After three years and an investment of 800 million, Wong Kar-wai's first TV series "Flowers" finally unveiled its mystery and officially met the audience.
is a masterpiece that shows Shanghai's urban style and cultural heritage. Almost all of its characters' dialogues are in Shanghainese, which makes people feel as if they have traveled to a place where prosperity and modernity intersect in the ten-mile foreign market.
In order to retain this feature, Wong Kar-wai launched the Shanghai version of "Flowers" , conveying the original Shanghai style to the audience.
Among the many actors, the addition of many local Shanghainese makes this drama shine even more. Among them, which of the following Shanghai actors are you very familiar with?
Hu Ge
Hu Ge was born and grew up in Xuhui District, Shanghai, a place full of culture. Hu Ge plays the protagonist Abao in "Flowers".
Abao is a young man who came from nothing and turned around in just ten years to become the all-powerful President Bao. The complexity, transformation, and multi-layered nature of the character
are perfectly presented by Hu Ge's superb acting skills. His character Abao makes the audience look forward to the next development in the play.
Hu Ge's acting career can be traced back to 2005, when he participated in the TV series "Legend of Sword and Fairy", playing the leading actor Li Xiaoyao. The character was a huge success and was not only a hit at home but also loved by overseas audiences.
Hu Ge relied on his outstanding acting skills to create an affectionate, heroic and fearless character image, which was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and won the hearts of countless audiences.
After that, Hu Ge successively participated in many important TV series, including "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Nirvana in Fire" and "The Pretender".
These works not only showcased Hu Ge's diverse acting skills, but also enabled him to win multiple awards and nominations, further consolidating his status in the entertainment industry.
In the Shanghai circle, where capital and traffic are the most important thing, Hu Ge has always been a representative actor.
He is upright and friendly to others, so he has many friends in the circle and has good relationships with them. He is not only a role model for actors, but also an idol and role model for the younger generation.
Ma Yili
Ma Yili, an actress born in Hongkou District, Shanghai, graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy. This Shanghai actor with a professional background has conquered the hearts of countless audiences with her unique charm and superb acting skills.
In the TV series "Flowers", Ma Yili plays Lingzi, the proprietress of the Night Tokyo Hotel. Her image is vivid and three-dimensional and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
As a female boss in Shanghai, Lingzi is versatile, versatile, and flexible. Her perseverance and independent character make people feel the independence and tenacity of Shanghai women.
Ma Yili's acting career began in 1996, when she starred in the TV series "Vacuum Love Record", playing the second female lead Xia Wenxin. As the first idol drama in mainland China, this drama kicked off Ma Yili's acting career.
From then on, she began her career as an actress. Whether it is the role in the movie "Glass is Transparent" or the youthful inspirational image in the TV series "Long Live the Ideal", she can handle it with ease.
Her acting skills have been recognized by the audience and won her more opportunities. Until 2007, she quickly became popular for her role as Charlene in the TV series "Struggle" and became a household name.
Later, in "The First Half of My Life", she played the role of Luo Zijun, which perfectly interpreted Luo Zijun's two completely opposite life experiences from a full-time wife to a professional elite, which can be called a highlight of the whole drama.
This drama also took Ma Yili's acting career to a higher level.
In addition to her brilliant achievements in acting career, Ma Yili is also an important figure in the Shanghai circle. She is known as the "Queen of Shanghai Circle" and has strong capital support behind her.
She has many luxury homes in Beijing and Shanghai, one of which is located in the high-end community of Guolingli in Wangjing, near the Fifth Ring Road in Wangjing.
However, just like Lingzi, Ma Yili has also experienced the ups and downs of life. Facing the crisis in her marriage, she chose independence and tenacity. She did not give in to the predicament, but relied on her own strength and wisdom to get out of it.
Tang Yan
Tang Yan was born in Huangpu District, Shanghai. She has shown extraordinary talents and temperament since she was a child. The role of Miss Wang in the TV series "Flowers" made people see her superb acting skills and unique charm.
Ms. Wang is a staff member of the Foreign Trade Company No. 27 on the Bund. She is smart, resourceful and decisive. In the TV series, she is not only Abao's right-hand assistant in his career, but also an important figure in his life. The image of Miss Wang is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and Tang Yan's performance is even more unforgettable.
Looking back at Tang Yan's acting career, it can be said that it has been a smooth journey.
In 2001, she participated in the third Shu Lei Century Star Beauty Pageant and won the championship in one fell swoop, and then entered the entertainment industry. With her outstanding acting skills and charming appearance, Tang Yan gradually made a name for herself in the film and television industry.
In 2009, a costume fairy tale "Legend of Sword and Fairy III" brought Tang Yan into the eyes of more viewers. The character Zixuan she played is affectionate, beautiful and moving, and has become a goddess in the hearts of many viewers.
Subsequently, Tang Yan established her own studio and started a new journey. Her career is booming, and she has starred in many popular film and television works, such as "X Female Agent", "A Good Match" and so on.
At the beginning of 2015, Tang Yan starred in the urban romance drama "Why is the Shengxiao Silent", the Republic of China romance drama "The Thief" and the Republic of China idol drama "Live Color" were successively broadcast on three first-line satellite TV stations, and the ratings of the three works were the same. Ranked among the champions and top three in the country at the same time.
She won the award for Best Actress in a Contemporary TV Series at the 17th Huading Awards for "Why is the Shengxiao Silent". Later, she starred in dramas such as "Splendid Weiyang", "Return" and "Yanyuntai", which also gained good reputation.
Although Tang Yan's status in the Shanghai circle is still lacking compared to Ma Yili, she has already occupied a place in the Shanghai circle with her own efforts and talent. Today, Tang Yan's resources are much richer than before, and her future is even more worth looking forward to.
Zheng Kai
Zheng Kai was born in Shanghai. He plays Mr. Wei in the TV series "Flowers" and is an unusual Shanghai entrepreneur.
In 2007, Zheng Kai received an invitation to star in his first movie "Run, My Lover" and starred in the leading role. At that moment, he officially embarked on the journey of his acting career.
In the following years, he starred in some fresh love dramas such as "Du Lala's Promotion" and "Single Princess Dating", but the response was mediocre and did not attract much attention.
But fate always turns unexpectedly. In January 2014, the movie "The Story of the Ex" starring Zheng Kai was released. This movie became a turning point in his acting career.
Since then, he has formed an indissoluble bond with the "Predecessor" series of movies. So far, four works have been released, each of which has achieved good results at the box office.
But it was another variety show - "Running Brothers" that really made Zheng Kai's name well-known to everyone. From the first season to the fourth season, Zheng Kai has been accompanying the audience and became a regular guest on the show.
His wit, humor and willingness to challenge won the love of the audience, making him a highlight of the show. It can be said that "Running Brother" completely made Zheng Kai popular.
As his fame increases, Zheng Kai's acting career becomes wider and wider. He began to experiment with different types of roles and themes, including the sports-themed movie "Beyond."
In this movie, Zheng Kai once again challenged himself, showing his versatility and unlimited possibilities as an actor.
But Zheng Kaiâs status in the Shanghai circle is average, and his resources are not as good as those of representative actors like Hu Ge. But with his own hard work and talent, he gradually established a foothold in the entertainment industry.
Chen Long
Chen Long, who was born in Shanghai, plays Tao Tao in the TV series "Flowers". With his tough image and profound acting skills, he will bring unique charm to the role.
has officially entered the entertainment industry since he starred in the TV series "Vacuum Love Record" in 1996. With his tough image and profound acting skills, he has created unforgettable characters in many TV series.
Chen Long's acting career is rich and colorful. He has starred in many films such as "Tathagata Palm", "Luminous Cup", "Ugly Girls Are Crazy", "Water Margin", "Nirvana in Fire" and "The Hunting Ground". TV drama.
In these works, he showed his versatile side with different character images and performance styles.
In "The Hunting Ground", Chen Long plays a self-made professional manager who, through his own efforts and wisdom, develops a small company into a leading enterprise in the industry.
With his superb acting skills and delicate performance, he performed this role perfectly and won high praise from the audience.
In "New Water Margin", Chen Long played the role of Wu Song. He vividly performed Wu Song's bravery and loyalty, making the audience feel like they were seeing a real figure in history. The role of
is not only a challenge in his acting career, but also a big test for his acting skills. In the end, he won unanimous praise from the audience and industry insiders with his outstanding performance.
believes that in the future, Chen Long will continue to achieve more brilliant achievements in his acting career.
Wu Yue
Wu Yue was born in Minhang District, Shanghai, a place full of vitality and opportunities. Wu Yue's acting career has been like a story of ups and downs since graduating from high school, constantly attracting people's attention.
The TV series "Peace Era" was Wu Yue's first electric work, and it was this drama that made her a blockbuster. This work caused a sensation in mainland China, and Wu Yue's outstanding performance won enthusiastic praise from the audience, allowing her to quickly make a name for herself in the entertainment industry.
In 1997, 25-year-old Wu Yue won the 17th Golden Eagle Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Wen Lu in the TV series "Peace Era". Winning this honor is undoubtedly an affirmation of Wu Yue's acting talent and makes her more confident in her acting career.
Since then, Wu Yue's acting career has been as bright as the stars.
In "The First Half of My Life", she is the heart-wrenching Ling Ling; in "Qing Ping Le", she is the mother-in-law Liu E; in "Golden Years", she is the capable Tang Xin;
is in "The Golden Years". In "Anti-Gangster" she is the tenacious He Yun; in "Thin Ice" she is the wise and brave Qiu Yingxia; and in "County Party Committee Courtyard" she is the enterprising Ai Xianzhi.
Every character seems to be a work of art carefully carved by Wu Yue. She gives each character vivid life.
It is worth mentioning that Wu Yue's role as Ai Xianzhi in "County Party Committee Courtyard" allowed her to defeat powerful actors such as Yin Tao, Zhao Liying, and Tan Zhuo at the 28th Magnolia Awards Night, and won the Best Actress. main character.
This is undoubtedly the best feedback to Wu Yue's many years of acting career, and it is also the best affirmation of her continuous efforts and persistence.
's wonderful performances in many film and television dramas have made Wu Yue a representative actress in the Shanghai circle, and her position in the Shanghai circle has become increasingly stable.
Now, she will play Jinhua in the TV series "Flowers", opposite Ma Yili. This is a new challenge for Wu Yue and another breakthrough in her acting career.
The audience is full of expectations for this scene. I believe Wu Yue will once again conquer the audience with her acting skills and bring new surprises to people!
Tong Chenjie
Tong Chenjie was born and grew up in Shanghai, an international metropolis. She combines Eastern restraint and Western openness. Now, she is portraying the role of Manager Pan in "Flowers", bringing a new visual experience to the audience.
As China's first generation supermodel, Tong Chenjie's career has been prosperous.In 2003, she won the honor of being among the top fifteen in the World Supermodel Competition. This not only affirmed her personal charm and professional ability, but also won honors for the Chinese modeling industry.
Two years later, she was once again selected into the Forbes China Celebrity List at No. 94 with outstanding results, once again proving her strength in different fields.
It is worth mentioning that she was also the cover girl of the first issue of "Vogue" China, and together with Du Juan, she became the first batch of supermodel representatives in China's new era.
However, Tong Chenjie was not satisfied with her achievements in the modeling career. She chose a broader stage - hosting and acting. Her transformation journey was not smooth sailing, but with persistence and hard work, she finally gained a firm foothold in the new field.
In 2012, she co-starred with Wan Qian and Zhang Chenguang in the action spy drama "Before the Final Battle", in which she played the role of the cold gunner Mie Tanaka. This role not only tested her acting skills, but also showed her multi-faceted talents.
Since then, Tong Chenjie's acting career has been making rapid progress. She has appeared in many popular film and television works such as "The Gorgeous Adventures of Jinxiuyuan" and "Shanghai Women's Illustrated Book".
Every time she created a character, she put in 100% of her efforts to perform each role vividly. Her wonderful performance in "When the Wind Rises Again" is even more impressive, and her acting skills have been recognized by more people.
Although Tong Chenjie has slowly established a foothold in the film and television industry, her influence still has certain limitations.
Perhaps it is because her works or roles have not attracted widespread attention, but this does not prevent her from continuing to move forward on her own path, and I look forward to more exciting works from her in the future!
Wang Ju
Wang Ju was also born in Shanghai. Not long ago, having just debuted in the entertainment industry, she actually attended the premiere of the highly anticipated movie "Flowers". It is conceivable that she also played an important role in this big production.
Back in the summer of 2018, Wang Juâs name only left an impression on a few people. At that time, on the stage of "Produce 101", she seized the opportunity that others did not want and won the qualification to perform on stage with her strength and courage.
After that, with her outstanding performance in the show, she gradually gained public attention and officially entered the entertainment industry.
left the stage of "Produce 101", and Wang Ju did not abuse her traffic like others. She chose a different path, dormant and waiting for opportunities.
Soon, in the TV series "Love Is Delicious", she portrayed a domineering female CEO who dares to love and hate, and has a distinctive personality. This character is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has unexpectedly received a lot of praise.
Not only that, this drama also launched a movie version, further proving that Wang Ju's outstanding performance has been widely recognized.
As an actress who has been characterized by her dark skin and plump figure since her debut, Wang Ju has never had any anxiety about her appearance or age.
In her opinion, true beauty comes from inner strength and persistence. This firm belief and fearless attitude make her unique in the entertainment industry.
Later, in the TV series "All the Way to the Sun", the character Tian Rong played by Wang Ju had a rich growth process. She once again proved her outstanding acting skills through a wonderful performance that showed the layers and depth of the character.
Wang Ju is shining now. She has proven herself with her strength and has also set a positive example for those who are still working hard to pursue their dreams.
Conclusion
The drama series "Flowers" features many outstanding Shanghai actors, and their wonderful performances make the story more authentically presented to the audience.
Among them, there are representative actors in the Shanghai circle, who add color to the series with their years of acting experience; there are also rising stars in the entertainment industry, whose energetic performances inject new vitality into the series.
The wonderful combination of these actors has made people full of expectations for the storyline in "Flowers". I believe that this series will definitely become a classic, allowing people to appreciate the story while also feeling the unique culture of Shanghai. charm!
