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Have you ever been fascinated by his handsomeness, or have you been shocked by his acting skills?Whether it is Hong Changqing in "Red Detachment of Women" or Feng Guangfa in "Silent Mountains", this legendary figure has been left on the Chinese screen. He's just what he's known for"The first popular male god in New China"Wang Xingang, a person who has spent his life interpreting what true manhood and responsibility are. However, do you know what other lesser-known stories are behind him?
01 An unsociable child who is a halfway monk.
In the history of Chinese film, there are many outstanding actors who have stepped into the film and television industry as non-professional backgrounds. One of the representative figures is known"China's No. 1 tough guy"'s famous movie star - Wang Xingang. Unlike most people's hobbies when they were children, Wang Xingang has shown a great love for drama since he was a child. However, in that era of material poverty and lagging economic development, this preference was not recognized and supported by family and society. His classmates even thought he was a different person"Sissy", unwilling to associate with it.
However, this misfit child did not give up his ideals and pursuits. When Wang Xin was in elementary school, he just started to pay attention to everything on stage, especially the song and dance drama. On his way home from school, he would hum his favorite songs and imitate the movements of the characters in the play. These small interests eventually sparked his desire and potential to perform. When Wang Xingang entered junior high school, his talent began to be recognized and appreciated by teachers. The teachers found him not only to have excellent literary literacy, but also to be able to navigate multiple languages and dialects with ease. Especially in the process of participating in campus literary and artistic activities, his singing talent has been highly praised by the majority of teachers and students.
It was at this stage that Wang Xingang gradually set his goal - to become a professional actor.
In order to realize this dream, Wang Xingang chose to leave his hometown to find better development opportunities. But it turns out that if the "half-hanger" who became a monk halfway through the way wants to become a real actor, it is not as simple as he thinks.
02 Useless, crushed by seniors in all directions.
After several twists and turns, he was admitted to the Shenyang Art Troupe and successfully joined one of the hottest professional groups of the year. At that time, the situation was complex and volatile, and China was in the midst of war.
Coming here, Wang Xingang, who has always been confident, rarely started to worry, feeling that he was far inferior to those experienced senior colleagues in terms of appearance and skills. The self-assessment of "good for nothing" once made him feel depressed and confused. He clearly realized that if he wanted to gain a foothold in this world, he had to put in more sweat and effort than ordinary people.
Wang Xingang's fighting spirit made his teacher deeply gratified, but at the same time worried. He admired Wang's perseverance and hard work, but was worried that long-term overstress and fatigue would damage his physical and mental health. Therefore, the teacher specially designed a series of professional training courses for Wang Xingang to help him scientifically arrange his time for study and exercise.
After several years of hard study and practice, Wang Xingang finally ushered in the spring of his career. In 1956, when he learned that Changchun Studios was selecting an actor for the movie "Silent Mountains", he did not hesitate to submit his information to the director. The moment the director saw Wang Xingang, his eyes lit up, and he immediately decided to let him play the male lead in this film.
Knowing that this opportunity was not easy to come by, Wang Xingang did not dare to slack off. He devotes himself to the creation of the character, whether it is the body movements or the changes in expressions, he strives to be the best at it.
It is this attitude of striving for perfection that made him shine in the movie "Silent Mountains" and won unanimous praise from the audience. With the increase in popularity, Wang Xingang has gradually become the focus of people's attention. Although he worked silently in an inconspicuous corner, with his perseverance and perseverance, he finally stepped onto a broader stage.
Over the years, Wang Xingang has won widespread praise for his perseverance and outstanding artistic achievements. As a veteran actor who did not come from a formal college, he has gone through a stormy life journey with his perseverance and talent.
In 1959, Wang Xingang collaborated with actress Wang Xiaotang on a movie, so they became a screen couple in the audience's minds, the golden boy and girl. Many fans expect their relationship to continue into their lives and then renew their relationship. It's a pity that Wang Xingang has a sweetheart early.
03 His wife committed suicide and never left him.
His sweetheart is Yang Shaocai, who is also an actor in the film studio, but Yang Shaocai's fame is much smaller. It's a pity that love never cares about the so-called "right door", Wang Xingang, a straight man, fell in love with this girl who seemed to be "not good-looking".
During the rising period of his career, he ignored the announcement that he was married, just to reassure his wife. But even if she was full of security in her relationship, due to the times, Yang Shaocai's friend's family was ruined, and she was stimulated.
One day in 1972, Wang Xingang, who was filming, was called home, and it turned out that his wife Yang Shaocai was trying to end her life at home due to excessive mental pressure. He resolutely put down the work at hand and devoted himself to the difficult task of taking care of his wife. Although Yang Shaocai's mood is deteriorating day by day, he often gets angry inexplicably and even hurts the people around him.
But Wang Xingang never thought of leaving her, but used endless patience and love to comfort her and try his best to calm her down. He knew that as her husband, he had the duty and obligation to stand by her side, no matter how dark it was.
During this time, Wang Xingang tried various methods to relieve his wife's pain. He learned that sometimes it can soothe people's hearts. So, he thought of Yang Shaocai's favorite songs, and specially collected many old records, day and night, hoping that the beautiful melody could bring a touch of comfort to her heart.
On this long road, people have witnessed Wang Xingang's responsibility and selflessness as a husband. Although the rumors and rumors from the outside world have not stopped, he has never been moved. No matter how difficult it was, he stood firmly by his wife's side and gave her the strongest support and the warmest embrace. However, this touching and profound emotional journey was not smooth sailing from the beginning. In the beginning, many people questioned their union due to the difference in social status between them. Especially in that era of great pressure, their relationship has suffered a lot of criticism.
However, with a deep love for each other and unwavering faith, they overcome many obstacles and finally come together.
04 In his later years, he just wanted to be an "ordinary old man".
Once hailed as the grandmaster of the Chinese film industry, he has many fans and honors, but he has chosen a completely different way of life - to be an ordinary person. He has always maintained an approachable heart throughout his life. Although his family and children have achieved some success and amassed a lot of wealth, he still insists on measuring his quality of life by ordinary standards.
He had refused the allocation of vehicles on the organization and the special offers offered by airlines. The unit has repeatedly offered to provide him with a special car and driver, and he has always insisted on riding a dilapidated bicycle to get around.
Now, the ninety-year-old is living a very full and contented life. He and his wife have been in love together for 60 years, and their relationship is still close. In the past 60 years, Wang Xingang has always been dedicated and affectionate to his wife, and has never had any scandals. At the same time, his children have also made remarkable achievements in their respective fields. The children not only have successful careers and happy families, but also inherit their father's fine traditions and live a low-key and down-to-earth life.
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