In the glorious aura of film superstars, there is a once brilliant actor, but now he is eclipsed. The eldest son of the art family, Ge You, how did his acting career come about step by step?Who has been with him all the time?
In 1957, Ge You was born in an artistic family, his father was the famous actor Ge Cunzhuang, and his mother was Shi Wenxin, an editor from the Beijing Film Academy. However, despite the artistic atmosphere of his family, he was mediocre since he was a child, and his parents' appearance did not match it.
In the school's literary and artistic activities, Ge You showed his enthusiasm and talent for acting, but he also attracted ridicule because of his appearance. After graduating from high school in 1976, he was assigned to the countryside to join the queue, but his thin body hit a wall in the work of feeding pigs.
In 1977, the college entrance examination was resumed, and Ge You decided to apply for the art major, but he was not admitted to the examination three times. As a result, he visited a number of professional theater troupes, hoping to accumulate performance experience from the grassroots level. In 1979, he finally stood out in the interview of the National Art Troupe and began his journey in the entertainment industry.
After being selected for the art troupe, Ge You ushered in a long time of "sitting on the cold bench". Although he was not handsome in appearance, he never slackened off, devoting himself to rehearsals and studying the script. In 1985, he finally got his first screen role in a niche film, and although it was only a trick, he set a lot of content for the almost unspoken character.
Over time, Ge You's acting skills and dedication have gradually gained recognition, and he has become one of the most outstanding performers of his time. In 1988, at the age of 33, he starred in the movie "The Stubborn Master", which was a great success, and frequently appeared in front of the audience after becoming famous. In 1993, he won the Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in "Alive", and it took Ge You 10 years to make his debut and become a household name.
In the fall of 1985, 28-year-old Ge You was still a single. A friend introduced a girl, He Cong, who clutched his portfolio when they first met, and was too shy to say a word. However, He Cong gradually discovers Ge You's true personality, which is talkative and full of humor.
In 1987, the two entered the palace of marriage and made a vow not to have children. Although this decision was strongly opposed by his parents, Ge Youyi did not hesitate. Now, at the age of 66, his only relative is his sister Ge Jia, who has settled abroad, and their married life has become his inner support.
In 2016, a close-up of Ge You became the most popular meme on the Internet, but the commercial company used it commercially without authorization, infringing on his portrait rights and personal interests. In order to defend his dignity, Ge You fought more than 700 lawsuits and finally received about 8.75 million yuan in compensation. His insistence is not only for personal rights and interests, but also silently warns infringing companies not to oppress artists.
When they got married in 1987, Ge You and his wife He Cong made an agreement not to have children, which became a thorn in the hearts of their parents. In 2016, his father died and he was unable to hold his grandson as he wished, and his mother has long scolded him for not carrying on the lineage.
In 2022, his mother passed away, and when he was dying, he was still complaining that he had no children. Today, 66-year-old Ge You, the only relative is his sister Ge Jia, and he also adopted his friend's widow Fu Zien. His love for his son and his dedication to acting became his only spiritual support.
The death of his parents brought a huge blow to the 66-year-old Ge You's life, making him more aware of the transience of life and the impermanence of fate. As the eldest son in the family, he began to reflect on the most important thing in a person's life than to have dreams and work hard. Although it is difficult for a superstar to reproduce the style of the past, he does not regret the path he chose, because acting is his biggest dream and obsession in this life, a clear proof that his original intention will never die, and the meaning of all his efforts.
Time flies, Ge You's life is like a moving movie, full of ups and downs and brilliance, perseverance and tenacity. His achievements in his acting career are not only personal glory, but also the best commentary on sticking to his dreams. In the long journey of life, he has always carried that pure heart and performed his own legend.
Perhaps, his story is an example for those young people, a warning to us that no matter how many difficulties we encounter, we must stick to our original intentions and work hard. And when the scenery of life comes into view, they will also find that the perseverance and hard work they have made are worth it.
May Ge You's future be full of warmth and tranquility, and continue to present us with more wonderful performing arts. His story will always inspire us, let us dare to chase our dreams and persevere on the stage of life, because only in this way can we live our own unique brilliance in the passage of time.