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In the golden autumn of September 2018, a revelation dropped a shocking thunder in the entertainment industry. Wu Xiubo, a powerful actor who once conquered thousands of audiences with the image of a "yuppie" uncle, was involved in a 7-year extramarital affair dispute.
This turmoil was like a heavy punch, knocking him from the peak of his career into the abyss.
Four years have passed in a hurry, what kind of life is the man who sent his former confidante to prison now? Let's uncover this dusty past, trace the glory and decline of a star, and explore the ups and downs of fate.
In this love-hate entanglement, we may be able to get a glimpse of the complexity of human nature, as well as the temptations and costs of fame.
Wu Xiubo was born in Beijing in 1968 to a family of diplomats. The glamorous background on the surface failed to bring him a warm childhood. His father was away from home all the year round due to his busy work, his mother was busy taking care of the family pharmacy, and the young Wu Xiubo was sent to a relative's house for foster care.
This experience planted the seeds of loneliness in his young mind, and also planted the foreshadowing for a character that would be difficult to take responsibility in the future.
Wu Xiubo, who returned home a few years later, found that he and his parents were strangers. Fortunately, the older brother, born to his father and his ex-wife, came to the house and became the only person close to him.
However, the lack of fatherly love prevented Wu Xiubo from learning how to take responsibility, and this shadow accompanied him for a long time.
When he was a teenager, Wu Xiubo had little interest in his studies. By chance, he was admitted to the performance class of the Railway Art Troupe, and then entered the Central Academy of Drama for further study. There, he got acquainted with Zhang Hanyu, Fu Biao and others, who also became excellent actors in the future.
After graduation, Wu Xiubo did not immediately embark on the road of being an actor. With his handsome appearance and excellent singing voice, he soon became a celebrity in Beijing's night club. In the most luxurious peace house at that time, he showed his singing voice, and the salary for singing was as high as an astonishing 5,000 yuan for one night.
This number was enough to make people jaw-dropping at the time, and it also gave Wu Xiubo a taste of success.
However, wealth and fame did not make the young Wu Xiubo cautious. On the contrary, he began to pursue a life attitude of "not taking the initiative, not refusing, and not being responsible", and squandered his feelings.
He couldn't recall exactly how many girlfriends he had during that time, some years old, some just a few hours. This period of drunkenness seems to foreshadow the chaos of his emotional life in the future.
While the other students were still rejoicing in saying a few more lines, Wu Xiubo had already quit his job and devoted himself to his music career. However, he did not realize the truth that "flowers are not red for a hundred days".
As he grew older, his charisma in the cabaret faded and he had to find a new direction.
Wu Xiubo tried to get involved in many industries such as catering and beauty, but his natural casual personality made it difficult for him to gain a foothold in the mall. Every time you open a store, you lose money, and soon your savings run out and you run into financial difficulties.
At this time, he not only had to support himself, but also had to raise his newborn son, and the burden of life made him feel pressured.
This early experience not only created Wu Xiubo's unique charm, but also laid hidden dangers for his future life. From the son of a diplomat to the first brother of the night club, and then to the low point of his career, Wu Xiubo's life trajectory is full of drama, as if to herald greater ups and downs in the future.
However, the key person who really brought Wu Xiubo back to the showbiz was the famous actress Liu Bei. It is rumored that Liu Bei had met Wu Xiubo at the opera house several years ago and had a deep impression on this talented young man.
Coincidentally, Liu Bei's mother is also a member of the Railway Art Troupe, which invisibly shortens the distance between the two.
When Liu Bei learned that Wu Xiubo was in trouble, she did not hesitate to lend a hand. She invited Wu Xiubo to be her agent and helped him through the economic crisis.
Although Wu Xiubo's work is mainly for trivial tasks such as driving, carrying bags, and pouring tea, the kind-hearted Liu Bei knows his heart's desire and actively looks for opportunities for him to return to the actor stage.
With Liu Bei's full support, Wu Xiubo began to rededicate himself to filmmaking. From 2003 to 2007, he challenged various roles in numerous TV dramas and continued to hone his acting skills.
During this period, although he did not become popular, it laid a solid foundation for his future acting career.
In 2008, Wu Xiubo ushered in the first peak of his career. He showed superb and natural acting skills in the TV series "Wedding Dress" with Liu Bei, and won the Best Actor Award from several TV stations in one fell swoop.
This success not only proved his strength, but also made the industry start to re-examine the former song hall celebrity.
However, what really made Wu Xiubo famous in one fell swoop was the 2010 spy war drama "Before Dawn". This role seems to be tailor-made for him, perfectly showing his handsome and chic, yet restrained and reserved temperament.
The role originally planned to be played by Zhang Jiayi was finally won by Wu Xiubo under Liu Bei's strong recommendation. He interpreted the role vividly, almost reaching the realm of acting in his true colors.
The success of "Before Dawn" marks the real take-off of Wu Xiubo's acting career. His performance has been well received by the audience and industry insiders, and has also won him more opportunities.
Since then, Wu Xiubo has begun to frequently appear in various high-quality film and television works, and has gradually become a powerful actor in the eyes of the audience.
Looking back on this journey from trough to rise, it is not difficult for us to find that Liu Bei played an important role in it. Not only did she give substantial help to Wu Xiubo in his most difficult time, but more importantly, she saw the potential in Wu Xiubo and created an opportunity for him to return to the entertainment industry.
It can be said that without Liu Bei's insight and help, there would be no brilliant career of Wu Xiubo later.
This experience also showed us that in the highly competitive industry of the entertainment industry, opportunities and the help of nobles are equally important. Wu Xiubo's success is not only due to his own efforts and talents, but also inseparable from the help of nobles like Liu Bei.
This may also be why, in the aftermath of the extramarital affair, the public was so disappointed in Mr. Wu — because he betrayed the trust of those who had helped him.
The success of "Before Dawn" seems to have opened the floodgates of Wu Xiubo's career. From the age of 35 to 50, in the past 15 years, he ushered in the golden period of his acting career and became an indispensable and powerful actor in the hearts of the audience.
In 2013, "Beijing Meets Seattle" starring Wu Xiubo was released, setting a new box office record for domestic romance films in one fell swoop. Two years later, the sequel "Beijing Meets Seattle: A Love Letter" broke the record again and pushed Wu Xiubo to a new peak in his career.
These two films not only achieved great commercial success, but also created Wu Xiubo's unique screen image: a mature and steady, gentle and warm uncle, but also charming.
This image is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience, and even transcends the screen and becomes synonymous with Wu Xiubo himself in real life. With his elegant and charming appearance and outstanding taste, he has successfully created a typical image of the "yuppie" uncle and attracted a wide range of fans.
While succeeding commercially, Wu Xiubo's acting skills have also been recognized by the industry. He has won heavyweight awards such as the Golden Eagle Award, the Hundred Flowers Award, and the Feitian Award, and even won a nomination for the International Emmy Award.
These honors not only prove his strength, but also make his position in the entertainment industry more solid.
Wu Xiubo's charm transcends the boundaries of age and gender. For post-70s female audiences, he is the embodiment of an ideal husband; For the post-80s audience, he evoked memories of his childhood big brother; For the post-90s audience, he is the perfect representative of the father figure.
Even male viewers can find resonance in Wu Xiubo: middle-aged men see in him the hope of being a late bloomer, and young men see him as a benchmark for the future.
However, just as his career was at its peak, Wu Xiubo seemed to be stuck thinking about the meaning of life. On his 40th birthday, he wrote a profound text: "I know that life is not just about mechanically pressing the start and end buttons, I have learned that there are sunny afternoons and gloomy mornings; I learned that these times were precious times that I had to spend well.
This passage seems to indicate that under the glamorous surface, Wu Xiubo's heart is still full of confusion and confusion about life. Perhaps, it is this kind of contradiction and thinking that allows him to show a richer and deeper level when performing the role, and also wins him the resonance and love of the audience.
However, fate always plays tricks. Just when Wu Xiubo was standing at the peak of his career and seemed to have everything, a storm that was enough to subvert his life quietly came.
On September 24, 2018, an online article was like a bombshell, dropping a shocking thunder in the entertainment industry. A woman named Chen Yulin publicly exposed the seven-year-long extramarital affair of a married male star.
Although the article did not directly name him, many details pointed the finger at Wu Xiubo. In this breaking news article, Chen Yulin claimed that the actor not only asked her to recite Buddhist scriptures, but also used her as a cheap nanny, and even hinted at the existence of other lovers.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused an uproar in public opinion. The image of the once high-profile "yuppie" uncle collapsed instantly, and Wu Xiubo fell from a high-profile star to a "scumbag" that everyone shouted at.
Netizens expressed their shock and disappointment, and launched a fierce attack on the once beloved actor.
However, the situation did not stop there. Three months later, an even more ferocious punch struck again. On January 18, 2019, Chen's parents published an open letter of thousands of words, revealing more shocking details.
They accused Wu of offering to sign a compensation agreement after September 24, 2018, after which Chen Yulin chose to leave the country to avoid the media. However, on November 4 of the same year, Wu Xiubo lured Chen Yulin back to China, and arrested him the next day on charges of "exposing privacy and extorting money".
This astonishing accusation instantly detonated national public opinion. The public, who were still condemning Chen Yulin, immediately changed their stance and denounced Wu Xiubo's ruthlessness and unrighteousness.
In the face of overwhelming accusations, Wu Xiubo chose to remain silent. However, his wife, He Zhenya, stood up. On January 19, He Zhenya issued a statement through Wu Xiubo's studio, saying that his family had suffered serious threats and intimidation, and the other party even demanded tens of millions of dollars.
She said that after patient persuasion and endless patience, they had to choose to report the case to the police.
Mr. Ho's statement sought to portray Mr. Wu as a victim of desperation, but rather than quelling public outrage, the explanation raised more skepticism.
Many people believe that even if Chen Yulin is at fault first, Wu Xiubo, as an adult, especially a public figure, should be responsible for his actions.
This turmoil dealt a devastating blow to Wu Xiubo's career. His carefully constructed screen image collapsed overnight, and the reputation he had accumulated over the years was gone.
Major brands have terminated their contracts with him, and film and television works that are being filmed or about to be released have also been urgently stopped or replaced by starring actors.
From a high-profile star to a "scumbag" spurned by everyone, Wu Xiubo's image has changed dramatically in just a few months. This turmoil not only destroyed his career, but also completely changed the trajectory of his life.
was once a powerful actor in the film industry, but now he has to face the double crisis of career and life.
This extramarital affair turmoil is like a demon mirror, exposing the dark side behind the glamour of the entertainment industry, and also allowing people to see the temptation and price of fame.
It is not only a personal tragedy of Wu Xiubo, but also a collective reflection on the moral concept of the whole society.
In January 2021, this extramarital affair storm that caused a sensation across the country finally ushered in the end of justice. Chen Yulin was sentenced to 3 years in prison, suspended for 3 years, and fined 100,000 yuan for extortion.
While the ruling of the law has put an end to this dispute, the public moral judgment never seems to stop.
Subsequently, Wu Xiubo announced his retirement from the showbiz through a friend. He once dominated the film industry, but chose to silently leave the stage that once gave him glory and wealth.
Four years have passed in a hurry, what kind of life does the former film and television superstar live now? It is reported that the three companies under Wu Xiubo's name have been cancelled, and the American mansion under the name of his wife He Zhenya was also sold at a low price in 2020.
The once glamorous life seems to have become a thing of the past.
However, the ups and downs of life may be the life issues that Wu Xiubo needs to face. As his favorite "Diamond Sutra" says: "Everything has a way to do things, like a dream bubble."
Perhaps, after experiencing the ups and downs of life, Wu Xiubo can truly understand the essence of life and find a new meaning of life in the ordinary.
This turmoil is not only a personal tragedy for Wu Xiubo, but also a mirror for the whole society, allowing us to reflect on the temptations and costs of fame, as well as the social responsibilities that public figures should bear.
For both Wu Xiubo and the public, this is a profound life lesson.
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