preface
Gu Yue, this name may be a little unfamiliar to you, but when it comes to the role he played on the screen - Chairman Mao, you will definitely suddenly realize. As one of the special actors who most resemble Chairman Mao, Gu Yue's image is deeply implanted in the hearts of countless audiences.
He not only resembles Chairman Mao in appearance, but also deeply understands Chairman Mao's charm and temperament through countless hard exercises, making every detail lifelike. Gu Yue did not embark on this path at the beginning, but went through a series of ups and downs before finally becoming "Chairman Mao" in everyone's minds.
Today, let's walk into the world of Gu Yue and understand how he gradually became a great man in everyone's minds from an ordinary person.
Gu Yue and Chairman Mao's first "relationship"
One afternoon in mid-1967, Gu Yue went out on business and took a train to the Yunnan Military Region. That day, he wore an ordinary tunic and sat in a hard-seat carriage, quietly looking at the scenery outside the window.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder excitedly: "Hey, why do you look so much like Chairman Mao!" Gu Yue was stunned for a moment, looked back at the man, and then glanced at the surrounding passengers, only to see that they also nodded yes. This is the first time that Gu Yue has been said to be like Chairman Mao, and from that moment on, a special seed was planted in his heart.
Gu Yue, formerly known as Hu Shanyu, was born in an ordinary family, lost his parents due to war when he was a child, and followed his sister Hu Jiaojiao to rely on each other since he was a child. His sister is his only relative and his strongest backing.
The experience of being recognized as Chairman Mao on the train made him realize the peculiarity of his appearance for the first time, which also became an important opportunity for him to embark on the road of a special actor.
Early experiences and transitions
In early 1978, Hu Ke, deputy director of the Culture Department of the General Political Department, stumbled upon Guyue when he was inspecting the Yunnan Military Region. Hu Ke looked at Gu Yue's appearance, and his heart moved, feeling that he had great potential to play Chairman Mao.
After some understanding, Hu Ke decided to recommend Gu Yue as Chairman Mao's special actor. At that time, Gu Yue was still serving in the army, and when he received the notice of transfer to the "Bayi Film Studio", he was full of doubts and uneasiness.
Gu Yue is not confident in his acting skills, he has never received formal acting training, and he has no bottom about being able to play the important role of Chairman Mao. During that time, he often sat in the dormitory in a daze, not knowing how to choose.
Sister Hu Jiaojiao saw his entanglement, and one night, she walked up to her brother and said softly: "Xiaoyu, you look so much like Chairman Mao, this is the opportunity given to you by God." You have to believe in yourself and you will be able to play this role well. His sister's words gave Gu Yue great encouragement, and he decided to give it a try.
The process of becoming a special actor
Gu Yue packed her bags and stepped on the train to Beijing. He knows that the road will be full of challenges, but he also understands that only by rising to the challenge can he find his true value. In Beijing, Gu Yue began an arduous journey of self-taught performance.
He collected a large number of photographs and oil paintings of Chairman Mao, and carefully studied Chairman Mao's demeanor, movements, and way of speaking. Every night, he would imitate Chairman Mao's expression in front of the mirror in the guest house, and keep practicing until he was satisfied.
In 1980, Gu Yue finally ushered in his first audition opportunity. It was at the Xi'an Film Studio, and the directors conducted a rigorous assessment of his performance.
Gu Yue went all out, and with his deep understanding and accurate imitation of Chairman Mao's image, he successfully passed the audition and played Chairman Mao in the movie "Xi'an Incident" for the first time. This success not only relieved Gu Yue, but also strengthened his confidence to continue on this path.
Gu Yue's fame and rumors
After the movie "Xi'an Incident" was released, Gu Yue became an instant hit because of her realistic performance. The audience praised him as "the actor who most resembles Chairman Mao", and his name gradually became known to more people. With the popularity of one classic film and television work after another, Gu Yue's image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become the "Chairman Mao" in the hearts of the audience. As his fame grew, some rumors about Gu Yue began to appear in society.
Some people say that Gu Yue is actually Chairman Mao's missing son Mao Anhong, and this rumor has caused quite a stir in society. In fact, these rumors were completely unfounded, and Gu Yue never responded to them.
He has always focused on his acting career and is not disturbed by rumors from the outside world. He knows that only by constantly improving his acting skills can he truly win the recognition and respect of the audience.
Yang Shangkun's reception and guidance
One day in the 1980s, Gu Yue received a special notice: Yang Shangkun was going to meet him. This was a huge honor for Gu Yue, and at the same time, it also made him feel extremely nervous. On the day of the reception, Gu Yue came to the venue early, feeling uneasy. As soon as Yang Shangkun entered the door, he noticed Gu Yue's nervous expression, he walked to Gu Yue's side with a smile and patted him on the shoulder: "Relax, don't be so nervous." ”
When Gu Yue took his seat, Yang Shangkun suddenly criticized in a serious tone: "The chairman is not like you. Gu Yue was a little overwhelmed by this sudden criticism, and her heart went up and down for a while.
Yang Shangkun continued: "To play the chairman well, you must not only look like, but also look like. You have to learn to show the chairman's chic and generous, not so restrained. Yang Shangkun's criticism and guidance benefited Gu Yue a lot. He understands that playing Chairman Mao well requires not only similarity in appearance, but also inner cultivation and a deep understanding of the role.
Gu Yue's death
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is 2005. Gu Yue has successfully created countless images of Chairman Mao on the screen and has become a leader among special actors. However, in this year, Gu Yue died of illness in Lingui County, Guilin City, Guangxi Province, at the age of 68.
In the same year, another special actor who played Premier Zhou, Su Lin, also died of a heart attack. The departure of these two names has made countless fans feel extremely sorry and sad.
epilogue
Gu Yue's life is full of love for acting and persistent pursuit of Chairman Mao's role. With his deep understanding of the role and superb acting skills, he has won the love of the audience and the recognition of professionals.
Gu Yue not only resembles Chairman Mao in appearance, but also deeply understands Chairman Mao's charm and temperament through countless hard exercises, making every detail lifelike. His departure is a great loss to the film and television industry, but his image and acting skills will always remain in the memory of the audience.
Bibliography:
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