Both are beautiful, I like them all. With the beauty in my arms, the warm fragrance of soft jade, how can I not feel so happy?
Chiang Wenduan is indeed a Lingnan beauty and a famous Cantonese opera artist. The four beauties look so handsome and enchanting that every one of them makes a man's heart shake and lose his mind. It's a pity that when he met a big boss like Chen Shaoji, he got entangled and ruined his reputation. Talent, what a pity.
However, if there are no big bosses behind the scenes to help people in the industry, how can they achieve such a high reputation and soar into the clouds? The master who was raised in a boudoir and unknown to others has been depressed a lot in his life. So the big guys praise you, but while most of them admire your talents and skills, they often also covet your beauty. Who can avoid being stabbed in the rivers and lakes? It's just that you can't help yourself.
Name: Jiang Wenduan Age: 41 years old Occupation: Head of the First Troupe of Guangdong Cantonese Opera Company
Repertoire: Cantonese Opera "The Legend of White Snake", "Mu Guiying Takes Command", "Legend of Lun Wenxu" ", "Dream Broken Fragrance Sells for Forty Years", "Red Plums", "Golden Boughs", etc.;
He has filmed "Evil Kiss", "Legend of Serious Cases", "Strong Love" in Hong Kong TV series such as "The Good Earth", "Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "Criminal Investigation Files".
On June 13, 2011, at the press conference of the 25th Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Awards, Jiang Wenduan, the leading actress of Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theatre, won this year's Plum Blossom Award for "Mountain Storm". This is the first time for Guangdong Cantonese Opera Then he will win the Plum Blossom Award again after 10 years.
Jiang Wenduan, known as the "beautiful actress", was deeply appreciated by Chen Shaoji, the former chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Chen Shaoji himself is a super fan of Cantonese opera. He is also the honorary chairman of the Prosperous Cantonese Opera Foundation of Guangdong Province and often supports Chiang. In June 2008, Jiang Wenduan held a charity performance of "Famous Flowers of the Country" in response to the Sichuan earthquake, and Chen Shaoji personally participated.
Hong Kong's "Sing Tao Daily" reported that "Dignified and Wonderful Rhythm - Chiang Wen-tuan's Friends Cantonese Opera Concert" was originally scheduled to be held at 7:30 pm on April 30, 2009 at the Sunbeam Theater in North Point, but from Sources in the Hong Kong Cantonese opera industry revealed that "something happened to Chiang Wen-tuan and he cannot come (to Hong Kong)." Sunbeam Cinema has posted an announcement on April 20: "Due to personal reasons, the main actors are unable to perform in Hong Kong as scheduled, and the organizer has decided to cancel it." 40-year-old Jiang Wenduan was born in a Cantonese opera family in Guangzhou, graduated from Guangdong Cantonese Opera School, and went to Hong Kong For two years, he received training at the TVB Artist Training Class and successively played roles in the dramas "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "Criminal Investigation Files"
She later returned to Guangzhou to join the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theatre
and became a dazzling new star in the Cantonese opera world. She won the gold medal in the Guangdong Provincial Performing Arts Competition and was officially awarded the title of "Guangdong Provincial Cross-Century Star". Jiang Wenduan, known as the "beautiful actress", was deeply appreciated by Chen Shaoji, the former chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Chen Shaoji himself is a super fan of Cantonese opera. He is also the honorary chairman of the Prosperous Cantonese Opera Foundation of Guangdong Province and often supports Chiang. In June 2008, Jiang Wenduan held a charity performance of "Famous Flowers of the Country" in response to the Sichuan earthquake, and Chen Shaoji personally participated.
●Cantonese opera allows me to get closer to the audience and interact directly with them, unlike filming (film and television dramas), which is far from satisfying.
●The entertainment industry is too complicated and I don’t like that kind of interpersonal relationship.
●I want to play some more contrasting character types and try more. If this happens, I hope to gain the audience's tolerance.
Jiang Wenduan, a famous actor in the theater troupe. Recently, when participating in the "Cantonese Singing Classics" Lingnan boutique cultural exhibition at Ship Pai, a performance by Jiang Wenduan and Ding Fan, the "strongest combination" of Cantonese opera, left Dongguan opera fans in a state of confusion.
In Shipai, Jiang Wenduan accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from Nandu. It turns out that this famous Cantonese opera actress who is good at interpreting "traditional women with ill-fated fate" actually has a passive and introverted character, and even has a troubled experience of returning to the Cantonese opera stage because she could not stand the "impurity" of the entertainment industry.
Scene: Seac Pai is a hot spot for fans all night long
At about 8pm on September 22, Seac Pai Theater was packed with people. This theater that can accommodate 1,600 people has never been so full as it was that night. , upstairs and downstairs, and even the aisles were full of theater fans. All this is due to the fact that Ding Fan and Jiang Wenduan, the "strongest combination" in Guangdong and Cantonese opera, performed on the same stage in the new costume drama "Dongting Marriage" that night.
In the front row of the scene, an old couple from Zhanjiang sat. Mr. Chen, 62, said that he and his wife rushed to Dongguan to watch the performance when they learned that the Provincial Cantonese Theater was going to perform in Shipai for a week. Mr. Chen calls himself Jiang Wenduan's "iron fan" (the most ardent fan), while his wife is Ding Fan's "iron fan". When the old couple watched the Dragon Girl Sanniang played by Jiang Wenduan tease Liu Yi played by Ding Fan in the bridal chamber on stage, they leaned forward as if they wanted to get closer to the stage, and their mouths were so happy that they never closed.
At 10:30, after the nearly 3-hour performance ended, many audience members still refused to leave, with expressions written all over their faces.
In an exclusive interview with a reporter from Nandu, Jiang Wenduan said that she felt particularly satisfied at this moment. What she liked most was the feeling of audience recognition and face-to-face communication. Cantonese opera allows her to get closer to the audience and interact directly with them. "Unlike filming, the satisfaction is far from enough, which is not suitable for my character."
Character: Passive woman meets Bole
"I am a very passive person. I usually don't like to take the initiative to fight for anything. It can be said that I am a bit introverted." This is Jiang Wenduan's summary of his personality.
Recalling those years, Jiang Wenduan lamented that his relationship with Cantonese opera was full of twists and turns. When I was young, even though my parents worked in a Cantonese opera troupe, I never received any calls. It wasn’t until I was fifteen or sixteen that I started to get into Cantonese opera when I entered the Cantonese Opera Theatre. I was disappointed and quit during the process, but I didn’t expect that after a full circle, I finally returned to the stage. To this day, I have fallen deeply in love with this profession from the bottom of my heart.
"I am lucky. With my passive personality, if the leaders of the hospital hadn't kept giving me opportunities, it would have been difficult for my Cantonese opera career to reach this point today." Jiang Wenduan said, The biggest change that Cantonese opera has brought to her life is her friends. Since acting in Cantonese opera, she has made more friends and her personality has become a little more outgoing, which has helped her a lot in her life and work.
On the mirror of Jiang Wenduan's exclusive dressing table, there are several meticulous paintings drawn by children. Jiang Wenduan told reporters that these were drawn by her daughter. Although I like Cantonese opera, I have different expectations for my daughter. "I don't require her to follow my current path in the future. I hope to respect the child's own wishes. From the bottom of my heart, I don't want her to learn Cantonese opera in the future, because singing Cantonese opera is really too hard!"
Acting: Stay awake on stage
In the dressing room, 41-year-old Jiang Wenduan’s face showed almost no trace of time. Colleagues from the Cantonese Opera Theater said that the biggest feeling when talking to Jiang Wenduan was that there was a cheerful smile in every word she said, and she had a child-like mentality.
With all kinds of faces on stage, after taking off the heavy makeup and costumes, Jiang Wenduan's life is ordinary. She likes music and reading. On the way home, she listens less to Cantonese opera and more often to symphony music.
“The inside and outside of the play must be clearly distinguished. When on stage, you must be awake at least three minutes, and you must not be fully immersed in it regardless of the size of the stage, the different scenery, etc. Actors must have true feelings. You must play a role well, but you must also be prepared to respond to various changes on the stage at any time. The speed of your performance must be well controlled. For example, you can cry until your nose is stuffed and tears roll in your eyes but not shed; there are many ways to laugh. These are very particular.”
To play a good role requires the accumulation of life insights. This is a saying that most Cantonese opera actors agree with. Most of the characters she plays are traditional women with twists and turns in fate. Where does Jiang Wenduan’s experience come from? In this regard, Jiang Wenduan said that it was thanks to the books he usually read and what others said.
"Sometimes you can learn a lot by watching the fate of others. The more you listen and watch, the more you will naturally understand the mood of the characters in the play when you go on stage." Jiang Wenduan said that her theater fans have become accustomed to her acting. A traditional woman with an ill-fated fate, she wanted to play more contrasting roles and try more. If there is such a time, she hopes to gain the audience's tolerance.
Select: "The Cantonese opera industry is still clean and pure"
People who are not familiar with Jiang Wenduan may not know that Jiang Wenduan also had a career in the film and television industry. Jiang Wenduan has appeared in many TV series such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Criminal Investigation Files", and "Evil Kiss".
Speaking of the film industry back then, we have to start from when Jiang Wenduan first debuted.
When he was in a Cantonese opera school, Jiang Wenduan, who had a beautiful voice and a beautiful voice, was always the top student in the school. But when she first debuted in 1990, as a newcomer, Jiang Wenduan could only play some supporting roles. This gap made her feel a lot of pressure when facing family and friends, so she wanted to change careers. In 1992, she left the Cantonese Opera Troupe and entered the entertainment industry.
After several years in the entertainment industry, Jiang Wenduan always felt that something was missing. "The entertainment industry is too complicated and I don't like that kind of interpersonal relationship. I have a very passive personality and can be said to be a bit introverted, so I am not suitable for the entertainment industry. In addition, I feel that after studying Cantonese opera for 6 years, it would be a pity to give up like this. , so I finally returned to the Cantonese Opera Troupe. After all, it is much purer and cleaner. "
"If you have the opportunity to play the leading role in a play, will you return to the entertainment industry?" Jiang Wenduan answered the reporter's question with a smile: "At my current age, it is no longer possible for me to go to the entertainment industry to film. If I can film some opera films, it would be great if I have the chance. I can't hope for anything else."
Worry: Cantonese opera is not promoted enough and talent is in short supply
“There are too few people writing Cantonese opera scripts now, and not many people are learning to write them. Few young people are willing to write Cantonese opera scripts. Music. There is also a shortage of creative talents, which need to be cultivated by the industry. "When talking about the prospects of Cantonese opera, like many famous Cantonese opera actors, Jiang Wenduan's words are also full of worries. She said that once when she went to Beijing to perform, a colleague said that there were no artists or real actors in the Cantonese opera circle. She was surprised at the time. Jiang Wenduan told this friend at that time that in fact, there are many famous seniors in the Cantonese opera industry, such as Ma Shitsang, Hongxian Nu, etc., but he did not know it. "Cantonese opera is the most popular drama overseas and ranks among the top three in the country. However, it is undeniable that our promotion of Cantonese opera is far from enough."
"Cantonese opera singers Compared to artists who perform in stage plays, dramas, and pop songs, this is a big disadvantage! If you want to perform well in Cantonese opera, you have to study for at least 6 years, and you also have to practice martial arts, body shape, etc. In addition to these aspects, it is very difficult. It takes ten years to accumulate audiences, which is very rare. However, the difference between the income and the effort is very big. For many of us, we only have tens of thousands of dollars to perform a Cantonese opera, which may not be enough for a casual singer. It’s a lot of money to just go for a show in a bar.”
Jiang Wenduan said that current Cantonese opera screenwriters are too flawed and newcomers don’t have enough experience. It can be said that a good script is hard to come by. How to solve the shortage of Cantonese opera talents? How to get more children to like not only pop songs but also Cantonese opera? These are the biggest problems facing the development of Cantonese opera.
Jiang Wenduan said that what she hopes most at the moment is to find a new play that not only has a rich plot, but also incorporates innovations in the presentation of modern technology, has Cantonese opera singing and lyrics, and also has the kind of The "ancient" flavor makes the audience look for that distant feeling.