Hello dear readers. I'm your history news blogger, an avid history buff who focuses on presenting stories and perspectives on world history. Today, we focus on the life of Wang Xizhong, the father of Chinese film special actors and a national first-class artist. The passing of a legendary figure has caused deep reflection on how influential his influence is, so let's dig deeper into the treasures of this history.
Introduction: The fall of a superstar in the film industry, Wang Xizhong's death stirred the heartstrings.
On December 19, 2022, Wang Xizhong, the father of Chinese film special actors and film makeup artist, passed away in Beijing due to illness at the age of 92. This news is like a bombshell that shocks the heart, and it makes the entire film and television industry fall into deep pain. He is known as the title of "Father of Film Special Actors", and he is also a national first-class artist, what kind of legendary figure is this? His life is a monument in the history of Chinese film.
Chapter 1: At the beginning of creation, Wang Xizhong's film path.
Wang Xizhong's career can be traced back to the early 50s of the last century. At that time, the film industry was just emerging in China, and Wang Xizhong chose to embark on this journey full of uncertainty. He is not only a film masquerade, but also the founder of the profession of film special actor. At that time, the concept of special actors in the film industry was not well known, but it was at this time that Wang Xizhong began his exploration of this field.
Chapter 2: The glorious moment of "Journey to the West".
In 1982, he won the "Best Makeup Award" at the Chinese Film Golden Rooster Awards for the first time with the film "Xi'an Incident", which was an important milestone in his career. However, the moment when Wang Xizhong really came to prominence was the 1986 version of "Journey to the West". This version of "Journey to the West" has not only achieved great success in China, but also has had a far-reaching impact internationally. And Wang Xizhong's makeup work is even more praised by his name.
In this film, Wang Xizhong shows his deep understanding of the concept of "anthropomorphism". He is not only creating a lifelike appearance for the character, but also providing the most appropriate support for the actor's performance. Especially for the modeling of major characters such as Monkey King, his ultimate pursuit has made these images a classic in film and television history.
Chapter 3: Liu Jin's Transformation - Wang Xizhong's protégé.
One of Wang Xizhong's protégés is the special actor Liu Jin. Liu Jin's acting career ushered in a key turning point in 1995, when he participated in the movie "The Three Sisters of the Song Family". It was at this time that Wang Xizhong took a fancy to Liu Jin's potential, and directly proposed that he could play ***, which made Liu Jin's life and his acting career at its peak.
Liu Jin not only successfully created the image of *** in the film, but also gradually emerged under the careful guidance of Wang Xizhong. Since then, Liu Jin has started his brilliant career in the film industry, and Wang Xizhong is pleased to have cultivated such an excellent special actor.
Chapter 4: Professional Pursuit and Artistic Perfection.
Wang Xizhong has pursued the ultimate in makeup art all his life. He is not satisfied with superficial glorification, but digs deep into the inner qualities of the character. His concept of "anthropomorphism" not only brings the character to life in appearance, but also enables the actor to better understand and express the character. Under his careful polishing, each character has a unique soul.
Chapter 5: The curtain call of the immortal legend.
At the age of 92, Wang Xizhong still participated in the filming of the movie "** Back to Yan'an", contributing to the film and television industry until the last moment of his life. His selfless dedication and unique insight into the film and television costume industry have made him an immortal legend in the Chinese film industry. He used his actions to tell the world that for artists who strive for excellence, time has never been an obstacle.
Conclusion: The superstar falls, and the legend lives on.
Wang Xizhong's life, like a masterpiece of film history, will always remain in our memory. His contribution to the field of film special actors is not only a breakthrough at the technical level, but also a deep understanding and pursuit of art. At this special historical moment, let us cherish the memory of this superstar who has contributed countless efforts to the Chinese film industry. His spirit will inspire future generations to continue to work tirelessly for the prosperity of Chinese films. On the stage of history, Wang Xizhong is the long-standing makeup star, illuminating the way forward for Chinese films.