In the bustling city, there is a work whose name is like a fashion symbol, and it is the much-anticipated "Flowers". And when talking about who can perform it vividly, the names of the seven Shanghai actors are like cherry blossoms in spring, falling in people's discussion.
Among them, who is the real "Old Koehler", who can show his kingly strength on the stage, has become a suspense in everyone's mind. Is it the deep and reserved powerful man, or the popular young man in his prime? Or is it the ever-changing veteran actor in front of the screen?
Sun Li
When the spotlight focused on the trophy, Sun Li's smile was as bright as a flower. In just 21 years since her debut, she has stood on the podium 37 times, becoming the first actress born in the 1980s to win a Grand Slam. But behind the honor is her unremitting efforts and persistence.
Recalling her acting career, Sun Li once revealed that she received more than 300 script invitations in a year, including countless leading actresses. Such a "number one choice" does not come out of thin air.
Sun Li’s acting journey can be said to be one step at a time. In "Jade Guanyin", she went deep into Yunnan, ate and lived with Sir, and experienced life; in "Aunt Duohe", in order to make the character more three-dimensional, she did not hesitate to ask the makeup artist to tie her hands with rubber bands until the blood stopped flowing; In "The Legend of Mi Yue", she took the script and asked a Fudan professor for advice, making up for the pre-Qin history. Such professionalism is admirable.
But such a powerful actor was unexpectedly "absent" in Director Wang's "Flowers". This caused netizens to speculate: Is it a resource problem or a mismatch in image?
In fact, although Sun Li is from Shanghai, her acting resources are mainly concentrated in Beijing. Hai Yan of "Jade Guanyin" and Zheng Xiaolong of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" are both big names in the Beijing circle. And her image, with the passage of time, has gradually changed from a "coquettish" hot mom to a "tough" one.
Perhaps, in Director Wang's eyes, Sun Li is not the best candidate for the role in "Flowers". But what's interesting is that Sun Li's son and others appeared in the play - he was the child when Kong Xiangdong played the piano. This kind of "mother-child stall" can be regarded as another form of participation.
Some people say that it is a pity that Sun Li did not appear in "Flowers". But in our opinion, this may be just a blip in her acting career. After all, for this actress who is reluctant to win trophies, it is more important to constantly challenge herself and pursue a higher artistic realm.
Lin Dongfu
Speaking of actors who can play the role of "Uncle" in "Flowers", Lin Dongfu is undoubtedly the one with the highest reputation. This is not to say that other actors are not good enough, but that Lin Dongfu's life trajectory is surprisingly similar to the role of "Uncle Grandpa".
Lin Dongfu, an old Shanghainese, was born into a wealthy family, but polio left a permanent mark on his legs. However, his physical disability did not defeat him. At the age of four, he picked up a paintbrush and painted the world with color.
As he grew older, he discovered that he had extraordinary talent in dubbing, so he embarked on the road of being a dubbing artist. From Lord Vader in Star Wars to the Mafia Godfather in Original Sin, his voice brings characters to life.
After becoming famous in the dubbing industry, Lin Dongfu did not stop. He tried to get into hosting work and hosted "Three-person Malatang" together with Wei Li in Shanghainese. In the show, he was humorous and won the love of the audience.
In life, he is 1.8 meters tall, wearing a top hat, old K leather shoes, and a scarf hanging on his chest. This "standard" outfit always shows the sophistication and sophistication of Shanghainese.
After leaving his name in the entertainment industry, Lin Dongfu was not satisfied. He ran an old jazz bar in Shanghai, integrating his love of life and pursuit of art.Back to the original question: Is Lin Dongfu suitable for the crew of "Flowers"?
Ni Hongjie
Ni Hongjie, this name is now closely connected with the image of a "free woman". But when thinking about her past, people tend to think first of the advertising star who wore lingerie on the screen and showed off her curves. Yes, she is a daughter of Shanghai. She has the unique charm of southern women, but she also has an extra charm and sexiness that is hard to ignore.
At the beginning of her debut, Ni Hongjie was labeled as "sexy" because of her underwear advertisement. In that relatively conservative era, such a label undoubtedly brought tremendous pressure to her. In the
advertisement, she is wearing health-care slimming clothes, with a plump figure and exposed curves. The audience blushed and their hearts beat wildly after seeing it, and some even thought it was "indecent". Ni Hongjie's parents expressed strong dissatisfaction and criticism.
That advertisement was broadcast on TV for five full years, and Ni Hongjie suffered controversy and criticism for five years. But in 2005, she ushered in a turning point in her career.
's appearance in "Wulin Gaiden" gave her the first taste of the joy of acting. In the crew at that time, Sha Yi, Yan Ni, and Yao Chen were all little-known actors. They all got along well together like a family without too many constraints or rules.
However, just as her career was gradually rising, Ni Hongjie chose to give up acting for marriage. But unfortunately, her marriage was not as happy as she had hoped, and eventually ended in divorce. What made her even more painful was that after the divorce, she discovered that her ex-husband had left her a huge debt of 10 million.
In order to pay off the debt, Ni Hongjie had to re-enter the entertainment industry. But at this time, she no longer had the market appeal that she had back then. When she participated in "Actors Please Take Your Place", she even only got a B-level license and was considered to be the category of actors with the least market value. However, Ni Hongjie did not give up. She gradually changed the audience's views with her own strength and hard work.
In 2020, she starred in "The Myth of Love", playing a western-style Shanghai woman with money, leisure and a comfortable life. This role seems to be a reflection of her today - an undefined, free woman. Cry whenever she wants, laugh whenever she wants, she lives her true self in her own way.
Wang Chuanjun
When "Flowers" became the focus of the topic, the entanglement between Wang Chuanjun and Wong Kar-wai was revealed again, like old wine brewing new, with a unique flavor.
Looking back on 2016, Wong Kar-wai waved in superstars such as Tony Leung and Takeshi Kaneshiro to create a "The Ferryman". It was a star-studded film, but it suffered a setback. The audience didn't buy it. The dazzling 4.1 score on a certain page seemed to be a mockery of this great director.
But Wong Kar-Wai is Wong Kar-Wai after all. Feng Qingyun faced doubts calmly, saying "I like it" was like throwing stones at others. Many actors followed suit, and "I also like it" became a hot topic on social platforms.
In this turmoil between "like" and "dislike", Wang Chuanjun chose to go against the current and said bluntly "I don't like it." These four words are like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Perhaps for Wong Kar-wai, Wang Chuanjun's words are not scary, but Wang Chuanjun's former "Guan Gu Magical" image and subsequent criticism of his character made him have to guard against it. Will this actor, who became famous thanks to his role bonuses, break his image again?
Therefore, even though there was a suitable role for Wang Chuanjun in "Flowers", even though he was an authentic Shanghainese with considerable abilities, he still passed by the show in the end. Perhaps only Wong Kar-wai and Wang Chuanjun themselves know the reason for this.
But having said that, who can say clearly about the turmoil in the entertainment industry? Wang Chuanjun's outspokenness may have cost him some opportunities, but it also won him the respect of more people.
Wang Zhiwen
Among the many male stars in the entertainment industry, Wang Zhiwen may not be the one who can be remembered at first glance.His two big bags under his eyes seem to have become his trademark. His body is lean and even slightly hunched, and his skin color is getting darker and darker with the passage of time. If he follows conventional aesthetic standards, it would be difficult for him to be considered "handsome".
But Wang Zhiwen's "handsomeness" is a charm that goes deep into his bones. Every time he appears, people can feel a sense of confidence and calmness from the inside out. In "Flowers", when Zheng Kai was criticized by netizens for his hairstyle, when he looked back at Wang Zhiwen's young style, he realized that he was the pioneer of the trend. His hairstyle has long become a memory of an era.
Wang Zhiwen's acting career is a rich and colorful screen history. He has played almost every role on Chinese screens, from a simple rural boy to a elegant urban white-collar worker, to a cunning and perverted drug lord. He has played every role vividly.
His acting style has no style, because he can change his image and temperament at any time according to the needs of the role, becoming the so-called "one person with a thousand faces".
The dialect in "Enjoyment" allows the audience to see his humorous side; Lao Ai in "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" shows his sinister side; and Ding Yuanying in "The Way of Heaven" is even more interesting. To his deep and reserved side. Every character is a part of Wang Zhiwen and a microcosm of his acting career.
Now that Wang Zhiwen has become famous, he no longer works hard on the screen as he did when he was young, but returns to his family and enjoys the beauty of life.
Lu Yi
When there was a heated discussion on the Internet about "Lu Yi replacing Hu Ge as Mr. Bao", I couldn't help but recall the role that made Lu Yi famous all over the country overnight - "Xiao Tong".
Time goes back to 1999. At that time, Lu Yi was just a newcomer, but he was lucky enough to be spotted by director Zhao Baogang, and starred in the Haiyan drama "Never Close Eyes" together with Su Jin, Yuan Li and others.
In this drama, Lu Yi's sunny image and upright posture perfectly fit the character setting, making him quickly popular, and it can even be said that he became an instant hit.
However, the cruel reality in the entertainment industry is: debut is the peak, but it does not mean that you can always be at the top. In Lu Yi's acting career after "Never Rest", although he has continued to work in films, his acting skills have often been questioned.
Especially in "In the Name of the People", his role as Hou Liangping was criticized for being too conventional and lacking in appeal. In the scene where Qi Tongwei died, Lu Yi's facial expressions were criticized as being too single and failing to deeply express the character's inner world.
Nowadays, in the face of the expectations and appeals of netizens, we can't help but ask: Will the current Lu Yi play "Mr. Bao" really have better results?
Jiang Shuying
Jiang Shuying, this name is no stranger in the entertainment industry. But when it comes to her fate with "Flowers", it is like a passing wind, leaving only a touch of regret.
I have to say that Jiang Shuying's performance in "Thirty Only" makes people a little confused. The character she plays, Wang Manni, is supposed to be the smooth and considerate senior salesperson, but she slips up at the critical moment. In the scene where
sold high-end jewelry, her reaction was more like that of a newbie who had just joined the job. After being stunned for a moment, she snickered widely, which made people wonder: Where did this high-end sales come from?
In sharp contrast is Gu Jia played by Tong Yao. One look and one movement clearly show her control over her husband. Her warning and vigilance when she heard her husband mention oranges, and her determination to go to the supermarket to buy the same type of oranges, all made people praise her acting skills. This is also the reason why Tong Yao was able to win the Magnolia Award, while Jiang Shuying missed it.
Jiang Shuying's acting skills do not have a good reputation in the industry, which may be one of the reasons why she failed to appear in "Flowers".Wang Chuanjun once revealed that although Jiang Shuying was admitted to his class with first place in the art exam, over time, except for the advantage of white skin, everything else became mediocre.
And Xiao Yanzi bluntly called her "wood", turning the lady into a maid. Wang Yaoqing once asked in confusion: "Why do you have to drink two taels of wine every day to capture the feeling of the character?"
But having said that, Jiang Shuying is not without strength. Her acting skills may need to be improved, but her hard work and dedication cannot be ignored. It's just that in this highly competitive entertainment industry, if you don't advance, you will retreat. Only actors who have been baptized by change can last long.
The casting of "Flowers" has always attracted much attention. When netizens voted for the actors who failed to appear, Jiang Shuying's name was also among them. But maybe for her, that's not such a bad thing. After all, sometimes missing is also a kind of beauty.
We are looking forward to the direction of "Flowers" and the performance of the actors. And Jiang Shuying, whether she can star in this work or not, hopes that she can continue to improve herself in the days to come and open up a new space of her own.
