【Foreword】
In the old town of Qingdao, which is caressed by the sea breeze, there is an unknown legend. There is such a man, his story is more ups and downs than the drama, and more gripping than the movie. He is not a star who became popular overnight, but he uses every role,
quietly planted an indelible mark in the hearts of the audience. Li Hongtao, this name may not be loud enough, but his acting career is a living "counterattack history". Today, let's unveil the story behind this scene and see how he performed his own "big play" on the stage of life.
First acquaintance with dreams, a singer by the tracks
Imagine Qingdao in the sixties of the last century, with the sea breeze blowing through the winding railroad tracks with a salty taste. Li Hongtao was born in this land full of stories, an ordinary family of railway workers. When he was a child, when other children were chasing and playing, he often stood at the door of his house, looking at the train coming in the distance, and hid an unknown dream in his heart - to stand on the stage and conquer the world with his singing.
After graduating from junior high school, he followed the trajectory of most of his peers and became a railroad worker. But in the dead of night, he would secretly hum those melodies that swirled in his heart. By chance, he met the first Bole in his life, a music teacher.
With the encouragement of his teacher, he plucked up the courage to apply for the music university, but fate always seemed to like to joke, and he failed. But Li Hongtao did not give up, he turned to the performing arts, and this time, he was more determined than ever.
The sharpening of the drama stage and the setting sail of dreams
After failing to apply for the acting academy many times, the Qingdao Repertory Theatre threw an olive branch to him. This may be a good destination for many people, but for Li Hongtao, it is only a short stopover.
He knows that his stage is in a broader world. During his days in the repertory theatre, he absorbed the knowledge of acting like a sponge, and he did his best to perform every role, no matter how big or small. It was this perseverance and hard work that made him gradually emerge in the drama industry, and also made him more determined to be admitted to the Central Academy of Drama.
Finally, the hard work paid off, and he successfully entered this palace of art. At the Central Academy of Drama, he seems to have found his soul home. On campus, he is not only the hardworking student,
He is also the performer who dares to challenge himself and constantly break through. On the stage of the drama, he sweated again and again, interpreting the soul of the character with every expression and every action. This experience not only made his acting skills more and more mature, but also taught him how to show his truest self in front of the camera.
The all-rounder on the screen, the supporting roles are also wonderful
After graduation, Li Hongtao and his friend He Bing stepped into the door of the Beijing People's Art Theater with excellent results. It was here that he ushered in a turning point in his career. In 1998,
The TV series "The Happy Life of Poor Zhang Damin" was born, although the role played by Li Hongtao is not the protagonist, but with his delicate and nuanced performance, he has won the love and recognition of the audience. Since then, his name has begun to be remembered by more people.
In the following years, he seemed to have become a "panacea" on the screen, whether it was the calm and introverted in "The Mansion Gate", or the wisdom and courage in "Kangxi Dynasty", he could play the role to the fullest.
Although most of them are supporting roles, he never complains, because he knows that every role is a rare opportunity, and it is all about sharpening and improving his acting skills. He used practical actions to interpret the true meaning of "there are no small roles, only small actors".
Love is set for life, love is like the first sight
On the road of his career, Li Hongtao was not smooth sailing, but he gained the most precious love. fell in love at first sight with his wife Wang Honglei, as if it was a fate that had been arranged by fate.
Although Wang Honglei was not attracted to him at first, and even his parents were opposed, Li Hongtao did not give up. He used his sincerity and persistence to slowly touch Wang Honglei's heart. In the end, the two secretly took the household registration book and entered the palace of marriage.
After marriage, they support each other and face the ups and downs of life together. Wang Honglei encouraged and supported her husband when he was at a low point, while Li Hongtao repaid this affection with his own actions.
He handed over his income, shared the housework, and tried to be a good husband and father. With their joint efforts, the family's boat was more stable in the wind and waves, and the family of three was happy and became the envy of many people.
Conclusion: Years of precipitation, acting skills are evergreen
Today, Li Hongtao is no longer the fledgling young man, but his love and dedication to acting have never changed. In the long river of years,
He used his acting skills and works to prove that strength is more important than fame. He may not have become a superstar in the limelight, but he has left his mark in every role and has become an irreplaceable presence in the hearts of the audience.
Li Hongtao's story tells us that on the road to chasing dreams, there may be ups and downs and setbacks, but as long as we stick to our beliefs and dreams, we will one day usher in our own highlight moments.
He used his life experience to explain what a real "counterattack" is, and also made us believe that on the challenging road of acting, as long as we don't give up and don't compromise, we will one day shine with our own light.