In an ordinary farmhouse in Anshan, Liaoning Province, young Zhang Yonggang – known as "Heizi" – works in the fields with his four older sisters. He was the youngest child in the family and had dark skin, hence this catchy nickname.
At that time, the life of a family of five children was not rich, but Kuroko's parents paid special attention to the education of their only son.
Kuroko lived up to her family's expectations. With excellent results, he was successfully admitted to the performance department of Shanghai Theater Academy. After coming to the big city, although his pockets are not rich, his love for acting has always been overflowing.
In school, he studied diligently day and night, and soon showed extraordinary acting talent, because he was a native of the Northeast, and Kuroko's performance was very vivid and infectious.
During his time at school, Kuroko has always been mainly work-study, and during the holidays, he worked everywhere and played tricks, which not only exercised his acting skills, but also accumulated rich social experience. From dishwashers to small roles, Kuroko takes every position seriously and hard.
His diligence and talent were quickly appreciated by the directors, who were paid handsomely by many.
In 1995, Kuroko officially entered the showbiz with "A Thousand Miles of Life and Death". His unique appearance and resolute temperament make him comfortable in playing the role of "villain". From bandits to traitors, from bullies to killers, Kuroko interprets various "bad guys" on the screen with superb acting skills.
Some people even joked that Kuroko has played almost half of the villains in the film and television industry.
However, every time he finishes a day's filming and takes off his heavy makeup, the simple big boy from the rural areas of Northeast China is still hidden in his eyes and his deep care for his family.
Kuroko knows that his success is inseparable from the support of his family, and this gratitude has always accompanied his acting career and become the driving force for his continuous improvement.
In the days when Kuroko's career was just starting, his love also came quietly. Zhang Furong, a beautiful girl from a wealthy family in Shanghai, met and fell in love with Heizi. They were originally people from two worlds, but they came together by accident.
However, dreams and reality are always at odds with each other, and Zhang Furong's parents are extremely firm in their love and resolutely oppose this relationship.
In the face of all kinds of difficulties, Kuroko did not flinch, and firmly stated that he wanted to fight for a world with his own hands. Zhang Furong's attitude was also very resolute, saying that she would be with Kuroko no matter what.
At their daughter's insistence, Zhang Furong's parents eventually had to compromise.
As Zhang Furong's father, for his daughter's sake, he wants to give Heizi some help. He made full use of his network resources in Shanghai and introduced many friends in the entertainment industry to Kuroko.
However, surprisingly, Kuroko resolutely rejected his father-in-law's kindness, and he was determined to work his own strength rather than relying on his wife's family background.
Kuroko's firm backbone and determination made Zhang Furong's father have a significant change in his attitude towards him, and he began to appreciate him. And Kuroko has also proved his ability with practical actions.
During that time, Kuroko was often busy on the set, and when she was tired, she would lie down on the prop box and take a break. His professionalism and talent were gradually recognized by the directors, and the roles he received became more and more important.
From the obscurity at the beginning, to the current "big bad guy" that everyone knows, Kuroko uses his practical actions to tell everyone that even if he has nothing, as long as he is diligent and hardworking, he can break out of his own world.
In the end, Kuroko proved himself with his diligence. When he stood on the filming site of "Journey to the West" and played the terrifying "lawless" role, Zhang Furong's parents finally developed a strong interest and admiration for him.
Kuroko's tireless efforts not only won him love, but also made him successful in his career.
In "Journey to the West", the role of "Wutian" is a pinnacle of Kuroko's acting career. In this popular TV series, Wutian played by Kuroko has become a memorable villain for the audience.
Kuroko has created a terrifying and unforgettable villain image through his vicious eyes, hideous and terrifying expression, and unique line intonation.
With the popularity of the TV series, the image of "Wutian" has caused a strong response among the audience. Kuroko's superb acting skills not only won the recognition of the audience, but also unexpectedly set off a wave of imitation.
A large number of videos imitating "Wutian" appeared on the Internet, and one of the Internet celebrities named "Liu Zihao" imitated it vividly, which sparked heated discussions among netizens.
This incident quickly developed into a "sunspot imitation contest", which sparked a craze on the whole network. Netizens have imitated the demeanor and famous sayings of lawlessness, resulting in various versions of "lawless" on major video platforms.
In the face of this phenomenon, Kuroko showed his humorous sideIn the comment area of a parody video, he left a hilarious sentence: "Kuroko won the second place in the Kuroko Imitation Contest" This witty sentence immediately detonated laughter, and netizens praised Kuroko's sense of humor and affinity.
Kuroko is not unhappy, his generosity and humor have narrowed the distance with the audience, allowing people to see the contrast between him and before and after the camera. On the screen, he is a chilling "villain", but in life he is an ordinary person with affinity and humor.
From an obscure rural teenager, to a feared "villain", to a sought-after Internet celebrity, Kuroko's acting career is full of legends. However, no matter how famous it grows, Kuroko always sticks to the simplicity and sincerity that comes from the Northeast.
He interprets the profession of an actor in his own unique way, and has also won the love of the audience with his personality charm.
In his life off camera, Kuroko shows a side of him that he doesn't know much about. Whenever the autumn harvest season came, he would put down his work and return to his hometown to help his family harvest crops.
Neighbors in the village often see such a scene: a burly figure wearing a straw hat, bent over and busy in the field, sweat sliding down his dark face, this person is the terrifying "villain" Kuroko on the screen.
Kuroko's filial piety is not only reflected in his actions, but also deeply for his family and friends. He often said: "When I was young, my family was very poor, and my parents raised me with my four older sisters and provided for me to go to school.
In return, I will not only help them financially, but also do my best to help them when they need me to do what I can." This simple gratitude made the surrounding neighbors praise it, and also made Kuroko's mother feel happy and proud.
In the crew, Kuroko is known for being warm-hearted. He was always the first to step up, whether it was the director who needed help or the set staff. An actor who has worked with Kuroko commented on him: "Kuroko has always been a good big brother in the crew, whether it is a director or a trick, he is always the first to stand up and help others."
Other stars are only responsible for filming, but Mr. Kuroko often helps people in the logistics department to carry work props, he is a good-hearted actor who is loved and respected by everyone."
Explaining why he did this, Kuroko said: "I work a lot, I don't have much time at home, I just want to spend more time with my family when I have time." This rustic idea reflects the importance he attaches to his family and his attitude towards life.
Although Kuroko plays mostly villains on the screen, in real life, he is highly respected and loved by people. Kuroko interpreted the "Virtue and Art Shuangxin" with practical actions, showing the simple side behind the glamorous star.
His story tells us that no matter how much a person achieves, never forgetting his roots and knowing how to be grateful is the real success.
One day in 2024, a video titled "Natulu riding a tricycle and openly flirting with street beauties" instantly became a hot search, this video of 51-year-old Kuroko wearing a straw hat and riding a tricycle full of corn on the street made netizens exclaim, and also reminded people of his unique role in the TV series "Journey to the West".
This video looks a little funny, but it actually shows the real life of Kuroko returning to her hometown to farm.
When there was no drama to film, Kuroko chose to return to his hometown and lived a life of farming. He once said: "When there is a drama, you will film, and when there is no drama, you will farm." He used such unpretentious words to explain his attitude towards life, and this back-to-basics lifestyle has impressed many people with this actor who once played the role of "big villain".
In fact, stars like Kuroko are not uncommon in the entertainment industry. In the article, we also mentioned the story of another actor, Li Fei. Li Fei was also born in the countryside, relying on his mother to sell fish in the market for him to study, and slowly emerged in the entertainment industry.
However, when he achieved certain achievements, he did not forget his roots because of this, on the contrary, he would go back to accompany his mother to sell fish when he had time, and keep himself true and simple These stories tell us that no matter how successful a person is, the most important thing is not to forget his duty, to cherish and be grateful for the family affection he has.
Kuroko often said: "What parents need more than money is our company." This is a phrase that speaks to the hearts of many. In this era of developed networks, people are often addicted to mobile phones and ignore their loved ones.
Kuroko's behavior sets a good example for us, reminding us that we should put down our phones and spend more time with our parents.
At the end of the article, the editor sincerely appeals to us: please put down the mobile phone in your hand, go home often, and spend more time with your parents. Let us be filial in our lifetime, and don't wait for loss to know how to cherish it.
These words are full of true feelings and truly express the true meaning of life.
Kuroko's story, from the glory of his acting career to the simplicity of returning to the countryside, shows the other side of a successful person. It tells us that no matter what position we are in, keeping our hearts, being filial to our parents, and cherishing the present moment is the true wisdom of life.