In the glitzy world of the entertainment industry, a trend of Hong Kong stars going north is setting off a new heated discussion.
Yuan Jieyi, a familiar face in TVB dramas in the past, chose a path that is very different from Li Guolin, Li Zixiong and other big names, she quietly walked into the mainland countryside and participated in the Spring Festival Gala with a people-friendly image, and her story was like a bright star shining into the field, becoming a unique annotation of this phenomenon.
In this article, we will depict in direct and emotional language how Kitty Yuen made her transition from the bustling city to the grassroots stage, revealing the extraordinary turning points and tenacity of her acting career.
Yuan Jieyi, who has created many popular characters in many popular dramas on TVB, has won the love of the audience with her solid acting skills and unique screen charm.
However, when her career was in full swing, she did not choose to rest on her laurels, but was keenly aware of the broad prospects of the mainland market and the possibility of closer contact with the grassroots people.
On the eve of the 2018 Chinese New Year, Yuan Kitty made a bold and challenging decision: to participate in a Spring Festival gala held in a remote village.
Different from the gorgeous and dazzling urban stage in the past, this time she went deep into the fields and performed on the same stage with the local villagers, not only bringing wonderful performances, but also narrowing the distance between artists and the general public.
In this unique evening, Yuan Jieyi not only performed popular classic repertoire, but also actively integrated into local characteristic culture, learning and promoting local folk art.
This move not only shows her respect for and inheritance of traditional art, but also reflects her openness and acceptance of the new environment and new audience groups.
This move has attracted widespread attention and discussion in the industry, and people have praised her spirit of daring to break through herself and embrace change.
Yuan Jieyi proved with practical actions that no matter what situation she is in, as long as she maintains her love and persistent pursuit of her acting career, she can perform her own wonderful chapters on different stages.
In addition, through such people-friendly actions, Yuen Kit-yee has successfully expanded her influence to a wider region, contributing to the promotion of cultural exchanges and the strengthening of emotional ties between the two places.
And her story has undoubtedly become a unique and touching story in the northward trend of Hong Kong stars.
Although Yuan Jieyi's appearance fee for commercial performances in rural areas in the mainland is only 30,000 yuan, which is in stark contrast to the ** of 50,000 to 90,000 yuan for stars such as Li Guolin and Li Zixiong, she is not frustrated or disappointed.
On the contrary, she approaches it all with a calm and dedicated attitude, knowing that the value of art does not depend entirely on the amount of money.
On the humble village stage, Yuan Jieyi sang three songs successively: "On the Sunny Road", "Bless You" and the Cantonese version of "Victory with Hands".
However, the live performance was not all smooth sailing, due to various reasons, she was out of tune, broken in the process of singing, and even laughed on stage, which attracted a lot of discussions and comments from netizens.
But it is this kind of real and simple performance that allows the audience to see a Yuan Jieyi who has faded from her gorgeous aura and is close to the true nature of life.
Although her business skills were questioned that night, her spirit of facing challenges and responding positively earned people's respect.
Whether it is the embarrassing moment when singing, or the cordial communication with the audience in the interactive session, it shows Yuan Jieyi's love and dedication to her acting career.
Not only that, Yuan Jieyi has long regarded commercial performances as a part of daily life, not only in rural areas, but also in bars, shopping malls and other occasions to perform.
When asked why she is so "down-to-earth", she said frankly: "I just eat mixed rice, do everything, and do everything .......""This pragmatic attitude towards life and adherence to the profession is admirable.
Yuan Jieyi's story is undoubtedly a vivid interpretation of the current entertainment industry ecology.
She tells us with practical actions that no matter where you are, no matter how big or small the stage is, as long as you have enthusiasm and the courage to face setbacks, every artist can shine in her own world.
For those Hong Kong stars who are also facing the pressure of transformation, Yuan Jieyi's experience may give them more inspiration: letting go of the star halo and bravely embracing change is the key to the future.