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Text: Xiao Yuer said entertainment
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Preamble:
In this entertainment industry full of opportunities and challenges, how many fathers and sons can really walk out of their own artistic paths?
And how many people can find understanding and reconciliation in harshness and rebellion?
Can the story of Li Baotian and Li Yu bring us some profound enlightenment about family affection, dreams and growth?
The Beginning of a Dramatic Life: Li Baotian's Artistic Path
On November 28, 1946, Li Baotian was born in an ordinary family.
His parents had high hopes for him, hoping that he would be able to change his destiny through his studies.
However, fate seems to have arranged a different path for Li Baotian.
At school, the young Li Baotian experienced a profound setback.
One cold winter day, he was punished by his teacher for some reason to stand outside the classroom.
Even though it was freezing, he stood there stubbornly until his parents found the school to pick him up.
This experience not only made Li Baotian resist the school, but also cultivated his tenacious and unyielding character.
As he grew older, Li Baotian gradually developed a strong interest in opera.
Although he couldn't understand the babbling lyrics of the actors on stage, he was deeply attracted by the unique artistic charm.
Faced with the opposition of his parents, the teenage Li Baotian made a bold decision - to leave home to study opera.
This study is more than ten years.
During this time, Li Baotian continued to hone his skills and laid a solid foundation for his future acting career.
The turning point: from behind the scenes to in front of the stage
In 1978, Li Baotian ushered in an important turning point in his life.
In order to improve himself, he was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama Director Cadre Training Class.
This opportunity was not easy to come by, and Li Baotian devoted all his energy to studying, accumulating valuable knowledge and experience for his future acting career.
Five years later, the opportunity came.
In 1983, Li Baotian played Zhang Letian in the movie "Breaking the Rivers and Lakes" and officially stepped into the showbiz.
This experience gave him a taste of standing in front of the camera, and it also strengthened his determination to continue to pursue his acting career.
After that, Li Baotian successively starred in works such as "Human Ghost Love", "Old Man Ge", and "Phoenix Qin".
Among them, "Human Ghost Love" won him the 8th Chinese Film Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor, which was the first important award in his acting career, and it was also an affirmation of his acting skills.
Starlight: The brilliance of "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo".
Li Baotian's real popularity is in "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo".
This TV series not only made him a well-known actor, but also formed an audience-loved "iron triangle" with Wang Gang and Zhang Guoli.
However, after becoming famous, Li Baotian was not confused by fame and fortune, but was more strict with himself.
Among the many scripts that came to him, Li Baotian always adhered to his principles: not to take bad movies and not to play false roles.
This persistence has cost him some business opportunities, but it has also earned him the respect of the audience and industry insiders.
Between father and son: stern and rebellious
In 1972, Li Yu was born.
As a successful actor, Li Baotian has his own set of ideas about his son's education.
He hoped that Li Yu would be able to take a different path from his own, so he urged Li Yu to learn painting from the age of 6.
However, the father's good intentions were not understood by the son.
Although Li Yu obediently studied painting for more than ten years, he was full of resistance to his father's arrangement.
At the age of 17, Li Yu finally mustered up the courage to express his desire to be an actor to his father.
This decision sparked the first major conflict between father and son.
Li Baotian was disappointed and angry at his son's choice, and even beat Li Yu.
This conflict became a turning point in the father-son relationship, and it was also the starting point for Li Yu to begin his self-pursuit.
A difficult start: Li Yu's acting career
Despite his father's opposition, Li Yu still embarked on the road of acting without hesitation.
In 1994, he applied for the Central Academy of Drama, but was brushed off in the third exam.
This defeat did not defeat Li Yu, but stimulated his fighting spirit.
In the next six years, Li Yu traveled around, taking on various small roles and tricks.
He understands that it is only by constantly gaining experience that he can gain a foothold in this highly competitive industry.
At the same time, he did not give up the opportunity to study, and finally successfully admitted to the directing department of the Central Academy of Drama.
Father and Son on the Stage: Contradiction and Growth
In 2000, the opportunity came.
Li Yu and Li Baotian starred together in the TV series "Police Li Wine Bottle", playing the role of father and son.
This collaboration was supposed to be a good opportunity to bring father and son closer, but it became a "disaster" between them.
On the set, Li Yu likes to add his own opinions, especially some nonsensical plays.
This way of performing attracted ridicule and criticism from Li Baotian.
Li Yu felt both frightened and aggrieved, and every time he played against his father, he seemed very nervous, and he couldn't play at his usual level at all.
This cooperation not only did not improve the relationship between father and son, but deepened Li Yu's resentment towards his father.
He even publicly criticized his father on a variety show: "As a father, he is incompetent, I haven't seen him a few times since I was a child, and I don't look smiling when I see him." "
Turning Point: The Reconciliation Journey of "The Chancellor".
In 2005, the father and son collaborated again on "The Minister of the Imperial Mission".
This time, after several years of training, Li Yu's acting skills have improved significantly.
He confidently said to his father: "After 5 years of study, I have also learned a lot of acting skills, and I can compete with you." "
Although Li Baotian will still criticize his son's performance harshly, Li Yu has been able to accept it calmly.
He began to understand his father's good intentions, and he worked harder to improve his acting skills.
In this cooperation, Li Yu also saw his father's dedicated side.
Even in harsh environments, Li Baotian was able to complete the shooting in one go.
This professionalism deeply influenced Li Yu and made him understand the hard work it takes to become a good actor.
The Bridge of Marriage: Resolving the Gap between Father and Son
Li Yu's marriage became an important opportunity to improve the relationship between father and son.
His wife, Chen Yanlin, became a bridge between father and son, skillfully resolving the conflict between the two.
Whenever Li Yu missed his father, he would ask his wife to call Li Baotian first.
Chen Yanlin would chat with Li Baotian first to create a relaxed atmosphere, and then hand the phone to Li Yu.
In this way, the communication between father and son becomes natural and warm.
With the mediation of his wife, the relationship between Li Yu and Li Baotian gradually became harmonious.
They began to share their experiences and insights in life, especially in their acting careers.
Li Baotian also began to support his son's acting career, and even encouraged him to use his talent in comedy.
Wonderful in Each: The Artistic Achievements of Father and Son
After years of hard work, Li Yu has gradually gained a firm foothold in the entertainment industry.
His performance in many film and television dramas such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "Nine Perfect" was loved by the audience and proved his strength.
At the same time, Li Baotian's acting career has also reached new heights.
He became popular again with "Miracle Doctor Xilaile", showing his charm as an old actor.
What is even more proud is that Li Baotian won the "China TV Golden Eagle Award for Lifetime Achievement TV Artist Award", which is the highest affirmation of his artistic achievements over the years.
Epilogue:
The story of Li Baotian and Li Yu is, to some extent, an allegory about the generation gap, understanding and growth.
Their experiences have taught us that even the most intimate father-son relationship takes time to grind and understand each other.
Li Baotian cultivated his son's tenacity with stern love, while Li Yu proved with his own achievements that his father's education method was not unreasonable.
In this fast-paced society, can we, like Li Baotian and Li Yu, find a way to understand and reconcile in contradictions and misunderstandings?
Can you learn to appreciate and respect the choices of others while pursuing yourself?
This is perhaps the most precious lesson that this father and son have given us.