"I left Zhao Benshan to realize my value. This is a sentence that Liu Liu said in an interview. He was known as "Guo Degang in the cross talk industry" because of his outstanding acting talent, and he was once the right-hand man and vice president of Benshan Media. However, when his career was in full swing, Liu Liu suddenly chose to "abandon Zhao Benshan and go", which surprised many people.
So, why did Liu Liu not hesitate to "get rid of" Zhao Benshan?How was he doing after leaving?Let's take a look at the story behind this all-rounder performer.
In 1963, Liu Liu was born in an ordinary family in the northeastern city of Harbin. Because of his strong physique since he was a child, he was sent by his parents to a sports school to learn ice hockey. Liu Liu was diligent and hardworking, and soon became the main player in the team.
However, the ice athlete Liu Liu has a secret in his heart - he actually loves cross talk performances more. Every weekend night, Liu Liu would quietly slip away from the temporary workers of the quyi troupe and listen to the seniors perform cross talk. He longs for himself to one day be on stage and make the audience laugh.
In 1984, Liu Liu and the acting genius Zhao Benshan "didn't know each other". The two represented their respective provinces and cities to participate in the National Quyi Competition, and they hit it off at first sight. Zhao Benshan immediately saw that Liu Liu's acting potential was unlimited, and took the initiative to stay, and Liu Liu at that time also knew that the Liaoning player in front of him would become a great weapon.
In 1997, Liu Liu, who had been in the Quyi Troupe for many years, finally appeared on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and completed the transformation of acting. He and his partner Tang Jiezhong performed the popular work "Sending Blessings", which was a blockbuster. Since then, Liu Liu, a young man from the Northeast, has officially joined the entertainment industry and become a new generation of "laughing craftsmen".
However, as he grew older, Liu Liu found that the traditional art of cross talk gradually lost its audience. So he began to try to cross borders and get involved in film and television performances. Soon, he successfully transitioned by playing key roles in several hit TV series. Especially the "Country Love" series co-starred with his friend Zhao Benshan, which made his name a household name.
On the eve of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan, who had not been in touch for a long time, suddenly reunited. The two decided to collaborate on the Olympic-themed sketch "Torchbearer", which unexpectedly received unanimous praise from audiences across the country. This cooperation allowed Liu Liu to see the huge development potential of the sketch industry. So, he resolutely joined Zhao Benshan's Benshan Media and officially switched to the sketch industry.
With years of accumulated experience in performance and management, Liu Liu soon showed his skills in Benshan Media. He not only integrates internal and external resources of the company and vigorously expands business, but also personally guides newcomers such as Song Xiaobao with a unique vision. Zhao Benshan also trusted and appreciated this "college brother" very much, and successively promoted him to general manager and vice president.
Under Liu Liu's management, the strength of Benshan Media has grown by leaps and bounds. It has become one of the top entertainment companies in China, with many A-list stars under its umbrella. Among them, the most popular is obviously the "Country Love" series cooperated by Zhao Benshan and Liu Liu. This local drama has been on the air for 12 consecutive seasons, and each season has ended with super high ratings, which is loved by a wide range of audiences.
It seems that Liu Liu, who is at the peak of his life, has been galloping steadily on the vast and smooth road to success. So, why did he choose to suddenly "abandon Zhao Benshan and go" when his career was in full swing?
One day at the end of 2014, Benshan Media Headquarters. The employees watched in astonishment as Liu Liu, the vice president of the company, left with the box. No one thought that this deputy, who has made important contributions to Benshan Media, would suddenly "abandon Zhao Benshan" today.
For a time, the outside world speculated about Liu Liu's departure. There is even news that Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan have been in conflict for a long time, and finally "can't hold back". But neither side responded positively to these rumors. It wasn't until later that Zhao Benshan's apprentice Tian Wa revealed the truth in the live broadcast.
It turns out that Liu Liu has always had a dream in his heart, that is, to one day create his own career kingdom. He believes that he has accumulated enough strength to be able to take charge on his own. If you still put on the shelf of "vice president" and make a wedding dress for others, it will be difficult to meet your own value realization after all.
As a result, Liu Liu chose to resign from all positions in Benshan Media and founded Dasheng Wanhe Film and Television Media Company by himself. He wants everyone to see that he can not only be a good "second position", but also a helmsman.
After leaving Benshan Media, Liu Liu did not choose to retreat into the background. He continues to be active in the front line of film and television dramas and variety shows, and shines. Apprentice Qiao Shan's sketch "I want to go to the Spring Festival Gala" became popular all over the Internet, and was even rated as the best work of the year by a certain ***.
At the same time, Liu Liu is also actively expanding his "career territory". He personally directed a number of popular TV series and achieved good results. Among them, the rural poverty alleviation drama "Green Waters and Green Mountains with Smiling Faces" directed by himself made Mr. Liu even more shocking.
Under Liu Liu's management, Dasheng Wanhe has grown into a powerful comprehensive entertainment company. It is worth mentioning that Liu Liu also has a lot of experience in artist management. He personally taught acting skills to his apprentices Qiao Shan, Xiu Rui and others, and trained them to become the leaders of the new generation of comedians.
I believe in Mr. Liu's vision and judgment. Apprentice Qiao Shan said. Indeed, Liu Liu has proved through his own efforts and strength that he can not only be a good "second leader", but also be able to run the company in an orderly manner.
Although they went their separate ways, the relationship between Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan never seemed to be far away. In 2016, Liu Liu's daughter tied the knot with the son of the richest man in Hegang. What is surprising is that Zhao Benshan was invited to attend the wedding and served as a witness. The scene also gathered many relatives and friends of the two families, and it was very lively.
Teacher Zhao and I are like a family. Liu Liu said at the wedding. Indeed, years of tacit understanding and friendship have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the two. Even if their respective careers develop independently, this relationship does not seem to have changed at all.
In 2022, an even more stumbling scene will appear - the 14th season of "Country Love" will be released, and the long-lost image of "Liu's big head" will appear again!It turned out that this was just a normal twist and turn in the relationship between the two, and it did not affect them to continue to work together in the slightest. Liu Liu's reappearance also indicates that "Country Love" may usher in a new climax.
Working hard for your dreams is the meaning of life. This is the life insight shared by Liu Liu in the interview. On the surface, he "got rid of" Zhao Benshan, but in fact, it was to better realize his self-worth. We should also give full play to our talents in our respective positions and make our lives uniquely imprinted.
The story of Liu Liu and Zhao Benshan makes people think deeply, success requires dedication, but it also comes from inner courage. I believe that through unremitting efforts, everyone with ideals can create their own career world.