In the big dye vat of the entertainment industry, Zu Feng is like a breath of fresh air. His acting skills are as changeable as a chameleon, and every role can be played by him lifelikely.
His indescribable artistic style is like old wine, which becomes more and more flavorful as he tastes it, and his introverted personality adds a touch of calmness to him as a man of science and engineering.
To be honest, if it weren't for Zu Feng's superb acting skills, he might have become an "invisible man" in the entertainment industry. But fate is so wonderful that the audience was impressed by his acting skills time and time again in front of the screen.
Although Zu Feng is very popular in the movie, he is a low-key person to the core outside the movie. He rarely mentions his family in public, but whenever he talks about his wife Liu Tianchi, his eyes always sparkle with uncontrollable love.
This love is not just talk, Zu Feng proved it with actual actions - he actually gave all his wealth to his wife!
From technician to actor, Zu Feng’s cross-border love
Among the stars in the entertainment industry, Zu Feng is a unique and low-key star. You may not know that this talented actor worked quietly in a car manufacturer for five years before entering the film and television industry. At that time, he lived with oil and machinery, until one day, an enrollment announcement in "Popular Cinema" changed the trajectory of his destiny.
In 1996, Zu Feng bravely pursued his dream and was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy. He became classmates with future superstars Chen Kun, Huang Xiaoming, Guo Xiaodong and others.
Because he is a little older and has a steady look, his classmates affectionately call him "Boss Zu". This title makes him a little shy, but it also adds a sense of intimacy. After graduating from
, Zu Feng chose to stay at the school to teach and became a teaching assistant at Nortel. It was in this seemingly ordinary academic hall that he met Liu Tianchi, his teacher at the Chinese Theater Academy. At that time, Liu Tianchi was already a senior in the drama industry, and her aura of being the first generation of "muse girls" made her shine on the stage.
The encounter between the two was quite dramatic. During an academic exchange event at an art school, Zu Feng was deeply attracted by Liu Tianchi's temperament and talent, but he was introverted and did not know how to speak.
It wasn’t until a chance gathering more than two months later that the two had their first close communication. At that moment, Zu Feng's heart was like a ignited firework, brilliant and passionate.
Liu Tianchi was born into a family of opera. The influence of her family made her have a strong interest in opera since she was a child. However, her father opposed her taking this path, so she turned to the stage of drama.
At the age of 20, she made her mark in Meng Jinghui's drama "Sifan". Two years later, she became an acting teacher at the Chinese Opera and trained batch after batch of outstanding actors.
Although Liu Tianchi's status as a teacher discourages many people, Zu Feng remains unmoved. He always felt that there was an indescribable attraction in this woman that he couldn't resist. So he began to muster up the courage to contact Liu Tianchi and share each other's lives and moods via email.
From campus to screen: Zu Feng and Liu Tianchi’s "slow time" love
In the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry, there are always a few couples who are like a breath of fresh air. Their love stories are unassuming but touching enough. Zu Feng and Liu Tianchi are such a pair. Their acquaintance stems from their common love for movies; their acquaintance stems from their deep understanding of each other's hearts.
Zu Feng, a seemingly introverted but talented man, movies occupy most of his world. And Liu Tianchi, a keen and insightful woman, can always capture those subtle emotional changes in movies. When the two people's worlds intersect, movies become their best communication bridge.
Their communication started in movies and gradually extended to every corner of life. Zu Feng asked Liu Tianchi for advice on acting skills, and Liu Tianchi could always point out his problems to the point. During such exchanges, their feelings gradually heated up until one day, Zu Feng plucked up the courage to confess to Liu Tianchi.
Their date did not have a luxurious motorcade transportation or expensive restaurant meals, but it did have the purity and romance on campus. Like campus lovers, they would go to the library to read together on weekends, or enjoy simple meals in the cafeteria. Such time is luxurious and romantic enough for them.
Some of Zu Feng’s classmates have reached the top of the entertainment industry and become first-line stars, but Zu Feng still sticks to his position as a teacher. This comparison made some people begin to question Zu Feng's choices and abilities. But Liu Tianchi clearly knew Zu Feng's inner persistence and pursuit. He is not an unmotivated person, but he values inner satisfaction and pursuit more.
One day in 2004, Liu Tianchi was invited to a dinner party. After the dinner, those friends in the circle drove out in luxury cars and wanted to take her home, but she politely refused.
Just when everyone was puzzled, Zu Feng came over pushing an old bicycle. Liu Tianchi smiled and sat on the back seat of the bicycle and hugged Zu Feng's waist tightly. At that moment, she felt unprecedented happiness and satisfaction.
Everyone around him cast envious glances. This kind of simple and sincere happiness cannot be bought with money, and it is also a rare clear stream in the entertainment industry. They don't care about the outside world's opinions and evaluations, they only care about each other's feelings and happiness.
Later, Zu Feng began to get involved in the entertainment industry. He was not pursuing fame and fortune but to realize his love and pursuit of acting. He doesn't care about becoming famous, he only cares about whether he can play every role well and give the audience the best performance.
Meeting "Li Ya" at the corner, Zu Feng's counterattack and awakening
It is said that in 2006, Zu Feng finally made up his mind to become an actor full-time. This decision is not easy. After all, at his age, 32 years old, he is not a fresh person who relies on his reputation. Fortunately, he has a girlfriend Liu Tianchi who supports him 100%.
In the next two years, Zu Feng seemed to have disappeared, keeping a low profile. Occasionally, he shows his face and is just working behind the scenes as a director. It wasn't until 2008 that director Jiang Wei came to his door and invited him to star in "Latent". This is a great event!
Zu Feng excitedly ran to the crew, and after some discussion, he decided to play the role of "the spy leader". Although it was a supporting role, Zu Feng regarded it as a treasure. Liu Tianchi was also happy for him and thought this was a good opportunity.
However, Zu Feng encountered a big problem in playing the role of "Li Ya". He thought about it over and over again, but couldn't find a feeling. At this time, he thought of asking for help from his girlfriend Liu Tianchi. Liu Tianchi is an experienced actor. After some analysis, Zu Feng suddenly understood and found the soul of the character.
As soon as "Latent" was aired, it became extremely popular. In addition to Sun Honglei, Zu Feng also became an instant hit and won the Huading Award for Best Supporting Actor. Invitations came like snowflakes, but only then did Zu Feng realize why the characters he was looking for were all like "Li Ya"?
He was still immersed in the joy of success until Liu Tianchi woke him up with a sentence: "Don't you realize that you have been playing the role of a person?" Zu Feng woke up like a dream and realized that he could not stay in comfort. District, we must seek breakthroughs.
From then on, Zu Feng began to carefully select scripts and no longer accepted everything. On his acting career, Liu Tianchi is like a guiding light, both a teacher and a think tank.
"Old Master" Zu Feng: The Dual Life of a Metro Man and a Calligrapher
In the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, Zu Feng is like an outlier. He is not the kind of star who chases luxury cars and mansions. Instead, he has a detached indifference towards money and material enjoyment.
You ask him why? He will tell you in his unique calm voice: "Isn't this how life takes its time?"
Before, Zu Feng was a loyal fan of subways and buses. Even though his classmates Huang Xiaoming and others have driven millions of dollars in luxury cars, he is still the same.
Imagine that in the subway car, people may occasionally catch a glimpse of this big star. He stands quietly, no different from ordinary people.This down-to-earth way of traveling also allows him to maintain close contact with society despite his busy acting life.
Zu Feng didn’t consider buying a car until the fans’ enthusiasm made him feel a little “overwhelmed.” But the reason for buying a car is not to pursue luxury, but to have a quiet private space when necessary.
When it comes to life, Zu Feng has his own unique philosophy. He believes that actors should maintain sensitivity to life, and sensitivity comes from communication with society. Therefore, he chose a slow way of life to calm himself.
And this slow life is also vividly reflected in his emotional life. The handwritten letters he wrote to his wife Liu Tianchi are the best proof.
Every letter was written stroke by stroke by him with a brush. The small regular script on the letter paper was neat and beautiful, as if every word was full of emotion. These letters are more precious to Liu Tianchi than any antiques.
Zu Feng's lifestyle makes many people think that he is like an "old master". He didn't like socializing and socializing. In his spare time, he practiced calligraphy, seal cutting, listening to operas, and even copied scriptures. These seemingly old-school hobbies have allowed him to find a peaceful world in the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry.
What is even more admirable is Zu Feng’s attitude towards money. He has been filming for many years and naturally has a lot of savings. But he never spends money randomly or makes investments. Instead, he leaves all the money to his wife Liu Tianchi for management.
Some people laughed at him as "silly", but he said with a smile: "The two of us don't rely on money to live. Leaving so much money will affect our relationship." This detached attitude towards money also makes him stand out in the entertainment industry. More different.
"Flowers" ends: looking back on the past, riding the waves
Under Wong Kar-wai's lens, "Flowers" is like a piece of colorful amber of time, and each character is like an insect trapped in it, their struggles, laughter, and tears All are solidified into eternity. And when the series ended, the piece of amber was gently broken, and they walked out of the fog of memories and ushered in the sunshine of reality. In
's "Flowers", the classic "Looking Back Again" is like a red line that runs throughout. Every time the melody sounds, it is accompanied by an affectionate farewell.
The farewell between Miss Wang and Mr. Fan is like the tenderness between father and daughter; the farewell between Lingzi and Linghong is like the mutual support and encouragement between two strong women; and the uncle's look back in the crowd, It is the deepest nostalgia for Golden Flower and that era.
But Wong Kar-wai seems not to be satisfied with just nostalgia and farewell. Through the stories of the characters in the play, he tells us: Life is like the waves on the Huangpu River, rolling forward and never stopping. There is no such thing as "if you never forget it, there will be an echo", there is just the ruthless passage of time and the reality that we must face.
Li Li's words, "New stories are always more attractive than old ones" are like a wake-up call, waking up those who are immersed in old dreams. One era has ended, and the curtain of another era has begun. We can no longer stay in the past and be bound by those beautiful memories. We must wave goodbye and embark on a new journey.
Every character in "Flowers" has experienced such a mental journey. They come out of their memories, face reality bravely, and meet new challenges.
Their experiences tell us: life is like this, keep saying goodbye and keep moving forward. We cannot choose which era or moment to stay in. We can only choose how to face and embrace every new beginning.
So, when "Flowers" ended, we did not feel sad or lost. Because we know that although those characters and those stories have ended, their spirit and their courage will always inspire us. Like them, we will bravely step out of the fog of memories and embark on a new journey.
Zu Feng: The "hermit" in the entertainment industry and the "emotional master" on the stage
In the starry night sky of the entertainment industry, Zu Feng is like an unassuming but long-lasting star.He is not the kind of shooting star who becomes famous overnight, but the kind of star who becomes more interesting as time goes by. He is affectionately called a "treasure actor" by insiders.
The opening of this treasure cannot be separated from the woman behind him-Liu Tianchi. Speaking of Liu Tianchi, it is like a beacon in Zu Feng's life, illuminating his path forward and giving him endless warmth and strength. With her, Zu Feng seems to have a solid lighthouse in the complicated ocean of the entertainment industry, guiding the direction and giving comfort.
In his more than ten years of acting career, Zu Feng has spoken with his strength and created countless characters that are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. "Li Ya" in "Latent", "Cui Zhongshi" in "All Quiet in Peking", the alternative overbearing president "Singularity" in "Ode to Joy"... Each character seems to be the cry from the depths of his soul. Every performance moved the audience.
Especially at the moment of "Cui Zhongshi"'s self-sacrifice, countless viewers burst into tears. The sincere emotion seemed to flow directly from the depths of Zu Feng's heart to the hearts of the audience.
Although Zu Feng is so full of emotions in the drama, he is an extremely reserved person in life. He doesn't like to talk, but he is good at listening; he is not good at expressing, but he uses actions to explain everything. Some people say that he is "Ng Man-tat from the Mainland". He always waves his hands modestly: "How can I compare to Uncle Tat? I am just an ordinary actor." This kind of low-key and humility is really rare in the entertainment industry.
In addition to acting, Zu Feng is also a versatile person. He is good at writing calligraphy, which is fully reflected in "The Twelve Hours of Chang'an". The director took a fancy to his calligraphy talent and specially invited him to write the inscription for the series. The title of each episode is full of the charm and character of Zu Feng's writing. This talent and persistence have also won him the respect and appreciation of more people.
In the fame and fortune fair of the entertainment industry, Zu Feng is like a breath of fresh air. He doesn't care about applause and halo, he only focuses on the beauty and happiness around him. He is well aware of the responsibilities and positioning of an actor, as well as his pursuit and persistence. This sobriety and ease make him unique in the entertainment industry, and he has become an irreplaceable presence in the hearts of the audience.
