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He is the most popular figure in Peking Opera today.
So far, he has persisted on the stage of the quintessential Peking Opera for more than 50 years.
He is the Peking Opera artist known as the "first old student" - Yu Kuizhi.
Yu Kuizhi and Peking Opera achieve each other.
Without Peking Opera, Yu Kuizhi would not be able to achieve his current career.
Without Yu Kuizhi, Peking Opera would have lost a bright star.
Many fans were impressed by Mr. Yu Kuizhi's performance.
But few people understand that behind the scenery is Yu Kuizhi's decades of hardship.
Today, we will review Yu Kuizhi's long life journey.
01
In 1961, Yu Kuizhi was born in Shenyang, Liaoning Province.
His father was an ordinary mold maker, and his mother was an elementary school music teacher.
The young Yu Kuizhi was influenced by his mother and loved music.
In elementary school, he showed a talent for his voice.
He also became the lead singer of the school choir.
At the age of ten, Yu Kuizhi came into contact with opera and began to learn singing.
But in those days, what the public was exposed to and learned was a model play.
Yu Kuizhi has had a dream of being a soldier since he was a child, and he wants to wear a military uniform and follow Rong.
In 1972, the model troupe of the Shenyang Peking Opera Company came to Yu Kuizhi's school to recruit students.
Since the model regiment was semi-militarized, all the teachers wore military uniforms without cockades and badges.
Yu Kuizhi thought it was an exam for the army's art troupe, so he immediately participated in the selection.
There is another reason why Yu Kuizhi wants to enter the army.
is that his parents' monthly income is only about 30 yuan.
But not only do you have to bear the expenses of the whole family, but you also have to take care of Yu Kuizhi and her sister.
Therefore, Yu Kuizhi is eager to reduce the burden on his family.
But under the "crooked mistake", Yu Kuizhi entered the student class of the Shenyang Peking Opera Company.
This study is six years.
In the past six years, Yu Kuizhi has had to press his legs, turn his heels, lower his waist and so on every day.
When he was thirteen years old, the Peking Opera Company composed the children's drama "Song of the Great Lu" for the children in the cadet class.
Because only Yu Kuizhi is the youngest, he has not changed his voice yet.
He was lucky enough to be the main character.
It is precisely because of this play that Yu Kuizhi's love for Peking Opera was stimulated, and it ran through his life.
After playing the leading role, Yu Kuizhi's Peking Opera ability was discovered.
In 1978, Yu Kuizhi graduated from the Shenyang Peking Opera Company.
As a reserve talent, he stayed in the Shenyang Second Regiment.
So how did Yu Kuizhi arrive in Beijing and start the road to Peking Opera master?
02
In Quichi's words, he was the lucky one of his time.
After graduating from Yu Kuizhi, traditional opera was restored in China.
At this time, the culture was revived, and there was a thriving scene everywhere.
Yu Kuizhi's Peking Opera Troupe also choreographed a traditional opera "Fifteen Runs".
But that's right, Yu Kuizhi doesn't have enough ability to appear as the protagonist.
He could only watch from the corner as his seniors were spotted by the lights and tried their best to perform.
And his heart is like the lyrics in the play:
"Anxious, worried, restless".
Yu Kuizhi doesn't want to be a background board for the rest of his life.
He also wants to shine on the stage he loves.
At this time, the opportunity also came as Yu Kuizhi wished.
The Chinese Academy of Drama is recruiting students from all over the country, and Yu Kuizhi is ecstatic.
But although the opportunity came, it was extremely difficult.
Because it is aimed at young actors from all over China, only two old students are recruited.
Yu Kuizhi did not flinch, he was determined to go to Beijing to take the exam.
In 1978, Yu Kuizhi came to Beijing, China.
He took a tin train for more than ten hours overnight, and when he arrived, he was unremarkable.
In desperation, he could only spend the night outside the bungalow of a family.
Despite this, he still worked hard for the exam.
Facing the famous examiners, Yu Kuizhi sang three fragments of "Arrow Pole Riverside", "Forcing Liangshan" and "Empty City Plan" in one breath.
After singing, Yu Kuizhi also showed his "martial arts", flying and flipping on the spot.
In order to be selected, Yu Kuizhi performed for twenty minutes.
For more than 20 days of waiting for the results, he had mixed feelings.
On a passing by Tiananmen Square, Yu Kuizhi shed tears.
He vowed in his heart that he would be admitted to the China Academy of Drama and become a Beijinger.
The results lived up to expectations, and Yu Kuizhi became a student of the Chinese Academy of Drama.
On September 5, he successfully enrolled in school and began a four-year college career.
In the past four years, he left the dormitory at half past five in the morning and never went back to bed after half past ten in the evening.
Classmates commented on Yu Kuizhi and said that he was a precocious young man.
While the other students were relaxing and playing, Yu Kuizhi focused on practicing.
Except for singing, Yu Kuizhi basically doesn't know anything about other entertainment projects.
For four years in college, he was always the class president.
Approaching graduation, Yu Kuizhi's three volunteers were all filled in by the China Peking Opera Company.
He doesn't leave himself a way out.
Yu Kuizhi's struggle and talent are worthy of his self-confidence.
In eight semesters, he achieved excellent grades in all subjects.
He is also a three-good student for four consecutive years.
Yu Kuizhi successfully entered the Peking Opera Company of China, and proved with his actions: "Success is persistence".
03
After entering the Peking Opera Company of China, the reality did not match Yu Kuizhi's expectations.
Because at that time, many famous people gathered, and it was a good time for the year.
Yu Kuizhi, as a fledgling newcomer, naturally did not get a good opportunity.
Even the tricks have to be queued.
At the same time, in the early eighties, a new wave of filming film and television dramas was set off.
Therefore, many newcomer opera actors have chosen to change careers.
Some went abroad to study, some went to the sea to do business, and some became actors.
But Yu Kuizhi has never participated in any activities other than Peking Opera.
When he couldn't go on stage, he kept silently learning various singing pieces in the dormitory.
The actors of the same troupe couldn't help but sigh: "It should also be a role for others!" ”。
In the days that followed, Yu Kuizhi followed the troupe to perform in various places.
In 1984, the China Peking Opera Company arrived in Anshan, Liaoning Province to perform "Huarong Dao".
The leading actor is Mr. Yuan Shihai, the founder of the famous Yuan School of Peking Opera.
can start the show soon, and the actor who played Guan Yu suddenly fell ill and could not appear.
Yuan Shihai asked, "I remember that one of Shilin's students was in our group."
The Shilin in his mouth is Mr. Li Shilin, Yu Kuizhi's university teacher.
Yu Kuizhi temporarily replaced Guan Yu and spent three days getting familiar with the repertoire.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he appeared on the stage, the audience applauded.
The performance was a great success, and Yu Kuizhi also made a name for himself.
From 1987 to 1995, Yu Kuizhi won an award every two years.
In 2004, Yu Kuizhi ascended to the Vienna Golden Hall and sang "Lin Hai Xueyuan".
It has created a precedent for the art of Peking Opera in China.
In 2010, Yu Kuizhi became the vice president of the National Peking Opera Company.
From 2006 to 2015, he appeared at the Spring Festival Gala nine times.
Promote Peking Opera to countless Chinese audiences in front of TV and promote traditional culture.
In 2015, at the 8th People's Congress of the National Drama Association, Yu Kuizhi was elected vice chairman.
From a child who loved singing to an artist who is now at the top of the pyramid.
Yu Kuizhi carries forward the traditional repertoire while creating new plays.
He hopes that more young blood will join Peking Opera.
Only when young audiences love it can Peking Opera be inherited and carried forward.
Although Yu Kuizhi's move to create a new play has been met with a lot of negative voices over the years.
But he still believes that innovation is necessary.
Because Yu Kuizhi loves Peking Opera from the bottom of his bones and loves his career.
In 2022, Yu Kuizhi, who is 61 years old, will reach the age of retirement.
But his influence is too great, and countless fans follow his love.
And in recent years, Yu Kuizhi has continued to make outstanding contributions to Peking Opera.
In the end, after repeated studies by the Party Committee and the leadership team of the National Peking Opera Company, it was decided to delay Yu Kuizhi's retirement.
Today, Mr. Yu Kuizhi is still active on major stages.
Despite being over 60 years old, he is still running for his career and passion.
Over the years, Yu Kuizhi and Meipai Tsing Yi Li Shengsu have formed a partner.
The duo has contributed countless wonderful performances.
It is also known as "the first golden partner of Peking Opera".
Because Yu Kuizhi's private life is very low-key.
Many viewers mistakenly thought that he and Lee Seung-su were a couple.
Yu Kuizhi had no choice but to clarify:
"I'm not divorced, my wife is still the original partner."
So who is Yu Kuizhi's wife?
What about his married life?
04
In 1990, in order to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Hui Troupe entering Beijing, Yu Kuizhi went to Hong Kong to perform.
It was during this performance that he met Hong Kong girl Liang Yiwei.
The two fell in love and became husband and wife.
The news that the two were preparing to get married reached Liang Yiwei's parents.
Although they agreed, they said that Yu Kuizhi would come to Hong Kong to develop after marriage.
Yu Kuizhi was in a dilemma for a while.
At this time, Liang Yiwei resolutely decided to leave Hong Kong and go to the mainland to accompany her husband.
In 1997, their son Yu Yongliang was born.
That's when the change came.
In 2002, Liang Yiwei's mother was diagnosed with cancer.
Leung Yiwei returned to Hong Kong with her son.
Yu Kuizhi stayed in Beijing alone and worked hard for his career.
In 2004, Yu Kuizhi's father suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage.
Although he sought medical attention in time, his father was out of danger.
But he still had sequelae and could only rely on a wheelchair to live.
Yu Kuizhi's responsibility is heavier, and he must fight for his career even more.
But Beijing and Shenyang are too far away for him to stay in Shenyang to take care of his father.
His mother and sister persuaded him to stay in Beijing and take good care of his father.
Yu Kuizhi couldn't help but shed tears.
Gradually, my father's condition stabilized, but my mother was diagnosed with a heart attack.
My sister takes care of a pair of parents by herself, and Yu Kuizhi can't let her bear the medical bills anymore.
At this time, the burden of the three families all fell on Yu Kuizhi's shoulders.
His homes in Beijing, Shenyang, and Hong Kong all need financial support.
And Yu Kuizhi's various incomes at that time only added up to more than 1,000 yuan a month.
Therefore, he was very frugal and only prepared two suits for himself to attend the event.
The rest of the time, he wore clothes bought from the stalls and ate simple coarse tea and light rice.
Until 2008, Liang Yiwei's mother's condition was stable.
At this time, the son also returned to Beijing to study, and the wife finally returned to her home in Beijing.
The family of three ended their life of separation.
Yu Kuizhi still goes to Hong Kong and Shenyang from time to time to visit the two elderly families.
Despite such a heavy burden, Yu Kuizhi never complained and gave up.
He not only faced the Peking Opera career, but also adhered to it with enthusiasm.
In the face of family responsibilities, he has always been a good son, a husband, and a father.
Therefore, Yu Kuizhi is recognized as a "Peking Opera artist with both virtue and art".
epilogue
For Peking Opera, Yu Kuizhi spent his life of perseverance and perseverance.
For the sake of his family, he took on the burden of three families.
Never hype up because of this, live a low-key life, and only shine your own light under the spotlight.
Only art practitioners like Yu Kuizhi can be called "both virtue and art".
Mr. Yu Kuizhi is a Peking Opera artist who can never be replaced.
Some references are cited:
Baidu Encyclopedia: Yu Kuizhi|Yu Kuizhi 2015;Yu Kuizhi|Yu Kuizhi on how Peking Opera Follows the Times: Don't Forget the Purpose and Take the Initiative to Approach Young People 2017
Interview: Glorious Bloom - Yu Kuizhi; Panoramic Dialogue - Yu Kuizhi, Li Shengsu