In the history of Chinese literature, "Journey to the West", one of the four famous novels, has always been highly regarded and has been remade into various versions, and the most classic 86 version of "Journey to the West" is unparalleled. This version is starred by Liu Xiaolingtong, Xu Shaohua, Ma Dehua, Chi Chongrui, etc., among which Ma Dehua, the actor of Zhu Bajie, is the most eye-catching. However, in stark contrast to his humble image in the play, his bumpy experience and tenacity in real life are even more admirable.
The starting point of the road of Peking Opera.
Ma Dehua, formerly known as Ma Rui, was born in Beijing in 1945 to a Hui family, and the family was financially constrained. In the snack bar run by his parents, he was mischievous, but his father sent him to learn Xi martial arts. Although his father wanted him to dedicate himself to his studies, Ma Dehua's love for Peking Opera led him to choose a path against his father's wishes. With perseverance, he eventually entered the Peking Opera Company of China and began his exploration of the artistic path.
From Kunqu Opera to Zhu Bajie.
In the Xi of the Peking Opera Company, Ma Dehua merged with the Kunqu Opera Theater and was arranged to play the role of a harlequin, but in his heart he longed to learn Xi martial arts. A teacher who insisted on not giving up on him made him understand that there are no small roles on the stage, and only by performing with heart can you become the protagonist. Since then, he has studied hard and become an excellent harlequin. Life after marriage was not all smooth sailing, but with the support of his wife, he overcame the difficulties and returned to the stage.
Zhu Bajie on the stage.
In 1982, when the crew of "Monkey King Havoc in Basho Cave" was looking for a suitable Zhu Bajie, Ma Dehua was selected. This opportunity changed his acting career and made him Zhu Bajie in "Journey to the West". During the filming, he defied the difficulties and completed the role with great patience and perseverance. His superb performance made the entire "Journey to the West" project successfully filmed, which can be called a classic.
The interweaving of family and career.
However, Madehua's success has not been without its challenges, especially in the game between family and career. During filming, his wife Hou Yumin was injured in a car accident, but in order not to delay the progress of the crew, he once wanted to quit the role. However, his wife's understanding and support made him persevere, and finally completed the filming of "Journey to the West".
Ma Dehua is a winner in life.
"Journey to the West" was officially broadcast during the Spring Festival in 1986 and was a huge success, making Ma Dehua the "Zhu Bajie" in people's minds. Despite his career success, he has always put his family first. Now, at the age of 76, he and his 73-year-old wife Hou Yumin are in harmony, and they have gone through 49 years of married life, full of warmth and love.
The interweaving of art and reality.
After the success of "Journey to the West", the outside world became interested in Ma Dehua's love life. Although there are rumors about his affair with Gao Cuilan played by Wei Huili, in fact, Ma Dehua has been guarding the happiness of the family with Hou Yumin. Today, their son Ma Yang has also become a leader in the cultural communication industry, which makes Ma Dehua feel gratified.
Protect the happiness of the family.
Today, 76-year-old Ma Dehua is still active on the screen, once again performing Zhu Bajie, evoking people's good memories of the 86 version of "Journey to the West". And his family is still the most important support system in his life.
Achievement and understanding.
Ma Dehua's life is full of twists and turns, but in the interweaving of family and career, he maintains his love for art and responsibility to his family. His persistence and hard work have made him a winner in life. Each of us can draw inspiration from his story, do what we are good at, and strive to be the best in order to achieve true success.