He is the most popular patriotic action superstar at the moment, and his story is full of legends, from aspiring to be a martial artist since he was a child, to becoming a box office guarantee in middle age. However, behind his success, there is an unknown growth process, which is not only carefully cultivated by his parents, but also helped by his partner. This article tries to restore the extraordinary history of the superstar's struggle through Wu Jing in the eyes of others, and you may be able to have a more three-dimensional understanding of it after reading.
In 1974, a martial arts family in Jiangsu gave birth to Wu Jing's father, Wu Shu. Wu Shu inherited his family education since he was a child and was diligent in practicing martial arts to strengthen his body. As a descendant of Dorgon, he had a "warrior dream" in his heart.
When he was 6 years old, Wu Shu sent Wu Jing to study at a famous martial arts school in the town. When he first arrived at the school, Wu Jing frequently skipped classes due to hard training, which made Wu Shu very worried. "My son's heart does not seem to be firm, and he must be guided by kindness. Wu Shu secretly wondered.
So he began to personally visit the school to check Wu Jing's performance. Wu Jing is lively by nature, and during the juvenile drama period, Wu Shu finds that he often mixes with a group of delinquent teenagers and seems to want to join their gang. These teenagers often smoke, drink, fight, and brawl, which made Wu Shu very worried in his eyes.
Wu Shu solemnly warned Wu Jing not to risk his own life, to stay away from the influence of bad elements, and suggested to the school to strengthen the care of Wu Jing, talk with him more, and guide him to establish correct values. Under the influence of his father, Wu Jing gradually opened his heart and took martial arts learning seriously again. He no longer skips classes and training, but is diligent in practicing basic skills and obeying the teachings of his teachers.
As Wu Jing grew up, his martial arts talent became increasingly apparent. At the age of 15, he won the national junior competition championship and was selected into the Beijing Wushu team, becoming the first rising star in the country. Both coaches and teammates have high hopes for Wu Jing and believe that he will become a pillar of Chinese martial arts.
However, soon after, a fall from a height caused Wu Jing to be seriously injured, and doctors judged that he could not stand for the rest of his life. This had a huge impact on the young Wu Jing, who collapsed and spent his days depressed and no longer talked to anyone. Wu Shu was very distressed in his eyes, but he did not give up lightly, but bluntly said that the doctor's judgment was wrong. Every day, he personally accompanied Wu Jing to do rehabilitation training and encouraged him to regain his confidence.
My father taught me the will to strive for the top, and I will miraculously get back on my feet. Wu Jing was full of gratitude. He knew very well that if he didn't have his father by his side, he would easily give up**, and he would never recover. It was Wu Shu's unwavering support for him that made him regain the courage to live.
In this way, under the care of Wu Shu, Wu Jing finally successfully recovered his mobility after more than a year. Although he gave up his dream of martial arts, Wu Shu still respected Wu Jing's decision to join the entertainment industry and fulfilled his son's wings and flew high.
In 2003, a crew introduced Wu Jing to a little-known newcomer Xie Nan. The two quickly became acquainted and acquainted at work, and naturally entered into marriage.
Wu Jing, who has just entered the industry, is full of dreams of directing, but he runs into walls everywhere. Although the first self-directed and self-starred film "Wolf Teeth" was full of novelty, it failed to achieve a sensational effect. Many investors think that the subject matter is too unpopular and are not optimistic about this ** work.
At this time, Wu Jing already had a grand blueprint for shooting epic action movies. But for an obscure martial arts actor and rookie director, it is difficult to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in film production funds. Many investors feel that Wu Jing's idea is too unrealistic, and no one wants to raise capital.
Wu Jing told Xie Nan about this idea, and also said that he would gamble and mortgage all the family property to realize his dream. If he failed, he even suggested that the two break up, so as not to drag Xie Nan down.
Surprisingly, Xie Nan not only fully supported it, but also said that even if he lost money in the end, he would marry and teach his children and never give up. She said that since Wu Jing regards this movie as her life, she has the responsibility to go all out. As long as two people are together, any difficulties can be overcome.
I will never forget Xie Nan's words at that time, which gave me the courage to continue to fight. Wu Jing said with emotion. At such a difficult juncture, Xie Nan's consistent support for him rekindled Wu Jing's hope.
With Xie Nan's encouragement, Wu Jing began to prepare for his masterpiece "Wolf Warrior". In order to play really, he was seriously injured when he fell from a high altitude, and he endured the pain to finish the wedding. Eventually, the unprecedented success of Wolf Warrior kicked off his path to superstardom. Many years later, Wu Jing recalled that without Xie Nan's encouragement at the critical moment, he would have given up halfway. It is the two who trust each other and create a legend step by step.
With the hot screening of "Wolf Warrior 2", Wu Jing has become the leader of a new generation of patriotic-themed movies. His name resounded all over the country, and his influence grew day by day.
However, along with this, there are also various doubts from the outside world. Some people say that Wu Jing is a "pseudo-patriotic star", he has never joined the army but loves to wear a military uniform to take pictures, and he just hypes up national feelings in business. Some people also questioned that Wu Jing made so much money in his works, but he didn't give back to the society much. It is easy for him to pay lip service to patriotism, but his actual actions are not enough.
In this regard, Wu Jing expressed his understanding and views. He said that as an actor, the military uniform is only part of the needs of the job, and he has never said that he has served in the army. He cannot represent the country, but urban people should also have the right and channels to express their patriotism. It is precisely because ordinary people cannot be soldiers that cinematic works are needed to evoke the memory of heroes.
As for giving back to the society, Wu Jing said that he is also taking active actions, but he is not too public. He also called on the public not to have high expectations of public figures, because no one is perfect. He said that he would look for more opportunities to give back to the public in the future.
I appreciate Wu Jing's calm explanation, he has his own professional judgment. Ms. Li, a film critic, said. She believes that the outside world should not dictate an actor's role choice, and Wu Jing has the right to open up his own acting path.
In fact, Wu Jing is also using practical actions to resolve doubts. In the event of many disasters, he took the initiative to participate in relief and fundraising. It is also said that he has also quietly sponsored the children of some difficult families to complete their education. This proves that he is not only a patriot in the movie, but also full of kindness in life.
We are honored to meet a conscientious actor like Wu Jing. The local people said. They saw Wu Jing's sincere side, and believed that the public would gradually understand his intentions.
In life, gossip is inevitable. But as long as you are firm in your heart, you can resist criticism from the outside world. We look forward to Wu Jing continuing to use his works and actions to promote positive energy and interpret the true spirit of patriotism.
Wu Jing used his own story to tell everyone that dreams will eventually become reality, as long as there is faith in his heart. He will not be carried away by fame and fortune, and always maintain a humble and true character, which deserves respect. No matter how the environment changes, Wu Jing still insists on interpreting patriotic feelings with practical actions, making his aura shine more brightly because of the beauty inside.