In the Qing Dynasty more than 200 years ago, the great writer Cao Xueqin wrote an unparalleled literary masterpiece "Dream of the Red Chamber". More than 200 years later, this immortal classic was brought to the screen and presented to the audience in 1987. In an instant, it set off a craze for chasing dramas across the country, people rushed to **, and there were many discussions on the streets and alleys.
In the 35 years that followed, "Dream of Red Mansions" became a favorite of generations of viewers, and was replayed no less than 1,500 times. Those vivid characters, especially the "12 Golden Hairpins", have left a deep impression in people's hearts. However, time is merciless, and in the past 35 years, 12 actors have left us, and those familiar faces are only left in our memories.
Among them, the role of Lin Daiyu is even more unforgettable. Chen Xiaoxu's excellent performance has made her Lin Daiyu in the hearts of countless people. The filming of Dream of Red Mansions made her an overnight celebrity, however, it also affected her life. In and out of the play, she seems to be one with Lin Daiyu.
However, Chen Xiaoxu was not satisfied with this stereotype, and she began to try other roles and careers. After "Dream of Red Mansions", she took over many film and television works, but it was always difficult to get rid of Lin Daiyu's shadow. Subsequently, she chose to quit the entertainment industry and devote herself to the business world. With her intellect and keen business acumen, she has achieved great success in the business world.
However, fate doesn't seem to want her to go too well. In 1996, Chen Xiaoxu founded his own advertising agency and began to get involved in the media and film and television industries. Her company has won numerous awards, and she has also received several accolades, making her a leader in the business world. However, in 2006, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Faced with this sudden bad news, she chose to refuse**.
She once told her father that she would pursue the most perfect ending, and that she would leave perfectly even if she died. So, she gave up chemotherapy and gave up the option of staying longer in her life. She cut off the past of Hongchen and chose to become a nun. However, three months later, she passed away at the age of 41.
Although Chen Xiaoxu left us, the image of Lin Daiyu she left behind is the most beautiful. There is no Chen Xiaoxu in the world, and we commemorate her with deep nostalgia. Lin Ruhai, played by Zheng Qianlong, is Lin Daiyu's father in "Dream of Red Mansions" and Jia's mother's son-in-law. He was born in a wealthy family, but suffered a tragic fate, and after him, the Lin family began to decline, becoming the first family to disappear in "Dream of Red Mansions".
Zheng Qianlong, a national first-class actor, although he did not have many scenes, he left a deep impression on the audience. The love story between Luo Gang and Wang Yaru played by him in "Longing" is touching. In fact, in the sixties and seventies, Zheng Qianlong shined on the drama stage, and began to enter the film and television industry in the late seventies. Although there are not many film and television works he has starred in, every role is impressive. Unfortunately, he died with Chen Xiaoxu in the same year at the age of 65.
Let's talk about the role of Jia Mu again, she is played by Li Ting, a kind and kind old lady in the play. She was born in a noble background, she is the daughter of the Jinling historian, and she is also the soul of the Jia family, enjoying all the glory and wealth. Originally, this role was not played by Li Ting, but Gao Yuqian, the "mother-in-law of Zhu Bajie" in "Journey to the West", but due to work reasons, she was unable to participate in the filming, so director Wang Fulin turned his attention to Li Ting, who was originally going to play Jingxu.
However, Li Ting's appearance was somewhat inconsistent with Jia's mother's graceful and luxurious character, and she was worried that she would not be able to handle the role, so she once refused the director's invitation. But under the persuasion of the director, she still tried on makeup. Under the skillful hands of the makeup artist, the image of a kind old grandmother was immediately presented, which was completely in line with the image of Jia's mother. It's a pity that 7 years after the launch of "Dream of Red Mansions", Li Ting died of illness at the age of 73.
Finally, let's talk about the role of Xiaoban'er, played by Li Yue. He is the grandson of Grandma Liu and followed Grandma Liu into the Rongguo Mansion. Due to the poverty he has lived since he was a child, Ban'er, who first entered the Rongguo Mansion, seems to have never seen the world and is a little shy. When he sees delicious food, he can't help but grab it and eat it. Li Yue was selected to play this role when she joined the group, but did not continue her career as an actor after that, but focused on her studies. When he grew up, he studied abroad and started his own company when he returned to China.
Although Xiaoban'er is only a small role in the play, the actors of the Red Mansion crew like "Ban'er" very much, and Chen Xiaoxu once said to him: "If you have any difficulties, you can find me." "In the torrent of time, the reunion of the crew of "Dream of Red Mansions" in 2004 is moving. In that reunion, "Xiaoban'er" and "Grandma Liu" joined hands again, as if bringing the audience back to that familiar world.
However, life is always full of uncertainties and partings. Just two years later, Li Yue, the young actor who played Jia Baoyu in the play, attended Chen Xiaoxu's funeral. He had been so close to the character who made him famous, but he died in a car accident the following year at the age of 29.
Among the many actors, Ma Guangru is undoubtedly the most dedicated. He entered the Huangmei Opera School when he was young, and won the love of his classmates with a play by Jia Baoyu. He lives in Jia Baoyu in his heart, but he missed the role of Baoyu in "Dream of Red Mansions" because his face was full of pimples, and instead played the tragic Jia Rui. This is undoubtedly a huge blow for him. He tried to use alcohol to kill his sorrows, and even used alcohol to anesthetize himself under the blow of his father's death.
However, Ma Guangru's talent was finally recognized. The hit of "Dream of Red Mansions" has allowed him to get more film appointments, such as "The Legend of the West Chamber", "Liao Zhai" and "Jade Belt Yuan" and other works have witnessed his style. However, in life, it has always been difficult for him to get out of the role in the play. He was often very drunk, and his health deteriorated. In 1995, at the age of 33, he passed away. His friend once said that Ma Guangru did not have a good life in his life, and his lover was even more so. Since "Dream of Red Mansions", he seems to be living forever in the world of "Jia Baoyu".
Li Jie, who plays Jia Yu in the play, is an unlikable character, but he is a common villain actor in old movies. His life was also full of twists and turns. The lives of these actors are intertwined with the characters in the play, as if fate has also become a part of the play, making people sigh that life is like a play, and the play is like life.
In the entertainment industry, there is an old artist known as a "spy professional", who has played a supporting role in many classic film and television dramas. His acting career is rich and colorful, from the tension and excitement of "Seven Days and Seven Nights", to the historical grandeur of "Jiawu Fengyun", to the national heroism of "Ji Hongchang", he has left a deep impression on the audience with his excellent acting skills.
In 2010, in the new version of "Dream of Red Mansions", he played the role of Jiao Da, although he was not the protagonist, but his performance left an indelible impression on the audience. His name is the actor of Mama Zhao, Jin Yaqin.
Mama Zhao, played by Jin Yaqin, is Jia Lian's nurse, an inconspicuous character in the plot. However, Jin Yaqin used his superb acting skills to create a three-dimensional and vivid character, which left a deep impression on the audience.
Jin Yaqin is a common green leaf in film and television dramas, and her acting skills and charm are reflected in many works. In "I Love My Home", she is the humorous Aunt Yu; In "Sister Idler", she is the amiable Grandma Liu; And in "The Two of Us", she is the old landlord with a knife-mouthed tofu heart. Her acting career can be said to be a late bloomer, and it was not until she was 80 years old that she won the honor of the 15th Golden Rooster Award for her outstanding performance in "The Two of Us".
However, regrettably, on June 21, 2016, Jin Yaqin accidentally fell and died two days later at the age of 91. Although her life was full of ups and downs and twists and turns, her acting career left a valuable artistic wealth for future generations.
Another memorable actor is Chen Zurong, the actor of the Feng family. In "Dream of Red Mansions", she is Zhen Shiyin's wife, a sad woman. She had a bad fate, not only lost her daughter, but also watched her husband leave her. Chen Zurong's acting skills are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, making the audience feel heartache for the tragedy of her life.
Chen Zurong was well-known to the audience for playing the role of "A Luo" in "The Great Wall of the South China Sea" in 1976. Since then, she has starred in a number of red-themed film and television works, such as "Absurd Incident", "Strange Match" and "**". However, it is sad that in 2009, Chen Zurong died of a heart attack at the age of 69.
Chen Zurong's son Yao Lu and daughter-in-law Alia are also actors. Yao Lu has played roles in dramas such as "Cao Cao", "Confucius" and "The Vertical and Horizontal of the Great Qin Empire". And her daughter-in-law Alya's performance in "Jiang Ye" also impressed the audience.
In addition, Ma Zengshou, the actor of the rogue Ni Er in "Dream of Red Mansions", is also a talented actor. He is known as a national first-class actor, and once played the role of Shuide Xingjun in CCTV's "Journey to the West". Ma Zengshou passed away in 2017 at the age of 77.
Finally, there is Jia Zheng's actor Magach. In "Dream of Red Mansions", he is the second master of Rongguo Mansion and Lin Daiyu's uncle. His performance allowed the audience to see a rare sober person. His acting career is filled with countless wonderful roles and works. In China's film and television industry, there is a well-respected director, who is also the executive director of "Dream of Red Mansions".
After "Dream of Red Mansions", he has been committed to directing behind the scenes, directing many classic plays, such as "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp", "The Legend of the West Chamber", and the 2010 version of "Dream of Red Mansions". His talent and craftsmanship have brought countless wonderful works to the audience.
Jia Rong, the son of Jia Zhen of Ningguo Mansion, his image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Jia Rong, played by Yang Junyong, has a beautiful face, a beautiful costume, and a handsome appearance. However, his acting career after "Dream of Red Mansions" has had some twists and turns. In "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", he successfully portrayed the role of Cao Pi, and the role was very well portrayed. However, although his acting skills have been highly praised, he has always been in a state where he is not popular, which makes the audience feel a little regretful.
Another nostalgic actor is Kong Rui, who played Jiao Da in "Dream of Red Mansions". As an old servant of Ning Guofu, he did not appear in many scenes, but the scene of "Jiao Da drunk and scolding" profoundly revealed the dark side of Ning Guofu. Kong Rui also played Gao Taigong and the land lord in Pan Taoyuan in "Journey to the West" in his acting career, and his profound acting skills added a lot of color to the role.
Unfortunately, Yang Junyong died of a heart attack in 2021 at the age of 57, which brought a huge loss to the entertainment industry and the audience. Kong Rui also died in 2014 at the age of 91. Their passing makes people deeply saddened, but at the same time, they cherish the classics they left behind.
Although these actors have passed away, the characters they created have remained in the hearts of the audience forever. They have made great contributions to China's film and television industry, and have also left us a valuable artistic wealth.