In last year's critically acclaimed TV series "Flowers", we reunited with a long-lost screen image, that is, veteran artist Mr. You Benchang.
You Benchang, an artist who left a far-reaching influence on the road of acting, won the warm love of the audience with his wonderful interpretation of the role of Jigong at the age of 52, with his excellent acting skills and deep-rooted image building.
However, Yau's life experience is far more colorful than the characters he portrays. He became a household name overnight at the age of 52, accompanied his wife to fight cancer at the age of 58, and now at the age of 90, his outstanding performance in "Flowers" is known as the "treasure" in the play.
As a professional, why did You Benchang not get the opportunity to become famous until he was over half a hundred years old? Let's explore the twists and turns of his life.
You Benchang, born in 1933 in Taizhou, Jiangsu, is the late son of the family and has five older sisters. Due to his frail birth status, he has been a frequent visitor to the hospital since he was a child.
Under the care of his parents, he was sent to the temple to recuperate for a period of time, which also laid the groundwork for his future acting career. In the temple, he often followed his brothers to read scriptures and learn Buddhist principles.
After returning home, influenced by his father and sisters' love for acting, You Benchang gradually developed a strong interest in acting. During his high school years, he actively participated in various theatrical performances, and was invited to join the Nanjing Art Troupe in an inter-school performance.
After graduating, he directly entered the Nanjing Art Troupe, and was selected to study at the Shanghai Theater Academy for outstanding performance in only one year. After four years of professional study, You Benchang was assigned to the National Theatre of China.
Although he studied diligently, he was limited by his height and acting experience, and he played a supporting role in the troupe for a long time. However, he was not discouraged by this and devoted himself to each role.
In his 30-year acting career, he has played 79 roles, and although he has no protagonist, he has won the recognition of the audience with his superb acting skills and deep understanding of the role.
In 1985, the filming of "Jigong" was put on the agenda. Director Zhang Ge heard about You Benchang's unique insights into the role, and specially asked him how to create the role of Jigong.
With his deep understanding of the role, You Benchang showed the director the image of Jigong in his heart with a vivid performance, and won high praise from the director.
With his superb acting skills and deep understanding of the role, he successfully brought the image of Jigong to life.
Jigong played by You Benchang not only shows the open-mindedness and cheerfulness of the character, but also conveys many life philosophies to the audience, so that the audience can understand the wisdom of life in entertainment.
When "Jigong" became a hit, You Benchang was praised by the audience as "Living Jigong", and won the "Popular TV Golden Eagle Award", "Best Actor Award" and the Pacific Cup "Youth Favorite TV Actor Award".
However, just when his career was in full swing, his wife Yang Huihua was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In the face of family changes, You Benchang did not choose to escape, but firmly accompanied his wife and took care of her daily life.
Their love story begins with an experience of climbing a mountain to watch the sunrise. When his wife was seriously ill, Yau not only gave her moral support, but also encouraged her to face the treatment positively.
With You Benchang's encouragement and companionship, Yang Huihua miraculously defeated the disease. During this difficult time, You Benchang not only had to take care of his wife and daughter who was about to take the college entrance examination, but also had to take care of his acting career.
However, he was not crushed by the predicament, but won the love of more audiences with his more superb acting skills and deep-rooted character image.
Today, You Benchang, who is 90 years old, is still active in the entertainment industry. His outstanding performance in "Flowers" once again proved his acting prowess.
His character image is distinct and unique, which left a deep impression on the audience. The author of "Flowers" was full of praise for his performance, believing that he perfectly interpreted the style of old Shanghai.
You Benchang's persistence and professionalism not only won the respect and love of the audience, but also set an example for the entertainment industry. He used his efforts and talents to create one vivid character after another, allowing the audience to feel the true meaning of life and the brilliance of humanity in laughter and tears.
His story is not only a personal legend, but also a profound reflection and celebration of humanity, family and art.