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Preface
How far can a true patriot go in the entertainment industry?
What kind of experience is it like to appear on the list of spokespersons of foreign brand mobile phones when it is named "patriotic" in China?
This is the reason why Wu Jing, a man who is a tough guy, a soldier, a martial arts star, and a director, has recently aroused heated discussions.
The young man practiced martial arts, aiming at Jackie Chan
Wu Jing, a well-known name, is now a household name.
When he is mentioned, people's minds immediately think of the image of Leng Feng who fights for the country and is full of blood in the "Wolf Warrior" series of movies.
However, before becoming a superstar in the film industry, Wu Jing was also an ordinary teenager, a martial arts student with a dream of martial arts.
Wu Jing's martial arts fate starts with his father.
Under the influence of his father, Wu Jing fell in love with this traditional oriental sport from an early age.
Under the careful guidance of his father, he quickly mastered a lot of fist and foot kung fu.
The young Wu Jing has an idol in his heart, that is Jackie Chan.
He is determined to become the next kung fu superstar and break out in the film and television industry.
In order to pursue his dream, Wu Jing devoted himself to a martial arts school and trained hard.
With his exceptional talent and hard work, he has made his mark in various competitions and won numerous awards.
However, a serious back injury almost made him give up martial arts.
But Wu Jing was not knocked down by difficulties, but gritted his teeth and insisted on rehabilitation.
After months of hard work, he returned to the field and once again won the championship.
Breaking into the film industry, dreams are ahead
After graduating from university and facing employment, Wu Jing clearly realized that it was not easy to gain a foothold in a highly competitive society with martial arts alone.
His dream is to become a household name martial arts star.
Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared.
In 1995, Wu Jing was photographed by the famous director Zhang Xinyan and participated in his debut film "Kung Fu Boy Breaking Love".
Although the film received a mediocre response, it was a great encouragement for Wu Jing.
He knows that the road to his dream has opened up and the future is promising.
In the following years, Wu Jing starred in many film and television works such as "Tai Chi Grandmaster".
He is conscientious and open-minded to ask his seniors for acting skills.
However, the response to these works was not satisfactory.
Wu Jing realized that maybe he should change the "battlefield".
Chasing dreams of Xiangjiang, a bumpy journey
Hong Kong in the 90s was the golden age of martial arts films.
Wu Jing resolutely decided to try his luck on Treasure Island.
However, when he first arrived, he found that the martial arts film market in Hong Kong was no longer what it used to be.
In order to make a living, he can only make cameo appearances in some insignificant roles.
During that time, Wu Jing suffered a lot.
But he has never forgotten his original intention and dream.
Gradually, his efforts paid off.
He participated in "Twin Thieves" and played on the same stage with Sammo Hung and Choi Cheuk-yan.
's superb acting skills conquered the audience and opened a door for him in the Hong Kong film industry.
"Wolf Warrior" is the soul of the army, a tough guy and tender
Time flies, and Wu Jing has been in the entertainment industry for nearly 20 years.
He found that the current film and television works are more and more "small fresh meat".
As a pure man, he was deeply displeased.
He is determined to direct and act in a movie to let the world re-understand the demeanor of Chinese soldiers.
"Wolf Warrior" was born.
In order to create a real image of a soldier, Wu Jing went out.
jumped from a high altitude, and the muscles and veins of the arm were broken; Soak in ice water and shiver...... Shot by shot, he has to do his best.
In 2015, "Wolf Warrior" was released and became an instant hit.
The audience was amazed, this is what a man should be! For a time, the topic of "the soul of the Chinese army" detonated on the Internet.
And Wu Jing has also become a well-deserved "national male god".
Two years later, Wu Jing made persistent efforts and filmed "Wolf Warrior 2".
This time, he turned his lens on the African continent.
On the screen, the wolf warrior team led by Leng Feng fought to the death against terrorist forces, showing the passionate tenderness of Chinese soldiers.
The film set a new box office record for domestic films with a box office score of 5.683 billion.
Wu Jing also completed a gorgeous transformation from actor to director.
A new monument of science fiction, "The Wandering Earth" was born
In 2019, a sci-fi film called "The Wandering Earth" came out, which was eye-catching.
This is a movie that is short of funds and has a long period of difficult birth.
It wasn't until Wu Jing joined that it came to life.
Wu Jing not only invested a lot of money in the film, but also personally went into battle to play Liu Peiqiang, the father of the actor Liu Qi.
In order to interpret this role well, Wu Jing has made unimaginable efforts for ordinary people.
He practiced the various movements of the astronauts and completed the lines in weightlessness...... When the film was released, the audience was shocked.
People exclaimed: China can also make such a great sci-fi blockbuster! A line in the film - "The Transportation Committee of the Third District of Beijing reminds you: there are thousands of roads, safety first", which is even more popular all over the country.
What few people know is that behind this line, there is a bitter past of Wu Jing.
One late night many years ago, he was drunk driving and was caught red-handed by the traffic police.
As a result, he was not only detained and fined, but also had his driver's license suspended.
This incident became a lingering shadow in his heart.
Now, he has written this experience into the script to warn and let the audience see a more three-dimensional and real Wu Jing.
Endorsement turmoil, true or false patriotism?
Wu Jing's patriotic feelings have always been praised by the public.
Every work he starred in shines with the light of family and country feelings.
However, a seemingly ordinary endorsement in 2022 involved him in a "patriotic storm".
It happened because of the red carpet of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.
That day, Wu Jing appeared in a straight suit and in good spirits.
While signing autographs for fans, people stumbled upon the fact that he was holding an iPhone.
However, just a month ago, he had just signed a contract to become the spokesperson of the domestic mobile phone brand ZTE.
As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused an uproar.
"Wu Jing, who plays the patriotic card, turned out to be such a person" "It's too hypocritical to say one thing and do another"...... On the Internet, doubts are overwhelming.
Faced with such a situation, Wu Jing chose to remain silent.
He silently turned off his phone and continued to devote himself to intense work.
It wasn't until the next public appearance that people found out that he had a ZTE mobile phone in his hand.
Actions speak louder than words, interpreting the true meaning of patriotism
Looking back on Wu Jing's film career, the word patriotism has always been the biggest driving force for his creation.
He used one masculine work after another to resist the girly style of the entertainment industry; He frequently portrays the image of a soldier and conveys the feelings of his family and country to the audience; He even spared no expense in investing in science fiction films, just to prove the creative strength of Chinese filmmakers......
However, in the eyes of some, what he did was nothing more than a "patriotic business".
In the face of these doubts, Wu Jing never responded positively.
He knows that actions speak louder than words, and speaking with practical actions is the last word.
"Patriotism has never been a label, but an emotion that comes from the heart. It doesn't need to shout slogans, but it needs to be put into action on the ground. In an interview, when asked what he thinks of the label "patriotic," Mr. Wu said.
These simple words expressed his understanding of patriotism, and also revealed his original intention along the way.
epilogue
In the impetuous entertainment industry, it is commendable to be like Wu Jing, polishing his works with ingenuity and interpreting patriotism with practical actions.
In his own way, he interprets the social responsibility and responsibility of an actor.
Even if it is occasionally misread and questioned, as long as you insist on doing the right thing, the truth will eventually be revealed.
The word "patriotic" should not become the aura of an artist, on the contrary, it should become a norm and a kind of ethics.
Wu Jing is such a role model, and I hope that more entertainers can take him as a mirror and use conscience and ethics to cast the backbone of Chinese culture.
A true patriot, no matter how far he goes in the entertainment industry, will never forget his original intention.
This is the inspiration that Wu Jing brought to us.