"I don't want to be an actor's stand-in, it's not a good stand-in. This sentence has always encouraged Wang Lihan to bravely chase her dreams. Although she used to be Gong Li's exclusive stand-in, she resolutely gave up that promising job and returned to campus. Over the years, Wang Lihan, who has worked hard in the entertainment industry, has been pursuing acting for herself and striving to get her own shots. What is her situation at the moment?
Young people are always full of courage, they dare to pursue their dreams, and Wang Lihan is able to achieve today's achievements with this courage. When she first joined the TV crew, she only played a small supporting role, but she planted the seed of becoming an actress in her heart.
She felt that she was still young, so she resolutely quit her job and came to Hengdian to chase her dream. To this day, Hengdian is still a place where young actors have acting dreams, and when they come here, they are eager to find their own leading roles. Wang Lihan also started her career here.
Although she only plays a small role each time, she silently learns Xi, observes, and continues to accumulate her acting skills. Compared with other young actors, Wang Lihan is one of the luckier ones. Here, she met a familiar director, and because she had been on his crew, the two of them also got to know each other a little. At that time, Hengdian was filming "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit", and the heroine of this movie was Zhang Yimou's queen actress Gong Li, and Wang Lihan's figure was very similar to Gong Li.
Under the introduction of the director, she came to Zhang Yimou's crew and became Gong Li's stand-in.
The stand-in here is actually a "light substitute".
That is, before the start of filming, replace the actor to go through the scene, so that the gaffer can adjust the light on the actor.
This job seems to be quite simple, but the requirements for stuntmen are very high.
There should not be much difference between the height and body type and the original actor.
In order to grasp this opportunity that is not easy to get, Wang Lihan didn't even dare to eat more.
I'm afraid that her figure is not like Gong Li's, but this cooperation has given her greater confidence.
Looking at Gong Li's wonderful performance under the camera, she made up her mind to become such an actor.
Gong Li also saw it, the two often sat together and chatted, and Gong Li was also willing to pass on experience.
Maybe it's the friendship between each other, after Gong Li entered the crew of "Jing Ke Assassinating the King of Qin".
also told Wang Lihan to be his stuntman.
It was not her who was decided, but Gong Li insisted, which shows that she is optimistic about Wang Lihan's career.
However, she also frankly said that she doesn't want to be someone else's stuntman all the time, and she also has a dream of becoming the protagonist.
Stand-ins always feel like they're living in the shadow of someone else.
In the end, it was the main actor who succeeded, and no one remembered the name of the stand-in.
But in fact, many actors still start with stand-ins, such as Li Yitong, who was Zhao Liying's stand-in.
Now she is also the heroine, and she can also be seen in the popular "Hurricane" not long ago.
Let's talk about the stand-in Wang Yabin, and later played Wang Xiaomeng in "Country Love". This also proves that Wang Lihan's goal is not unreasonable. However, everyone who heard her words scoffed, but Gong Li seriously encouraged her, saying that she was as ambitious as herself. Hearing the encouragement of others, Wang Lihan gradually made a bold decision. Life is always full of unexpected opportunities.
When she first started working as a docent at the museum, she certainly didn't think that she would become a star in the limelight. At that time, she was introducing to the visiting tourists with affection, and she didn't notice a group of staff in the distance. It turned out that they were here to shoot. Seeing her tall figure and charismatic performance, I felt that she could play a small supporting role in the movie. Although that character only had two lines, it caused ripples in Wang Lihan's heart. That was when she first came to Beijing, and she knew she had to fight for her chances.
After graduating from high school, she and a few friends began to think about a future path. For the young people of Beipiao, Beijing is a place that will not be refused. They are convinced that they will make a decent living here. But the reality slapped them in the face, and everyone gave up before they found their dream jobs. But Wang Lihan refused to admit defeat, she remembered the promise she made with her parents when she left home, and vowed that she must achieve something before she could go back.
So when her companions bought tickets and returned to their hometown, Wang Lihan chose to stay. One day, when she was looking for a job on the street, she saw that the museum was hiring docents, and she thought it was an opportunity. After all, Wang Lihan was the stationmaster of the school radio station in high school, and she also had some advantages in appearance, so she got the job very smoothly. During her time at the museum, she met all kinds of people and loved her job. It's just that she vaguely feels that this is not the end for her.
By chance, she joined a crew and became an actress. At this time, Wang Lihan planted the seed of becoming an actor in her heart. But after staying in Hengdian for so long, she also understands that it is not so easy for her to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry when she is a halfway monk. So in 2000, when the new century was ushered in, Wang Lihan began her new life.
In the same year, ** Drama Academy ushered in a 23-year-old freshman, and this freshman is Wang Lihan. She looked a little different from the others because of her unusual experience. After all, it's been five years since she graduated from high school, and she has barely touched books during that time. Admitted to this top art school, you can imagine how much effort she put into it. She cherishes this hard-won opportunity, so she actively participates in any event. However, although she was very serious in her studies and Xi and constantly honed her acting skills, she still failed to become the heroine after graduation. At that time, she had always been an inconspicuous existence in the entertainment industry.
Seeing that the classmates in the same class have become the leading actors, and they are still just playing tricks, it is inevitable to be anxious. However, for Wang Lihan, all she can do is stay calm and wait patiently for her own opportunity.
Wang Lihan's decision to choose to study at university surprised the people around her. Although many people are puzzled by her decision, there are not many people who support her, including actress Gong Li. Gong Li saw her determination to become an excellent actor, so she would try her best to support her and give her more opportunities.
In her sophomore year, when Gong Li starred in the movie "Beautiful Mother", she specially hired Wang Lihan to act as her stuntman. This move not only gave her the opportunity to participate in the crew, but also allowed her to meet more people. However, after graduating, she still played the role of a dragon for several years, and it was not until 2008 that she had the opportunity to be the heroine for the first time.
That time was a war film shot by director Wang Jun, and Wang Lihan's acting skills in it were very exciting. However, despite the fact that her performance did not cause much repercussions after the broadcast. But for those who love acting, the size of the role is not important, the key is their own interpretation.
It wasn't until 2011 that Wang Lihan ushered in the first hit drama in her life, that is, "The Legend of Zhen Huan", which everyone is very familiar with. As a leader in harem-themed TV series, "The Legend of Zhen Huan" still maintains a high level of popularity after being broadcast for many years, which can be called an "electronic mustard". In the play, Wang Lihan also played an important role. Although her appearance is completely different from her usual appearance, many viewers can't recognize her for a while.
When Zhen Huan was sent to Lingyun Peak, she met a hard-mouthed and soft-hearted master named Mo Yan. Wang Lihan plays the role of Mo Yan in the play. She performed this role to the fullest, exuding hatred for men and distress for Zhen Huan, which left a deep impression on the audience.
In addition, she also had a wonderful performance in another classic good drama. I believe everyone should be familiar with "Parents' Love", which can be regarded as a high-quality evergreen drama. Wang Lihan played a small role in it, adding a lot of comedy to the plot with her fluent Shandong dialect and grinning demeanor.
These two characters, if you don't look closely, sometimes you can't really remember that they are played by the same person. Today, Wang Lihan has won many awards, and even shines brightly in international awards. She is still meticulous in her every role.
On October 26 this year, she announced on Weibo that she would participate in the TV series "Alley People". Recently, she also generously posted the ** that was started in the crew, which aroused the expectations of fans. At 45 years old, she is still full of energy, she does not see the slightest tiredness, and she is really doing the work she loves.
Lu Yao once wrote in his book "Life": "The road of life is very long, but there are often only a few steps at the important point." Wang Lihan's road to chasing her dreams is also long. If she had been content to be a stand-in, perhaps she would not have achieved what she is today. She showed her talent and pursued her dreams with persistence and hard work.
Everything Wang Lihan has experienced now is what she used to yearn for the most.