1. On Chinese New Year's Eve in 2004, on the stage of CCTV's Spring Festival Gala, Zhao Baole stood among well-known hosts such as Zhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Li Yong, and Ni Ping, with firm eyes and a radiant look. Who would have thought that this confident CCTV host was once just an unknown cross talk actor? Looking back on the past, a trace of emotion flashed in Zhao Baole's eyes.
From the pillar of Qingdao Quyi Troupe to the host of CCTV, this road is not easy. In 1998, he took over the hosting of "Wonderful Ten Points", which was the first time he stepped out of the scenes to the front of the stage.
With the eloquence and keen insight of a cross talk actor, his talk show quickly gained a large number of loyal viewers. In nearly 1,000 interviews, Zhao Baole showed extraordinary hosting talent, which laid a solid foundation for his future development.
In the following years, Zhao Baole hosted more and more programs: "Gathering Together", "Liyuan Arena", "Chinese Literature and Art", ...... Each show has taken his hosting skills to the next level.
His friendly and natural hosting style, coupled with his deep understanding of traditional culture, made him quickly become an "old friend" in the minds of the audience. However, behind the success, how many unknown hardships? Zhao Baole knew in his heart that if there were no nobles in his life, he might never have the opportunity to stand on this high-profile stage.
He remembered Feng Gong's support for him, Ni Ping's help when he entered CCTV, and his wife Wang Yizhou's silent support over the years. Standing on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, Zhao Baole is not only hosting the show, but also reaping the fruits of years of hard work.
From following Shi Shengjie on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala in 1997 to perform the cross talk "Pager", to now becoming the host of the Spring Festival Gala, Zhao Baole has proved with his own efforts that as long as he sticks to his dreams, there will be a day when they will come true.
In addition to hosting work, Zhao Baole also maintains his love for cross talk and film and television performances. He has participated in works such as "Imperial City Hotel", "Waiting Hall", "Danube Yellow Sun", "Temporary Family" and other works, showing a variety of talents.
Second, however, the thriving career of hosting made him gradually shift his focus to this field. Today's Zhao Baole has become one of the indispensable hosts of CCTV.
He not only hosts regular programs, but also often acts on the stage of various large-scale events and galas, and has hosted CCTV's opera Spring Festival Gala many times. Every time he stands in front of the camera, Zhao Baole cherishes it, because he knows that this is the stage he dreams of, and it is also a height that countless people have worked hard to achieve in their lifetime.
From a cross talk actor to a CCTV host, Zhao Baole's transformation is not only a career change, but also an inspirational story of a dreamer climbing the peak. He used his own experience to tell us: as long as there are dreams in the heart and strength in the feet, nothing is impossible.
1987 was an important turning point for Zhao Baole. That year, he met Feng Gong, who had already made a name for himself in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. At that time, Feng Gong had just become an instant hit in the Spring Festival Gala in 1986 with his cross talk "Talking about the Tiger in the Year of the Tiger" with Liu Wei, and became a well-known cross talk actor.
Feng Gong keenly discovered Zhao Baole's talent, although Zhao Baole was already well-known in the Qingdao Quyi Troupe, but he was not well-known nationwide. With the heart of promoting the younger generations, Feng Gong invited Zhao Baole to cooperate in the "Happy Ah Q" series of sketches.
This cooperation allowed Zhao Baole to appear in the eyes of the national audience for the first time, and also allowed him to see a bigger stage. Under the persuasion of Feng Gong, Zhao Baole resolutely came to Beijing to develop.
Feng Gong introduced him to his China Broadcasting Art Troupe, and Zhao Baole began his journey of "North Drift". However, the days of Beipiao were not easy. He is only a temporary worker in the China Broadcasting Art Troupe, with no stable income, and even has to pay a monthly loan fee of 300 yuan to the Qingdao Quyi Troupe.
Zhao Baole and his wife Wang Yizhou live in a small warehouse, living in poverty and uncertain future. But Zhao Baole did not give up. He cherishes every opportunity to perform and strives to improve his business ability.
3. Feng Gong saw it in his eyes and felt pain in his heart, not only helping him at work, but also often lending a helping hand in life. Zhao Baole often sighed that without Feng Gong's support, he might never have the opportunity to stand on a bigger stage.
After a few years in Beijing, in 1992, the opportunity came again. Feng Gong recommended Zhao Baole to join CCTV and serve as the planner and writer of "Art Garden Landscape". This is Zhao Baole's first step into CCTV, although it is still working behind the scenes, it has already given him hope.
However, the issue of identity has become a thorny problem. Zhao Baole is also a temporary worker for the China Broadcasting Art Troupe and does not have an official Beijing hukou. At this moment, Zhao Baole met another noble person in his life - Ni Ping.
Ni Ping and Zhao Baole are fellow villagers, both from Qingdao. After learning of his predicament, Ni Ping immediately reached out to help. She used her contacts and resources in CCTV to help Zhao Baole solve the identity problem.
With her help, Zhao Baole finally solved the identity problem and was officially transferred to Beijing to work. Since then, his career at CCTV has gradually been on the right track. This period of drifting north is both difficult and precious for Zhao Baole.
Not only did he have to deal with the pressures of life, but he also had to work hard to adapt to his new work environment. In this process, he did not give up his cross talk career. He apprenticed to cross talk master Gao Yingpei, and was favored by his cross talk predecessor Shi Shengjie and became his partner.
In 1997, he also followed Shi Shengjie on the stage of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and performed the cross talk "Pager". Every time he thinks of Feng Gong and Ni Ping's help, Zhao Baole is grateful.
He knows very well that without the support of these two nobles, he may never have the opportunity to stand on the stage of CCTV. It was their insight and selfless help that opened a new door for Zhao Baole's career.
Fourth, this experience of North Drift not only exercised Zhao Baole's will, but also allowed him to accumulate valuable experience. From cross talk actors to behind-the-scenes workers, and then to CCTV hosts, every step is the result of his efforts, and it is also the result of the help of Feng Gong, Ni Ping and other nobles.
This experience has become an important cornerstone of Zhao Baole's future success, and it has also made him cherish the hard-won opportunity even more. When it comes to his artistic career, Zhao Baole can't help but smile with satisfaction.
Born in Qingdao, Shandong Province in 1958, he grew up in a family full of artistic atmosphere. Although his parents were ordinary working-class people working in local state-owned enterprises, their love for the arts, especially traditional opera, deeply influenced the young Zhao Baole.
Zhao Baole's father was an avid opera lover. In his spare time, he often goes to the theater to watch plays, and at home he studies various traditional musical instruments and hums his favorite repertoire like an opera actor.
Xiao Zhao Baole was exposed to it and soon developed a strong interest in these traditional arts. Whenever his father hummed at home, he would babble along with it, and his immature voice was full of yearning for art.
Seeing that his son was so fascinated by opera, Zhao Baole's father began to consciously cultivate him. Under the careful teaching of his father, Zhao Baole learned some basic skills of Peking Opera at a very young age.
In 1965, Zhao Baole, who was only 7 years old, ushered in his first stage performance. With the accompaniment of his father, the little Zhao Baole performed Peking Opera for the first time. Although nervous, his eyes flashed with yearning for the stage.
The applause and cheers of the audience ignited a love for art in his heart, and also planted the seeds of becoming an artist in the future. After entering middle school, Zhao Baole's artistic vision was broadened.
He became obsessed with cross talk and often ran to watch cross talk performances. His love for cross talk prompted him to form a partner with a like-minded classmate and began to talk to his classmates about cross talk.
Their performances were quickly recognized by their classmates, and they are often active in the school's cultural activities and evening parties. Zhao Baole and his partner not only performed on campus, but also participated in many activities in the city.
Although the skills are still very young, they have already shown a good talent. In the eyes of his classmates, Zhao Baole has become a "celebrity" in the school, a teenager full of artistic talent.
After graduating from secondary school, due to the special period, Zhao Baole was not able to continue his studies or directly engage in art work. He entered a local store as a salesperson. As the only male employee in the store, Zhao often has to take on heavy manual labor, often being too tired to straighten up when loading and unloading goods.
5. However, the difficult working environment did not erode Zhao Baole's love for art. Outside of work, he still tirelessly delves into cross talk. Whenever he sees new jokes and works, he is immersed in great joy.
While learning cross talk skills, he created works, and his love for cross talk increased day by day. In 1976, the special period ended, and the literary and artistic career ushered in spring. Zhao Baole seized the opportunity to actively participate in various literary and artistic activities and competitions in his work intervals, hoping to let more people see his talent.
His efforts were not in vain, in 1979, in a staff art show held in Qingdao, Zhao Baole won the first prize in one fell swoop with years of accumulated experience and stage charm.
This success not only gave Zhao Baole great encouragement, but also opened a new door for his artistic career. After watching his performance, the head of the Qingdao Quyi Troupe took a fancy to this young man full of potential and decided to recruit him into the Quyi Troupe.
In this way, Zhao Baole finally changed from an ordinary salesman to a professional opera actor and began his formal artistic career. In 1985, 27-year-old Zhao Baole had been developing in the Qingdao Quyi Troupe for several years, becoming a pillar of the troupe and becoming well-known in the local area.
In this year, his life ushered in an important turning point - he met his life partner Wang Yizhou. At a gathering of friends, Zhao Baole met Wang Yizhou, a female worker at Qingdao No. 3 Cotton Spinning Factory.
At that time, it was a very face-saving thing to be a worker in a large factory, with a stable job income and a good social status. Although Zhao Baole is a literary and art worker, and Wang Yizhou is an ordinary worker, there is no barrier between the two when they get along.
For the talented Zhao Baole, Wang Yizhou admires him; And Wang Yizhou, who is gentle, kind and empathetic, also makes Zhao Baole feel good. The two quickly fall in love, and each feels that the other is the one they have been waiting for.
Sixth, Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou, whose relationship heated up rapidly, decided to tie the knot together within less than a year of knowing and falling in love. In August 1985, under the witness of both parents, the two families had a meal together, and Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou held their wedding in such a simple and warm way.
Although there was no grand ceremony, the hearts of the two were full of longing for the future. However, the road of life is not all smooth sailing. In 1987, Zhao Baole met Feng Gong, the first noble man in his life, and was also faced with a major choice in his career.
Feng Gong took a fancy to Zhao Baole's talent and invited him to Beijing for development. This is both an opportunity and a challenge for Zhao Baole. Faced with this difficult decision, Wang Yizhou gave Zhao Baole the greatest support.
She understands her husband's dreams and knows that this could be an important turning point in his career. Although it meant giving up her stable job and leaving her familiar hometown with her young children, she chose to support her husband unconditionally.
In this way, Zhao Baole began his "North Drift" career, and Wang Yizhou became his strongest backing. In Beijing, the family of three lives in a small warehouse, living in a tight situation and an uncertain future.
Zhao Baole is only a temporary worker in the China Broadcasting Art Troupe, with no stable income, and even has to pay a monthly loan fee of 300 yuan to the Qingdao Quyi Troupe. Faced with a difficult situation, Wang Yizhou never complained.
She silently took on the responsibility of taking care of the family, so that Zhao Baole could devote himself to his career. In those most difficult days, it was Wang Yizhou's understanding and support that gave Zhao Baole the courage and strength to chase his dreams.
Years later, when Zhao Baole recalled those years, his eyes always flashed with tears of gratitude. He often said, "If it weren't for my wife's support and dedication, I might never have been where I am today."
7. "Wang Yizhou's ordinary and great dedication has become a solid backing for Zhao Baole's career to take off, and it has also created a beautiful marriage for them." In 1992, under the recommendation of Feng Gong, Zhao Baole entered CCTV and began his behind-the-scenes career.
As the planner and writer of "Art Garden Landscape", he works in obscurity, but his heart always longs to be able to stand in front of the camera. This desire stems from his experience accumulated over the years on the cross talk stage and his love for acting.
Opportunity always favors those who are prepared. In 1998, CCTV decided to launch a new talk show "Wonderful Ten Points", which needed a well-spoken and well-informed host.
With years of accumulated experience and the eloquence of a cross talk actor, Zhao Baole successfully obtained this opportunity and realized a gorgeous turn from behind the scenes to in front of the stage. Standing in front of the camera for the first time, Zhao Baole couldn't hide his nervousness, but soon found his state.
His kind and natural hosting style and ingenious interview skills quickly won the love of the audience. In "Wonderful Ten", Zhao Baole has interviewed nearly 1,000 guests from all walks of life, and each interview has further improved his hosting ability.
The success of this show not only made Zhao Baole gain more attention, but also opened a new door for his hosting career. With the success of "Wonderful Ten", Zhao Baole's position in CCTV has gradually stabilized.
Since 2000, he has hosted a number of heavyweight programs, including "Gathering Together", "Liyuan Ring", "Chinese Literature and Art" and so on. Each show has taken his hosting skills to the next level, and also made his status higher and higher in the hearts of the audience.
From a cross talk actor to a CCTV host, this transition is not easy for Zhao Baole. He needs to adjust his expression, learn new hosting skills, and adapt to different types of shows.
But his efforts paid off, and he gradually became one of CCTV's indispensable hosts. Zhao Baole's hosting style combines the humor of a cross talk actor with a deep understanding of traditional culture, which makes him especially good when hosting traditional culture programs.
His affinity and sense of humor make him an "old friend" in the minds of the audience. Whether it is a talk show or a literary evening, Zhao Baole can control it with ease.
In 2004, Zhao Baole ushered in a peak moment of his hosting career - he was selected as one of the hosts of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. This is not only an affirmation of his hosting ability, but also a sign that he has become one of the first-line ranks in the hosting industry.
From following Shi Shengjie to perform cross talk on stage to now becoming the host of the Spring Festival Gala, Zhao Baole has completed a gorgeous transformation with his own efforts. In addition to hosting work, Zhao Baole also maintains his love for cross talk and film and television performances.
8. He has participated in works such as "Imperial City Hotel", "Waiting Hall", "Danube Yellow Sun", "Temporary Family" and other works, showing a variety of talents. However, the thriving career of hosting made him gradually shift his focus to this field.
Today's Zhao Baole has become one of the indispensable hosts of CCTV. He not only hosts regular programs, but also often acts on the stage of various large-scale events and galas, and has hosted CCTV's opera Spring Festival Gala many times.
Every time he stands in front of the camera, Zhao Baole cherishes it, because he knows that this is the stage he dreams of, and it is also a height that countless people have worked hard to achieve in their lifetime.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Zhao Baole is 65 years old. Although he has passed the retirement age, he is still active on the stage of CCTV, attracting generations of audiences with his unique charm.
Standing in the CCTV studio, Zhao Baole's eyes were still bright, as if the years had never left traces on him. Looking back, Zhao Baole's heart was full of gratitude.
He thanked Feng Gong and Ni Ping for their support, thanked all those who gave him the opportunity, and thanked his wife Wang Yizhou who accompanied him all the way. From Qingdao to Beijing, from obscurity to household name, Wang Yizhou has always been Zhao Baole's strongest backing.
During those difficult years of drifting north, the couple lived in a small warehouse in Beijing, living in poverty and uncertain future. But Wang Yizhou never complained, she silently supported her husband's dreams, took care of the family, and provided a solid backing for Zhao Baole's career development.
It is this affection that gives Zhao Baole the courage and strength to chase his dreams. Today's Zhao Baole and Wang Yizhou are still in love. They have walked through the trough of life hand in hand and shared the joy of success together.
Zhao Baole often said: "My greatest happiness is to have a wife who understands me and supports me." This affection has become the most precious treasure in his life's journey.
In his career, Zhao Baole still maintains a strong creative enthusiasm. He continues to host many CCTV programs, including "Gathering Together", "Liyuan Arena", "Chinese Literature and Art", etc.
His hosting style combines the humor of a cross talk actor with a deep understanding of traditional culture, which is deeply loved by the audience. In addition to regular programs, he is often active on the stage of various large-scale events and galas, and has hosted CCTV's opera Spring Festival Gala many times.
The story of Zhao Baole is not only the growth process of an artist, but also an inspirational story of ordinary people who realize their dreams through hard work. From a cross talk actor to a CCTV host, from an unknown to a household name, Zhao Baole used his persistence and hard work to interpret what "as long as you work hard, your dreams will come true".
Standing at a new starting point in life, Zhao Baole is still chasing his dreams. He hopes to continue to bring high-quality programs to the audience and spread more positive energy. At the same time, he is also trying to balance his career and family, cherishing every moment he spends with his family.
Zhao Baole's experience tells us that no matter how old you are, as long as you have a dream in your heart, you will never grow old. He proved with his actions that the excitement of life will not fade with age, but will be more colorful because of the accumulation of experience.
In the days to come, Zhao Baole will continue to shine freely on the stage of CCTV and infect more audiences with his talent and charm. And behind him, there will always be a warm home, and a wife who loves him deeply and supports him.
This is perhaps Zhao Baole's greatest happiness, and it is also the source of his enthusiasm for creation at the age of 65.