In 2002, with her courage and determination, Tongali became the first model in Chinese mainland to publish *** photo. In her magazine "Tongali Body Photo", she unreservedly showed off her beautiful body, bringing a visual feast to readers.
Shen Dong used to be a mentor and friend to Tongali, and he gave support and encouragement to Tongali when her career was at a low point. However, as time went on, the relationship between the two gradually drifted apart, and eventually ended in divorce.
Now 46 years old, Tongali is still single, and her parents are worried.
02 Born in Hefei, with high hopes, Tongali went from good to outstanding In 1976, Tongali was born in Hefei, Anhui Province, and her parents had high hopes for her and sent her to various interest classes to learn skills since she was a child.
Over the years, she has gone from good to excellent with her own hard work and talent, which has made people place higher expectations on her.
Little Tongali has been passionate about dance since she was a child, and her parents sent her to dance school when she was 9 years old. Since then, she has continued to practice and learn dance every day. One day, a gymnastics coach walked into her dance studio and was immediately attracted to her.
He realized that Tongali was tall and skeletal and perfect for gymnastics. Tongali's parents were so happy that they agreed without hesitation.
The little Tongali began her training life day after day, although it was boring, she still insisted on training seriously every day. Eventually, she qualified for the Provincial Games and lived up to expectations, winning gold and earning the title of "Best Athlete".
Tongali began to feel lost and lost her way. However, by chance, she witnessed a dance performance, and watching the dancers on the stage flutter like butterflies, her heart was deeply shocked.
As a result, she was determined to continue studying dance.
Tongali decided to retire in order to fulfill her childhood wish - dance. She is talented and hardworking, so she was successfully admitted to the Beijing Dance Academy.
During her university years, Tongali adhered to the spirit of perseverance, not only insisting on extra training every day, but also taking acting courses in her spare time. With her personal talent and hard work, she was able to successfully join the prestigious "Oriental Song and Dance Troupe" and make a name for herself in many classic works.
Tongali met Shen Dong in college, and the two met through an interview, and Shen Dong was attracted by her beauty, and their love story began. After marriage, although their career development is dull, the relationship between the two is still deep.
When he learned that Tongali was still a student, Shen Dong felt a little unexpected, and the 10-year age difference made him retreat a little. So he had to approach her cautiously and make contact slowly.
However, when he actually touches on them, he finds that they have many topics in common and can easily communicate.
At the right time, Shen Dong expressed his feelings to Tongali: "I want to be with you and be my girlfriend, is that okay?" Tongali blushed and agreed, and the relationship between the two began.
However, since Shen Dong was still in school, and Tongali was already working in society, their time together was limited by time conditions, and they could not be together for a long time.
Although there are fewer gatherings and more separation, Shen Dong always finds time to take Tongali to the school to play, and every time he prepares small gifts, these small actions make Tongali feel happy.
After graduating, Tongali joined the song and dance troupe to work, with a good salary, and the unit also provided housing for married employees. After falling in love with Shen Dong for two years, she thought that the time was ripe and she could get a house, so she decisively entered the palace of marriage with Shen Dong.
They put their careers first, put their weddings and children on hold for the time being, and work hard for the future wholeheartedly. Tongali was originally a brilliant dancer, but she suddenly developed a love for the profession of actress, which may also be another pursuit of her future.
Tongali was determined to challenge herself and enter new territory, but what she didn't expect was that the road would not be easy. As a dancer, she encountered many difficulties on the way to changing careers.
No one cared about her transformation, and she began to do menial things on set, handing in resumes, eager to seize a turning point.
Although she has starred in dramas such as "Kangxi Dynasty", "Huanzhu Gege Part III", "Seven Fairies of Joy", but because she was not born in a professional class and did not receive systematic performance guidance, her performance was mediocre and failed to impress the audience.
Tongali has been a radiant child since she was a child, and she always attracts everyone's attention whenever and wherever she is. However, when she began to work hard in the entertainment industry, she found that the reality was not as rosy as she imagined.
Her career has been declining, and her psychological state has also fallen to the bottom. Just when she almost lost hope, an unexpected opportunity presented herself!
03's life has changed dramatically after being invited by Zhang Xulong to be a mannequin. It was in 2001, by chance, that Tongali was invited by a friend to shoot an underwear commercial, and it was there that she met photographer Zhang Xulong.
Zhang Xulong is a well-known figure in the domestic photography industry, he is good at capturing the beautiful moments of women, creating a charming and breathtaking image, so he is known as the "prince of photography".
He thought Tongali was outstanding and beautiful, so he suggested that she try body photography, believing that it would be a great success.
Tongali initially refused to shoot because she was a traditional woman and was somewhat resistant to such a shoot. Just as she was about to leave, the makeup artist next to her reminded her: "This is a rare opportunity, and you may regret it if you miss it." ”
Tongali was faced with this wonderful opportunity with a conflicted heart. While she was thrilled by the opportunity, she was also well aware that it was not easy to expose herself completely in front of the camera.
However, after much deliberation, Tongali decided to dedicate her life to the arts. "I wanted to do something, I didn't want to leave my youth blank," she said. ”
Tongali threw herself into the photoshoot, and taking a portrait of the human body required many difficult poses in order to show the charm of the human body from all angles.
It's still quite challenging for Tongali, who has studied dance before.
Over the course of a year and a half, we worked hard to shoot more than 8,000 shots** using 800 boxes of film. Luckily, our efforts were not in vain, and we were all very satisfied with the final result.
So, in September 2002, "Tongali *** Technique Photo" was officially published by the People's Fine Arts Publishing House.
Those beautiful ** dazzled readers, and the first batch of 10,000 copies were also sold out in a short period of time. However, what followed was a strong ** storm, and unbearable remarks began to erode Tongali's ears.
In the face of these, Tongali seemed very helpless and could only explain again and again, but most people in that era could not understand and would not care about the true meaning of this photo at all.
Tongali became popular with a group of professional scholars' approved photos, and her popularity even surpassed Lin Chiling and Cecilia Cheung for a time. However, instead of improving her acting career, she was deeply disappointed by the many roles she was asked to dress in.
The malicious attacks on the Internet left Tongali physically and mentally exhausted, but what pained her the most was the lack of understanding from her family. Her husband, who had been supportive, became increasingly reticent, which made Tongali realize that there was an irreparable rift in their marriage.
So, they chose to break up peacefully, and fortunately, they had no children, which made it easier for them to end the marriage.
Is that the person in that magazine you? Her father's voice made Tongali not know how to respond, so she could only admit it silently. However, to her surprise, her father demanded that she immediately retract the reports or sever the father-daughter relationship completely.
Tongali felt guilty because she knew that once she made a choice, there was no turning back. She decided to confess to her mother first, and let her mother assist in explaining it to her father. However, even so, Tongali's father was still reluctant to communicate with her for a while.
During that difficult time, she was on the verge of breaking down, but thankfully she had a group of good friends who gave her tremendous support.
In their eyes, Tongali is a warrior dedicated to art, daring to challenge what others dare not try. Even He Jiong, the "bosom brother" in the entertainment industry, publicly praised her, saying that Tongali is a kind and beautiful person, and contrary to negative rumors from the outside world, she is not a bad woman.
With the care and comfort of her friends, Tongali's mood was soothed and she began to re-examine herself. She told herself firmly, "I'm just doing what I love." ”
Since she has done nothing wrong, she should move forward without flinching.
In 2003, Tongali launched her second photo album, which once again sparked heated discussions. This time, her bravery and beauty have been affirmed and praised by more people.
However, in the face of these praises, Tongali modestly said: "I dare not say that I am beautiful, but I am really brave." Since then, Tongali has gradually shaken off her preconceptions and returned to the public eye.
Tongali, 46 years old and still unmarried, has she ever regretted her choice? In the past years, she has given a lot to art, even sacrificing her marriage.
When the reporter asked her if she regretted it, she smiled and said: "I have been shaken, but I don't regret it now, if I was given another chance, I would still choose art." ”
Looking back on her life journey, she just smiled indifferently, and she did not regret her past efforts.
In that era of lack of tolerance, she was alone and burdened with the misunderstanding of the world, and chose to dedicate herself to art. This act deserves our admiration and acceptance, and art should be interpreted from the perspective of the times.
Tongali is deeply glad that she chose to persevere and did what she thought was valuable. Now 46 years old, although she does not have perfect love, she has a busy and satisfied life, and actively runs her own business.
Life belongs to us, we must not lose confidence because of the little opinions of others, we must be strong to survive and face it positively. Isn't it a kind of happiness to live in the world and spend your life in the way you like?
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