to return to my father and face my father's discipline and constraints.
Dreams sprout, and the road to the art examination is bumpy
Growing up in a family with a strong artistic atmosphere, Guo Tao inevitably embarked on the road of art.
After graduating from high school, he was admitted to his father's alma mater, Xi'an Art School.
However, the college entrance examination in the first year did not go well, and he missed out on college.
Jackie Chan's heartfelt father was furious about this, and Guo Tao's hatred for his father added another point.
He secretly decided that he would be admitted to the ideal university in the second year.
After hard work, Guo Tao was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama as he wished, officially starting his acting career.
The four years of college passed in a flash, and after graduation, Guo Tao was assigned to the Central Repertory Theatre.
His acting skills have been affirmed and appreciated by insiders.
At the age of 24, Guo Tao participated in his first movie "Three Brothers of Bitterness", although the box office was mediocre, it made him yearn for the entertainment industry.
Favored by famous directors, the first taste of popularity
At the age of 27, the god of fate seems to favor Guo Tao.
He has been appreciated by Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, two big directors, and starred in the movie "Alive" directed by Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang's debut film "Never Lose My Love", which has emerged in the circle.
However, although these two works gave Guo Tao a taste of popularity, they did not make him popular.
He is still conscientiously honing his acting skills on the drama stage.
Even if he stands in his thirties, he is still alone, frustrated in love, and his career has not been successful.
Meet Li Ran and end your single life
In 2004, 37-year-old Guo Tao met Li Ran, a Chongqing beauty who was 17 years younger than him, at a gathering of friends.
Guo Tao, who fell in love at first sight, launched a passionate pursuit, but Li Ran was unmoved.
In her eyes, Guo Tao, who has dyed yellow hair and frivolous speech, is not a reliable person.
Guo Tao did not give up.
He asked Li Ran to come out and tell his life experience and inventory.
To Li Ran's surprise, they have a striking similarity in their living habits.
Li Ran was gradually moved by Guo Tao's sincerity, and the two began to fall in love.
A year later, Guo Tao proposed to Li Ran.
Looking at the woman he loved, he made a promise to give her a happy family and never repeat the mistakes of his parents.
In 2005, 39-year-old Guo Tao and 22-year-old Li Ran entered the marriage hall.
Career and love are both harvested, and children are full of father's love
After marriage, Guo Tao, who has a successful career, hopes that his wife can devote herself to the family.
Li Ran gladly accepted and became a full-time wife and mother from then on.
In 2006, his son Guo Zirui fell to the ground.
In the same year, Guo Tao's popularity soared with the movie "Crazy Stone", and his career reached a new peak.
Five years later, the birth of a daughter has added warmth and fun to the family.
In order to commemorate "Crazy Stone", which shaped the turning point of his career, Guo Tao gave his son the nickname "Stone".
However, busy with work, he didn't know how difficult it was for his wife to take care of the children alone.
At just 23 years old, Li Ran often sheds tears when no one knows about it, and she feels that she is still a child.
In 2013, Guo Tao took his 7-year-old son to participate in a parent-child show.
By getting along with his children day and night, he truly realized how difficult it is to be a parent.
The following year, the hit of the TV series "Parents' Love" made Guo Tao the focus of the audience's eyes again.
The autobiographical work sparked controversy, and a public apology salvaged his reputation
Taking advantage of his career, Guo Tao created the autobiographical book "The Power of Father", in which he not only shared his godchildren's experience, but also disclosed a lot of emotional experiences.
However, the book landed him in a reputational crisis in 2020.
The inappropriate remarks about ex-girlfriends and actresses in chapters such as "Hitting a Woman for the First Time" in the book have caused strong public dissatisfaction.
In just two days, the book's rating dropped from 6.0 to 2.5.
Guo Tao realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately apologized publicly and apologized to the actresses he had worked with for his wrong remarks.
His sincerity made the turmoil calm down quickly, but the label of "scumbag" lingered in the hearts of some netizens.
Fortunately, Guo Tao's excellent acting skills allowed him to regain the love of the audience.
Back to the top, happiness continues to bloom
In recent years, Guo Tao has once again proved his status in the entertainment industry with works such as "The Glory of the Fathers" and "The Big Exam".
Behind the double harvest of love and career, is the silent support and dedication of his wife Li Ran over the years.
For Li Ran, marrying Guo Tao and having children for him is the most correct choice in her life.
Because Guo Tao gave her the most precious love and respect.
Although he is not perfect in the eyes of others, in Li Ran's heart, Guo Tao will always be the best husband and father.
epilogue
Looking back on Guo Tao's life course, there are troughs and peaks, regrets and successes.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of "Parents' Love" in 2022, 56-year-old Guo Tao reunited with "An Jie" Mei Ting, which evoked the good memories of countless audiences for this drama.
The tempering of the years has made Guo Tao truly understand the difficulties of his parents.
He took his father to Beijing to take care of him, while his mother was mainly accompanied by his sister.
Now, Guo Tao's children have grown up, and he finally has the happy family he dreamed of.
Standing in the long river of time and looking back, Guo Tao's life is also like a drama of ups and downs.
From the unpromising "yellow-haired boy", to the high-profile powerful actor, to the enviable good husband and father, he interprets the wonderful life on and off the screen in his own way.
And isn't all this a microcosm of your and my lives? The trauma of growing up, the hardships of chasing dreams, the responsibilities of family, and the recurrence of careers are intertwined into our own unique and shining life journeys.
As Guo Tao said: "No matter how difficult life is, we must face it with a smile, because the wonder of life is always waiting for us to discover at the next corner."