I don't want to play Gong Li's replacement forever!
Those stuntmen would rather work silently behind the scenes of the big stars, and it is the big stars who earn the box office, but they can still get a piece of the pie.
However, Wang Lihan is a different person.
She resolutely decided to give up playing Gong Li's stand-in again, even though it was at the time of Gong Li's fire.
She could have become famous overnight with her similar appearance to Gong Li, but she chose to remain incognito and became an unknown young actor.
She proved that she can still stand out in ordinary roles.
She became popular for starring in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" and "Parents' Love", and the unique roles she played also attracted the attention of the audience, and since then her acting career has reached a new level.
After being selected by the director, he went through the stage of disappearing, and finally found a path to clear his heart and pursue his dreams.
What is so extraordinary about Wang Lihan, and what makes her able to win the "heart" of the audience again?
Wang Lihan, like many Beipiao, came to Beijing with a dream to pursue her dreams, determined not to return to her hometown, but to make a difference here.
Born in Hebei in 1978, after graduating from high school, Wang Lihan was dissatisfied with her life in her hometown and went to Beijing to seek new opportunities.
However, she was repeatedly frustrated in reality, and after going around and around, she found a job as a docent at the Military Museum of the National Defense University, which also gave her a sense of stability.
She felt that her life was boring and boring, and she had to do repetitive and boring explanations every day, but this did not diminish her determination to find a new life.
Maybe the cycle of fate has begun, and ** will eventually shine.
She caught the attention of the directors who came to shoot the TV series because she was full of energy, stood upright, expressed fluently, smiled appropriately, and had a good face.
When the crew came to the Military Museum of the National Defense University to shoot on this day, Wang Lihan's explanation made the whole museum even more vibrant.
The director said to Wang Lihan: "Hey, this little girl! Come and take some shots for us! ”
Wang Lihan was very surprised by the director's words, she looked at the director and couldn't believe her eyes.
She held out her finger and pointed at herself, and then the director said, "Hey, that's you!" ”
Under the guidance of the director, Wang Lihan stepped forward with a little relief, and after some pointing, she understood the director's requirements.
She played a small role in this TV series with only two lines.
However, these two lines caused ripples in her otherwise dull and boring life.
It turned out that he could also get the favor of the director, and it turned out that he also had the opportunity to appear on the TV screen.
Unable to suppress her inner pursuit of her dreams, she decided to follow her heart's call, which completely changed the trajectory of her life.
Wang Lihan submitted her resignation to the leader, but the leader persuaded her with a serious attitude.
Wang Lihan had already made up her mind, did not listen to the persuasion of the leaders, and resolutely resigned from her job as a commentator at the National Defense University.
With a dream in her heart, she went south to Hengdian, Zhejiang, and aspired to become an actress.
She didn't know what she was good at at first, so she stayed in Hengdian like a group performer and waited for the crew to come to film and become one of them.
Hard work, but I can't see my future.
She was undoubtedly lucky, because a large film production team happened to come to Hengdian to shoot.
Because her appearance and figure are somewhat similar to Gong Li, she attracted the attention of director Zhang Yimou.
The director said, from today onwards, you will follow Gong Li, as Gong Li's light replacement. Wang Lihan: Right?
Light substitute, literally means a star light stand-in, not only to imitate the star's height, walking posture and demeanor, but even the weight can not be much different.
She can't even eat much, in order to strictly control her weight; Wang Lihan went all out to meet the director's requirements and performed well.
Wang Lihan's professionalism deeply touched Gong Li, causing her to take the initiative to chat with Wang Lihan during breaks.
The two exchanged some professional knowledge about acting, and every subtle expression displayed by Gong Li was extremely professional and intoxicating, which fascinated Wang Lihan and inspired her to have new ideas.
Gong Li recommended Wang Lihan as a full-time "light substitute" to the other crews involved in her TV series, but Wang Lihan chose to remain silent.
I don't want to be someone else's stand-in for the rest of my life. She said.
When Gong Li heard this, a look of surprise appeared on her face, but then she said with a soft appreciative smile: "You are good, just like me, you have great ambitions." ”
Wang Lihan aspires to be a real actor, not a stand-in for others.
In her daily conversations with Gong Li, she gradually came into contact with some acting knowledge, so she became more determined in her thoughts.
Wang Lihan disappeared without a trace after the play was completed.
Everyone thinks that she has quit the entertainment industry, and they have speculated about her whereabouts.
However, the stand-in was quickly forgotten, and as time passed, no one remembered the young girl who had some resemblance to Gong Li.
It's like a small supporting character that never existed.
In 2000, at the gate of the ** Drama Academy, a familiar face appeared.
She is Wang Lihan, who has not been seen for many years.
She dropped out of high school again and studied hard, and with her perseverance and desire for an acting career, she finally succeeded in the examination.
It's a tough challenge.
She became a freshman at the age of 22, and most of her classmates were only 18 years old, which made her seem out of place because she appeared more mature.
Wang Lihan's eyes reveal a mature and resolute temperament, which is in stark contrast to the slightly immature eyes of other students, as if she is brave and proud after experiencing the baptism of wind and rain.
After she entered the ** drama academy, she did not let herself go.
She clearly understands her strengths and weaknesses, but still works tirelessly. She is the oldest in the class, but she is also the most diligent, and is regarded as a confidant elder by her classmates.
She is like a little sun, bringing warmth to the class, and also like a beacon on the way forward, guiding a group of confused peers to find their own direction, so that they can move forward firmly.
Her life experiences and warm personality earned her the first drama in her life.
She actively participates in various school activities and takes every opportunity to showcase herself.
She was successful in "Pretty Mom", although she did not become popular all over the world, but this drama laid the foundation for her dream road in the entertainment industry.
It wasn't until 2008 that she starred in her first film "That Autumn", which is a TV series about the Anti-Japanese War, telling the story of the people in the Lujiayu area who swore to cover the Eighth Route Army.
Wang Lihan's performance was vivid and vivid, which made people deeply moved. However, the entertainment industry is full of beautiful women, and what is lacking are the kind of faces that are both beautiful and recognizable.
Due to her ordinary appearance, Wang Lihan has not been widely recognized even in the drama in which she plays the leading role.
Although her acting skills are in place, luck has not favored her.
There are no memorable features on her ordinary face, which is destined to make her impossible to become the focus of attention in film and television dramas.
Despite not being the most showy flower in the spotlight, she was not discouraged. Instead, she decided to polish her acting skills, play the role of a green leaf, and try to set off those lucky flowers.
She later played Mrs. Mo Yan in "The Legend of Zhen Huan", and resisted rumors and criticism for Zhen Huan in Ganlu Temple.
Her calm temperament, insightful words, and heart-wrenching expression, coupled with a reassuring appearance during the blood test, make this role even more substantial.
Tian Xiaojuan, the second sister-in-law of Jiang Dehua's hometown, seemed to give a soul to the rural women of that era with a strong rural accent and a resolute image in "Parents' Love".
The mature eyes and slightly hunched back give people a sense of solidity and reliability.
The rich old lady in "The New Girlfriend Era", her graceful and luxurious temperament seems to be born beautiful, not deliberately expressed, full of vividness and arrogance.
It also includes works such as "Father-in-law is also a Father" and "Sister-in-law".
Her performance is more like a wonderful drama, with nuanced interpretation of the characters and the right foil for the main character.
Although she has not become a hit, she has unique insights into the interpretation of each role, and she can show the temperament and connotation of each character.
This character is not superficial and vain, nor is it deliberately performed, but it seems to have a real experience and story, which makes the whole TV series more vivid and three-dimensional.
Therefore, Wang Lihan has won many "Best Supporting Actress" awards for her superb acting skills.
She not only won the honor of Best Actress at the Seoul International Independent Film Festival and Best Supporting Actress at the Prague International Independent Film Festival, but also starred in the movie "Miracle Stupid Child", which is not an easy achievement.
What she said is true, she does not act to become famous, but to become a good actor.
Many people have lost the original purpose of acting, they only seek fame and fortune, and they aspire to become household names and widely known.
However, what often happens is that once it becomes popular, the personal mentality often becomes impetuous, forgetting the original intention, and unwilling to polish his acting skills.
Actors must hone themselves through cultivation and professionalism, and only by constantly improving professionally can they support their popularity and be more stable.
Wang Lihan now enjoys a warm family, and at the same time has a career that she loves, and she can fight for it all her life.
This can also be seen as another manifestation of the artist's success, right?
Green mountains are everywhere, let dreams drive life, live up to the good times.
Wang Lihan's story tells us that there are many possibilities in an actor's life, and there is not only one fixed pattern.
Everyone is a small screw in the huge factory of society.
It is these screws, no matter how big or small, that are a necessary part of the proper functioning of the machine.
There are a few screws that may be right in the most eye-catching position, bathed in the spotlight, and get praise and praise.
However, even in hidden places, some screws are essential.
The key is not whether you are in the spotlight, but whether you are strong and responsible in fulfilling your responsibilities. The key to success lies in long-term solid performance, not short-term accolades.
The great thing about gold is that it sparkles wherever you are, because it's gold, not scrap metal.
Even if a piece of scrap iron is plated with gold, after a long time, the gold will fade and turn black, and the essence of the scrap iron will be revealed.
Life is like a dream, and so is acting.
Nowadays, many actors and entertainers, although glamorous on the outside, lack substance, and become popular because of certain moments.