Being a stand-in doesn't mean you're always going to be a stand-in.
An actress has appeared in the entertainment industry and was once a stand-in for the big star Gong Li.
Later, she relied on her talent to achieve success in the classic hit drama "The Legend of Zhen Huan".
Although she only played a supporting role, her excellent acting skills won her many drama appointments.
After she starred in "Parents' Love", she successively participated in popular films such as "Hello, Li Huanying".
Wang Lihan is the kind of actor who can play any role, which is really a "panacea".
From an ordinary museum tour guide, he has become Gong Li's stuntman step by step;
Transformed from a stuntman actor again and created his own career.
What happened to Wang Lihan? What are the similarities between her and Gong Li?
Zhang Yimou is preparing to shoot "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit", which is in the early 90s of the last century.
Wang Lihan knew almost nothing about the profession of actor at that time.
Under the recommendation of the casting director of the crew, she won the favor of Zhang Yimou.
is not to play a role, but as a stand-in for Gong Li.
Strictly speaking, Wang Lihan can't even be recognized as a professional stand-in.
She doesn't need to perform or appear on camera, she just needs to help Gong Li test the lights when she is resting.
As we all know, Wang Lihan and Gong Li do not have much similarity in appearance.
The reason why she can become Gong Li's stand-in is because she is similar to Gong Li's body shape.
Wang Lihan and Gong Li are almost the same in height and weight.
She couldn't have been more suitable, so she did the job of trying out the lights.
She was deeply impressed by the excellent cooperation between Wang Lihan and Gong Li.
A few years later, when Gong Li filmed "Jing Ke Assassinates the King of Qin", she invited her to be a stand-in again.
In order to maintain this opportunity to replace her identity, Wang Lihan also made great sacrifices.
In order to maintain a similar body shape to Gong Li, Wang Lihan did not dare to eat and drink recklessly.
If you are a little absent-minded, your body may lose its original lines, and it will be difficult to recover in the future.
She also realized that being someone else's stand-in was not a long-term solution.
As a result, Wang Lihan developed a strong interest in acting.
Wang Lihan had a soft spot for TV when she was a child.
However, no one in the family is engaged in the film and television industry, and her parents do not really value her interests.
After graduating from high school, Wang Lihan's grades were mediocre and she failed to fulfill her desire to enroll in college.
She is convinced that her life should not be confined to the land in front of her.
Wang Lihan decided to say goodbye to her hometown of Hebei and go to Beijing for a while.
Like many other young people in the North Drift, she felt lost about the future.
For now, you have to find a job to survive, no matter what happens later.
With a fairly good image and temperament, Wang Lihan successfully found a job as a docent in a museum.
She is very satisfied with this job, not only is she not afraid of the wind and sun, but also works diligently in her post.
Wang Lihan unexpectedly got the acting opportunity that others dreamed of, which was really unexpected.
One day, a film crew came to the museum where Wang Lihan was filming.
Wang Lihan was serving a group of visitors, and she was engrossed in explaining to the tourists.
It just so happened that the crew needed a group performer, and when the director was casting, he found that the girl in front of him was very suitable.
By chance, Wang Lihan was selected to participate in a film and was persuaded by the director to try acting for the first time.
She stood in front of the camera for the first time, had no experience, and looked very nervous.
The director spoke highly of her performance and praised her for her outstanding talent as an actor.
However, at that time, Wang Lihan just felt that the director was polite and didn't think too much.
There are so many talented and beautiful beauties in the entertainment industry, she knows that she has little hope, but it is just a "shit luck". Look.
I thought it was just a small episode in my life.
Unexpectedly, the casting director actually worked with director Zhang Yimou.
Wang Lihan became Gong Li's stand-in, all thanks to his recommendation.
After experiencing two stand-ins, Wang Lihan completely germinated her desire to be an actor.
She was 22 years old at the time, but she still worked hard to get into the acting department of the ** Drama Academy.
Since then, he has embarked on the road to becoming an actor with formal professional training.
Wang Lihan is well aware that her starting point in college is not high, so she redoubles her efforts to study.
The students played in class, learning and playing at the same time, and they were very comfortable.
She delved into knowledge to make up for her late start.
Wang Lihan understands that if you want to act well, theory alone is not enough.
In her sophomore year, she began to take on dramas to enrich her practical experience.
She played the role of a homeroom teacher in "Pretty Mom".
Soon after graduating, Wang Lihan was quickly selected to play the role of the leading role.
She was invited to be the heroine of the anti-Japanese war film "That Autumn" directed by director Wang Jun.
Subsequently, he cooperated with Li Naiwen and others to star in an Olympic bid-themed movie that caters to current affairs.
Although the protagonist and supporting roles have been out of the limelight, Wang Lihan's performance did not cause much of a sensation.
It wasn't until "The Legend of Zhen Huan" in 2011 that she became well-known to everyone.
Of course! She is the "Mrs. Mo Yan" who supports and helps Zhen Huan in the play.
Knowing that Zheng Xiaolong was going to shoot "The Legend of Zhen Huan", Wang Lihan was eager to get a role.
Director Zheng's endorsement is like a "hit maker", as long as he is recognized, it is difficult for the product to be unpopular.
Among the many competitors, if Wang Lihan wants to compete for the position of palace maid or concubine, it will be quite difficult.
As soon as director Zheng Xiaolong saw her, he felt that she was suitable to play "Mrs. Mo Yan", which surprised him.
Wang Lihan feels that she is very suitable for this role, although she does not have many roles in the play.
She did not disappoint the director, but showed an excellent performance that gave full play to the director's trust in her.
This time, not only won the love of the audience, Wang Lihan also let the directors in the circle discover her potential as a "versatile supporting role".
More and more theatrical invitations are coming, and they are all classic and popular plays, such as "The Old Man Has Something to Rely On", "Dog Stick" and so on.
However, perhaps due to image limitations, most of the roles played by Wang Lihan are supporting roles.
Her real name is not something that everyone can easily call out by familiar faces and characters.
Among the works she later participated in, the most well-known is the "Parental Love" that is loved by the audience.
Can you suddenly remember which role she played in this play?
Jiang Defu's hometown relative "Tian Xiaojuan", I don't know if anyone remembers.
Although she doesn't have many scenes, Wang Lihan's performance is still wonderful.
In the story, Anjie helps her sister's child find a good job.
Believing that his family was not sharing in the benefits of his brother, he wrote a letter inviting relatives from his hometown to come.
Wang Lihan plays the role of "Tian Xiaojuan", a rural relative, who came to Jiang Defu to arrange a job.
With a wrinkled face and a dialect, she vividly portrayed the image of an illiterate rural woman.
Although she only appeared in one or two episodes, she resonated with many and made a great impression.
"The Legend of Zhen Huan" made Wang Lihan stand out, and "Parents' Love" added a new luster to her career.
Since then, she has been able to get theater jobs every year and even started trying to get into the film industry.
She won an impressive Best Supporting Actress in 2020 for the film In the Name of Faith.
Maybe some people haven't noticed that in director Jia Ling's popular ** work "Hello, Li Huanying", Wang Lihan also appeared in a cameo role, playing Jia Ling's teacher.
Yi Yang Qianxi starred in the 2022 movie "Miracle Stupid Child", while Wang Lihan played "Aunt Liang", a gentle, kind, and amiable character.
Although Wang Lihan only played some supporting roles, her shaping ability is very good and she is not too restricted.
No matter what role she plays, she is able to use it flexibly and control the essence of it with ease.
Everyone craves to be in the spotlight, but opportunities certainly can't come so often.
It's not easy to play a supporting role, but it's possible.
Isn't the reason why Wang Lihan can stay focused and professional in a position a success?
Wang Lihan may achieve more if she highlights that she was once Gong Li's stand-in.
However, she has kept a low profile for many years since her debut, never hyped up, and has not been involved in any scandals.
Out of his love for the art of theatre, he threw himself wholeheartedly and dutifully to complete his work.
If there are more innocent people like Wang Lihan in the entertainment industry, maybe the whole circle will become cleaner.
I hope she can stick to her original intention, continue to become a clear stream in the entertainment industry, bring more excellent works and roles to the audience, and never forget her original dream.