When Yang Zi stood together with a group of top bosses, the scene itself was eye-catching enough, but what was even more surprising was that Yang Zi seemed to have changed a lot.
She is no longer the girl next door that everyone is familiar with, but exudes an indescribable brilliance and confidence. Her eyes were firm and deep, as if she had experienced some major baptism in this short period of time. What caused her to undergo such earth-shaking changes?
Counterattack and Controversy from "King of Rescue" to "Goddess of Prosperity"
Among the dazzling stars in the entertainment industry, Yang Zi is not the most dazzling one, but her trajectory is full of ups and downs. Some people say that she has average looks and a "balloon" figure, but more people see the hard work and persistence behind her.
Yang Zi’s path is not smooth. In the entertainment industry where there are many beauties, her appearance was not favored and she was even rejected by the crew many times. But she did not give up, deriding herself as a "professional rescuer". Her outstanding performances in "Battle of Changsha" and "Ode to Joy" allowed the audience to see her strength.
However, controversy also ensued. In recent years, Yang Zi's performance in Xianxia dramas has been accused of "assembly-line acting", which made the audience feel aesthetic fatigue. Her acting career seemed to be getting narrower and narrower, and her reputation and popularity with the audience were also affected. But just when people thought she would sink, she made a strong comeback with the physique of a "prosperous male protagonist".
From Mr. Deng in "Sweet Honey" to her current boyfriend in "Dear, Beloved", to Cheng Yi in "Agarwood" and Xiao Zhan in "Please Advice for the Rest of My Life", Yang Zi's partners are more popular than the last . This makes people have to re-examine the strength and charm of this "Wang Fu Goddess".
Faced with controversy and doubts, Yang Zi responded calmly: "I don't think I acted in "Qing Yun Zhi" at that time. Maybe you won't interview me today because I have disappeared long ago." Her words revealed a sense of helplessness. And tenacity, one can't help but admire her courage and persistence.
Riding the waves in the acting world
Some people say that it is a good thing for an actor to have a film. For her, this is not only a good thing, but also the motivation for her to keep moving forward on the road of acting.
Yang Zi understands that fame and works are hard currency for actors. Only when you stand at a certain height do you have the right to choose more, instead of passively waiting for others to choose. She used this strategy of "surrounding Wei and rescuing Zhao" with ease, but she was also well aware of its limitations.
The market is fickle, and Yang Zi's acting skills are very good in idol dramas, but they are not outstanding enough in real dramas. Fortunately, her performance in the ancient puppet show was just enough, and she could even sustain her reputation. What's even more rare is that she entered the idol drama at just the right time, as if she was destined to do so.
At that time, the top performers of the previous generation of idol dramas were either old or married and had children, and their career ambitions were not as strong as before. Although Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, Zhao Liying and others are still in the arena, they have moved to different fields. In this gap, Yang Zi successfully broke through with her own efforts and talent.
However, in recent years, the trend has changed again. 85 The flowers seemed to have made an appointment and returned to the ancient puppet theater market one after another. Liu Yifei's "Meng Hua Lu", Liu Shishi's "One Thought of Guanshan", Yang Mi's "Fox Demon", Zhao Liying's "Walking with the Phoenix"... memories are coming again, and people can't help but feel how time flies. Faced with this situation, Yang Zi's crisis quietly came.
Yang Zi: Transformation in Adversity
When the Xianxia ancient puppet show became popular, many young actors joined in it, but Yang Zi was not the brightest star. Her acting skills are not yet perfect, and she herself understands that it is difficult to develop real acting skills within the comfort zone of ancient puppets.
Looking back on the days of "Battle of Changsha", she was praised highly by the original author. At that time, her acting skills were not limited. However, the general market environment is such that although the Xianxia ancient puppet show has been criticized, it can still attract the attention of the audience. In order to survive, Yang Zi had to follow the trend.
But she didn't give up.She was well aware of her problem, so she began to try to find a breakthrough in ancient puppet theater. How to make a sad and crying scene more layered? How to make the characters in idol dramas shine with new luster? She was groping forward.
However, change is not easy. Some netizens ridiculed her, calling her "Tang Yan 2.0" because she only plays similar roles and her acting skills are stereotyped; others attacked her figure and thought she was far from the "fairy" image. Faced with these malicious slanders, Yang Zi chose to remain silent.
Until one day, when she appeared in front of the audience again, everyone was shocked. She lost weight and became more slender and slender; there was a hint of firmness and confidence in her eyes. The look back at the event was even more amazing.
But after losing weight, Yang Zi seemed to become more cautious. She is cautious in what she says and does, for fear of offending others. In the interview, she admitted that she had experienced many things this year, which made her deeply understand the complexity of human nature.
The road of counterattack from a marginal flower to the only one in domestic entertainment
When this year's "Faces of the Year" list was announced, Yang Zi's name was clearly on the list, and she was the only actress. You know, not just anyone can be on this list. The winners in previous years are all top performers in the entertainment industry. Yang Zi's award is undoubtedly a double affirmation of her strength and popularity.
Looking back on her road to fame, it was really full of ups and downs and challenges. The popularity of "Sauvignon Blanc" made Yang Zi become the focus of domestic entertainment. But before that, she experienced a long period of depression.
At that time, many people were not optimistic about her, thinking that her acting skills were average and she had no breakthrough. But Yang Zi did not give up. She silently tempered herself and worked hard to improve her acting skills and overall quality.
Finally, "Sauvignon Blanc" gave her a chance to turn around. This drama not only ushered in the second spring of Yang Zi's career, but also made several male protagonists in the drama popular. This is a rare "grand occasion" for domestic entertainment. After
won the award, Yang Zi was not complacent, but became more humble and low-key. This reminds me of something Zhao Liying once said: "It's easy to keep your original intention, but it's always hard to keep it." In this impetuous circle, it is not easy to maintain such a mentality and determination.
Yang Zi’s success is not accidental. She used her own experience to tell us: as long as you persist in your dreams, are not afraid of difficulties, and move forward courageously, you will be able to find your own path.
Today's Yang Zi is no longer the "marginal flower" who was looked down upon by others. She has proven herself with her strength and actions, and has won the respect and recognition of the audience and the industry.
For actors, this is the best result. For ordinary people like us, Yang Zi's story also gives us endless inspiration and motivation.