In the bizarre world of the entertainment industry, there is such a female artist, who uses her efforts and talent to transform step by step from a comedy sketch actor to a high-profile director.
She is Jia Ling, a strange woman who constantly "slaps her face" of doubters with her strength.
As the saying goes, "where there is a will, there is a way", Jia Ling's road to success confirms the profound meaning of this ancient saying.
From the stage of the Spring Festival Gala to the Paris Olympics, Jia Ling used her actions to interpret what it means to "work hard, and luck will not be too bad".
Looking at the glamorous Jia Ling now, are you also thinking: what kind of efforts need to be made behind the success?
From comedian to director: the road to counterattack
Jia Ling's acting career can be described as going against the wind all the way.
As a comedian, she has long been at the end of the "chain of contempt" in the entertainment industry.
However, Jia Ling was not discouraged by this, but chose to face the difficulties.
In 2010, Jia Ling appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala for the first time, which should have been a turning point in her career.
But reality hit her in the face - she hit the first bottleneck of her career.
In order to be recognized by the audience, Jia Ling did not hesitate to sacrifice her image, and even did not hesitate to "play ugly" to win the audience's laughter.
Even her teacher Feng Gong couldn't stand it, and once asked her half-jokingly: "You care so much about your image, do you want to get married?"
In the face of doubts, Jia Ling just responded lightly: "It's good that everyone is happy."
Behind this sentence is her infinite love and persistence for the comedy career.
She knows that in this highly competitive circle, if you want to get ahead, you have to put in more effort than ordinary people.
As she herself said: "I think there will be many people who work harder and pay more than me, but the opportunity is not as good as mine, so I am embarrassed to stand on the stage and say that I was too bitter back then."
These words not only reflect her humility, but also show her cherishing of opportunities.
After unremitting efforts, Jia Ling finally became popular again in "Joy Street".
However, success didn't stop her.
Instead, she began to figure out how to break through and transform from a simple comedian to an all-round artist.
In 2021, Jia Ling gave everyone a surprise with "Hello, Li Huanying".
This movie not only became a box office hit, but also made Jia Ling "the highest-grossing female director in the world" in one fell swoop.
Since then, Jia Ling is no longer just a comedian, but an excellent director.
This success gave Jia Ling a taste of the sweetness of self-breakthrough, and also made her full of expectations for the future.
Slimming 100 pounds: professionalism to fight for the role
Jia Ling's success is not accidental.
After the success of "Hello, Li Huanying", she did not choose to lie down and enjoy the fruits of success.
Instead, she chose to "disappear" and silently prepared her second work.
During this time, Jia Ling made an amazing decision - to lose weight.
You must know that Jia Ling has been controversial for many years because of her figure.
But this time, she decided to fight for the role and made up her mind to lose weight.
When she lost 50 pounds, she already surprised many people.
And when she finally lost 100 pounds and appeared, she amazed everyone.
However, slimming down is not Jia Ling's ultimate goal.
She chose to lose weight in order to better shape the character and present the best effect for the movie.
As she said: "I think there will be many people who work harder and pay more than me, but the opportunity is not as good as mine, so I am embarrassed to stand on the stage and say that I was too bitter back then."
These words fully reflect Jia Ling's dedication and professionalism to art.
It is worth mentioning that during the promotion of "Hot and Hot", Jia Ling chose to keep a low profile.
She doesn't want to use her slimming to "trick" the audience to watch the movie, but hopes that the audience can truly appreciate the charm of the movie itself.
This kind of professional ethics is really admirable.
From "sketch actor" to "Olympic VIP": a slap in the face of the strength of the doubter
Jia Ling's road to success has not been easy.
Even after "Hot and Hot" achieved a good result of 3.5 billion box office, there are still many doubts.
Some people say that her weight loss is a gimmick, some people say that she gets older and ugly after losing weight, and some people say that she is no longer likable.
In the face of these criticisms, Jia Ling chose to respond with practical actions.
She keeps working hard and constantly breaking through herself.
Finally, on July 27, 2024, Jia Ling appeared at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics as a "VIP of the Paris Olympics".
This appearance completely slapped those voices who questioned her in the face.
From the "sketch actor" on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala to the current "VIP of the Olympic Games", Jia Ling has proved with her own efforts: as long as you persevere, nothing is impossible.
As Zhang Yimou said: "She is a very talented director and actress, and her works are full of sincere emotions and deep social insights."
Adhere to the original intention: the "big heroine" who does not forget the original intention
42-year-old Jia Ling has now transformed into a "big heroine" who controls her own life.
However, success did not make her forget her original intention.
She still maintains her love for comedy and her pursuit of art.
As Xu Zheng said: "When your ability is really mature, when you really have this opportunity, you will let others see you."
Jia Ling used her own experience to perfectly interpret the meaning of this sentence.
Today's Jia Ling is confident and atmospheric, not only becoming a person that men like, but also living a life that women envy.
With her own hard work and talent, she tore off all labels and became her true self.
Keep moving forward: the never-ending road to chasing dreams
Jia Ling's success did not happen overnight.
From appearing on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala in 2010, to the success of "Hello, Li Huanying" in 2021, and now becoming the guest of honor of the Paris Olympics, Jia Ling has spent 14 years.
In the past 14 years, Jia Ling has experienced countless doubts and ridicule.
But she never stopped working hard and never gave up on her dreams.
She proved with practical actions: as long as you persevere, you will be able to achieve your dreams.
Jia Ling's story gives all dreamers a revelation: there is no shortcut on the road to success, and only perseverance can reap your own glory.
As she herself said: "I think there will be many people who work harder and pay more than me, but the opportunity is not as good as mine, so I am embarrassed to stand on the stage and say that I was too bitter back then."
These words are not only a spur to myself, but also an encouragement to all dreamers.
Courage to break through: the "new woman" who constantly challenges herself
Jia Ling's success lies not only in her achievements in the field of comedy, but also in her spirit of breaking through herself and constantly challenging new fields.
From comedian to director, from the image of a fat girl to the success of slimming down, Jia Ling has interpreted what it means to be a "new woman" with her own actions.
In this era of rapid development, Jia Ling did not rest on her laurels, but continued to learn and improve.
Her success has given all women a revelation: don't set limits for yourself and have the courage to challenge yourself in order to discover a better version of yourself.
7. Speak with your work: the self-cultivation of powerful actors
In the era of the entertainment industry, which relies on traffic to speak, Jia Ling chooses to use her works to prove her strength.
From "Hello, Li Huanying" to "Hot and Hot", Jia Ling responded to all doubts with excellent works.
She doesn't rely on hype or topics, but creates steadfastly and performs with her heart.
This kind of professional ethics is rare in today's impetuous entertainment industry.
Jia Ling used her actions to tell everyone: The real powerful faction speaks with his works.
Keep the original intention: a comedian who does not forget the original intention
Although Jia Ling is now a successful director, she has never forgotten that she is a comedian.
In her works, we can still see the humorous Jia Ling.
Jia Ling once said: "I think comedy is the most difficult art in the world.
It is this awe and love for comedy that makes Jia Ling maintain her original intention after success and continue to create works that make the audience laugh.
Not afraid of doubt: Respond to all criticism with strength
On Jia Ling's road to success, there has never been a shortage of questioning voices.
From the initial "pretending to be ugly and laughing" to the later "losing weight is a gimmick", Jia Ling seems to never be able to get rid of criticism from the outside world.
However, Jia Ling chose to respond to these doubts with strength.
She doesn't argue, she doesn't explain, but works silently, using excellent works and stunning appearances again and again to prove herself.
This attitude is undoubtedly worth learning from all of us.
Never Stop: Strugglers Chasing Dreams
Jia Ling's story is the story of a never-ending struggler.
From the stage of the Spring Festival Gala to the Paris Olympics, Jia Ling has completed a gorgeous transformation in 14 years.
However, Jia Ling did not stop because of her current achievements.
On the contrary, she is still working hard and challenging herself.
This spirit of never being satisfied and always moving forward is the key to Jia Ling's success.
[I have to say]
Jia Ling's road to success is like a wonderful movie, full of drama intertwined with laughter and tears.
She used her actions to interpret the profound meaning of the ancient saying "the emperor pays off".
From an unknown comedian to a world-renowned director, Jia Ling's every step has been extremely difficult, but she is also extraordinarily determined.
Her story tells us that as long as you have a dream in your heart and a path under your feet, you should never give up easily.
Because, who knows if the next corner will be the pinnacle of your life? Let's look forward to Jia Ling's wonderful performance in the future, and hope that every dream chaser can find their own stage!