In the entertainment industry in 1993, Jet Li experienced the death of two agents, and his heart was greatly shaken. He decided to create his own film company, and with the strong support of Yang Dengkui, "Zhengdong Pictures" came into being. In the same year, Jet Li's film industry launched a number of classics such as "Fang Shiyu", "Jingwu Heroes", "New Shaolin Five Ancestors" and "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng". These films have left a deep impression on the audience, especially "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng", with the death of actor Yu Hai, people recall this movie even more.
In "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng", Yu Hai played a stereotypical antique master, and it was he who drove Junbao and Tianbao out of Shaolin Temple. In fact, Jet Li didn't know how to do Tai Chi when he filmed this movie, he relied on Yu Hai's guidance. It is precisely because of this movie that Yu Hai showed his profound foundation in Tai Chi Kung Fu, and was later able to play the role of "Chen Zhengying" in "Tai Chi Grandmaster". It's a pity that this mantis boxing master has left us.
Nearly 30 years have passed in the blink of an eye, what kind of lives have the other actors in the movie lived? We saw the figure of Dong Tianbao (Qian Xiaohao). "My life is up to me", he knows that his fate is in his own hands. Although Jet Li is the protagonist, the audience has the deepest impression of Qian Xiaohao. He did not hesitate to sell his dignity for the sake of his future, and even killed his lover Xiao Donggua. But aside from his ruthlessness and unrighteousness, many viewers still like the role of Dong Tianbao portrayed by Qian Xiaohao, hoping that the supporting role can defeat the protagonist.
Qian Xiaohao, Zhang Che's fifth-generation apprentice, is also closed**, and reached the peak as soon as he debuted. With the help of his master, he became the leading actor in the movie "Flying Fox Gaiden" at the age of 16, and his future is unlimited. But the decline of Shaw Brothers left him with no scenes to shoot for a while. Fortunately, he met Sammo Hung, a noble man. Sammo Hung introduced him to star in "Mr. Zombie", which later became popular across the Taiwan Strait. Qian Xiaohao became attached to Lin Zhengying because of this, and became famous with a series of zombie movies.
This former supporting actor, through his own efforts and opportunities, has become a representative of a generation of zombie movies. In the world of movies, Qian Xiaohao had a brilliant time. His performances such as "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng" and "Jingwu Hero" and other films are eye-catching, and the limelight once overshadowed Jet Li. However, a twist of fate always comes unexpectedly. The ** of a piece of news made Qian Xiaohao fall into the whirlpool and his reputation was damaged.
In order to save his reputation, he came forward to clarify many times, and even asked a friend to prove it for himself, but in the face of ironclad evidence, he had to admit his mistake. Fortunately, thanks to the understanding of the parties, he was spared imprisonment, but this stain has always lingered.
Today's Qian Xiaohao, although he is still active in the film and television industry, his style is no longer there. His main focus is "feelings", shooting zombie-themed film and television works, but the response is mediocre. And some of his contemporaries have retired, and some have left eternal classics on the screen.
Speaking of classics, we have to mention Zhang Junbao, played by Jet Li. Jet Li's kung fu, whether it is the elegance of the action or the ornamentation, is first-class. Wang Jing once praised him for his best kung fu and the most beautiful fight. And Yuan Heping directly called him the "Kung Fu Dictionary", because he is proficient in all kinds of weapons, whether it is a knife, a sword, a stick, an umbrella, a belt or a nine-section whip, he can use it freely, which makes the audience addicted.
But many years of actor career also made Jet Li full of pain, at the age of 59, he retired early, and now he rarely appears, and his most recent work is the movie "Mulan" starring Liu Yifei ** to play the role of the emperor.
Another actress worth mentioning is Qiu Yue, played by Michelle Yeoh. She coexists with beauty and strength, and has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry with her spirit of daring to fight. Even if she married into a wealthy family, she did not give up her career. After 3 years of divorce and return to the entertainment industry, she soon became the highest-paid actress in Asia.
She was almost paralyzed for life after an accident while filming the film "The Story of Akin", but after recovering from her injury, she entered Hollywood with "007: Tomorrow's Empire" and is now an international star. Emotionally, Michelle Yeoh experienced a failed marriage and had several scandals but all ended without a problem, until she met the former Ferrari CEO in 2004 and started a stable relationship, and now the two are in a stable relationship but not married.
Finally, there is the little winter melon, played by Yuan Jieying. She is pretty and cute, and people fall in love at first sight. However, fate made people, she fell in love with Tianbao but died in the hands of her beloved, which makes people feel the impermanence of fate.
Time flies, and the stories of the actors are also flowing. Qian Xiaohao's style is no longer there, but his works and influence are still there; Although the glorious era of Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh and others has passed, their classics will always remain in our hearts. And although the fate of the little winter melon is tragic, it has also become a part of our memory. In the entertainment industry, some actors are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people because of their roles, while some actors are full of emotion because of their life experiences.
Yuan Jieying, an actor who plays a tragic role in the play, has a life trajectory as tortuous as her character. When her career was in full swing, she had a relationship with the king Aaron Kwok, but the opposition from the outside world and the abuse of fans made her feel uneasy, and she no longer dared to confide her sincerity easily.
After scandals with many wealthy businessmen and celebrities, Yuan Jieying finally found her home in 2005 and started a seven-year relationship with her girlfriend Ruan Jiaxin. But the good times didn't last long, and after 2004, she gradually withdrew from the entertainment industry, perhaps because she saw through the red dust, she chose to take refuge in Buddhism and seek inner peace. In September last year, when Huang Baiming, the "teacher" who had a deep relationship with her, took a group photo, it could be seen that she was much older.
Another actor worth paying attention to is Yuan Xiangren, who has played supporting roles in many film and television works, and has been in the entertainment industry as a stand-in since the age of ten. He has starred in classics such as "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qi'er", "Kung Fu", "Qimen Dunjia" and "Ouchi Secret Detective Zero Hair". Now that he has settled in the mainland, he is still active in the entertainment industry, although he mostly shows his face in some online dramas, his love for acting has never diminished.
And the villain in the play, Liu Jin, is played by Sun Jiankui, who has worked with Jet Li many times. Surprisingly, in 1995, Sun Jiankui chose to become a monk in Songshan Shaolin Temple, and his legal name was Shi Desheng, and there has been little news in recent years. Another impressive actor is Liu Xun, who often plays some out-of-the-world masters or villains in Hong Kong films. But after 2012, he chose to retire from the circle and enjoy his old age.
Liu Jin's sister Liu Hongmei is also an actor to watch, she practiced martial arts at a young age and won the children's martial arts championship. Although there are not many scenes in the play, she impresses with her excellent martial arts skills. After graduating from Chinese opera in 1991, she chose to stay on to teach, and now she is a professor of Chinese opera and the deputy director of the School of Performance. She has played supporting roles in many film and television works, and has played Mrs. Jiang Menshen in "Water Margin", and Su Rushi in "Little Fish and Flowers".
Time flies, 29 years have passed in a flash, and these surviving actors are also old. Their stories and life trajectories are emotional, and they also make us cherish and respect every actor who works hard in the entertainment industry even more. Nowadays, it is becoming more and more rare to have such a work in the world of cinema that is both ornamental and unforgettable. They are not only entertainment tools to pass the time, but also works of art that can touch people's hearts and provoke thought.
They use delicate lens language and superb acting skills to bring the audience into a real and infectious world, so that people feel strong shock and resonance in the process of watching the movie. These movies not only allow people to enjoy a feast of sight and sound, but also make people get a deep baptism in the depths of their souls. Therefore, we should cherish these rare works and feel the profound meaning and value they convey with our hearts.