Play is like life - the joys and sorrows of the actors in the 1987 version of "A Dream of Red Mansions"
Among the many film and television adaptations in China, the 1987 version of the TV series "A Dream of Red Mansions" is one of the most classic. The charm of the masterpiece itself, the screenwriting, costumes, props and actors' performances of this version were all perfect for that era. Every protagonist, down to all the maids and servants, no matter their status, how many roles they play, or whether they are beautiful or ugly, all performed admirably.
Thirty years have passed, how are the actors at that time doing now? Today, Gongdejun will take everyone to pay attention to the tragic and joyful lives of the protagonists of the 1987 version of "Dream of Red Mansions".
Jia Mu-Li Ting
A national first-class actor, she once worked as an actor in the Fourth Field Special Forces Art Troupe of the People's Liberation Army and the General Political Repertory Theater of the People's Liberation Army. Not only has she played many roles on stage, in film and television, but she has also served as director and assistant director in some plays and TV series.
The Jia Mu in the 1987 version of Dream of Red Mansions is a character on the "pagoda peak" of Rongguo Mansion. Li Ting was already 65 years old when she played Jia Mu. In addition to playing Jia Mu, she also served as an art director on the crew. guide. The highly respected teacher Li Ting unfortunately died of cerebral hemorrhage in 1993 at the age of 73.
Jia Baoyu-Ouyang Fenqiang
Born in Chengdu, Sichuan in 1963, he has been an actor in Emei Film Studio since he was 14 years old. After filming "Dream of Red Mansions", due to Feeling that the role of "Jia Baoyu" was difficult to surpass, he left Beijing. After finishing college in Shenzhen, he started directing at the age of 24 and has directed more than 30 film and television dramas of various themes.
The second master Bao in "A Dream of Red Mansions" finally escaped into Buddhism, but in reality Ouyang Fenqiang's life is very happy. He has a happy family, and his lover Kang Li is a member of Sichuan Economic Broadcasting Station. The host of the show is a loving couple with a successful career. They also have a lovely daughter.
Jia Rui-Ma Guangru
A native of Wuhe County, Anhui Province, and a former CCTV special actor. Ma Guangru was born unruly and obsessed with drama since childhood. At the age of 21, he got the opportunity to audition for "Dream of Red Mansions". He had always wanted to play Jia Baoyu, but in the end he lost to Ouyang Fenqiang and only played a wretched role like Jia Rui.
The narcissistic and unruly Ma Guangru lived a bohemian life, drinking and having fun all day long. Excessive alcohol destroyed his originally strong body. He died of alcoholism in the early morning of May 26, 1995 at the age of 32.
Lin Daiyu-Chen Xiaoxu
A native of Anshan, Liaoning Province, she joined the Anshan Repertory Theater in 1980 and became a great success for her role as Lin Daiyu in "A Dream of Red Mansions". After "A Dream of Red Mansions", she only After starring in "Family Spring and Autumn", he quit the entertainment industry and concentrated on business. He founded his own company in 1996, and after years of hard work, he gained over 100 million yuan in assets.
After converting to Buddhism in 1999, Chen Xiaoxu studied Buddhism for seven years, during which he donated tens of millions of yuan to the development of Buddhism in China. She officially became a monk in early 2007. On the evening of May 13 of the same year, she died of breast cancer in Shenzhen.
The "Fairy Jiangzhu" emerged and went to the west, causing the world to sigh.
"Miaoyu" and "Baochai" unveiled the statue of Lin Daiyu
Lin Ruhai-Zheng Qianlong
Zheng Qianlong was born in a Kunqu opera family in 1942 and graduated from Shanghai in 1964 From the Performance Department of the Academy of Drama, he was assigned to Beijing and entered the China Youth Art Theater (now the National Theater). During his decades of acting career, Zheng Qianlong has played many roles including Lin Ruhai in the 1987 version of "A Dream of Red Mansions" and Hua Tuo in the movie "Hua Tuo and Cao Cao". He also played the role of Luo Gang in the TV series "Desire", which was sold out to all audiences that year.
On September 4, 2007, Zheng Qianlong died at the Chuiyangliu Hospital in Beijing at the age of 65.
Aunt Zhao-Jin Yaqin
Jin Yaqin has been engaged in the acting industry since the 1940s. She once played the role of Jia Lian’s wet nurse, Aunt Zhao, in "A Dream of Red Mansions" and in "I Love My Family" Playing Aunt Yu, in 2005 she starred in the movie "The Two of Us" directed by Ma Liwen, and won the Best Actress title at the Tokyo International Film Festival and the China Golden Rooster Award at the age of 80.
Died on June 23, 2016, at the age of 91.
Exploring Spring - Dongfang Wenying
Dongfang Wenying is a producer of the China TV Drama Production Center of CCTV and a national second-level actor. She first joined the cast of "Dream of Red Mansions" as a scene clerk. Later, because of her strong personality, she was spotted by director Wang Fulin and played the role of Jia Tanchun in the play. Dongfang Wenying's superb acting skills accurately represented the character of Tan Chun, leaving a deep impression on the audience.
After "Dream of Red Mansions", Dongfang Wenying turned to behind-the-scenes work and served as a producer at the CCTV TV Drama Production Center all year round, producing many popular film and television dramas.
Xichun-Hu Zehong
Hu Zehong was born in a Yue Opera family. The teacher of her Beijing Hongqi Yue Opera Troupe recommended her to the crew of "A Dream of Red Mansions" and she became "Xichun". After the filming of "Dream of Red Mansions" ended, I could never find a better performance opportunity, so I returned to my original Yue Opera troupe.
After that, Hu Zehong lived an ordinary life, established a happy family with her first love boyfriend, and gave birth to a lovely daughter. It was not until the early 1990s that she started business and became an advertising company. boss. In addition to doing business, she often takes on roles in film and television dramas.
Yingchun-Jin Lili
There are two Yingchun in the 1987 version of "A Dream of Red Mansions". Jin Lili, who initially played the role of Yingchun, was an operator in the People's Commune in the suburbs of Hangzhou and had little acting experience. After the filming of "Dream of Red Mansions" began, she studied hard and passed the Central Academy of Drama.
Jin Lili, together with Gong Li, Shi Ke, Wu Yujuan, and Chen Wei, were known as the "Five Golden Flowers" of the 89th class of China National Opera. Since she was a student at China National Opera, Jin Lili has been filming film and television dramas. , has played various roles in film and television dramas such as "The Last Madness", "Love in the Rainy Season", "Desolate Road", and "Chinese Stewardess" over the years.
Qingwen-An Wen
An Wen, whose real name is Zhang Jinglin, entered the Chinese Opera Academy at the age of 10. With the recommendation of her tutor Zhang Junqiu, she joined the crew of "A Dream of Red Mansions" and played the role of Qingwen. , and then Zhang Jinglin changed his name to An Wen.
In addition to "A Dream of Red Mansions", An Wen has also participated in many film and television dramas over the years, such as "Four Generations Under One Roof", "A Love in a Storm", "Honeymoon Single", "I Will Fly with Colorful Clouds" , "Love in Troubled Times" and so on.
Yuan Chun-Cheng Mei
In 1982, 22-year-old Cheng Mei was working as a salesperson at the cultural and sports counter of Xinbai Store. The crew of "A Dream of Red Mansions" discovered her and thought she was suitable for the role. Jia Yuanchun. After negotiation, Chengmei was seconded to the crew and began her career as an artist.
After filming "Dream of Red Mansions", Cheng Mei acted in several movies, but the response was not great. In 1992, she went to the United States to study and received double bachelor's degrees in advertising design and photography. Cheng Mei now lives in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, and is engaged in the insurance industry. She has a successful career and a happy family.
Jia Lian-Gao Liang
Graduated from the Performance Department of Shanghai Theater Academy in 1989 and is currently an actor at Shanghai Dramatic Art Center. Famous for playing the swinger brother Jia Lian in "A Dream of Red Mansions".
Gao Liang has been active in the Chinese film and television industry since he starred in "A Dream of Red Mansions". He has played many roles over the years: such as Wu Ciyou, who is knowledgeable and concerned about the country and the people in "Kangxi Dynasty". In addition, he also She has performed wonderfully in film and television dramas such as "Shenzhen People", "Love in the Bamboo House", "The Grudge of Wind and Lotus", "Qin Shihuang", "Love in this World", "Enemies", "Love on the Bund", "To Lhasa", etc. .
There is a very famous saying in the original work of "A Dream of Red Mansions": "You can come and go naked without any worries." Each of us comes into this world without any awareness and leaves this world without any care.
This is what people often say about destiny. A play is like life, and life is like a play. A successful actor can act. No matter what the role is, whether positive or negative, protagonist or supporting role, as long as you blend into it and live up to the role. Soul is success. The same is true in life. If you play the role that suits you well, you will have no regrets about coming to this world.