China News Service, Beijing, August 30 (Liu Yue) "In the 16th year of the Republic of China, Zhi Fei and a woman went boating in Suzhou..." With a gunshot, blood flowers bloomed on the sapphire blue cheongsam.
One of them couldn't bear it, and the other was relieved. The decades-old entanglement between Zhou Zhifei and Ou Xinping was finally settled. This spark-filled confrontation between the actors was also evaluated by the audience as one of the most classic highlights in "Lone Boat". one.
Stills from "Lone Boat". Picture provided by the interviewee
Compared with "Zhou Zhifei" (Zhang Songwen), Zhang Yao, who plays "Ou Xinping", seems a little unfamiliar to netizens. However, with the archeology of drama fans, from Gao Beibei in the movie "The Beginning of Spring", to Xing Keyao in "You Are My City Fortress", to Guan Baohui in "New World", thousands of words turned into one sentence: It turns out that It's you.
"It turns out to be you. The long journey and persistence seem to make sense." Just like at the end of this conversation, Zhang Yao said: Thanks to the audience, our golden age has come.
"The crew of "Lone Boat" is like an acting training class"
In Suzhou in 1941, the situation was confusing and strange. There was someone walking in brocade clothes at night, haunting the streets of Suzhou - her name was Ou Xinping, and she was Mrs. Weng who depended on her "cousin". , is also the "spring water" of the female killer.
"Mrs. Weng, or Ou Xinping, is an extremely complex character." Before taking the role, Zhang Yao proposed to the director that she did not want Mrs. Weng to become a stereotypical female agent. She should have her own emotions, beliefs and choices.
Stills from "The Lone Boat". Picture provided by the interviewee
A female agent who had a bloody feud with the Japanese invaders separated herself from the love of her children and devoted herself to the righteousness of her family and country, and eventually died in the hands of her lover. The cry of "there is country before home" reminded Zhang Yao of Guan Baohui in her previous work "New World", "Whether they abandoned their unreliable husbands or chose the righteousness of the country, they all made the right decision at the critical moment. I think it is the right choice. "In that era, faith was more important than love." Regarding the emotional entanglement between Weng Tai and Zhou Zhifei, Zhang Yao believed that they were destined to part ways. Although this ending was regrettable, it was more real and harmonious. Profound: "Sometimes, letting go is also a kind of love."
When talking about the cooperation with "Zhou Zhifei", Zhang Yao said bluntly that it was "like a spring breeze". In her eyes, Zhang Songwen is talkative and tolerant, "Teacher Zhang Songwen is really amazing. He can always capture the essence of life in details and perfectly integrate it into the character. No matter how much I 'fiddle', he can be steady." "Catch me."
"I thought at that time, this is what an actor should look like, right?"
Stills from "Lone Boat". Photo provided by interviewee
Zhang Yao described the crew of "Lone Boat" as a large training class, where everyone is constantly learning and progressing, busy scheduling and doing homework. She revealed that during the filming process, the main creators often chatted around the fire in Zhang Songwen's small tent at night, talking about everything from the script to the characters, from life to art.
"Dudu (Chen Duling) is one of the most serious young actors I have worked with in the past few years. Her script is densely packed with notes. At first I thought she had hired an acting teacher for guidance, but when I asked You know, she spent her own time researching this. This kind of seriousness is quite rare. "
Stills from "Lone Boat". Picture provided by interviewee
At the same time, Zeng Shunxi also gave Zhang Yao a big surprise. "I only knew him as a singer before, with particularly attractive big eyes. But this time after putting on glasses, the bookishness about him instantly hit my face. He is not an actor who sticks to the script. He can adapt to the situation on the scene and the opponent's reaction. , flexibly adjust his performance. "
" This is really rare for an actor who has transformed from a singer. "
" "Acting can't be done with a hammer or a stick"
" What's interesting is that Zhang Yao also started out as a singer. Singer turned actor.
In 2000, Zhang Yao debuted as a singer; in 2006, she had her first electric shock and participated in the movie "The Beginning of Spring". At that time, director Gu Changwei and actor Jiang Wenli said to her: You can consider filming.It happened that during that time, she felt that she had entered a "rebellious period" in singing, so she decided to give it a try, officially signed with a management company, and embarked on the road of acting.
In "The Beginning of Spring", Zhang Yao plays "Gao Beibei". Picture provided by interviewee
The transformation journey from scratch was not smooth sailing. During the ten-year "silent period", Zhang Yao almost gave up singing. "During that time, I started acting from the smallest roles. I didn't make any money, and not many people came to me to film. But I believe that as long as I work hard, I will be seen one day. If I don't really settle down and change my career, An actor is still a hammer in one place and a stick in the other. Today may be a different life path. "
" It took ten years to sharpen the sword. Today, with many works, Zhang Yao has won the love and recognition of the audience. Although she has transformed into an actress, singing has always been her passion. No matter how busy she is, Zhang Yao will always find time to listen to music and watch performances. In the past two years, she has also sang ost in many film and television works. Zhang Yao laughed and said that this was "taking advantage of her position" to fulfill her musical dream.
As a girl who was born in Gansu and raised in Beijing, Zhang Yao is forthright and straightforward. She calls herself "a cow in the small-scale society, a fearful person in the large-scale society, and a coward at critical moments." For example, she said, sometimes when meeting a director for the first time, if the other person doesn't talk much, the atmosphere will be particularly awkward. "The two of us were sitting there talking nothing. The room was almost freezing. We didn't know what we were doing. We were just sitting there looking at each other."
Zhang Yao's photo. Photo provided by interviewee
"But it's better now than before. When I was a singer, I was even less talkative." Looking back on the past, Zhang Yao was filled with emotion: Every experience is a valuable asset, singing and acting, these two The overlap of two career paths has shaped the best version of myself now.
The best self may need to be born in the best times. Under the "middle-aged girl trend" in recent years, elite female characters played by Zhang Yao, from Xing Keyao, Chen Yang to Weng Tai, have frequently appeared in the industry, making her a "treasure sister" in the hearts of many viewers.
"I really don't know why this trend suddenly came, but I am very lucky to be able to play the role of sister in my 40s. It feels great. It turns out that age is not a limit. The key is how you interpret the role and make the audience feel The unique charm and style of middle-aged women.”
Zhang Yao said bluntly that appreciating the beauty of women of all ages is a progress of the times. At the same time, she also emphasized that no matter what era, content is always king.
“I don’t think the age of middle-aged girls has come, so I don’t have to work hard. I can film the movie while lying at home. The audience has become more tolerant, and as an actor, we should cherish this change. Only good works can win the audience’s love. Love it."
From left to right, they are the stills of "Jiang Zhao Dawn", "New World", "You Are My Fortress" and "Lone Boat". Photo provided by the interviewee
The self-cultivation of the actresses chosen by the "Uncle Circle"
Interestingly, after the "sister" is out of the circle, the "brother-in-laws" are also mentioned frequently.
From Lu Fangsheng and Du Chun to Wang Yang, Tian Yu, and Zhang Songwen, Zhang Yao's tacit cooperation with many "uncle circle" actors has made the audience talk about it. "I'm so lucky, I caught up. It's very pleasant to work with these 'uncle male gods'. This kind of comfort and tacit understanding can reduce a lot of communication costs."
Zhang Yao specifically mentioned, I have established a deep friendship with Wang Yang, "Actually, it is quite difficult to make friends in this industry, but the friends you can make must be very close friends. In addition to work, you can also talk in private about what people of this age should talk about." Some of the topics mentioned. "
"You Are My City Fortress" stills
"This age" is a high-frequency word in this conversation. In Zhang Yao's eyes, growing older means harvest, accumulation and transformation. For example, she once found it hard to hide her confusion when faced with comments such as "actors are more popular than people" - "Some time ago, I always asked my publicity, why is it that when people recognize me outside, the first thing they call out is the character's name? "
" "But now, I think this is a good thing, which shows that my performance is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people."As an actor, in the end, your work must speak for itself. "
Therefore, on days when she is not filming, Zhang Yao likes to integrate into life and absorb nutrients. When riding a bicycle, visiting the vegetable market, taking a walk, or even having breakfast, she will watch and listen to the "stories" at each table: " At that table, it seems that the husband is at home without taking care of the children, and the wife is working; at this table, the wife should not be working, and is a full-time housewife..."
"I especially like to observe people, look at their words and deeds, and guess their relationships and living conditions. . "These seemingly ordinary daily routines have become precious moments for her to observe society and accumulate inspiration, and also provide rich materials for her performances.
Zhang Yao's photo. Photo provided by the interviewee
From this, Zhang Yao also paid attention to the previous paragraph Time is the Paris Olympic Games. "Athletes and actors have something in common. They are all working hard for a 'game'. They need to do their homework in advance, respond flexibly on the spot, and do their best. "
After working hard, the "medal" does not seem to be that important. She was once nominated for the Hundred Flowers Award for "To Our Dying Youth", and now she pays more attention to the audience's recognition. "I may be 'lucky to be nominated' or not. 'Luck to win'. But it doesn’t matter. Winning an award is just the icing on the cake. Not winning an award doesn’t mean the show is not good. "
After 24 years in the industry, Zhang Yao laughed and said that she has entered the "golden period" of her life: "On the one hand, the eyes of today's audiences are becoming more and more poisonous. No, you can't get through it if you mess around. "
" "On the other hand, whether it is work or life, being in your 40s means more accumulation and precipitation. Now that we have life experience and financial foundation, we know better what we want and what we don’t want. "
" "The most important thing is that I am always on the road. "(End)
(China News Network)
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