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On stage?
They brought countless laughs and touches to the audience.
But the light and shadow have dissipated, and the old artists have lived a very different life in their old age.
Some people are rich and wealthy with famous brands, some people have children and grandchildren around their knees to enjoy their families, and some people live in "slums.........
01 Herd
Who are the herd?
Young people may not even have heard the name.
But for the post-70s and post-80s, he has appeared on the Spring Festival Gala many times, and he is definitely a powerful cross talk actor.
He has withdrawn from the public eye over the years and is rarely active in the cross talk circle, but recently suddenly caused heated discussions because of a photo of his "own community".
75-year-old him?
Wearing a vest, shorts, and slippers, his steps are steady and powerful, and his hairstyle has not changed from before, and his mental state is quite good.
The photographer originally wanted to come forward to say hello, but he could see that the other party did not want to be disturbed, so he had to give up.
But after the video was uploaded to the Internet, the first thing netizens paid attention to was not his attitude, but the community behind him.
Tiantong Garden.
It is Beijing's famous "slum", which also indicates the economic conditions of the herd.
Who was he?
is also the "nail household of the Spring Festival Gala" standing next to Feng Gong, and there is no other in the sketch world and cross talk world.
But he was at the peak of his career and made a bold decision.
went to Mengxian County to be the deputy county magistrate.
He paid out of his own pocket to build a school for the local area, and used his celebrity status to introduce many projects for the local area.
In fact, he did it himself, but because of various controversies, he had to donate his net worth to prove his innocence.
After leaving office, he also wanted to return to the familiar field, and he also discussed the matter with Feng Gong, but the result was cruel.
There are many newcomers in the sketch industry, and there is no place for him for a long time.
Now he has retired from the entertainment industry for more than ten years.
Coupled with a series of changes such as losing his wife, his son's reluctance to take care of it, and most of his property, his personality has undergone earth-shaking changes.
I worked as a photographer and a newspaper reporter.
lived a low-key and peaceful life, completely bidding farewell to the previous scenery, but the audience never forgot him.
02 Tian Hua
In 1950, the role of "Xi'er" in "The White-Haired Girl" made Tian Hua, who was only 23 years old, a household name.
She was also fortunate to receive a gold medal from the Ministry of Culture, but she was not satisfied with the achievements in front of her.
He has successively entered the Chinese opera performance cadre training class for further study, Bayi Film Studio, and constantly improved himself.
Rehearsing with team members with a humble attitude, pondering each role, and bringing more excitement to the audience.
Lao Feng in "Dr. Bethune", investigator Shi Yun in "Secret Drawings", and the upright female dean Shang Qin in "Inside and Outside the Court.......
When she was young, she used her strength to win bursts of applause.
After that, because of the four cancer patients in the family, he gradually left the big screen.
However, those who follow her can find that since 2008, she has appeared on major stages one after another, when she is nearly 80 years old.
This comeback is to shine, and it is also for the sky-high treatment fees on my body.
In order to make money, I took a job as a witness for 1,000 yuan.
In order to save money, I was reluctant to buy even the beans that had risen in price a little.
Even with such constraints, she stuck to her principles.
There was a merchant who sold medicine and wanted to find Mr. Tian Hua to shoot an advertisement, and even offered a high price of "two million pieces", but she was still turned away.
She said:
"I know I'm really short of money, I really want money, but I must be assured that money can neither harm others nor destroy myself"
The exposure of this act has been praised by countless netizens.
But even so, she failed to keep her family members who were suffering from cancer, but the death of her loved ones did not break her.
Now?
She is 96 years old and is often active on stage.
She was featured on the actors' forum at the China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.
There will be her at the 2024 Hundred Flowers Spring Festival Gala.
She is on the donation list, and she often appears at Nortel for classes.
A birthday party with all the stars.
Although he is old and needs someone to help him walk, Mr. Tian Hua's aura and demeanor have not diminished at all.
She has been an actor for most of her life, and she has used her practical actions to interpret what a real artist is, and has become the best inspiration and example for future generations.
03 Feng Gong
"Dear audience friends, I miss you guys"
The moment this sentence sounded, the first person that came to mind in the minds of countless people was Feng Gong.
As an old partner of the herd, he has always been active on the stage.
Even if he withdrew from the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, some people invited him to participate in commercial performances and record the Shandong Satellite TV Spring Festival Gala.
I usually go out to exercise, eat and be recognized, and I will greet each other warmly and take photos with each other.
Hearing the cheers of the audience and looking at the fans who kept toasting him, you know that his charm has not diminished back then.
Perhaps, some people ask that even if you are on stage, is it annoying to be interrupted by so many people when you go out to eat normally?
But he happily said:
"But don't bother, that's our God"
Now 66 years old?
I live in a single-family villa with a large yard with my family, have pets, grow flowers and pick vegetables on weekdays, and chat with friends.
In his spare time, he patted the joke and posted it on the Internet, and his life was so leisurely.
04 Song Dandan
幽默。
诙谐。
Sharp rhetoric.
The comedy skills that amused the audience in a few words made Song Dandan known by the audience as: China's No. 1 female comedian!
Many netizens' impression of her is still in the sketch "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow", and the TV series "Family with Children".
As everyone knows, from dramas to sketches, from sketches to TV series, from TV series to variety shows, Song Dandan has already completed a gorgeous transformation again and again.
But as he grew older, the huge pressure of the burden made Song Dandan announce his withdrawal from the stage of the Spring Festival Gala in 2020.
left Renyi and said that he would not act in dramas anymore.
Recently, the 63-year-old officially announced the news of her "retirement" for the second time for the sake of her body and in order not to worry her family.
"Peach Blossom Dock was the last job in my life"
In fact, this day could have been expected a long time ago.
In the past few years, she has either recorded variety shows or guest appearances in TV series, and her exposure is not as good as before.
As for the rest of the time, she used it to improve herself and accompany her family.
When she was young, she worked hard and married her husband for the third time was also a rich man, which gave her the confidence to live the life she wanted.
The clothes on your body?
Worth 40,000 yuan.
It is reported that she also owns a number of luxury houses in Beijing, and the price of each set is calculated according to "10 million".
Not to mention that he is doing well, his son Batu has also started a family.
Song Dandan, who is a mother-in-law and a grandmother, waved her hand to let her daughter-in-law live in a confinement center of 450,000 yuan for 30 days, and held a beautiful full moon banquet for her eldest grandson.
It's time to work hard, and what you should harvest is also in your pocket, and it's time for your children and grandchildren to wrap around your knees and enjoy your family.
05 Liu Zhaoming
At the 2019 Hong Kong Arts Development Awards Presentation Ceremony, Lau Siu-ming was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, which symbolizes the highest honor.
Perhaps, someone does not know him.
But he can definitely afford the title of "artist".
The most impressive role in his acting career is probably the "Dryad Grandma" in the "A Chinese Ghost Story" series.
The charm of the makeup and the charm of walking have become the existence that children are afraid of, which is also the embodiment of Liu Zhaoming's superb acting skills.
Of course, "Grandma" is just one of his many representative roles.
Time flies, and the years are merciless.
Now?
Because of his health, he rarely appears in public, and his last work is also left in the 2020 "Bridge of Sighs".
Until 2023, Liu Zhaoming suddenly became active.
At the age of 91, he appeared in front of the audience on crutches and participated in the art exhibition held by Andy Lau.
A crisp suit and familiar glasses.
Although he has entered his old age, the wrinkles on his face are clearly visible, but the whole person exudes that vitality and elegance, which is amazing.
has been filming in the entertainment industry for so many years, and he is definitely a role model for younger generations to learn from and respect.
Even if he is no longer filming, Wu Zhenyu, Chow Yun-fat and other showbiz bigwigs will still visit Liu Zhaoming.
According to Liu Zhaoming's disclosure, although he has been hospitalized for surgery in the past two years, his current physical condition is basically fine, but he needs a wheelchair to travel, and his life in his later years is quiet and comfortable.
06 Niu Ben
Niu Ben is a well-respected old actor in the circle.
Although he has been in the arts for decades, there are only a handful of opportunities to play the leading role, but in his eyes, there are no small roles, only small actors.
After years of perseverance, he finally won the honor of "Golden Rooster Lifetime Achievement Award" at the age of 82.
The four words of virtue and art are perfect for him.
But after his wife passed away, he lived in a nursing home alone, and he was reluctant to eat and drink because of his frugality, but he was willing to hold an umbrella for others, and took out most of his life savings to support poor students.
His legs and feet are not good, and he needs tools to support him when he walks, but his ideological realm exceeds 99% of people.
07 Zhao Benshan
When he was young, Zhao Benshan occupied the other half of the "sketch world".
When he got older, he announced his retirement, and even the "Benshan Media" he founded was handed over to the apprentices to take care of.
He also made a home in Benshan Media Film and Television Base.
The dormitories for workers were renovated into bright farmhouse compounds.
There is a fire kang in the house, a large flower quilt, there is a land outside the house, there is a small courtyard, and you can sit in the pavilion in the courtyard in summer to enjoy the coolness.
Drink tea every day and pull weeds for the flowers.
Without the crowd and pursuit, the simple days made him very down-to-earth.
Occasionally, he will also make a cameo appearance in the work of "Benshan Media", and he is also a frequent guest on the big screen.
"Liu Laogen 5" in 2022, "The Legend of Magpie Knife Gate" in 2023, and "Country Love 16" in 2024.
Not long ago, her daughter Qiuqiu also found a handsome husband, gave birth to a son, and held a 100-day banquet.
Zhao Benshan's life has since entered the next stage: grandfather!
These seven veteran artists have all contributed to the performing arts, sending countless laughter and emotion to the audience.
Now their lives are also ushering in their old age, some are happy, some are simple and plain, and some are a little lonely.
The gap is huge.
The only thing that is certain is that they all deserve our respect and blessings.
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