How did an ordinary old lady who was born in a barren countryside and accidentally entered the showbiz after the age of sixtieth birthday, grow step by step into a highly respected old drama bone? Wei Qing's different life experience is really moving.
A peasant girl's dream chaser
In 1948, Wei Qing was born in an ordinary rural family in Pingdun Mountain, Henan Province. His father was a veteran and his mother was an ordinary peasant woman. Poor family background is the eternal theme of Wei Qing's childhood memories.
Despite this, Wei Qing has had a soft spot for theatrical performances since she was a child. Under the influence of her father, she joined the art troupe of the garrison at the age of 13 and began to receive artistic training. As the first window of Wei Qing's life, the art troupe undoubtedly opened the door to her long dream of performing.
At that time, Wei Qing had a bright future, her teachers praised her, and her peers praised her as a "rising star". It's a pity that the good times didn't last long, and the art troupe was soon forced to disband, and Wei Qing had to give up her dream and re-embark on the journey of ordinary life.
The momentary frustration did not wear out Wei Qing's desire for dreams. After leaving the troupe, she first worked as a local broadcaster, and later transferred to the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Although she didn't have the opportunity to perform on stage, she really couldn't let go of her dream of acting.
The burden of family is farther away from the dream
In the blink of an eye, Wei Qing got married and had children, shouldering all the family burdens of ordinary rural women. Under the double pressure of family and real life, she had to put her acting dream behind her mind forever.
But that small dream seed has always sprouted and taken root in my heart. Again and again, in addition to housework, Wei Qing would imitate his beloved old drama bones in the mirror, and relive his drama dreams in his dreams.
Finally, the dream drifted away from her. Wei Qing had to pin all her hopes on her son. She raised her hairy child to be an ordinary person since he was a child, hoping that her son would have a better way out in the future.
And so the turnaround came. In 2002, his son Mao Zi starred in the TV series "The Story of the Cooking Class" as a newcomer, and emerged in the play with his excellent acting skills.
At that time, Wei Qing was already 60 years old, and she was extremely eager but afraid of whether she could regain her dream again. The hairy boy saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. He decided to put aside his career for a while and concentrate on accompanying and taking care of his mother.
What's more, Mao Xiao has encouraged Wei Qing many times to give it a go and try her long-awaited acting career. He even invited the crew to his parents' home, creating an unexpected performance opportunity for his mother.
It was under the warm impetus of her son that Wei Qing finally took a new step to chase her dreams at the critical moment of her life at the age of 60. She began to play some small roles in her son's works, and gradually integrated into the familiar and unfamiliar showbiz.
The bloom of the decrepit face
Despite the inexorability of the years, the years fly by. But God is still very loving, and gives Wei Qing the opportunity he dreamed of. When she first debuted, she was just the face of an ordinary rural old lady. But under the superb craftsmanship of the directors, she slowly showed her excellent talent as an actress.
The 2006 TV series "Ren Changxia" is an excellent stage for Wei Qing to bloom her decrepit face. In the play, she brilliantly interprets the image of an old man who is poor and out of school, first embarrassed and then struggles again, which is moving.
Immediately afterwards, in the 2008 classic rural drama "Red Sorghum", Wei Qing became an instant hit. The mother figure she plays in the play is lifelike, allowing the audience to feel the ups and downs of real rural life as if they were there.
Surprisingly, as she gets older, Wei Qing's acting skills are also increasing day by day. She can not only brilliantly interpret the image of those gentle and simple rural old ladies, but also challenge more three-dimensional and rich complex roles. In the 2014 rural drama "Fragrant Rice", Wei Qing created an image of a seemingly simple but sinister and cunning rural aunt. This unexpected interpretation not only impressed the screenwriting team and the director team, but also made the mainstream audience shine.
"Tens of billions of old drama bones" was born
Since then, Wei Qing has become a sweet spot in the eyes of directors who "like the new and hate the old", and they have chosen her as the team actor of their works. A series of popular big productions are inevitably reed.
In 2017, with the popular action blockbuster "Wolf Warrior 2" directed by Wu Jing, Wei Qing performed the military drama route for the first time. In the play, she brilliantly interprets a military family member who reunites with his family after a long absence, and has won countless praises from the audience.
What is even more talked about is the realistic film "I Am Not the God of Medicine" directed by Wen Muye in the same year. In the film, Wei Qing played the role of an unarmed old lady who was always full of a sense of justice, and her skillful acting skills made people cry several times.
Today, Wei Qing has become an indispensable "hardcore hero" in film and television dramas. In 2023 alone, she will appear in many heavyweight dramas one after another, such as the hit drama "County Party Committee Compound" and "Wulin Gaiden", etc., with all kinds of drama from the countryside to officialdom and martial arts action.
For Wei Qing, who is now 75 years old, it is not easy to continue to play different roles freely at this age. But it is precisely with her innocent enthusiasm for the acting career that Wei Qing has finally become a well-deserved "10 billion box office veteran".
The secret of a winner in life
Looking back at Wei Qing's different life experience, the secret of her success is self-evident: stick to your dreams and never give up.
Once upon a time, Wei Qing had to make a difficult choice between dreams and reality.
The burden of her family forced her to give up her acting career, and her tortuous life path brought her to the brink of despair for a while. But she never gave up her inner dream, and with the encouragement and support of her son, she finally regained her dream acting career at the age of 60.
From the beginning of the small role cameo, Wei Qing won the audience's love with her honest and simple personal image. As she grew older, her acting skills became more and more proficient, and she began to challenge various complex and three-dimensional roles, winning numerous praises. Today's Wei Qing has become an indispensable "hardcore hero" in countless film and television productions.
What is particularly commendable is that at the age of 75, Wei Qing is still full of enthusiasm for the acting career and is full of interest in challenging new roles and new themes. In 2023, she will appear in many popular dramas one after another, from the countryside to officialdom, martial arts action and other themes, and the breadth of the drama is really commendable.
Whenever she talks about her acting career, Wei Qing is always humble and polite. She firmly believes that as long as you stick to your dreams and have the courage to challenge, anyone can achieve success on the road of art, and age is never an obstacle. It is this refusal to give up on ideals that made Wei Qing finally become a well-deserved "10 billion box office veteran".
The love and support of your family
In addition to personal tenacity and determination, Wei Qing's journey to the pinnacle of life is inseparable from the love and support of her family, especially the unwavering abandonment of her son's hairy children.
Without the appearance and encouragement of the hairy child, Wei Qing may have been living in a mediocre life and would never be able to realize her dreams. It was her son who rescued her from the quagmire of depression and regained the meaning and value of life. What is even more commendable is that during the rising period of his career, the hairy child took the initiative to temporarily put aside his career and wholeheartedly supported and encouraged his mother to pursue his lifelong ideals.
It was under the warm impetus of her son that Wei Qing finally won her own consummation on the last stage of her life. Whenever she mentions her furry baby, this lucky mother is always full of gratitude. She often said that her success depends on her son, who gave her the power to dream.
For Wei Qing, regaining her dream of acting in her later years is like a different life that slowly wakes up under the sun. Once upon a time, she gave up her dreams in order to support her family, and even fell into a dark forest of depression for a while. But now, with the encouragement of her son, she has rediscovered the meaning of life and used her strength to dominate the entertainment industry.