After Liang Tian's mother passed away, her classic was cited in Stephen Chow's "The King of Comedy".
On February 5, 2024, the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles announced his death, and the writer Chen Rong died of illness on February 4 at the age of 88.
If only the name Chen Rong is mentioned, many young netizens may feel unfamiliar; But if you mention Liang Zuo and Liang Tian, or "Comedy Star" and "People Reach Middle Age", I believe you may recall this well-known female writer.
1. The work called "I Love My Home".
As we all know, several of the core characters in the classic sitcom "I Love My Home" are based on Chen Rong's family background.
The real prototype of Lao Fu is Chen Rong's husband Fan Rongkang, his real name is Liang Da, and in real life, his position and status far exceed that of Lao Fu in the play.
The prototype of the brothers Jia Zhiguo and Jia Zhixin is the brothers Liang Zuo and Liang Tian, and the prototype of Jia Xiaofan is undoubtedly Liang Huan, which means that Liang Tian played his role in the play.
The only regret that Chen Rong is may be because Liang Zuo didn't dare to joke with his mother, or it may be that the first half of Chen Rong's life was full of ups and downs, which is not suitable as an object of humor, and there is no main character in "I Love My Home" based on Chen Rong.
Fan Rongkang was the deputy editor-in-chief of People**, while Chen Rong is a graduate of the Beijing Institute of Russian Language, the predecessor of Beijing University of Foreign Chinese. She worked for Chinese Radio and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Education, and eventually rose to prominence as a well-known writer.
Liang Zuo and Liang Huan are both outstanding graduates of the Chinese Department of Peking University, and Liang Tian, who is not particularly outstanding in terms of academic qualifications, also wrote ** and scripts, and later became a film and television actor and was regarded as a member of the literary field.
Now the question is, is it the father who has a greater influence on Liang Zuo, Liang Tian and Liang Huan, or the mother who has a more profound influence? All three children have their own life experiences. Looking at their career paths as screenwriters and actors, Chen Rong may have had a big impact on them.
2. The book "People Reach Middle Age".
Chen Rong, despite being a well-known writer, did not embark on the path of writing until she was almost forty years old. Her first novella is titled "Evergreen", and her first novella is "Forever Spring". Her masterpiece is the popular ** "People to Middle Age" in the eighties of the last century.
There is an opinion that a writer's best work is usually about himself, and Lu Wenting, the ophthalmologist in "People to Middle Age", is of course also a prototype in life, that is, Chen Rong himself.
After completing her studies, Lu Wenting chose the hospital as her doctor and successfully married and had children. However, her work pressure, limited living space, and heavy household chores all put a heavy burden on her, causing her to fall ill from her overloaded work.
Chen Rong joined the radio station after completing his studies and often had to work late into the night. After marriage, she is also responsible for taking care of the children and managing the household. Due to the tremendous pressure of work and the high level of mental pressure, she did not even weigh more than eighty pounds. She fainted at the typewriter several times, and on one occasion even lost consciousness at the bus stop.
After Chen Rong was transferred to the Ministry of Education, her health was still worrying, and she even fainted in class. In the end, she had no choice but to recuperate at home, and her physical condition gradually improved. Since then, she has begun her formal writing career.
Lu Wenting's experience and emotions are very good, which also explains why "People to Middle Age" can touch the heartstrings of readers.
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3. The work titled "Reverie in the Tiger's Mouth".
Chen Rong quickly rose to prominence because of the work "People to Middle Age" and became a famous writer in the country. In 1986, she wrote the short story "Minus Ten Years Old". Since this is a black comedy**, she believes that it has the potential to be adapted into cross talk. Therefore, she decided to give the famous cross talk actor Jiang Kun a **.
When Jiang Kun learned about the idea of this ** through **, he immediately became intrigued. At that time, he was facing creative problems, and was soon invited to visit Chen Rong's home, where he went with his new colleague Chen Peisi.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Kun and Chen Peisi's visit to Chen Rong has undoubtedly become a significant turning point in the field of Chinese comedy.
When Jiang Kun and Chen Peisi visited Chen Rong's home, before "Subtracting Ten Years Old" had begun to talk in depth, Chen Rong's eldest son, Liang Zuo, quickly grabbed Jiang Kun and enthusiastically introduced him to several of his short stories**, including a story about catching mice, as well as a plot describing the old lady marrying a young man, and a story about a young man talking to a tiger in a tiger cave.
As time passed, everyone gradually understood that the cooperation between Jiang Kun and Liang Zuo began with the story of a young man who accidentally fell into the tiger's hole, and they jointly created the classic cross talk "Reverie in the Tiger's Mouth". This work completely changed the trajectory of Liang Zuo's life, transforming him from a teacher to a master of comedy.
Chen Rong's young son Liang Tian always revolves around Chen Peisi on this special day, taking the initiative to share his deep emotions and insights into the film with him, and Chen Peisi also promised to design a role for Liang Tian in future films.
Obviously, everyone also witnessed the hemp pole in "Two Sons Open a Shop".
It is no exaggeration to say that the family reunion planned by Chen Rong not only had a profound impact on the fate of her two sons, but also brought earth-shaking changes to the history of comedy in our country.
Fourth, the work "Comedy Star".
If "People to Middle Age" is regarded as a classic created by Chen Rong for himself, then "Comedy Star" is undoubtedly a classic comedy prepared by Chen Rong for his youngest son Liang Tian.
In the movie "Comedy Star", Liang Zi is a young man with a dream of becoming a movie star. He gave up a stable career to devote himself to various chores and tricks in the film crew, without complaint or regret, and finally found an opportunity to shine.
Although Liang Tian's parents both enjoy high status in society, it was not all smooth sailing for him to become a movie star in real life. After he transferred from the army, he first worked as a handyman in his mother's unit, responsible for serving tea, pouring water and delivering newspapers, and also made a trick in a movie, but unfortunately, he was cut before the release.
Comedy Star can be seen as an autobiographical film by Liang Tian, but the real screenwriter is his mother Chen Rong, and the main actor is Liang Tian.
Although "Comedy Star" didn't become a hit like "Middle-aged," the film is still a commendable classic, and some of its plots have even been referenced in Stephen Chow's film The King of Comedy.
The 1992 film "Comedy Star" and the 1999 film "The King of Comedy" have many similarities in terms of theme, subject matter, creativity and details.
Both male protagonists have a keen interest in cinema, even to the point of obsession. They used to be supporting characters, but they were also treated coldly and unfairly by others. However, through unremitting efforts and a series of serendipitous opportunities, they finally achieved their breakthrough.
Both male protagonists had encounters with a neurotic director and a personable, mother-in-law-like assistant director on set.
Both of the male protagonists in the film have undergone a "real-time acting" test, and their performance themes are very close.
Both male protagonists have encountered a "master" who is similar to a life coach, one of them is an acting mentor played by Ge You, and the other is an undercover agent played by Wu Mengda.
Although there is an opinion on the Internet that "Comedy Star" is the mainland version of "The King of Comedy", in fact, if we compare according to the timeline, "The King of Comedy" is more likely to be the Hong Kong version of "Comedy Star".
Chen Rong is not only a well-known female writer, in her life, in addition to creating many classics, her contribution to the field of Chinese comedy is also indispensable.
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