In the history of Chinese TV dramas, "Journey to the West" can be called a classic, but in this mythological masterpiece, there is an incredible legend of "three changes for Tang monks". This seems to be quite mystically related to the "Buddha has three bodies" in Buddhism, which casts a layer of mystery on this work. Today, we will unveil this legend, the story behind the three Tang monks, and the differences in their performances in "Journey to the West". Who is the better Tang Seng interpreted?Let's reveal them one by one.
The first Tang monk: Wang Yue.
In the preparation stage of "Journey to the West", director Yang Jie conducted a painstaking national search to find a suitable Tang monk contestant, and finally found the ideal image in Wang Yue of Beijing Film Academy. Wang Yue's appearance and temperament were deeply loved by the director, however, his lack of experience soon became tired of the monastic life, and finally left the filming of "Journey to the West". After Wang Yue left the group, the progress of the TV series was slow, causing him to give up the role of Tang Seng. Although the film he later participated in was not released, this experience became a regret in his heart.
The second Tang monk: Xu Shaohua.
Xu Shaohua is the second actor to challenge the role of Tang Seng. He performed well in the audition, especially in the TV series "Daughter Country", which injected new vitality into the series. However, Xu Shaohua left the crew of "Journey to the West" for academic reasons, and although director Yang Jie had arranged special conditions for him, Xu Shaohua finally chose to pursue his dream. The salary dispute also became one of the reasons for his conflict with the director, which eventually led to his departure.
The third Tang monk: Chi Chongrui.
Chi Chongrui is the last actor to play Tang Seng and the only one who has successfully obtained the true scriptures. He was born in a Peking Opera family and entered the showbiz after some twists and turns. Chi Chongrui's Tang Seng image is mature and steady, and he successfully created a perfect ending for "Journey to the West". His acting talent and understanding of the role make him the most classic "Tang Seng" in the minds of the audience.
Overall Evaluation:
The three Tang monks have their own characteristics, Wang Yue shows the resilience and yearning of the fledgling Tang monks, Xu Shaohua injects more sense of color into the role, and Chi Chongrui successfully drew a perfect end to "Journey to the West" with a mature and stable image. Each actor has left an indelible mark in the play, and each represents the state of Tang Seng at different stages. In this classic, there is no difference between the three people, but they complement each other and jointly present an audio-visual feast for the audience. Perhaps it is the existence of these three Tang monks that constitutes such a colorful and well-loved "Journey to the West".
Conclusion:
Through this Tang Seng "Three Changes" legend, we see the hard work and dedication of each actor in the performance, as well as the twists and turns behind the work "Journey to the West". Each Tang Seng has given new life to this character and presented a different charm. When judging the acting skills of the three people, we should see the different states of Tang Seng they play in the play. Perhaps it is precisely because of such "three changes" that "Journey to the West" can become a classic and remain in the hearts of the audience for a long time.