Chapter 112 Can you tell me about the play?
There were many beauties with their own characteristics in the 1980s, and many gossipers even made lists, such as Gong Xue in the south and Zhu Lin in the north. These two are indeed outstanding, and the others who can be remembered are not much behind.
For example, Daji was charming and enchanting in her every gesture, smile and frown, and she seduced people without notice. Not only did she conquer the mainland audience, but she also outshone all the other beauties in the TV series "Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin" co-produced by both sides of the Taiwan Straits, where she played the role of Princess Yang Jier of the Sui Dynasty. Her smile when she glanced back is an unforgettable dream in the hearts of many people.
Another example is Chen Hong, who just came in. Her facial features are delicate and harmonious. Every detail reveals the gentleness and charm of an oriental woman. She is both dignified and elegant, and gorgeous and charming. As a result, the Hong Kong and Taiwan media gave her the title of the most beautiful woman in the mainland.
"Hello, director, and teachers. I'm Chen Hong. I'm from Shangrao, Jiangxi Province. I've never acted in a play before, but I have been the director of literature and art in middle school, so I have some acting experience." Chen Hong seemed a little nervous.
This is inevitable, as Gai Lili, Gao Hongliang and others have all filmed film and television works, but this is her first time auditioning.
The encyclopedia says that she filmed the movie "Here is the Spring" last year, which is probably nonsense, because the original encyclopedia text itself is contradictory. The previous sentence says that Chen Hong participated in the filming of "Here is the Spring" in 1985, and the next sentence says that she was admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1986. Isn't this contradictory? Moreover, if you search for "Here is the Spring", you can only find a Japanese film from 1955. You can't find a domestic movie with the same name, nor can you find her stills in the play.
Judging from her performance, Gao Jialin felt that it was right for her not to have made a movie before.
"Walk forward a few steps. Oh, yes, just stop here. Then turn around and let me take a good look at you." Shi Shujun became interested as soon as she saw it, and quickly asked Chen Hong to show her appearance.
After reading it, Shi Shujun nodded slightly. Judging from her looks, Chen Hong was good enough to play Zhou Xiaobai, so she pulled out a line and asked Tang Qidong to give it to Chen Hong, "Read this."
"You are so poor...did you learn these compliments from that book?"
Chen Hong's pronunciation is relatively standard, but it lacks emotion and sounds a bit dry.
Shi Shujun frowned. She didn't think she could play the role of Zhou Xiaobai well just because she had a good appearance. But she liked Chen Hong's appearance very much. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to listen to other people's opinions. "Jialin, what do you think?"
"After all, you are a freshman, so it is inevitable that you are a little immature. Can I ask you a few questions?" After getting permission, Gao Jialin asked, "Student Chen Hong, what do your parents do for a living?"
Why did he ask this? Chen Hong didn't quite understand, but she still said, "My parents are both intellectuals."
"Then your family background should be quite good? You didn't suffer any hardship since childhood, did you?"
"It's a little better than most of my classmates. They never let me down and they disciplined me strictly. When I wanted to help with housework, they wouldn't let me. They told me to just study hard."
After hearing Chen Hong's answer, Shi Shujun's brows slowly relaxed, because her growing environment was quite similar to Zhou Xiaobai's. Both were well protected by their families since childhood. The only difference was the family status, and this defect could be made up for. It was not easy for them to find a beautiful girl from a high-ranking official family.
"I'll tell you a story and you try to act it out." Shi Shujun immediately gave two questions that could show Zhou Xiaobai's pampered character, and this time Chen Hong's performance passed the test.
"Well, go back and wait for notification. If there is any result, we will contact you again!" Shi Shujun thought, if there is no better one, then just choose him.
After watching the freshman and then the sophomore, I found a suitable candidate for Yu Shanqing, but I still couldn't find an actor for Qi Tongwei, nor did I find an actor who could compete with Chen Hong in terms of appearance.
Gao Jialin felt a little regretful because Li Youbin had graduated from the advanced training class of Shanghai Theatre Academy last year. Otherwise, he would have called this handsome young man who was famous in the area to play the role of the handsome Qi Tongwei. It would have been a good story when "Drawing Sword" was broadcast in the future.
Since we can't find a suitable actor at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, let's recommend someone from outside. "Director Shi, there was a TV series last year called 'Searching for the Lost World'. I wonder if you've seen it. The actor who played the leading male role 'The Count' was quite handsome. Do you have any impression of him?"
"Yes, his name is Xu Yajun. I think he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at this year's Golden Eagle Awards! He was also on the cover of Popular Movies. Before him, it was always actresses who were on the cover, and he is the first actor to do so. Needless to say, his image and temperament are really suitable for playing Qi Tongwei!"
The more Shi Shujun thought about it, the more she felt that Xu Yajun was suitable. "I've read the introduction of Popular Movies. He's only 22 years old this year. With a little makeup, he can play a college freshman. I'll call the Children's Art Theater and invite him to come and try."
Xu Yajun started out as a child star. He participated in a movie casting at the age of eight and was admitted to the children's drama actor class at the Central Academy of Drama at the age of twelve. In the same year, he starred in his first movie "Youth is Like Fire". After graduation, he joined the China Children's Art Theater, performing in dramas while participating in the filming of film and television dramas.
When the call was made, the Children's Theater was unwilling to let him go. They felt that Xu Yajun's absence to film had affected the troupe's performances, so they issued a performance ban on him, prohibiting him from going out to film for the next three years.
Xu Yajun himself was a little reluctant. During the filming of "Looking for the Lost World", he and the young Aunt Baiyun had some sparks. Xu Yajun wanted to go a step further. Wouldn't it be a waste of time to go to Shanghai to film? Fortunately, when Shi Shujun told them the content of the film, they immediately agreed. It would be a pity to miss such a good work as "Young Friends Come and Meet".
Xu Yajun arrived in Shanghai soon, and the audition process went very smoothly. Shi Shujun decided on the role on the spot.
After the young actors were selected, the teachers and school leaders just had to choose from the existing actors at the Shanghai Film Studio. The crew quickly got together, carefully studied the script, and worked hard to prepare for the filming.
At this time, the gap became apparent. Xu Yajun, Gai Lili, Gao Hongliang and others who had experience in film and television performances quickly adapted to their roles.
Some other actors who have not acted in film and television dramas but have participated in formal stage performances have also made rapid progress.
Chen Hong and several other actors who only had experience in performing within the school were having trouble keeping up. They were very anxious and studied the script and the original work carefully every day, but their progress was still slow.
That weekend, Gao Jialin came to the Shanghai Film Studio again to discuss the crew's schedule with Shi Shujun and to see how the actors were prepared.
When he came out, Chen Hong bit her lip and mustered up the courage to catch up with him, "Teacher Gao, can you tell me about the play?"
(End of this chapter)
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