As for why Zhang Qiurui wanted to select artists from the TVB Artist Training Class in 1981, 1982 and 1983, it was because the quality of the artists produced in these three years was extremely high, and many of them were future shining stars in the film and television industry.
In 1981, there were Andy Lau and Ng Ka-lai, in 1982 there were Leung Chiu-wai and Chow Sing-chi, and in 1983 there were Lau Ching-wan and others.
The TVB artist trainees in 1980 were also good, including Michael Miu and Felix Wong, but their later achievements were in the television industry, so Zhang Qiurui did not include them in the first choice.
"Director Zhang, you do have a unique vision. However, the students in TVB's Artist Training Class are all carefully selected and trained by us. All of TVB's famous artists came from the training camp.
"It took three years to pick six people to get the lead role in Director Zhang's three films. Am I at a disadvantage?" Shao Yifu raised the price.
Shaw Yat-fu did not take the artists in the TVB training camp very seriously. As Chan Kar-ying said before, every year there will be batches of artists coming to TVB for training, but only a few can truly stand out.
If there were any good talents, they would have been signed long ago. How could Zhang Qiurui have to choose them? But now that it has come to this, he naturally has to strive for the greatest benefit for himself.
"Boss Shao, if a movie produced a Cannes Film Festival winner like Luo Lan, would you still feel at a disadvantage?
Besides, I have already made an international film queen famous for Mr. Shao, right?
I came to TVB to see Mr. Shao first, rather than going to ATV to see Mr. Qiu first, which shows my sincerity." Zhang Qiurui stopped talking.
The implication was that I should stop pushing my luck. If we couldn't reach an agreement, there was nothing I could do and I would have to go to ATV.
"Okay, let's do as Director Zhang says.
However, for Director Zhang's next film, I'll prioritize roles in his films, and there's no time limit. I hope Director Zhang can agree to this." Mr. Shao smiled, a shrewd glint in his eyes. He clearly realized the weight of Zhang Qiurui's words and didn't want to lose this director who had the ability to produce an international film queen.
"That's no problem. It's a pleasure working with you." As the dust settled on the cooperation, the two smiled at each other and stretched out their hands to shake hands.
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As time passed, May 1st soon arrived.
On this day, not only was the movie "Uncle Zombie" directed by Hu Mei released, but it was also the day when Zhang Guorong's Mandarin and foreign language albums were released, and it was also the day when Zhang Qiurui and others flew to Cannes.
When Zhang Guorong's album was released, he had already been interviewed and promoted on several TV stations.
His new album caused a huge sensation as soon as it was released.
The album quote says, "I have no regrets about coming to China in this life, and I will be a Chinese in the next life." This song is also included in the new album "Chinese".
The patriotic enthusiasm of the Chinese people was instantly ignited.
"Five thousand years of wind and rain have hidden so many dreams; the yellow face and black eyes are always smiling." My heart is filled with infinite pride and love for the motherland.
"Loyalty to the Country" is majestic and its passionate melody strikes the heart, as if bringing the audience back to the era when heroes emerged.
The lyrics "Looking at the life of the country with smoke rising from the sky, how many men get angry for the beauty" use the past to illustrate the present, but it has aroused people's deep resonance that every citizen is responsible for the rise and fall of the country.
Every sentence is sonorous and powerful, like a war drum urging people to march, inspiring everyone to care about their country and be brave enough to take responsibility.
Next, "Descendants of the Dragon" with its affectionate and solemn melody awakened the dragon blood deeply rooted in the hearts of every Chinese.
"There is a dragon in the far east, its name is China." This line of lyrics not only sings the long history and glorious civilization of the Chinese nation, but also allows everyone who hears it, no matter where they are, to feel the sense of belonging and honor that comes from deep in their blood.
The album also includes "Love My China", a song that has touched the hearts of countless overseas Chinese with its simple and sincere emotions.
Songs like "Red Flag Fluttering" and "Great China" throughout the album offer a profound patriotic education, making people realize that no matter how the times change, the patriotic sentiment that flows in our blood will always be a powerful force driving the Chinese nation forward.
The album "Chinese" has undoubtedly become a bridge connecting the past and the future, inspiring national pride and sense of responsibility. The oath of "I will have no regrets about entering China in this life, and I will still be a Chinese in the next life" has made the fans in Hong Kong feel excited and their eyes filled with tears.
There were even many of Zhang Guorong's fans holding the five-star red flag under the bright lights of Victoria Harbour, swaying gently to the rhythm of the music. The singing and the sound of the waves intertwined, forming a breathtaking picture.
The album "Chinese" is like a strong east wind, which not only awakened the patriotism in the hearts of countless Chinese people, but also sold like hot cakes. The number of copies sold far exceeded that of other foreign language albums released by Zhang Guorong.
In the past, Zhang Guorong's fans were mostly in their teens to twenties or thirties. However, after the promotion of the album "Chinese", the age range of his fan group has been greatly broadened. From young children to white-haired elders, all of them are moved by his affectionate and passionate singing.
Every song in "Chinese" is like a passionate poem, telling the story of the Chinese land and conveying love and pride for the motherland.
Regardless of whether they are fans of Zhang Guorong or not, after hearing the songs of "Chinese", they lined up and bought the album.
Because this is faith and national honor.
When Hong Kong was divided up, the older generation in Hong Kong were actually looking forward to its return.
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