Topics on the Internet are constantly changing, but if you haven't talked about the show "If Running Is My Life" recently, you are really out. This drama is like a pot of hot oil exploding, with discussions soaring and various topics emerging one after another.
It stands to reason that the female lead "Cheng Anxin" played by this beautiful lady Zhong Chuxi should be the focus of everyone's attention. But who would have thought that Wang Ning would appear halfway, and her supporting actress "Chu Zhijuan" would steal all the limelight. On the
short video platform, the picture that makes people guess their heads are about to explode is from this drama. Netizens have speculated about the relationship between Zhong Chuxi and Wang Ning in the drama. As a result, guess what? Everyone almost unanimously believed that it was the relationship between the mistress and the first wife, but not many people guessed correctly, because they all guessed wrong!
Yes, you heard it right, it’s that bizarre. In this drama, Zhong Chuxi plays the original wife, but what about Wang Ning? She plays the role of a mistress! This setting is simply shocking. Netizens have expressed that the plot of this drama is so "explosive" that it is difficult not to discuss it.
As for Wang Ning, the 54-year-old actress also unexpectedly became popular because of her role as the mistress. Netizens nicknamed her "Lao San". Don't tell me, this nickname is quite appropriate.
Wang Ning probably didn’t expect that she could become famous for playing a mistress at this age. This is really in line with the saying: life is full of surprises!
Wang Ning's performance as "Chu Zhijuan" sparked heated discussion: the "unconventional" mistress in film and television dramas
Recently, the name Wang Ning has caused quite a stir on the Internet. There is no other reason than that she played an "unconventional" mistress role - "Chu Zhijuan" in the TV series "If Running Is My Life". The role of
allowed Wang Ning to experience unprecedented high attention. Netizens gave her mixed reviews, just like a sudden rainstorm. Some people cheered to quench their thirst, while others complained about getting wet.
In this drama, "Chu Zhijuan" is not a young and beautiful mistress. Instead, she is an ordinary-looking woman over fifty, a setting that some viewers find difficult to accept.
They all expressed that they could not accept such an actress playing the role of a third party who destroys other people's families. Some even bluntly said that seeing Wang Ning perform an intimate scene with an actor 13 years younger than her made them feel sick. , unable to look directly.
However, amidst the skepticism, many netizens also stood up to support Wang Ning. They believe that "Chu Zhijuan" played by Wang Ning is very consistent with the description of the original novel, and more importantly, such a character comes from real life.
They said that in real life, not all mistresses are young and beautiful. Although some mistresses are old and ordinary in appearance, they can still destroy other people's families. And "Chu Zhijuan" played by Wang Ning is the epitome of these mistresses.
In "If Running Is My Life", the appearance of "Chu Zhijuan" is not unreasonable. She is a bank manager and "Qin Feng's" boss. She is 5 years older than "Qin Feng". She is divorced and takes care of her paralyzed mother alone.
She had a similar experience to "Qin Feng", so when she faced the handsome "Qin Feng", her inner loneliness was aroused. When "Qin Feng" needed to talk, she became his close sister and patiently listened to his complaints. Under this situation, "Qin Feng" also felt a flutter in his heart, and began to care about "Chu Zhijuan" consciously or unconsciously. Finally, by chance, the two of them had a relationship.
Although the behavior of "Chu Zhijuan" is unacceptable and unethical, it is undeniable that such people do exist in real life.
The reason why the audience had such a big reaction to this character, and even some disgust, is because there are basically no mistress images like "Chu Zhijuan" in domestic film and television works. It is understandable that the audience cannot accept it for a while.
But having said that, although the character "Chu Zhijuan" is both loved and hated, Wang Ning's acting skills have been unanimously recognized by everyone.
She vividly interpreted the complex psychological and emotional changes of "Chu Zhijuan", making the audience hate her and have to admire her acting skills at the same time. This also illustrates a truth: the charm of an actor does not lie in the quality of the character, but in whether the character can be deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Wu Yue and Wang Ning: The power of actors behind subversive roles
When the TV series "The First Half of My Life" became popular on the screen, Wu Yue's "Ling Ling" was like a blockbuster, setting off a storm in the hearts of the audience.
is completely different from the image of a gorgeous, young and beautiful mistress in conventional film and television dramas. "Ling Ling" is a divorced mother-in-law, an extremely ordinary employee. Under the appearance of a good wife and loving mother, she hides a staggering scheming. This unprecedented character setting made Wu Yue the focus of conversation for a while.
Looking back at the time, Wu Yue may not have expected that this role would have such a big impact on her. In the play, various behaviors of "Ling Ling" made the audience hate her, but Wu Yue used her superb acting skills to perform this role vividly, making people love and hate her.
It was this contradictory emotion that put Wu Yue into a temporary predicament. Many viewers transferred their anger towards "Ling Ling" to Wu Yue and left messages on her social platforms to vent their anger.
Faced with the sudden cyber violence, Wu Yue felt helpless. Fortunately, when she needed help the most, her father's poem helped her find solace.
This poem is like a beacon, illuminating Wu Yue's path forward, making her understand that she was scolded precisely because she acted too well. And this recognition gradually transformed into a boost for her career over time.
After "The First Half of My Life", Wu Yue's acting career reached a new peak. She has won the favor of many scripts with her outstanding acting skills and has shown her versatility in different types of roles.
In 2023, she won the Magnolia Award for "Viewing Queen" for her wonderful performance in the TV series "County Party Committee Courtyard". This award is not only an affirmation of her acting skills, but also the best reward for her persistence and hard work over the years.
Interestingly, the directors of both dramas "The First Half of My Life" and "If Running is My Life" are Shen Yan. He seems to be particularly good at discovering actors who have acting skills but lack fame, such as Wu Yue and Wang Ning.
By tailoring subversive roles for them, Shen Yan successfully brought these actors to the audience and gave them the recognition and attention they deserved.
Speaking of Wang Ning, before she starred in "Chu Zhijuan", she was still an unfamiliar name to most viewers. But with the popularity of "If Running Is My Life", Wang Ning relied on her superb acting skills and deep understanding of the role to perform the complex and multi-faceted role of "Chu Zhijuan" to the core, winning widespread praise from the audience. .
The "invisible man" in the entertainment industry, the missed glory and the persistent professionalism
In the galaxy of entertainment industry, some stars are dazzling as soon as they debut, while others are like comets across the sky, short-lived and gorgeous. However, there are also some stars that may not be dazzling enough, but they have been shining silently in their own orbits. Wang Ning is such an actor.
Speaking of Wang Ning, many viewers may feel unfamiliar. But when she mentions her classmates Duan Yihong and Xiao Tao Hong, everyone will suddenly realize: "Oh, it's her!" In the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, Wang Ning seems to have always been a "little transparent". In the 26 years since her debut, she has not been too What an impressive role or work.
But despite her "inconspicuousness" now, Wang Ning is a professional actor with a professional background. The starting point of her acting career is not low. After her debut in 1997 with the TV series "Beijing-Hong Kong Love Line", she soon got the opportunity to shoot literary films.
Her appearance is fresh and refined, and the mole on her chin makes her more recognizable. She is very suitable for acting in literary films. And this is indeed the case, she is deeply favored by literary film directors.
However, fate always seems to play tricks on Wang Ning. She twice missed opportunities to make a name for herself on the international stage. The first time was in 1999, when her film "Heaven and Earth" was shortlisted for the "Palme d'Or" at the Cannes Film Festival, but ultimately did not win.
The second chance was even more dramatic. At that time, Ang Lee was preparing for the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and the best candidate for the role of "Jade Dragon" turned out to be Wang Ning. In order to play the role well, she trained with injuries for more than a month. However, in the end, for unknown reasons, she missed this opportunity even though she had already signed the contract.
Faced with such a blow, Wang Ning did not give up her acting career. She chose to return to the "little transparent" state and continue to work quietly in the entertainment industry. She knows that in this circle, "little success depends on support, and big success depends on life", but even so, she is unwilling to give up her dreams and profession.
Wang Ning: A clear figure in the entertainment industry, conquering the hearts of the audience with her acting skills
In the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, some people pursue overnight fame, while others are as calm as chrysanthemums. Wang Ning is the latter. Missing the opportunity of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" may have been a fatal blow to many people, but Wang Ning remained as calm and calm as if nothing had happened. This kind of attitude is really rare in today's impetuous entertainment industry.
In the 26 years since her debut, Wang Ning has not produced many works. Sometimes she only shoots one movie a year. Moreover, most of the roles she took were supporting roles, which makes people wonder whether she has no interest in becoming famous? In fact, Wang Ning just regards filming as a hobby and enjoys every moment in front of the camera. This mentality has allowed her to go further in her acting career.
Although Wang Ning doesn't do much filming, her acting skills are obvious to all. Drama is the stage that most tests an actor's acting skills, and Wang Ning once played the heroine "Mingming" in the drama "Rhinoceros in Love" directed by Meng Jinghui. This is the third "Mingming" after Wu Yue and Hao Lei! Such an achievement is enough to prove her strength.
However, having strength does not mean that you will become popular. The reason why Wang Ning has always been lukewarm is not only because she rarely shoots movies, but also because she loves to make niche movies.
For example, in 2018, she participated in the literary film "The Elephant Sitting on the Floor". Although the film received a lot of attention, because Wang Ning was not the starring role, she did not become popular because of it. But even so, she still insisted on her choice and was not swayed by fame and fortune.
In private life, Wang Ning is also a very low-key person. Her age and family status have always been a mystery, which has allowed her to maintain a certain sense of mystery in the minds of viewers. And this sense of mystery is very important for an actor. It helps actors portray various characters.
It wasn’t until she met the role of “Chu Zhijuan” that Wang Ning’s acting career took a turn. This role seems to be tailor-made for her. It does not require outstanding appearance, but her acting skills must be online.
Wang Ning successfully created this role with her superb acting skills, making the audience feel her charm while hating her.
Although some netizens attacked Wang Ning's appearance, more netizens were impressed by her acting skills. These polarizing comments prove that Wang Ning has successfully attracted the attention of the audience. She has proven with her strength that she can reach the peak of her career even if she plays a hated mistress.
54-year-old Wang Ning finally ushered in the spring of her career with the role of "Chu Zhijuan". Her success is a reminder to all actors: no matter when you want to become famous, there is only one way to go, and that is to rely on your roles and works to speak for themselves.
As long as you act well, even a small supporting role can make you stand out in the entertainment industry.
