With the end of the star-studded 11th National Congress of the China Film Association, the dust-settled election results did not calm the public opinion, but set off an uproar about the definition of "actor".
Who is the actor who can convince countless fans and afford the reputation of "actor"? This is not only a question of the attribution of honor, but also a comprehensive consideration of acting skills, influence and audience popularity.
Huang Xiaoming: From the screen to the business sea, and then to the vice chairman of the Film Association
When Huang Xiaoming's name appeared in the list of vice chairmen of the new Film Association, many people looked at him. After all, this former "greasy" spokesperson, whose acting skills in the film and television industry have been up and down, has now transformed into a heavyweight in the industry.
Looking back on Huang Xiaoming's acting career, his early works such as "The Condor Heroes" did win him a lot of praise. But as time goes by, his acting skills seem to have gradually lost their former aura, and the word "greasy" is even more with him.
Despite this, he still relied on his efforts and talent to gain a firm foothold in the film and television industry and became one of the few Grand Slam actors.
However, Huang's ambitions go far beyond that. He knows very well that it is better to rely on capital than to become capital himself. Since 2008, he has been making great strides in the investment field with his keen business sense and decisive decision-making ability.
From subscribing to the original shares of Huayi Brothers to setting up his own studio, to investing in major industries such as film, catering, fitness, and technology, Huang Xiaoming's business territory has been expanding.
Today, Huang Xiaoming is no longer the actor who simply relies on acting skills to eat, but a business tycoon who wears many hats. His success in the investment field has not only brought him huge returns, but also made his position in the film and television industry more solid.
Of course, there are also reservations about Huang Xiaoming's promotion. After all, in terms of acting skills, there is still a certain gap between him and many old actors. But in any case, Huang Xiaoming's commercial success and his influence in the film and television industry are facts that cannot be ignored.
At the same time, there are other powerful figures in the list of vice chairmen of the new Film Association, such as Huang Bo and Wu Jing, who were re-elected, as well as new directors Guo Fan and Andy Lau. These people have outstanding performances and outstanding achievements in their respective fields, and their joining has undoubtedly injected new vitality and hope into the Film Association.
As for those actors who were not selected, such as Zhang Yi, although their performance in the film and television industry is also very good, everyone's development trajectory and opportunities are different.
Yi Yang Qianxi and Zhang Yi: The confrontation and growth of two generations of filmmakers
When 24-year-old Yi Yang Qianxi and 45-year-old Zhang Yi were in the same frame, time seemed to have left a completely different mark on the two. one is a new star who became famous at a young age, has gone through ups and downs, and is now firmly in the film industry; The other is a powerful actor who is a late bloomer, and after several ups and downs, he finally ushered in the peak of his career.
Yi Yang Qianxi, this name may have been just one of the three small ones a few years ago. But now, he has long left the other two behind and entered the film industry at an astonishing speed, becoming a member of the board of directors of the entire film association.
His artistic experience is legendary, he learned art at the age of 2 and appeared on stage at the age of 5, although he is young, he has a 22-year artistic career. Under the CCTV lens, his face is slightly mature, and the dark circles, eye bags, and acne pits all reveal the hardships of filming in recent years.
At the same time, Zhang Yi's road to the film industry is more tortuous. He was born in 1978 and is almost the same as Huang Xiaoming, but he has experienced a completely different life trajectory. When he first debuted, his light was overshadowed by Huang Xiaoming and others, but he was not discouraged, but silently crawled in the film and television industry.
Nearly 10 years of military experience has added a heavy stroke to his acting career. Finally at the beginning of 2023, he ushered in the spring of his career with a hit drama, although the harvest was not as brilliant as Huang Xiaoming, but it was enough for him to gain a firm foothold in the film industry.
The helplessness and persistence on the road to breaking the cocoon
In 2006, Zhang Yi had just taken off his military uniform and stepped into the complicated entertainment industry. A "Soldier Assault" made him stand out, but it also seemed to trap him in the role of "Shi Jin". The audience remembers Shi Jin, not Zhang Yi. This confusion of identity made him feel distressed.
At the same time, Huang Xiaoming has gained a firm foothold in the entertainment industry with his handsome appearance and excellent acting skills, and has become "the most popular actor in the mainland". The gap between Zhang Yi and Huang Xiaoming seemed to be doomed at that moment.
However, Zhang Yi did not give up. He knows that if he wants to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry, he must put in more effort than others. He is constantly trying new roles and trying to broaden his acting path. Finally, at the age of 28, he met the role of "Shi Jin", which made his acting career take a turn for the better.
However, the good times were short-lived. Although Zhang Yi has gradually emerged in the entertainment industry with his own efforts, his role seems to be fixed in the framework of "bitterness".
Whether it is An Xin in "Hurricane", Wei Guoping in "Who Is He", or Cheng Bing in "The Three Teams", the role he plays is always inseparable from the elements of loyalty, dedication and bitterness.
The solidification of this role made Zhang Yi feel helpless. He is eager to break through himself and to let the audience see more of himself. However, the cruelty of reality made him have to accept this fact: in the hearts of the audience, he has become synonymous with "bitterness".
In the group photo session after a meeting, Zhang Yi's helplessness was vividly expressed. Zhou Xun and Song Jia, who were standing next to him, were chatting happily, and everyone's faces were full of smiles. However, Zhang Yi's face was full of helplessness.
He looked left and right, pursing the corners of his mouth for a while, and then in a daze. Even in order to make himself look more energetic, he began to rub his face frantically. Others wore suits and leather shoes, but he wore his own cotton clothes. At that moment, his heart was full of helplessness and confusion.
Conclusion
When it comes to the election of the chairman of the film association, it doesn't depend on who has more trophies and a high box office. So what's the most important thing? To put it bluntly, it is a person's inner cultivation, life realm, and his contribution to society.
Take Chen Daoming, who was re-elected as chairman, for example, he is not only an acting school, but also his responsibility and contribution to the society, which everyone sees. Let's talk about Huang Xiaoming, this vice chairman is a lot of people.
But you know what? He is a "big guy" in public welfare. Although he is a capital tycoon, he has not forgotten to give back to the society, and in the face of natural and man-made disasters, he is always the first to stand up, contribute money and efforts, and send warmth to the disaster area.
You say, can such a person not be influential in the entertainment industry? Therefore, cultivation, realm and social contribution, this is the "unspoken rule" of the chairman of the Film Association!