In 1987, Wang Xingang, who was at the peak of his career, made a surprising decision. , a screen idol who is loved by the audience, quietly left the embrace of the motherland with his wife Yang Shaocai and went to the United States to seek medical treatment.
This move caused quite a stir at the time, and many people found it difficult to understand, and some even questioned his patriotism. However, the years have passed like a white horse, and more than 30 years have passed quietly in the blink of an eye.
Wang Xingang, who is now 92 years old, finally chose to return to his roots. He and Yang Shaocai returned to their homeland and spent their old age in Beijing. This old couple who are in love with each other are still in love as before, as if time has never left a trace on them.
Wang Xingang's decision not only shows his deep attachment to the motherland, but also an interpretation of his lifelong beliefs. As his colleague Wang Tiecheng once said: "Act seriously and be honest."
Wang Xingang used his own actions to silently interpret the profound meaning of this proverb. His choice confirms his consistent attitude towards life, and also shows the world the character of a true artist.
In Wang Xingang's young heart, the lights on the stage are always the most dazzling. At the age of 17, with his love for drama, he made a decision that surprised his parents - to join the literary training class.
The dissuasive words of his parents are still in his ears: "You are a young man, you should think about how to start a family and what drama to act!" However, the stubborn Wang Xingang firmly took the first step to chase his dream.
The gears of fate always turn unexpectedly. After enlisting in the army, Wang Xingang was assigned to the art troupe with his innate acting talent. Here, he is like a fish in water, pouring all his enthusiasm into every stage every time, as if he wants to integrate himself into each role.
However, just when he thought he had finally found his direction in life, an unexpected opportunity knocked on his door. Bole from Changchun Film Studio came to the door and invited him to join the film industry.
Faced with this sudden invitation, Wang Xingang hesitated. "I'm a drama actor," he muttered to himself, "movies and dramas are two different things." However, under the patient persuasion of the regiment leader, he finally embarked on the road to the screen.
This decision completely changed the trajectory of his life. In 1956, Wang Xingang ushered in his screen debut "Silent Forest". In the film, he played a witty and brave scout "Feng Guangfa".
's handsome appearance, calm temperament, and delicate acting skills made him an instant hit. The audience was deeply attracted by the character he played, and sweated for his every dangerous move.
Since then, Wang Xingang has become a well-deserved "screen male god" in the 60s. As the fame grew, invitations followed. In classic works such as "The Eternal Wave", "Red Women's Army" and "Scout", Wang Xingang has been left behind.
Each character is brought to life and remembered by the audience. However, Wang Xingang was not complacent. He has always maintained a sense of awe for his performances, striving to interpret each role to the extreme.
On the road of being an actor, Wang Xingang has shown admirable professional ethics. He never picks a script, he plays whatever role he gives, even if it is a supporting role, he goes all out.
This kind of professionalism has won unanimous praise from peers and audiences. Looking back on the past, Wang Xingang often sighs at the wonder of fate. From the drama stage to the screen fluorescence, he has carved a strong mark on the road of acting with sincere love and unremitting efforts.
The teenager who once only thought about acting in dramas has now become an indispensable member of the history of Chinese cinema. This experience not only made his acting career successful, but also shaped his consistent pursuit of art.
As Wang Xingang's image on the screen becomes more and more popular, the audience's expectations for him are becoming more and more solidified. However, in the 1958 movie "The Eternal Wave", he received a surprising role - the villain "Yao Wei".
This decision really caught the audience off guard. "How can Wang Xingang play the bad guy?" This question caused quite a stir in the audience. However, professional actors never hold back because of the good and evil of their characters.
Wang Xingang is still fully engaged, and interprets the insidious cunning of "Yao Wei" to the fullest. However, when his handsome and decent face appeared on the screen, the audience's mood could be described as mixed.
On the one hand, they are angered by the evil of the characters, and on the other hand, it is difficult to fully hate them because they are Wang Xingang. This contradictory reaction made Wang Xingang cry and laugh. He knows that this is the audience's recognition of his past roles, and it is also his love for himself.
Since then, he has not played a villain role, but this experience has given him a deeper understanding of the relationship between actors and characters. However, Wang Xingang in life is a low-key and introverted person, which is very different from the image on the screen.
In the 1959 movie "Sea Eagle", the sweet couple played by him and Wang Xiaotang made the audience yearn for it. For a while, rumors of the two "screen couples" were rampant. Fans have written to ask if they have actually become real-life partners.
Faced with such a misunderstanding, Wang Xingang fell into a dilemma. He didn't want to hurt Wang Xiaotang's reputation, nor did he want his wife to misunderstand. After much deliberation, he made a decision that was not common in showbiz at the time - a public clarification.
"I'm married, my wife is not Wang Xiaotang." Wang Xingang's statement not only shows his sense of responsibility, but also reflects his loyalty to his wife. In that era of frequent celebrity scandals, Wang Xingang's behavior is undoubtedly a clear stream.
This contrast between the screen image and real life just highlights Wang Xingang's professionalism as an actor and his sincere character as an ordinary person. In the entertainment industry, he has always maintained his true colors and has never had any lace news.
He uses practical actions to interpret what is "virtue and art". Wang Xingang often said: "An actor should be ever-changing on the screen and his true colors in life." This sentence is not only his philosophy of life, but also a portrayal of his life.
He blooms in his role and is cautious and self-contained in life. This balance allows him to maintain a rare purity and authenticity in the glory of his acting career. There are always ups and downs in life, even for stars in the sky.
For Wang Xingang, the arrival of the "Cultural Revolution" was like a hammer, which not only disrupted his acting career, but also brought a huge impact to his family. Wang Xingang's wife, Yang Shaocai, was also originally an enthusiastic actor.
In order to support her husband's career, she resolutely chose to retreat behind the scenes and concentrate on her husband and children. However, with the advent of the political storm and the sudden death of his best friend, this successive blows made Yang Shaocai's mental condition deteriorate.
In the face of his wife's increasingly serious mental illness, Wang Xingang did not back down. He made a decision that came as a surprise to many – to take a break from the screen and devote himself to taking care of his wife and raising children.
During those days, Wang Xingang seemed to be a different person. The former handsome and dashing screen image has been replaced by the trivial chores of firewood, rice, oil and salt, and he takes care of his wife day and night, while also taking care of the young children.
"I promised to take care of her for the rest of my life, in good times and bad." Wang Xingang often reminds himself like this. Despite the hardships of life, he never complained to anyone.
The hands that have played countless heroic images on the screen are now roughened in the daily chores. But Wang Xingang's eyes are still firm, as if this is the most important role in his life.
The years are like water, and under Wang Xingang's careful care, Yang Shaocai's condition has finally improved. The moment he saw his wife's smile bloom again, Wang Xingang felt that all the efforts were worth it.
This experience not only tested Wang Xingang's will, but also gave him a deeper understanding of life and career. When Wang Xingang returned to the screen, people were surprised to find that the actor seemed to have made a qualitative leap.
His performances are more nuanced and his insight into human nature is more profound. This difficult period has instead contributed to his later success on and off the screen. Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Wang Xingang has entered the age of sixties.
However, his love for acting has not diminished in the slightest. At an age when many people choose to enjoy their old age, Wang Xingang still maintains his persistent pursuit of art. In 2000, 68-year-old Wang Xingang received a special invitation: to direct the movie "Bethune: The Growth of a Hero".
This opportunity is both a challenge and an opportunity for him. "Bethune's story deserves to be known by more people," Wang Xingang said firmly, "This is not only a movie, but also a spiritual inheritance."
Despite his advanced age, Wang Xingang still devoted himself to directing work with full enthusiasm. He delved into historical sources and repeatedly scrutinized the script to perfectly present Bethune's selfless dedication on the screen.
This attempt is not only a breakthrough in Wang Xingang's artistic career, but also another effort to spread positive energy. In 2006, Wang Xingang, who was in his 70s, surprised the world again.
In order to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March, he resolutely accepted the invitation to participate in the movie "My Long March". "As long as I can do something for the film industry, I won't back down," Wang said, with a determined glint in his eyes.
On set, the young actors were touched by the professionalism of the veteran artist. They saw that although Wang Xingang was old, he was meticulous about every shot and strived for perfection.
His dedication and enthusiasm were contagious to everyone present. Many young actors said that Mr. Wang is not only their role model, but also a banner in the Chinese film industry.
Even in the days when he is no longer filming in person, Wang Xingang still pays close attention to the development of Chinese films. He often communicates with young actors and shares his experiences accumulated over the decades.
"I hope that Chinese films can get better and better," he often said, "and this is the responsibility of our generation, and it is also our dream." Wang Xingang's later life is the best interpretation of "Lao Ji is in the middle of nowhere, and his ambition is thousands of miles".
He proved with practical actions that as long as there is love in his heart, age is never a limit. His persistence and dedication not only enriched his life, but also contributed valuable strength to the development of China's film industry.
In Wang Xingang, we see the character that a true artist should have: not forgetting his original intention and being consistent. His story will inspire more people to persevere in their dreams in their own fields and never give up.
Today's Wang Xingang is already an art master all over the world. He was named one of the top ten movie stars in the 40 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and one of the top ten movie actors in the 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
His name was solemnly recorded in the "Dictionary of Chinese Film and Television Artists" and became an indispensable stroke in the history of Chinese film. A number of "Lifetime Achievement Awards" have witnessed his outstanding contributions to the film industry.
Looking back, Wang Xingang has been practicing the concept of "acting seriously and being an honest man" all his life. Whether it is his conscientiousness in his acting career, or his unwavering devotion to his wife in life, it reflects his noble character.
He used practical actions to interpret what "virtue and art are both xin", and also proved the deep meaning of Wang Tiecheng's sentence with his lifelong persistence: acting must not only be serious, but also more serious. In his 92 years of life, he has a persistent pursuit of art, a selfless dedication to his family, and a deep love for the motherland.
From going to the United States for medical treatment to returning to China in his later years, Wang Xingang's every choice shows an actor's feelings for his family and country. His story is not only a personal legend, but also a microcosm of an era.