In 1958, Qingdao, Shandong ushered in an ordinary and extraordinary life - Zhao Baole. Born in an ordinary family, he was quietly sown by the seeds of art since he was a child.
His father, a ticket holder who loves Peking Opera, often plays and sings at home, decorating this not-so-wealthy family with touching tunes. The little Zhao Baole was exposed to it and soon showed an amazing talent.
In the "model opera" of Peking Opera, he can imitate and sing the characters in a complete way. The father saw the potential in his son and was determined to give everything he could to nurture him. A meaningful event has become an unforgettable memory for Zhao Baole - his father did not hesitate to sell the only fur coat in the family in exchange for a gramophone, so that the young Zhao Baole could learn Peking Opera with the "model opera".
My father's careful cultivation was not in vain. At a young age, Zhao Baole developed a great interest in Peking Opera, and this love continues to this day. After entering junior high school, Zhao Baole's artistic interests became more extensive, and cross talk and allegro also entered his field of vision and became the form of performance he was keen on.
After graduating from secondary school, Zhao Baole was arranged to work as a salesperson in a tobacco and sugar store. As a male, he undertook most of the physical work. But Zhao Baole, who is not satisfied with the status quo, is not limited by the work in front of him.
In his spare time, he studied diligently and delved into literary creation at night school. With his amazing talent, Zhao began to make a name for himself in the press, publishing a number of poems, essays, and operatic works.
Zhao Baole's diligence and talent soon paid off. He became a correspondent for more than 20 newspapers across the country, including well-known newspapers such as "Popular Daily" and "Times Life".
In his most glorious year, Zhao Baole published more than 260 articles in newspapers and magazines across the country, showing amazing creativity. In 1979, the opportunity came.
In a staff show in Qingdao, Zhao Baole's cross talk won the first prize. This achievement caught the attention of the Qingdao Quyi Troupe, who extended an olive branch to the 21-year-old self-taught youth.
In this way, Zhao Baole officially became a professional cross talk actor of Qingdao Quyi Troupe. In the next ten years, Zhao Baole sweated on the cross talk stage and traveled all over Shandong, Jiangsu and other places.
He not only performs on stage, but also creates many excellent works. Zhao Baole often appears in Qingdao TV's literary and artistic programs, and is often invited to perform by major government agencies.
However, despite his fame, Zhao Baole's life did not become rich because of this. As he grew older, marital problems also began to plague this young man who had a successful career but was emotionally blank.
In the early 80s, the wheel of fortune quietly turned, bringing a major turning point in Zhao Baole's life. A seemingly ordinary party has become an opportunity for him to meet true love. It was a New Year's party at the home of the chairman of the trade union of Qingdao No. 3 Cotton Mill, and Zhao Baole was invited to participate as a celebrity in Qingdao.
Among the many guests, an ordinary female worker named Wang Yizhou caught Zhao Baole's attention. Perhaps it was the guidance of fate, the two hit it off at first sight and soon became one.
On this happy night, they made dumplings together, watched TV, and tasted the sugar official of the north, as if old friends for many years had reunited and chatted happily. The attentive chairman of the union noticed the tacit understanding between the two and came up with the idea of matching them.
He asked Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou for their opinions, and both said: "If he/she thinks it's okay, I have no opinion." In this way, under this inadvertent chance, Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou began their love journey.
However, their way of falling in love is different. Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou get along more like friends who talk about everything, and there are always endless topics. Interestingly, the two are not shy about each other's pasts.
Zhao Baole will take the initiative to introduce his ex-girlfriend to Wang Yizhou, and Wang Yizhou will also introduce his ex-boyfriend to Zhao Baole. Not only are they honest with each other, but they are also happy to act as "matchmakers", and even match each other's exes together to become a new pair of lovers.
This open-minded and sincere attitude deepens their feelings. In 1985, after several years of love, Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou decided to enter the palace of marriage hand in hand.
Due to the limited financial conditions at the time, they did not hold a grand wedding, but simply invited the two families to get together for a meal. After getting married, Wang Yizhou lived with Zhao Baole and his parents-in-law and started a new life.
A year after they got married, they ushered in another important moment in their lives - the birth of their son. The arrival of this little life brought infinite joy to the whole family. For Zhao Baole, the birth of his son is not only a happy event for the family, but also a powerful driving force for his creation.
In this seemingly ordinary but warm marriage, Zhao Baole found a balance between career and life. Wang Yizhou's understanding and support have become a solid backing for him to move forward bravely on the road of art.
This ordinary female worker from a cotton mill, with her simplicity and tenacity, has added irreplaceable colors to Zhao Baole's life. In 1987, Zhao Baole's life ushered in a major turning point.
The series of radio sketches "Ding Ding" he created for Qingdao People's Radio was unexpectedly heard by Feng Gong, a cross talk actor who had become famous at that time. Feng Gong was deeply attracted by this work and took the initiative to contact Zhao Baole.
After chatting freely, the two found that their interests and ideas were very similar, and they quickly became friends. Feng Gong was optimistic about Zhao Baole's talent and suggested that he go to Beijing together to adapt "Ding Ding" into a series of TV short series.
With a yearning for a broader stage, Zhao Baole accepted this invitation. Soon after, the TV comedy short film "Happy Ah Q" written by Zhao Baole and starring Feng Gong was broadcast on CCTV during prime time, causing a strong response across the country.
With this success, Zhao Baole was seconded to the China Broadcasting Art Troupe, where he was mainly responsible for planning and writing. However, behind the sweet dream is a harsh reality. The Qingdao Quyi Troupe paid his salary because of the secondment mediation, and Zhao Baole had to pay a secondment fee of 300 yuan every month.
At that time, Zhao Baole's son was only one or two years old, and his wife Wang Yizhou was still working in a cotton mill and needed to work three shifts. This situation put Zhao Baole under great pressure both mentally and financially.
Faced with the predicament, Zhao Baole's friend Feng Gong reached out to help. He traveled around to get Zhao Baole to get a waiver of his secondment fee. When there was really no way, Feng Gong even paid out of his own pocket to help Zhao Baole pay for this cost.
In order to support her husband's career, Wang Yizhou made a difficult decision. She quit her job at a cotton mill and came to Beijing to find a temporary job. However, the couple, who had just arrived in Beijing, faced severe financial difficulties, and even housing became a problem.
Fortunately, the leaders of the Broadcasting Arts Troupe understood their plight and lent them an office as a temporary accommodation. This is a renovated warehouse in the dormitory courtyard of the Ministry of Culture.
During the day, it was an office, and after the people left at night, Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou put down the door panel and put four bricks as beds. In the cold winter, in the unheated room, they can only hug each other to keep warm.
This hard time has made the couple's relationship even deeper. Despite the difficult life, Zhao Baole's talent was fully utilized. During his time in the troupe, he became more and more connected to the world of television.
Every year at CCTV's Spring Festival Gala, Zhao Baole's works will appear. In 1992, the opportunity came again. CCTV and the China Broadcasting Art Troupe co-organized the program "Art Garden Landscape", and Zhao Baole was recommended to participate in the writing and planning.
However, it is not easy to officially transfer to CCTV. As a temporary worker, Zhao Baole also needs to solve the problem of the family's Beijing hukou, which requires special approval indicators. When going through the formalities for entering Beijing, Zhao Baole encountered many obstacles.
In desperation, he thought of the famous host Ni Ping, who is also a native of Qingdao. Ni Ping didn't say a word, and helped solve the problem with a phone call. The next day, Zhao Baole's family of three got a Beijing hukou.
Looking back on this difficult period of Beipiao, Zhao Baole was full of emotion: "My life is good, and I have met noble people to help me." The generosity of Feng Gong and Ni Ping not only solved Zhao Baole's urgent needs, but also paved the way for his development in Beijing.
In 1993, Zhao Baole finally got his wish and was officially transferred to CCTV as a column writer and producer of "Art Garden Landscape". Years of creative practice have laid a solid foundation for him, and the stage of CCTV has opened up a broader vision for him.
Zhao Baole felt a great responsibility and devoted himself to his work. However, fate always likes to surprise people. In 1994, a chance chance completely changed the trajectory of Zhao Baole's career.
At that time, a party required cross talk actor Shi Shengjie to perform, and the organizer contacted Zhao Baole. Shi Shengjie found it difficult to respond because he didn't have a partner. Zhao Baole had an idea, and after learning that Shi Shengjie planned to perform "Mr. White Characters", he took the initiative to ask Ying to be his partner.
Faced with Zhao Baole's self-recommendation, Shi Shengjie asked in surprise: "Are you okay?" Zhao Baole replied confidently: "You have to try it." In this way, the two stepped onto the stage and unexpectedly sparked wonderful sparks.
The success of this temporary partner became an opportunity for Zhao Baole to officially set foot on the cross talk stage. Since then, Zhao Baole has started a busy and fulfilling cross talk career. As a newcomer in the cross talk industry, he not only has to rehearse new shows, but also perform frequently.
Despite the hard work, Zhao Baole felt extremely fulfilled and happy. 1995 was the busiest year for Zhao Baole. Since New Year's Day, he has rehearsed 7 cross talks in a row, not only on the stage of the New Year's Day Gala and CCTV Spring Festival Gala, but also participated in the performances of major galas.
Recalling those years, Zhao Baole sighed: "This year, we are simply rushing and crawling over. However, Zhao Baole did not stop at cross talk performances. He is keenly aware that in order to go further on the road of art, he needs to constantly broaden his "opera path".
In 1998, the opportunity struck again. Zhao Baole successfully hosted Shanghai Oriental Channel's "Happy Wheel", which marked his successful transformation into a TV presenter. With his witty and humorous characteristics, coupled with years of stage experience and planning and creative skills, Zhao Baole quickly emerged in the hosting industry.
He has successively hosted many different types of programs such as "Wonderful Ten" and "Meet You" on CCTV Variety Channel, "Gathering Together" and "Chinese Literature and Art" on the International Channel, as well as "Drama Fan Club" and "Liyuan Arena" on the Xiqu Channel.
These programs cover interviews, variety shows, operas, literary and artistic topics and other fields, and Zhao Baole has shown strong adaptability and hosting talent in each field. He is constantly learning, broadening his knowledge and allowing himself to navigate different types of shows with ease.
From behind the scenes to in front of the stage, from cross talk actor to program host, Zhao Baole's journey of transformation not only shows his versatility, but also reflects his courage to challenge and keep forging ahead.
On the big stage of CCTV, Zhao Baole found the most suitable position for himself, and also brought countless wonderful programs to the audience. In addition to cross talk and hosting, Zhao Baole also made bold attempts and set foot in the film and television industry.
He has participated in many film and television dramas such as "Happy Family", "Meet at the Bar", "Waiting Hall", "Women's Heart", "Six Groups of Serious Cases", etc., showing his talents in many aspects. This all-round development not only enriches Zhao Baole's artistic life, but also allows the audience to get to know this versatile artist from different perspectives.
Zhao Baole's on-the-spot adaptability has also been fully demonstrated on many occasions. Once, when participating in the "Duo and Female Host Shanghai Finals" on Shanghai Dragon TV, the original host Bai Yansong was unable to attend due to special circumstances.
There was only half an hour left before the live broadcast, and the situation was critical, so Zhao Baole stepped forward. Facing the thick book of lines handed by the director, Zhao Baole also had some drums in his heart. But with years of experience and sharp reflexes, he only skimmed through it twice before taking the stage.
In the end, Zhao Baole successfully completed the task and won the applause of the audience. This move also won praise from the director of Shanghai Dragon TV. The director said to him: "Pernaut, you are not only a good actor and host, but also a good friend of ours.
This sentence is not only an affirmation of Zhao Baole's ability, but also reflects his good reputation in the industry. Zhao Baole's success in cross talk, hosting, film and television shows his diverse talents and enterprising spirit.
He proved with practical actions that a true artist should be able to shine on different stages. Throughout Zhao Baole's career development, his wife Wang Yizhou has always been his strong backing.
Although with Zhao Baole's fame, the gap between the two in social status is getting bigger and bigger, but their relationship is getting deeper and deeper. Wang Yizhou gave her husband full trust and freedom, and never asked about his social circle.
Even after many years of marriage, the two still have endless topics to talk about, often talking freely at two or three o'clock in the morning at the bedside. Wang Yizhou not only kept the family in order, but also cultivated an excellent son, who was admitted to Peking University and studied for graduate school.
In the face of his wife's dedication, Zhao Baole was grateful: "There are a lot of things on Yizhou, which is exactly what I lack, and we call complementary advantages." Wang Yizhou said: "Po Le's personality is very straightforward, if there is anything happy, many people will hold it, but he will not."
But sometimes it is inevitable that he will be happy, and every time I encounter this, I will inadvertently remind him. "In June 2022, Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou have walked hand in hand for 37 spring and autumn periods.
Looking back, Zhao Baole is deeply grateful: "A person may meet three people in his life, one is the person you love the most, the other is the person who loves you the most, and the other is the person who will join hands with you for a lifetime."
He went on to say: "Actually, the happiest person is the one who meets only one person, who is not only the person you love the most, but also the person who loves you the most, and the person who will be with you for a lifetime." If you turn your back on her, you live in vain and have nothing.
In Zhao Baole's view, marrying an ordinary female worker's wife is the most correct decision in his life. The family of three lives in harmony and has a good life, which interprets true happiness.
This ordinary and sincere marriage is not only the solid backing of Zhao Baole's career, but also the most precious wealth of his life.