In 1969, in Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province, a life destined to be associated with art was born. Zhang Guoqiang, the name that will shine on the screen in the future, has been surrounded by a strong opera atmosphere from the moment he fell to the ground.
His family can be called a living history of the development of opera. Great-grandfather Ni Junsheng is the founder of the Ni School of Pingju, not only has superb skills, but also cultivated Gui Baofen, Liu Xiaolou and other opera masters.
His father Zhang Haifeng is a famous Peking Opera actor, and his mother Ni Jinghuan is a famous actor in Pingju. Growing up in such a family seems to be destined to be an indissoluble bond between Zhang Guoqiang and his acting career.
Since he was a child, Zhang Guoqiang has followed his parents to learn singing. In that immature children's voice, the love and talent for art have been revealed. His greatest wish is to contribute to his acting career like his parents.
Seeing his son's obsession with art, Zhang Haifeng was not only pleased, but also saw the aura of his son, and firmly believed that he would be able to achieve something on this road in the future. In 1986, 17-year-old Zhang Guoqiang stood at the crossroads of his life.
Instead of sticking to the tradition of opera, his visionary father enrolled his son in the drama performance class of the Jiamusi branch of the Heilongjiang Provincial Art School. Zhang Haifeng's consideration is very practical: it is easier to find a job after graduating from drama than opera, which is difficult to perform.
In this way, with a love for acting, the young Zhang Guoqiang began his artistic journey. During his three years at art school, Zhang Guoqiang was eager to learn acting skills.
His diligence and talent were quickly recognized by his teachers. In 1989, Zhang Guoqiang, who had achieved academic success, was assigned to work in the Jiamusi Repertory Theatre with his excellent grades and solid acting skills, and officially embarked on the road of actor.
Although he chose a slightly different path from his family tradition, the artistic genes flowing in his blood have always led Zhang Guoqiang forward. Coming out of a family of opera, he carried a profound cultural heritage and began his own unique artistic life.
In 1989, Zhang Guoqiang officially joined the Jiamusi Repertory Theatre with a vision for his acting career. However, the reality is far more difficult than imagined. The applause and cheers on the stage are intoxicating, but the pressure of life is always there.
The fledgling Zhang Guoqiang was not all smooth sailing. Although his first TV series "Dripping Years" marked his official entry into the film and television industry, it failed to bring him much attention.
The appearance conditions are not outstanding, coupled with the lack of resources and connections, Zhang Guoqiang seems to be a little difficult in the highly competitive entertainment industry. In order to gain a foothold in this challenging industry, Zhang Guoqiang had to wear many hats.
In addition to participating in film and television works, he also tried to be a host and singer. During that time, he frequently shuttled between major TV stations and song halls, and worked hard to make a living by guest hosting, singing for others, etc.
This kind of life of rushing and toiling, although it is hard, has given Zhang Guoqiang a more comprehensive understanding and experience of the acting career. In 1998, opportunity finally favored this tireless young man.
In the TV series "It's Hard to Say Goodbye After Breaking Up", Zhang Guoqiang played the role of a rock singer. This role not only brought him to the attention of the audience for the first time, but also allowed him to gain a firm foothold in the entertainment industry.
It is worth mentioning that Zhang Guoqiang also sang the ending song of the play, showing his multi-faceted talents. However, the start of a career does not mean that it will be smooth sailing. In 2004, 35-year-old Zhang Guoqiang finally got a starring opportunity to play the male lead in the TV series "Unprecedented".
With excitement, he took a salary of 3,000 yuan and handed it to his wife. Who knows, what awaits him is his wife's disappointed eyes and a piercing sentence: "You are too unproductive, let's divorce!" This is undoubtedly a slap in the face to Zhang Guoqiang.
His career has just improved, but he has suffered a heavy emotional blow. But even so, he did not give up his pursuit of acting. After the divorce, he still persevered in developing his career, and successively participated in works such as "Chang Longji" and "A Needle to the Point".
Zhang Guoqiang's story tells us that difficulties and setbacks are inevitable on the road to chasing dreams. But as long as you have a firm belief and keep making unremitting efforts, you will eventually wait for the light that belongs to you.
Zhang Guoqiang's love life, just like his acting career, has experienced ups and downs. At the beginning of his career, he met his ex-wife, who was also an actor in a repertory theatre. The two are of similar age and have similar interests and hobbies, and soon sparked a spark of love.
They chose to enter the palace of marriage in a low-key manner, and did not make a big deal, but simply received a marriage certificate and started living together. In 1999, 30-year-old Zhang Guoqiang ushered in an important moment in his life - he became a father.
The birth of his son brought infinite joy to this small family, and also made Zhang Guoqiang work harder to pursue the development of his career. Perhaps it is the luck brought by marriage, or the sense of responsibility, Zhang Guoqiang's acting career has made significant progress during this period.
However, as time went on, the pressures of reality began to emerge. Although Zhang Guoqiang worked hard, his income was still difficult to meet the needs of his family. The relationship between husband and wife has also cracked because of the burdens of life.
Finally in 2004, when the 35-year-old Zhang Guoqiang happily handed over the 3,000 yuan salary of "Unprecedented" to his wife, what was waiting for him was a heavy blow. The wife said the hurtful words: "You are so unproductive, let's divorce!" In this way, Zhang Guoqiang became a single father.
This blow was undoubtedly huge for him, not only an emotional loss, but also a denial of his ability as a man and a husband. But even so, he remained strong enough to take on his responsibilities as a father, taking care of his young son with the help of his parents.
Life always gives hope in the midst of despair. In 2009, 40-year-old Zhang Guoqiang met Wang Xiaonan, who was 7 years younger than him, through the introduction of his college classmate Luo Haiqiong. Wang Xiaonan is also an actor and a native of Jiamusi.
Although relatives and friends around him dissuaded Wang Xiaonan, thinking that Zhang Guoqiang was divorced and had children, Wang Xiaonan still firmly chose Zhang Guoqiang. In order to integrate into this new family, Wang Xiaonan has put in a lot of effort.
She took the initiative to take care of Zhang Guoqiang's son, and won the child's acceptance with sincerity and love. The child even took the initiative to say to his father: "Dad, if you want to marry Aunt Wang, I can accept it."
This sentence deeply moved Zhang Guoqiang, and also made him determined to spend the rest of his life with Wang Xiaonan. Soon after, 40-year-old Zhang Guoqiang and 33-year-old Wang Xiaonan entered the palace of marriage.
After marriage, Wang Xiaonan gave birth to a lovely daughter for Zhang Guoqiang, which added warmth to this reorganized family. It is commendable that even if he has his own biological daughter, Wang Xiaonan still loves Zhang Guoqiang's eldest son as always and treats him as his own.
Zhang Guoqiang's emotional experience tells us that although love will have twists and turns, as long as we maintain sincerity and courage, we will eventually usher in our own happiness. 2006 was a key turning point for the 37-year-old Zhang Guoqiang.
This year, he received an invitation to participate in the TV series "Soldier Assault". In this work, which was later hailed as a "divine drama", Zhang Guoqiang played the role of "Gao Cheng".
He vividly interpreted Gao Cheng's self-confidence, love and cherishing talents, strong appearance but inner tenderness, and won unanimous praise from the audience and industry insiders. The success of "Soldier Assault" seems to have opened a new chapter in Zhang Guoqiang's career.
His acting skills have been fully demonstrated and recognized, which has also brought him more opportunities. Since then, Zhang Guoqiang's acting career has embarked on a rapid upward trajectory. Following "Soldier Assault", Zhang Guoqiang participated in many excellent works one after another.
Since 2007, he has starred in popular TV series such as "Tears into Gold", "My Brother, My Group", "My Brother is Shunyu", "The Big Shopkeeper" and so on. In 2010, he participated in the large-scale film "Tangshan Earthquake" directed by Feng Xiaogang, which further enhanced his status in the film and television industry.
As he grows older and more experienced, Zhang Guoqiang's acting skills have become more and more exquisite, and his role types have become more diverse. He is able to handle a variety of different types of characters, whether they are decent or villains, and can be shaped with great talent.
This multifaceted nature makes him a "sweet spot" in the eyes of directors and producers. In recent years, Zhang Guoqiang's career development momentum is still strong. He has participated in a variety of works of high quality.
"Small Town Police", "Longing for Life", "Detective Chinatown 3", "Through the Mountains and Seas", "My Father and Me", "Farmer Academician", "Transcendence", "The Gate of Rebirth", "Iron Will" and other works have been widely praised by the audience.
These works not only consolidated Zhang Guoqiang's position in the film and television industry, but also further sublimated his acting skills. In addition to film and television works, Zhang Guoqiang also actively participates in variety shows and large-scale galas.
In 2021, he even appeared on the stage of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, and performed the sketch "Urged to Marry Every Festival" with Zhang Kaili, Wan Qian and other actors, allowing the national audience to appreciate his charm again.
Today, the 53-year-old Zhang Guoqiang still maintains a strong creative enthusiasm and high output. He constantly challenges himself, tries different types of roles, and interprets one vivid character after another with superb acting skills.
From the young actor who was ecstatic for a salary of 3,000 yuan to a powerful actor who is now well-known in the film and television industry, Zhang Guoqiang's success is by no means accidental, but a perfect combination of opportunity and strength.
His story tells us that as long as we stick to our dreams and constantly improve ourselves, we will eventually wait for our own highlight moments. Zhang Guoqiang's acting career is undoubtedly an inspirational legend from obscurity to fame.
In 2010, just as Zhang Guoqiang's career was booming, a bad news suddenly struck - his father Zhang Haifeng was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. This news was like a bolt from the blue, which made Zhang Guoqiang's heart sink to the bottom in an instant.
In order to take care of his father, Zhang Guoqiang made great efforts. He traveled back and forth between the crew and the hospital, often feeling unwell from overwork. At one point, he was even so tired that he urinated blood, and the other time he fainted in the crew.
But even so, he did not give up on taking care of his father. However, despite the best efforts of Zhang Guoqiang and his family, Zhang Haifeng's condition was not effectively controlled.
In April 2014, after battling the disease for many years, Zhang Haifeng finally passed away. The pain of losing his father made Zhang Guoqiang's heart like a knife, but he still endured his grief and properly handled his father's funeral.
After his father's death, Zhang Guoqiang turned more attention to his elderly mother. In order not to let his mother fall into the pain of widowhood, he and his wife Wang Xiaonan often accompany their mother.
Although he originally wanted to take his mother to live with him in Beijing, he finally gave up this idea, considering that his mother was reluctant to leave the hometown where she had lived all her life. Although he can't get along day and night, Zhang Guoqiang still often returns to Jiamusi to visit his mother and care about her daily life.
He also told his brothers and sisters in Jiamusi to take more care of his mother and ensure that her mother had no worries in her old age. In 2018, when he learned that his mother was suffering from common bile duct stones, Zhang Guoqiang put down his work again and returned to Jiamusi to take care of his mother.
Under his careful care, my mother recovered smoothly and her physical condition was also well recovered. Zhang Guoqiang's filial piety to his parents fully reflects his sense of responsibility and sincere feelings as a son.
In the most glorious period of his career, he still did not forget filial piety, and interpreted the traditional virtue of "filial piety first" with practical actions. This filial piety has also won praise and respect from all walks of life.
Today, 53-year-old Zhang Guoqiang is in the golden period of his life. His acting career is thriving, and he continues to be active in the film and television industry, maintaining high output and popularity. From an obscure little person to a high-profile powerful actor today, Zhang Guoqiang's life experience can be called an inspirational legend.
In 2024, an incident that happened in his hometown of Jiamusi attracted Zhang Guoqiang's attention. The local area was pushed to the forefront of public opinion because of "dumping rice and smashing eggs", and as a native of Jiamusi, Zhang Guoqiang stepped forward to speak out for his hometown.
He posted a video of five minutes and eighteen seconds on his personal short video account, expressing his deep feelings for his hometown with tears in his eyes: "Jiamusi is my hometown, no matter what happens, I love it!" Because this city embodies the hard work of several generations and millions of fathers and villagers! Thank you.
These sincere words not only showed Zhang Guoqiang's deep feelings for his hometown, but also won the praise and support of many netizens. From a difficult start to success, and then to not forgetting his original intention to give back to his hometown, Zhang Guoqiang's life experience undoubtedly gives people profound inspiration and inspiration.