In 1978, 19-year-old Xie Yuan stepped into the door of Beijing Film Academy and opened his legendary acting career. This young man from a family of intellectuals in Beijing originally aspired to the Department of Archaeology of Peking University.
However, fate made people, after failing the college entrance examination, under the advice of the teacher, he came to Nortel by mistake. At the exam site, Xie Yuan improvised to imitate his teacher and narrowly entered Nortel with the last place.
The examiner's evaluation was straightforward and to the point: "The appearance is average, the acting skills are not good, but the person looks quite honest." Who would have thought that this "crane tail" student would become the "Four Actors" admired by countless people in the future? During his days at Nortel, Xie Yuan was mischievous and showed a talent for comedy.
Once, he and a few classmates put on Taoist uniforms and pretended to be ghosts in the grove to scare the timid Zhang Tielin, scaring him out of Erli. Although he was criticized by the teacher, Xie Yuan disagreed, thinking that it was good to create joy for his classmates.
This big boy who likes to amuse others seems to have planted the seeds of a future comedy life. After graduation, Xie Yuan's acting career began to get on the right track. The characters he created are deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience.
In "The King of Chess", he played the role of "Wang Shengsheng", a chess nerd from a poor family; In "The Price of Madness", he is the slippery but kind "Li Changwei"; In "Shanghai Family", he played the cowardly but kind "Li Axiang".
Xie Yuan used his acting skills to interpret vivid roles, winning the love of the audience and the recognition of the industry. His efforts were not in vain. In 1987, Xie Yuan won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor for "The King of Chess".
In 1989, he once again won the Hundred Flowers Best Actor crown with "The Big Pant". In 1992, "Shanghai Family" brought him the Feitian Award and the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor.
Xie Yuan, Ge You, and Liang Tian are known as the "Three Musketeers of Comedy" and have become an indispensable part of the Chinese film and television industry. From Nortel's "crane tail" to the "actor" on the screen, Xie Yuan has written a wonderful acting life with his own efforts and talents.
His story has also become a legend that has inspired countless future generations of actors. Xie Yuan's college days, his love life was not satisfactory. He once had a young crush, but his qualifications were mediocre, and the "goddess" couldn't look down on him at all.
However, fate soon sent another person to him. In his sophomore year, Xie Yuan's teacher introduced him to Xiaolin (pseudonym), who wanted to be admitted to Nortel. Xie Yuan taught him the acting knowledge he had learned in school, and the two came together because of their common interests.
Xie Yuan helped Xiaolin with his homework, and Xiaolin helped him clean up the dormitory. In the process of getting along day and night, the young man and woman fell in love for a long time and soon fell in love. Xie Yuan once said with longing: "After you enter Nortel, we will be together every day."
"However, the reality is always unsatisfactory. Xiaolin was shy, and she was too nervous during the exam, and she behaved squirmishing, and finally failed to be admitted to Nortel. After the actor's dream was shattered, Xiaolin came to the obstetrics and gynecology department of Beijing Friendship Hospital as a nurse.
Xie Yuan, on the other hand, stayed on to teach after graduation. In 1984, Xie Yuan and Xiaolin got married. Xie Yuan, who had just entered the society, had a meager salary and no savings, so he could only live with his wife in his mother-in-law's house.
In those days, men who lived in their wives' mother's homes were often looked down upon. Some people say that Xie Yuan is a son-in-law, and some people say that he is a "soft rice man". These gossips made Xie Yuan feel uncomfortable, but his mother-in-law's support made him feel a little comforted.
Xie Yuan slapped everyone in the face with his strength. "The King of Chess" and "The Big Pant" starring him were released one after another, and won the Golden Rooster Best Actor in one fell swoop. In 1989, he won the Hundred Flowers Best Actor, and he was in the limelight.
However, a thriving career pushed his marriage to a precipice. In order to film, Xie Yuan often does not go home for a month or even half a year. Even when I went home, I didn't want to say much because I was tired.
In Xiaolin's eyes, these have become evidence that her husband "has become rich and bad". After learning that she was pregnant, Xiaolin had no joy, only fear. As an obstetrics and gynaecology nurse, she was terrified of giving birth without her husband.
After much hesitation, she finally chose to remove the child alone. When Xie Yuan rushed to the hospital, it was all over. He blamed his wife for asserting his opinions, but Xiaolin countered: "Is it useful to talk to you?" You're never there when I need you.
The accumulated disappointment collapsed like a mountain, and the marriage between the two came to an end. The breakdown of this relationship made Xie Yuan's heart like ashes, and he lost hope in love for a while. He put all his energy into his work, and in 1992, he successfully won two trophies of the Flying Golden Eagle with the role of "Li Axiang" in "Shanghai Family", and in 1993, he played "Brother Baocai" in "I Love My Family", which made the national degree.
Xie Yuan seemed to plan to die alone, but fate played a joke on him again, bringing a turn in his life. When his career climbed to the peak, fate favored Xie Yuan again.
Qiu Yue, a student in the choreography and directing department of the Beijing Film Academy, broke into his life. At first, Qiu Yue was just one of the students who often listened to Xie Yuan's lectures, and he was not impressed by this teacher, and even felt that he was a little "stunned".
However, as the contact deepened, Qiu Yue gradually discovered the unique charm of Xie Yuan. When discussing the performing arts, Xie Yuan showed an astonishing knowledge and unique insights.
He talks about what he has seen and heard, full of love and dedication to art. Qiu Yue was surprised to find that this seemingly ordinary teacher was so talented, which was completely in line with her imagination of the ideal type.
Despite the teenage age difference between the two, Qiu Yue still mustered up the courage and boldly confessed to Xie Yuan. In the face of this sudden love, Xie Yuan, who has experienced the failure of his marriage, is extremely cautious.
Instead of being dominated by impulses, he calmly advised Qiu Yue: "You should figure it out that worship and love are not the same. However, after careful consideration, Qiu Yue still firmly believes that her feelings for Xie Yuan are love.
Her persistence touched Xie Yuan and rekindled his hope for love. In 1998, 39-year-old Xie Yuan and Qiu Yue walked into the palace of marriage hand in hand, breaking through the obstacles of the world.
After the newlywed, Xie Yuan chose to let the young wife focus on her career first and did not rush to have children. Qiu Yue was deeply touched by this thoughtfulness, and she promised: "If my career does not improve, I will come back to teach my husband and children."
However, when they really wanted children, Qiu Yue never got pregnant. At that time, Xie Yuan was nearly 50 years old, and it was indeed difficult to give birth. Faced with this reality, Xie Yuan behaved unusually open-mindedly.
When others ask him about his pension, he always says optimistically: "If you die, you die, why do you care so much." In this way, Xie Yuan and Qiu Yue have no children and no daughters, and have spent more than 20 years of married life together.
This relationship not only healed Xie Yuan's once wounded heart, but also allowed him to find real support and warmth in the second half of his life. Although they have no children, Xie Yuan and Qiu Yue's lives are still full and happy.
They supported each other, grew together, and composed a moving song of life with love. This late marriage became the most precious gift in Xie Yuan's life, and it also allowed him to regain his love and expectation for life.
Xie Yuan's acting career is a history of struggle to constantly break through himself and challenge his limits. After graduating from the Beijing Film Academy, he chose to stay on to teach, but did not give up his pursuit of acting.
His efforts quickly paid off and he made his mark on screen. In 1987, Xie Yuan won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor with the role of "Wang Shengsheng" in "The King of Chess".
This role of a chess nerd from a poor family made the audience remember this honest and honest young actor. Xie Yuan portrays the inner world of the characters very well, showing his deep understanding of acting.
Only two years later, in 1989, Xie Yuan won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor again for "The Big Pant". Since then, his acting career has been in full swing, with constant invitations, and his worth has risen.
In 1992, Xie Yuan played "Li Axiang" in "Shanghai Family", a cowardly but kind character who won him the Feitian Award and the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor.
In 1993, Xie Yuan played "Brother Baocai" in the sitcom "I Love My Home", a role that brought his popularity to a new level. Xie Yuan, Ge You, and Liang Tian were known as the "Three Musketeers of Comedy" and became one of the most popular comedians of that era.
Xie Yuan's performance style is unique, he can accurately grasp the characteristics of each character, and vividly express the joys, sorrows and sorrows of the characters. Whether it's a drama or a comedy, he can be at ease.
In "The Price of Madness", he played "Li Changwei" who was both slippery and kind, showing Xie Yuan's multi-faceted acting talent. Xie Yuan once said: "An actor is to play the role alive and make the audience believe that you are that person."
This dedication and love for performing arts has made Xie Yuan occupy an irreplaceable position in the Chinese film and television industry, and has also set an example for future generations of actors. From "Wang Shengsheng" to "Li Axiang", from "Brother Baocai" to "Li Changwei", Xie Yuan used his acting skills to interpret vivid roles, winning the love of the audience and recognition in the industry.
His artistic life is not only a demonstration of personal achievements, but also a microcosm of the development of China's film and television industry. In 2020, a sad news shocked the entire entertainment industry and countless fans: 61-year-old Xie Yuan died of a sudden heart attack.
The actor, who once made the audience laugh and moved to tears, passed away quietly. However, what is surprising is that Xie Yuan's funeral ceremony was unusually low-key, and even the mourning hall and memorial service were not held.
This is not that Xie Yuan's wife Qiu Yue is ruthless, but that Xie Yuan has already arranged his own aftermath before his death. Xie Yuan's decision stemmed from two reasons. First of all, he did not like to attend the memorial service during his lifetime, and felt that such a ceremony was too heavy and sad.
Therefore, he did not want to do such a ceremony for himself, hoping that people would remember him in a more relaxed way. Secondly, and more importantly, Xie Yuan considered that he was left with his wife alone, and he didn't want her to work too hard.
This decision fully reflects Xie Yuan's consistent character of thinking about others, even in the last moments of his life, he still cares for and protects the people around him in his own way.
Qiu Yue respected her husband's last wishes and did not hold any public farewell ceremony. She chose to mourn her lover in her own way: looking through Xie Yuan's photos over and over again, revisiting his film and television works, and talking to him in her heart.
This kind of silent farewell may better reflect the deep feelings between the two. Xie Yuan's departure made Qiu Yue fall into deep self-blame and remorse. She regretted that she couldn't give birth to a son and a half daughter for Xie Yuan, so that he could enjoy the joy of family.
However, the Si people are gone, and it is too late. Qiu Yue can only soothe her soul through memories and find solace in her husband's artistic achievements. Xie Yuan's final farewell, although there is no grand ceremony, shows his attitude towards life and relatives in a unique way, and also allows us to see a real, ordinary and great Xie Yuan.
Although it has been four years since Xie Yuan passed away, his voice and smile are still active in the audience's memory. In 2023, three TV dramas will be broadcast that include performances by Xie Yuan, allowing viewers to feel the charm of the late artist again.
This phenomenon of "still active after death" not only reflects Xie Yuan's diligence and prolific during his lifetime, but also shows how irreplaceable his position in the hearts of the audience is. Looking back on Xie Yuan's artistic career, every character he portrayed left a deep impression on the audience.
From Wang Shengsheng in the early "Chess King", to Li Axiang in "Shanghai Family", and then to Brother Baocai in "I Love My Family", Xie Yuan used his acting skills to interpret many vivid characters.
His performance style is unique, he can not only play tragic roles, but also be witty and humorous, showing strong performance tension and adaptability. Xie Yuan once said before his death: "An actor is to make the audience believe that you are that person."
This sentence is not only his understanding of performing arts, but also the practice principle of his life. His dedication and love for acting have made him occupy an irreplaceable position in the Chinese film and television industry, and have also set an example for future generations of actors.
Although Xie Yuan has left, his artistic legacy is still nourishing future generations of actors and audiences. His life story and artistic achievements will always be a strong stroke in the history of Chinese film and television.
Xie Yuan uses his performance to tell us that true art is eternal, and even if the creators are gone, their works can still move people's hearts and transcend the boundaries of time and space.