On February 10, 2024, CMG's 2nd Annual Chinese TV Drama Ceremony was grandly held, and 18 annual honors were announced. Among the many outstanding TV drama creators and actors, there is an old man who has won the admiration and touching of the audience, he is 90-year-old You Benchang, who was awarded the honor of "Lifetime Achievement Artist".
You Benchang, a well-known name, his artistic path is like a sparkling river, undulating, carrying the changes of history and the persistence of dreams. He has had a strong interest in acting since he was a child, once participated in the Peking Opera Troupe, and later transformed into a film actor, participating in classic films such as "Painted Skin 2", "Ancient Temple", "The Adventures of Li Xianji" and so on. His acting skills have not only been loved by the audience, but also won a number of awards at home and abroad, such as the Golden Rooster Award, the Golden Horse Award, and the Best Actor at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival.
Yau's artistic career has not been stagnant because of age, he has always maintained his enthusiasm and focus on performance, constantly challenging himself to create one vivid character after another. In the field of TV dramas, he has left a deep imprint, such as "Jigong", "Jigong Travel", "Flowers" and other works, all of which show his superb acting skills and charm. His character image is not only a chivalrous knight, but also a wise and shrewd businessman, as well as a humorous old man, his performance has both sparks and impacts, as well as details and warmth, his artistic style has both tradition and classics, as well as innovation and breakthroughs, and his artistic realm has both height and depth, as well as breadth and inclusiveness.
You Benchang's artistic achievements are not only his personal glory, but also the glory of Chinese TV dramas, and the glory of Chinese culture. With his talent and sweat, he has made great contributions to the development of Chinese TV dramas, made useful explorations for the inheritance and innovation of Chinese culture, and provided rich nourishment for the spiritual life of Chinese audiences. He is a banner of Chinese TV dramas, a mirror of Chinese culture, and a mentor and friend of Chinese audiences. His artistic path is a glorious road, a glorious road that will never fade.