When it comes to the CCTV version of Journey to the West, people are still full of praise. Under the guidance of director Yang Jie, the characters played by six young children, Ma Dehua and others appeared in front of the camera. "You lead the horse, I carry the burden", rain or shine, cut through thorns, all the way to the west. Even if they are children, they know the names and stories of the foursome.
Journey to the West has been a huge success, so what is the salary of the actor? In fact, in that year, the actor's salary was very average. In Journey to the West, the highest paid film is not the starring six-year-old child, but Wang Bozhao, the actor of the White Dragon Horse. At first, he was reluctant to participate, and in order to resign, he offered 1500 yuan. You know, the white dragon horse only has two scenes, and the price is incredibly high. Even so, director Yang Jie still hired him heavily. Ironically, the White Dragon Horse also became his only representative role. Who is Wang Bozhao? What kind of charm does he have? How is he doing today?
In 1981, Wang Bozhao stepped into the entertainment industry. In just one year, with a "Pen in Love", he has established a foothold in the acting world, handsome in appearance and outstanding acting skills. For the characters, Wang Bozhao has a unique insight. With a little practice, he can deduce it. Graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy, this proud son of heaven is at the forefront of his peers.
In "Pen in Love", he played the protagonist Zhao Xuzhi (taken from Zhao Mengfu, Zhang Xu, and Wang Xizhi). It is a love story, from the perspective of modern calligraphers, people see the real picture of the cultural circle. On the screen, Wang Bozhao looks young and handsome, and treats people with deep affection. With the popularity of the movie, he also became the dream lover of countless women. As a "small fresh meat", Wang Bozhao's value has risen. Suddenly, all kinds of dramas competed for invitations, and he also became a fragrant feast in the eyes of the industry.
In 1984, when looking for a role for Bai Longma, director Yang Jie immediately thought of Wang Bozhao. Therefore, Yang Jie personally visited him and gave him high hopes. Listening to the supporting role, Wang Bozhao was secretly unhappy. Hindered by affection, he is not easy to resign. Therefore, the trustee sent word that he wanted a sky-high reward of 1500 yuan. For the Journey to the West crew, funding is the biggest issue. Wading through mountains and waters, shooting locations, which requires a lot of money. Actor costumes, all kinds of special effects, this is where money is thrown.
Who knows, Wang Bozhao's offer was accepted by director Yang Jie. It can be said that Yang Jie is full of expectations for him. In the end, Wang Bozhao did not fail in his mission, dressed up in a white suit and white armor, and performed the spirit of the little white dragon. The mighty Prince of the Dragon Palace, handsome and exquisite style, his limelight is not inferior to Sun Wukong and other starring actors. However, he would never have imagined that after playing Xiao Bailong, his acting career would gradually go downhill. Since then, Wang Bozhao has participated in films such as "Princess Wencheng" and "Thirteen Sisters of the Heroine". Although his acting skills are good and he has been praised by industry insiders, the audience response has been mediocre.
In the 1980s, there was a wave of going abroad in China. Affected by this, Wang Bozhao also decided to go out and break in. In 1991, he met the famous director Ang Lee, and after participating in the filming of "Pusher", he was full of thought that it would burst into flames again. Unfortunately, this narrative film is not recognized by the audience, and the story set in immigrant families has been widely criticized. As a leading actor, Wang Bozhao can't make waves in the United States.
In 1994, Wang Bozhao returned to China. This year, he filmed "Tang Taizong Li Shimin". In the film, he played the supporting role of Li Jiancheng. From this point on, his aura slowly faded. Because there are few masterpieces, producers and directors do not attach importance to Wang Bozhao. In 1997, his partners Su Youpeng, Chen Zhipeng and other Hong Kong and Taiwan stars participated in the costume drama "A Pin Sesame Official". In this play, he appears in the form of green leaves, and his status declines rapidly.
For actors, acting is the only source of income. In the face of life, Wang Bozhao could only bow his head. He desperately wanted to regain his former glory, but unfortunately, he had neither the opportunity nor the talent. In 2004, Wang Bozhao participated in the explosive drama "Little Fish and Flowers". At this time, he seems to be the background of a group of Hong Kong and Taiwan stars. However, it soon came out that Jiang Beihe, played by him, was beaten by two leading actors.
It turns out that the beauty in this drama is like a cloud. As a villain, Wang Bozhao has many opportunities to get close. It is alleged that he is suspected of "oiling" as a result. At that time, this matter set off a huge wave, involving many reputations, and it was also a friction between mainland and Hong Kong and Taiwan artists. After Wang Bozhao was injured, he won the support of nearly a hundred mainland actors. Subsequently, Zhang Weijian and Xie Tingfeng came to visit and apologize. The matter was thus resolved.
However, Wang Bozhao had offended the golden lord after all. Since then, he has received fewer and fewer offers. Today, Wang Bozhao is over sixty years old. Some people say that in order to make a living, he sold brine vegetables on the street. I have to say that such a situation is really regrettable.