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preface
Speaking of the name Du Xudong, I believe many people are familiar with it. As a well-known "villain professional", his stereotypical smile and iconic image of "crooked mouth and slanted eyes" have left a deep impression on countless people.
However, in recent years, this old artist, who was once respected by people, has once again become the focus of public opinion because of some outrageous behaviors and inappropriate remarks. What happened to make this high-profile star become the target of public criticism overnight? How did he defend himself in the face of doubt? To solve the mystery, we have to start with the life process behind Du Xudong's glorious years.
A shattered heroic dream
Can you imagine a child who has been dreaming of painting and acting since he was a child, and aspires to become an artist, have such unfair encounters? Born in an ordinary rural family, Du Xudong was gifted and intelligent since he was a child, and has an extraordinary passion for art. It's a pity that a seemingly ordinary childhood accident completely changed the trajectory of his life.
"When I was 7 years old, I was playing hide and seek with my friends outside, and I stumbled on the corner of the wall, and my whole face immediately swollen." Du Xudong recalled that young and vigorous age, and his face could not hide the painful look on his face, "Then I fell from the second floor the next day, this time it was good, the seven orifices were bleeding, and the chin and lips were directly torn into cracks." "
Since then, Du Xudong has lost his original delicate face. In its place is a framed face, with a slightly left jaw and a small mouth that curves crookedly. "People call me crooked."
He laughed at himself with his head down. A special appearance that brought him endless ridicule and white eyes. Even after entering the troupe, he was often reprimanded by his teachers and bullied by his classmates because of this appearance, and all his dreams and ideals gradually lost their luster in the quagmire of reality.
However, the dark life is also pregnant with a tenacious force that does not admit defeat. "I must be promising, and I must not delay my parents' expectations." After a period of self-defeating decadence, he rekindled his fighting spirit. It was this hard work that allowed him to wait for the opportunity to move and overcome obstacles along the way, and eventually became a legend.
As time passed, Du Xudong's facial defects became more and more obvious, so that the young man who was a little self-conscious had to lower his head high. However, just in the moment of despair, the god of fate opened another door for him.
The arduous road of transformation
In 1985, when director Zhou Zhentian was tapping a new generation of acting talents, he accidentally discovered Du Xudong. Out of curiosity, he asked Du Xudong to try out a small role. Unexpectedly, Zhou Zhentian, whose expectations were not high, was deeply impressed by Du Xudong's excellent acting skills. "
His witty tone, exaggerated body movements, and unique and strange face make him the best candidate for the villain!" Zhou Zhentian decided to sign Du Xudong on the spot. In this way, a trajectory destined to be inseparable from the villain character kicked off.
Since then, Du Xudong has played all kinds of villains in many film and television works like a machine gun, and his image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people:
Han Rongfa in "Mansion Gate" has made countless audiences feel related. The two bald men in "The Crucible" are hailed as the abomination of dirty hooligans. When playing the masked man, the realistic expression is even more chilling.
It is precisely by relying on this naturally ironic facial feature that Du Xudong was able to show his unique acting skills and won the love of audiences across the country. The "crooked mouth and slanted eyes" who were once ridiculed, discriminated against, and despised finally showed their own light. "I relied on this 'unique stunt' to become an instant hit in the entertainment industry and live the life of a rich man." Du Xudong said happily.
However, sincere dreams will eventually die. In the years after becoming famous, Du Xudong also experienced many setbacks and tribulations. His daughter was born with deformed feet, and his wife was in a trance for a while. For the sake of his family, this veteran artist, who is over half a hundred years old, had to put down his body and rely on his art savings to make a living, while at the same time wearing multiple hats and devoting himself to his daughter's treatment.
"I rush home immediately after work every day and do corrective and rehabilitation exercises for my children's feet. Day and night, I patiently massaged and twisted the mutilated little feet, and in this way, I dragged it for six or seven years. Mentioning this, Du Xudong's eyes were full of affection, "Fortunately, the child finally recovered, and I am sincerely happy." It's all worth it. "
His daughter survived, but Du Xudong suffered from a severe peptic ulcer due to overwork. But even so, in order to honor his stepmother, who was over eighty years old, he also paid all the medical expenses without complaint. "Finally, I didn't let my mother cry sadly in her old age, and I was happy when I watched her walk well."
Along the way, hardship and sweat have been accompanied all the time. But it is this tenacious tenacity that makes Du Xudong shine again in the sunset year of his acting career. As an "old drama bone", he used his words and deeds to interpret a legendary life.
The old age that caused controversy again
Just last year, Mr. Du Xudong, who was once admired by people, was once again pushed to the forefront of public opinion because of another video incident. Du Xudong posted a short video of a live broadcast about his open recruitment of female apprentices online. seems to be an innocuous video, but because of his harsh comments on women's appearance and some overstepping behaviors, it has aroused strong dissatisfaction and heated discussions among netizens.
Soon, more inappropriate videos were picked up, including his hands and feet on actress Ren Jing. "Isn't this a long time ago? Why is it doing it now, it's just too late!" Netizens eagerly condemned his old and inappropriate behavior.
"It's heart-wrenching!" Even at the peak of his career, Du Xudong was once criticized for his strange face, and he felt so sad about the current world besieging him. However, it is this persistence that has also allowed him to overcome obstacles and obstacles all the way, and create a brilliant chapter in his life.
In the face of doubts from public opinion, Du Xudong responded that all this was his scripted performance for the creation of the characters. "I just want to continue my image as a 'villain' in film and television, so that everyone can remember me." Undoubtedly, his behavior has raised strong doubts among many people, who in turn regard his recent exaggerated speech as a form of "dereliction of duty".
But many netizens also gave another pertinent analysis: Du Xudong, an old artist, although he is over the age of sixties, is still a child at heart, and he only asks for everyone's attention and continues to be known by the world. Let's just tolerate his little willfulness in his old age.
Is it true or false? We don't know. But the life course of this old man is still worth remembering. A rural boy who was initially despised by society because of his face, relying on his tenacious character and unremitting pursuit of ideals, eventually became a legend of a generation. With the lives of ordinary people, it condenses the tenacious struggle and indomitable willpower of the Chinese masses.
epilogue
To some extent, Du Xudong's controversy in his later years can be regarded as a kind of compensation for the devastation of his early years. When we were young, we were all immersed in the shadow of disillusionment; In old age, it seems inevitable that some behaviors or words will be slightly inferior.
But no matter what, let us continue to understand and embrace these ordinary and great lives. Because the life of each of them is the best portrayal of the Chinese nation's tenacity, self-esteem and self-reliance.
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