The current entertainment industry is full of competition for fame and fortune.
In the sixties and seventies of the last century, actors acted purely out of love for acting.
Despite not being paid well, they are still willing to fight in front of the screen.
Wang Zhigang is such an unpretentious and admirable old theater performer.
He showed wonderful performances in classic old films such as "Catching the Strong Man" and "Bitter Cauliflower".
However, despite his dedication throughout his life, Wang Zhigang passed away in 2012.
After a long period of cancer, he finally left this world in pain.
Wang Zhigang is glad that the pair of children he has cultivated have become the object of his pride.
What kind of little-known story did he experience in that era when the Internet was not developed?
Let's cherish the memory of this venerable old actor today!
I don't know when the showbiz began to become the "back garden" of rich families.
In this circle, it is difficult for people who do not have the support of wealth and background to gain a foothold.
Those who are already wealthy are often carried by capital and quickly rise to high positions.
In the sixties and seventies, actors relied on their talent to achieve success.
Wang Zhigang was born in a poor family, but he succeeded with his acting skills.
Until then, he was just an ordinary factory worker.
He was born in 1935 to a "poor" family in Beijing.
At that time, people's living standards were generally low, and his family's situation was even worse.
It is no exaggeration to say that Wang Zhigang's life is not hungry.
Despite the difficult conditions, his enthusiasm for learning has not waned.
Parents cannot afford to educate multiple children, so they can only support whoever studies well to continue schooling.
Therefore, in order to win the precious opportunity to go to school, Wang Zhigang devoted himself to reading and studying.
As a saying widely circulated in the current society says:
Only hard work is the only thing that must be rewarded.
Wang Zhigang went to university with his outstanding performance.
He initially studied mechanical engineering.
Influenced by his father's carpentry skills, Wang Zhigang developed a strong interest in manufacturing.
As he grew up, he showed a greater interest in how a machine could replace the work of several people.
It's amazing how this thing can create so many items at such a rapid rate.
Motivated by curiosity, Wang Zhigang worked hard to be admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology to study mechanical engineering.
He was assigned to work in a steel mill in Hebei Province as a skilled worker and was responsible for operating the machines.
Under the influence of the times, he exuded the "righteousness" of the working people.
Wang Zhigang always took the initiative to do all kinds of work in the factory without hesitation.
Whenever he met someone in need, he always reached out without hesitation and never tried to reciprocate.
As a result, he is loved by everyone.
Colleagues recommended him to perform on stage and participate in the celebrations held in the factory.
Wang Zhigang was born in a poor family since he was a child, so he did not have the opportunity to cultivate his talents.
His spiritual outlook can be described as a model for everyone.
A passionate and powerful red song sounded in the hall, which instantly made the people present passionate.
What he didn't expect was that it was this performance that made his wheel of fortune start turning.
A number of professional film and television schools in Beijing began to recruit students in 1957.
As soon as everyone heard the news, they suggested that Wang Zhigang try it.
With the daily encouragement of everyone, Wang Zhigang gradually became interested in theatrical performances.
As a result, he actually decided to participate in the interview.
*The School of Drama was the first place Wang Zhigang visited.
The people they came to the interview looked like they were all children of wealthy families.
Not only do they have their own strengths and weaknesses in image and temperament, but they also have a variety of talents.
Sure enough, Wang Zhigang suffered a blow during the interview.
He was asked to play the piano by the examiner, but he claimed that he was not good at it.
The examiner had no choice but to let him show what he was good at, and in desperation.
However, Wang Zhigang frankly revealed his family situation.
He did not feel inferior because of poverty, on the contrary, he was frank about his situation.
When I was younger, my family wasn't wealthy, so I didn't have the opportunity to learn any talent.
I have a strong ability to learn, and whenever I have the opportunity, I can quickly grasp new knowledge!”
Despite this, the examiner did not favor Wang Zhigang.
He didn't give up and went to the Beijing Film Academy to participate in the interview.
This time, Wang Zhigang went more unabashedly in shorts and a vest.
He is one of the most unusual, there is no doubt about that, among the many well-dressed candidates.
However, Nortel's teachers favor students who are unique and unique.
Although Wang Zhigang is still unable to show his talent, his image is flawless.
His tough figure and resolute face were in line with the mainstream aesthetic standards of the time.
When he was asked to improvise, he was undaunted and showed his talent.
I was a little surprised because this time he was really admitted!
In this way, he began a 4-year performance study at Nortel.
He still adheres to the spirit of hard work and has become a model for everyone to learn.
Wang Zhigang is always the first to arrive at the classroom, and he is always the same in every class.
He always tried to sit in the first row, and his eyes revealed a thirst for knowledge.
When Wang Zhigang rehearsed the show, he was more focused, more attentive and serious than everyone else.
Whether it is a teacher or a student, when they talk about him, they can't help but give a thumbs up and express their sincere admiration.
After graduating, Wang Zhigang started his career and was assigned to the "Bayi Factory".
He has always played the role of a soldier in works such as the classic black-and-white old movies "Blue Sea Danxin" and "Wildfire Spring Breeze Fighting Ancient City".
Wang Zhigang felt extremely honored for this, because he was able to show the demeanor of a soldier at that time, which was a great honor for him.
Young people may think that the old movies of the past are "fake" and "pay too much attention to theme publicity".
The people of their time were so simple and serious, lovely and touching.
Everyone has a mentality of selfless dedication and works hard for the construction of the motherland!
We feel fortunate that an old artist like Wang Zhigang has preserved the unique memories of that era.
In order to pursue their acting careers, these old actors have also made many sacrifices.
When I once recalled, Wang Zhigang said: I spent nearly ten months outside, and the longest time was when I didn't go home for three years.
It is important to know that the actors at that time did not receive high salaries as they do now.
It's just a very ordinary job, just a little more fun than a normal job.
The reason why Wang Zhigang can continue acting is because he has the silent support of his wife.
Wang Zhigang met his wife when he entered Nortel.
In order to live up to the support of the other party, he married his own wife immediately after graduation.
Wang Zhigang is in Beijing, but his wife works in Guangzhou.
After they got married, they began a 10-year long-distance separation.
In that era when information transmission was underdeveloped, they had to rely on letters to keep in touch.
Although they can't see each other often, Wang Zhigang fills his wife with a sense of security.
In his letters, he was able to clearly describe his daily life.
Whenever he missed his wife, he would write a few words and send them together on the appointed day.
There is only enough to love one person in a lifetime, as the saying goes: "The car and the horse are slow".
The most romantic interpretation of the love of that era is in this sentence.
Wang Xingang has been working hard outside for nearly ten years, but he is still as loyal to his wife as ever.
However, this also became his biggest regret, which was to neglect the time with his family.
Wang Zhigang was unable to stay with his wife when she gave birth to her eldest son.
Although his wife fully understands him, she says that she does not care about these forms.
The degree of guilt he felt was directly proportional to the degree of virtuous and sensible that his wife had shown.
In 1972, after some twists and turns, Wang Zhigang was finally transferred to "Zhuying Factory".
Although he is on the bank of the Pearl River, he is at least closer to his wife and children.
However, it is regrettable that Wang Zhigang was placed in an administrative position and has since lost the opportunity to act.
He felt a little sad, but he also understood the truth that "you can't have both fish and bear's paws".
With the changes of the times, old artists like Wang Zhigang have gradually faded out of people's field of vision.
Wang Zhigang has always cherished his passion for acting and has never given up.
It wasn't until 1978 that the crew of "Advance to the Central Plains" was casting, which made Wang Zhigang enthusiastic again.
As soon as he read the script, he was immediately convinced that he was more than capable of the role with his vast experience.
Wang Zhigang resolutely decided to resign from the "iron rice bowl", he wanted to rededicate himself to the enthusiasm for acting well.
After starring in "Approaching the Central Plains", he went on to play many different roles, and tried other jobs such as choreographer and director.
Young people are not familiar with his return to the big screen, and it will be difficult for him to achieve the glory of the year again.
Wang Zhigang doesn't care, he just loves acting, and he doesn't care about fame and fortune.
Sadly, the older generation of artists passed away from cancer in 2012.
Wang Zhigang's children are different from other second-generation stars, they did not choose to enter the film and television industry to seek money.
He studied hard and became an excellent student, his eldest son was admitted to Tsinghua University, and his youngest daughter chose to study at South China Normal University.
Their outstanding performance made Wang Zhigang extremely proud.
Wang Zhigang's life has shown admirable quality in all aspects!
As a husband, he has always been a good man who is loyal and reliable.
He is not only a good role model for his children to follow, but also a responsible father.
He has always been very diligent in his career and has contributed his strength to the cause of art wholeheartedly.
Because of senior actors like Wang Zhigang, we can enjoy those immortal classics.
These works carry the unique historical memories of that era, and are not just entertaining.
We should learn from Mr. Wang Zhigang's attitude towards life, and at the same time, we should also be grateful for the precious wealth he left behind.