February** Dynamic Incentive Program
Recently, Hong Kong actor Zheng Jiaying posted a photo with Lin Gengxin on social **, with the caption: "Fourteenth brother, I haven't seen him for nine years, and it still hasn't changed." When I say unchanged, I don't mean appearance. This dynamic quickly evoked netizens' memories of the TV series "Step by Step" co-starred by the two. This drama has been on the air for nearly ten years, making many viewers lament that time has passed.
In fact, Zheng Jiaying and Lin Gengxin have not seen each other since filming "Step by Step" in 2011. Looking back now, the drama premiered on Hunan Satellite TV in September 2011, when Qing court dramas were popular, but "Step by Step" became the ratings champion because of its luxurious lineup and fascinating plot. The ** in the play, such as "Three Inches of Heaven", "One Thought Persistence" and "Waiting for Your Season", are also widely sung. It's a pity that Tang Film and Television's follow-up works did not continue the glory of "Step by Step".
In addition to the tense and exciting plot of "Nine Sons Seize the Inheritance", the appearance of the elder brother and Fujin in the play is also highly praised. And now ten years later, the actors have changed in their own ways. Take the male protagonist's fourth elder brother Wu Qilong as an example, he initially declined the play due to the problem of shaving his head, but was later moved by the director's sincerity and took over the play. This drama not only opened the door to the mainland market for him, but also made him fall in love with the heroine Liu Shishi because of the drama and tied the knot.
Now Wu Qilong is fifty-three, although he is well maintained, and his figure and face have not changed much, he revealed that his eyes have begun to presbyopia. In recent years, he has frequently appeared in variety shows, such as "Ice and Snow is Burning", "Star Chaser" and so on. Despite this, he still faces life and work positively, bringing more laughter and emotion to the audience. The eighth master, who fell short in the end, is Zheng Jiaying's role in "Step by Step".
, an actor of the same age as Wu Qilong, was already in his forties when he starred in this drama, but his warm and jade-like temperament and deep eyes made people deeply intoxicated. With this role, Zheng Jiaying quickly accumulated a lot of popularity in the mainland. He has successively filmed the leading roles in many mainland dramas such as "Hua Xu Yin's City of Love" and "Tai Chi Grandmaster: Tai Chi Gate", and cooperated with actresses who are more than ten or twenty years younger than him, such as Tang Yixin and Lin Yuan. Although the huge age difference and the twilight state in the play made his reputation decline for a while, this did not hinder his development in the mainland film and television industry.
In 2018, Zheng Jiaying married Chen Kailin, a Hong Kong sister who was 21 years younger than him, and gave birth to three sons in a row within four years. Nowadays, they are always smiling and happy when they take pictures.
Another character worth mentioning is Jiu Ye, played by Han Dong. As a member of the Eight Masters Party, he is ruthless and is the most "villain" in the play. However, even the villain has emotions, and his CP combination with Yutan makes the audience find it quite interesting. Han Dong's acting skills are very good, showing the sinister and cunning side of the characters to the fullest. Although he has participated in the protagonist of many dramas such as "The Legend of Deer and Ding", "Love and Herbs", "Dragon Babu", and has had in-depth cooperation with Tang Ren and Yu Zheng's companies, his star journey is not smooth, and he always seems to lack the opportunity to become popular. Now 43-year-old Han Dong still maintains a good appearance and figure, and his new drama "Public Prosecution Elite" is about to be broadcast, looking forward to him getting more attention and support.
Ye Zuxin plays the tenth master in the play, a straightforward and simple elder brother. Unlike other elder brothers, he does not participate in court disputes, and he has no calculation or use of Ruoxi's love. Later, he married Mingyu, and the happy couple added a lot of jokes to the plot. Ye Zuxin began to star in his first work "Love on the Beach" at the age of 19, and after nearly ten years of hard work, he came to prominence with "Step by Step". Although he later participated in dramas such as "Living Buddha Jigong 2", it seems that he has not been able to attract as much attention as his relationship with Jiang Xin and Zhang Jianing.
Finally, the fourteenth master played by Lin Gengxin. He and the fourth master are brothers of the same father and mother, but they joined the eighth master's party. The Fourteenth Master was originally an unruly and carefree elder brother, but because he fell in love with Ruoxi, he began to have his own calculations in his heart. His fate with Ruoxi has become a regret in the hearts of many audiences. In the entertainment industry, some actors have attracted attention because of their outstanding performances. Among them, Liu Shishi and Yuan Hong are two high-profile actors. Liu Shishi once played the role of Maltai Ruoxi in the TV series "Step by Step", while Yuan Hong played the role of the thirteenth elder brother in the play. Both actors have been praised for their performances and have become classic roles in the minds of the audience.
Martai Ruoxi is a modern man who has traveled to the Qing Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, she was liked by her brothers because of her assertiveness and appearance. And the thirteenth elder brother played by Yuan Hong is an elegant prince who is good friends with the fourth master. However, he was imprisoned by the emperor for ten years, during which time only Luwu was always by his side. However, Lu Wu chose to commit suicide by throwing himself into the river because he was worried that his identity would affect the thirteenth elder brother, and this emotional line has also become a major attraction of the show.
In addition to "Step by Step", Yuan Hong has also participated in many other TV series, such as "Sword and Fairy III", "Young Yang Jiajiang" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Although his luck is slightly worse than Hu Ge's, he basically plays supporting roles, but his performance is very eye-catching. In recent years, he has also acted in some dramas, such as "Princess Anxiety" and "Life is as Bright as the Sunshine".
Recently, Yuan Hong and his wife Zhang Xinyi appeared in Wuhan to participate in the recording of a variety show. Zhang Xinyi looked as thin as a paper man, and his face became haggard. In contrast, Yuan Hong's condition is still very good, and there are no beauty filters and angular. This also shows that men who do not have children are indeed more resistant to aging than women who give birth.
Now that twelve years have passed, those "elder brothers" who once attracted much attention on the screen are still active in the entertainment industry. Their appearance has not changed much, but the "Fujin" have changed significantly. Some actresses have retired from the entertainment industry, while others have opted for cosmetic surgery. In contrast, the two actors Liu Shishi and Yuan Hong are still in very good condition, and their acting skills and appearance are still **.
In the entertainment industry, there are some things that cannot be changed. Liu Shishi, once"The first sister of the Tang people", under the support of Cai Yinong, she has starred in the heroine of many TV series in a row, among which "Step by Step" has made her famous. With the booming career, she and Wu Qilong fell in love because of the drama and went through a lot of time together. However, Liu Shishi's status has attracted the attention of netizens recently. Although she still has an excellent figure and appearance, when she attended the Cannes red carpet, people found her face haggard, which was a little different from the past, and many people questioned whether she had undergone medical aesthetic adjustments.
On the other hand, Liu Xinyou's role as Maltai Ruolan in "Step by Step" also left a deep impression on the audience. Ruoxi's sister, who she played, originally had a lover she loved deeply, but was forced to marry the eighth master due to the tricks of fate. Although she lost her true love, she still maintains a gentle and quiet image in the play, showing the tenacity and decency of the character. Liu Xinyou's superb acting skills brought the character to life and left an unforgettable impression on the audience.
After "Step by Step", Liu Xinyou also participated in many TV series, such as "Tang Gongyan", "Land Princess" and so on. However, in "Palace Scheming 2", her appearance was shocking, and her beauty was lowered a few notches. Despite this, she still has works released every year, showing her acting strength and professionalism. In January this year, Liu Xinyou revealed the news that she was married, and many fans and netizens sent blessings to her. Now 40 years old, she is still in good shape, not much different from 12 years ago, as if people can see the shadow of Hao Lei back then.
Shi Xiaoqun's Guo Luoluo Minghui in "Step by Step" is the eighth master's Zhengfujin. Although Minghui doesn't have many scenes, her demeanor still shows the characteristics of Xiuyu's famous family. This Zhengfu Jin is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, equestrianism, etc., however, although she occupies the position of Zhengfu Jin, she does not get the heart of the eighth master. Therefore, Minghui will also show some women's jealousy and means. Her character setting may not be lovely, but in the end, she ended herself in order not to drag down the eighth master, which makes people feel a little nostalgic.
Shi Xiaoqun was born as a Yue Opera actor, studied under Mao Weitao (the undefeated Dongfang in Li Yapeng's version of "Smiling Proud Jianghu"), and was later selected by You Xiaogang to play "Phoenix in Jianghu" and entered the entertainment industry. She is beautiful, has a beautiful figure, and her acting skills are also remarkable, but she has not been able to become popular. She hasn't seen any work since 2016. Now, she lives a life of raising flowers, traveling, and reading, and lives a comfortable life.
Guo Luoluo Mingyu, played by Liu Yuxin in the play, is Minghui's younger sister and the Fujin of the tenth elder brother. At first, she relied on her noble status, willful and rude. Because she has a brother-in-law in common with Ruoxi, she makes things difficult for Ruoxi in every way, which is disgusting. However, after marrying the tenth elder brother, she gradually became knowledgeable and knew how to advance and retreat.
Outside the play, Liu Yuxin's emotional road is extremely bumpy. In 2015, her marriage with her ex-husband Li Meng broke down due to Zhang Meng's intervention, and there was a stir on the Internet at that time. After the divorce, she worked hard in her career and appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala for three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018. However, in 2020, she suffered online violence because she played the demon princess Ji Yu in "Three Lives and Three Worlds Pillow Book". Some people accused her of adding drama, and some people criticized her for plastic surgery. After that, she was depressed** and went abroad**, and has stayed away from the entertainment industry ever since. Now the name of Weibo has been changed to "Nirvana Rebirth Liu Yuxin", and it seems that she has come out of the haze, but it may be difficult for viewers to recognize her anymore. The style of her paintings on Weibo is very different from what she used to be.
As for Ye Qing, the actor of Yutan, he later starred in many Tang dramas such as "Xuanyuan Sword: Traces of Heaven" and "Step by Step Horror". In many dramas, her character design is good, like the icy and jade, smart and cautious Yutan, who died for the sake of Jiuye's incense. But outside the play, her star journey was not smooth, and she was robbed many times. Although she has not become popular, she has always had drama appointments.
Last year, she co-starred with Liu Shishi in "Yi Nian Guan Mountain", which can be regarded as one of the supporting roles in "Step by Step". It is a pity that the actor Guo Zhenni of Luwu and the actor of Sifujin Mu Tingting left the showbiz early and became the unforgettable "White Moonlight" in the hearts of the audience. These two actresses not only have good looks and acting skills, but they have served as heroines many times, but they did not hesitate when they quit the circle, leaving a deep suspense on the audience.
Mu Tingting lived a free and easy life after quitting the entertainment industry, and occasionally posted her recent situation on social **. Now 39 years old, she is still well-maintained, and there is little change from before. And Guo Zhenni participated in the alumni reunion of ** Drama Academy this month, and revisited the friendship with Tang Yan, Sun Jian, Article and others. Sun Jian even encouraged her to come back to filming, but I don't know if Guo Zhenni is still interested or if she still has a chance to be invited.
It can be seen that the competition in the entertainment industry is extremely cruel, and a lot of things have changed in 12 years. The brothers are all shining on the star journey, but four of the Fujin have quit the showbiz early, and one has changed so much that it is difficult to recognize. This can't help but make people sigh, the changes in the entertainment industry are really embarrassing.