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"Devil Professional Household" Fanghua: Acting as a villain in his life, life in and out of the play
Have you ever thought that an actor is so good at acting that he doesn't dare to look up when he goes out, and he doesn't even want to be treated when he is seriously ill in his later years? This is not a fantasy, but a portrayal of the real life of the old artist Mr. Fang Hua. He dedicated his life to his acting career, but because of the label of "devil professional", he endured unimaginable pressure from ordinary people. Today, let's get closer to Mr. Fang Hua and explore the actor's professional ethics, social cognition and the true meaning of art through his wonderful but bumpy life.
From the son of a businessman to the "king of devils": the personal fate of the times
Fang Hua was born into a poor family in Dalian, and his father had high hopes for him to improve his family's fortune by doing business. Fang Hua has been passionate about the performing arts since he was a child, often imitating characters in plays. Although he followed his father's wish to enter a business school, he witnessed the ugly faces of the invaders in the shadow of Japan's colonial rule, and this experience also provided valuable material for him to create a villain in the future. After graduation, Fang Hua entered the "Manying" job, and this work experience under the control of Japan made him more deeply understand the humiliation of the nation.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, "Manying" was renamed Northeast Film Studio, and Fanghua officially embarked on the road of acting. By chance, he was chosen by director Kanayama to play a Japan military commander in the film. Since then, he has formed an indissoluble bond with the role of "Japan devil".
The interpretation of excellence: the achievement of classics, but also the trouble
Fang Hua's persistent pursuit of performing arts has allowed him to strive for excellence in creating villain roles. During the filming of "Guerrillas of the Plains", in order to play the role of Matsui well, he observed the eyes of the eagle and the monkey and figured out the inner world of the characters; In order to show off the character's burly figure, he wears a heavy costume and endures the torture of prickly heat even in the hot summer.
(Cited data source: China Green Times 1992-03-17 "Old "Matsui" "Anti-Angle King" Fanghua)
It is this professionalism that has made the classic "Guerrillas of the Plains" and the role of "Matsui" deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Acting too well also caused him trouble. Because the character is too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Fang Hua is often pointed at in life, and he doesn't even dare to show his true face. In winter, he wrapped himself tightly in a scarf; In the summer, he wears a hat with the brim lowered for fear of being recognized.
(Cited data source: Chinese International Channel 2019-11-09 "Chinese Literature and Art, Tribute to the Classics, Tribute to this Issue - Movie "Guerrillas of the Plains")
In and out of the play: an actor's self-cultivation and social responsibility
Fanghua's experience has led us to think about the professional ethics and social responsibility of actors.
Viewpoint 1: The actor's professional ethics lies in the serious shaping of the role, rather than the good and evil of the character itself.
Fang Hua's superb interpretation of the role of "devil" is not out of recognition of the aggressor, but out of respect for art and awe of the profession. He used his performance to show the pain of history to the audience and remind the world not to forget the national shame. This is precisely the embodiment of an actor's high work ethic.
Viewpoint 2: The audience should look at the actor's role rationally and avoid confusing the role with the actor himself.
The audience's entry into the play of the played role of the "devil" reflects his superb acting skills, but it also reflects the lack of awareness of some audiences to watch the drama rationally. Transferring the dislike for the role to the actor himself is not only unfair to the actor, but also hinders the healthy development of the art. As Shakespeare said, "Life is like a play, and it all depends on acting." We should appreciate the acting skills of the actors, not judge the character of the actors.
Case Study: Teacher Li Mingqi has also been misunderstood and abused in life because of his role as Mama Rong in "Huanzhu Gege". This is exactly the same as Fanghua's experience, which reflects the failure of some viewers to rationally distinguish between characters and actors.
Point 3: Actors should also actively guide the audience to establish correct values in shaping the role.
As a public figure, the influence of actors should not be underestimated. Actors who are portraying characters should also actively guide the audience to establish correct values and avoid negative roles from having a bad impact on society. For example, proper guidance can be given in or out of the play, or positive energy can be transmitted in other ways.
Data support: According to the "2022 China Performance Market Annual Report" released by the China Performance Industry Association, the overall economic scale of the national performance market in 2022 will reach 57.899 billion yuan, and the number of audiences will reach 379 million. This huge data shows that the influence of actors is huge, and their social responsibility is even more important.
Unfulfilled long-cherished wishes: regrets in old age and the inheritance of his son
Although Fang Hua is best known for his "devil" role, deep down he has always longed to play a positive role. It wasn't until he was 69 years old that he finally had the opportunity to play a general of our army in the movie directed by Jiang Wen, although he didn't have many scenes, but he also fulfilled his long-cherished wish for many years. Heaven did not fulfill people's wishes, Fang Hua became ill after filming this drama, and finally refused treatment and died suddenly.
(Cited data source: Guangming.com 2019-07-20 "Professional Household Playing "Devil", Refused to See a Doctor in His Later Years and Died, and His Son's Movie Created a Box Office Champion)
Fang Hua's son Fang Zidan inherited his father's mantle and became a director. He is a low-key person, never using his father's fame to hype, and has made good achievements in the film industry with his talent. For example, the film "Let the Bullets Fly", which he co-created, was a huge success.
Future trend: calling for a more rational viewing environment
With the development of society and the improvement of the audience's cultural literacy, I believe that there will be a more rational environment for watching dramas in the future. The audience will pay more attention to the acting skills of the actors, rather than the good and evil of the characters. Actors will also pay more attention to their social responsibilities and actively guide the audience to establish correct values.
Paying tribute to old artists and looking forward to the future
Mr. Fang Hua's life is a dedication to art and a microcosm of the times. He used his superb acting skills to create vivid characters, and also used his life to interpret the professional ethics of actors. We should remember this old artist, learn from his professionalism, and at the same time call on the public to look at the actors and characters more rationally, and jointly create a healthy and harmonious cultural environment.
In your opinion, in today's entertainment environment, how can we better balance the personal development of actors with their social responsibility?