In China's comedy circle, the name Zhao Benshan is like thunder. This comedy genius from the countryside of Northeast China, with his unique sense of humor and deep insight into life, has established his own "kingdom" in the Chinese entertainment industry - Zhao Jiaban.
The number of Zhao Benshan's apprentices is amazing. It is rumored that Zhao Benshan has more than 100 apprentices, and there are as many as 86 officially recognized apprentices, which is undoubtedly a huge comedy empire.
These apprentices are all talents from all walks of life, and everyone who can become Zhao Benshan's apprentice has extraordinary talent.
The apprentices of the Zhao family class have their own strengths and excellent skills. They either have wonderful performances in singing, or they are gaining momentum in performance, and some have won the love of the audience with their humorous words and deeds.
With their own characteristics, they jointly shaped the rich and colorful artistic style of Zhao Jiaban.
However, in this talented family, it is inevitable that there will be apprentices with similar styles. Some of the apprentices' performance styles and appearances are very similar, as if they are a pair of brothers.
But interestingly, the fates of these seemingly similar "brothers" are often very different.
Some people soared into the sky and became household names; Some people are unknown and struggling on the edge of the entertainment industry. The stories of these apprentices not only show the diversity of Zhao's class, but also reflect the cruel reality of the entertainment industry.
Their experiences have become a history of the development of Zhao Jiaban, and they are also a microcosm of the Chinese comedy circle.
Let's walk into the Zhao family class together, explore the legendary experiences of the three pairs of similar but unique apprentices, and witness their ups and downs in the comedy kingdom.
Among the many disciples of the Zhao family's class, Xiao Shenyang is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars. In 2009, the Spring Festival Gala sketch "Not Bad Money" made him popular overnight, and the national audience was impressed by his unique performance style that night, and the name of Xiaoshenyang has since resounded all over the country.
Xiao Shenyang's success is not accidental, his singing skills are very outstanding, and he is extremely rare among comedians. The singing skills of many two-person actors are also good, but Xiao Shenyang's emotional performance when singing is very delicate, far better than others.
His slightly hoarse voice is full of emotion when singing, even surpassing many professional singers.
Since becoming popular in 2009, Xiao Shenyang's popularity has never stopped, and more than ten years later, he is still Zhao Benshan's most popular apprentice and an important figure in Zhao's class.
However, while Xiao Shenyang is radiant, there is also a guy who is very similar to him in appearance, but has not been able to become popular - Xiao Shenlong. His name is obviously modeled after Xiao Shenyang, and the appearance of the two is also strikingly similar, Xiao Shenlong is like an enlarged version of Xiao Shenyang, and at first glance it really looks like a pair of brothers.
However, despite their similar appearances, the fates of the two are very different. Although Xiao Shenlong imitates Xiao Shenyang's performance style, he always lacks some charm. His typhoon is not atmospheric enough, and his performances are often clichéd, and it is difficult to touch the heartstrings of the audience.
As time goes by, the gap between Xiao Shenlong and Xiao Shenyang is getting bigger and bigger. On the stage, Xiao Shenyang is unique, and Xiao Shenlong's light gradually dims. Now Xiao Shenlong has basically bid farewell to stage performances and turned to the wave of live broadcasting.
Xiao Shenyang successfully broke through with a unique combination of talents in the highly competitive entertainment industry, vividly illustrating that in artistic creation, imitation can be the starting point, but it can never be the end.
On the contrary, Xiao Shenlong was gradually eliminated from the market due to lack of innovation.
Their experience makes us understand that although in the entertainment industry, similar appearances may attract audiences in the early stage, it is still the individual's talent and innovation ability that really determines the fate of an artist.
This may be a microcosm of the comedy world, especially Zhao Jiaban.
In another corner of Zhao's class, there is a pair of "brothers" with similar appearances who are equally eye-catching-Song Xiaobao and Xiao Chaoyue. Song Xiaobao's success was not all smooth sailing, and his rise was the result of hard work.
Song Xiaobao's explosion is comparable to that of Xiao Shenyang. However, Song Xiaobao's success was by no means easy. As early as the two turned to the stage, Song Xiaobao showed a unique comedy talent. Interestingly, many of Xiao Shenyang's well-known acting skills actually come from Song Xiaobao's performance on the stage of the two.
However, due to the problem of appearance, it was difficult for Song Xiaobao to get on a bigger stage.
However, Song Xiaobao did not give up easily. He is dedicated to honing his craft and has won the hearts of audiences with his unique sense of humor and popular acting style.
After years of perseverance and hard work, Song Xiaobao finally waited for his own spring, and now he has become a leader among Zhao Benshan's disciples, and he can be called a big name in the comedy industry.
Song Xiaobao's charm lies in his unique sense of humor. Although his appearance is not as good as Xiao Shenyang, his comedy talent is not inferior. Song Xiaobao's performance can make the audience laugh forward and backward every time, and his exaggerated expression and unique lines are unforgettable.
Song Xiaobao's "twin brother" Xiao Chaoyue is inseparable from him. The two are of similar height, and even their looks and skin colors are extremely similar. At first glance, I thought it was a pair of brothers. Relying on his similarity with Song Xiaobao, Xiao Chaoyue imitated his senior brother on the stage many times and won the applause of the audience.
However, it is not enough to rely on the appearance similar to Song Xiaobao. Although Xiao Chaoyue and Song Xiaobao often perform on the same stage, his popularity and status are still incomparable to Song Xiaobao to a large extent.
Xiao Chaoyue still needs more acting experience and experience, and most importantly, he needs to find his own unique style.
The story of Song Xiaobao and Xiao Chaoyue once again proves that in the entertainment industry, similar appearances may become the highlight of the early stage, but after all, it is the individual's talent and innovation ability that determines the fate of the artist.
This is also a question that every disciple of the Zhao family class and even every comedian needs to think about.
Among the many disciples of the Zhao family's class, there is a pair of "brothers" with similar appearances - Cheng Ye and Tian Wa. They both have big round heads and at first glance look like a pair of brothers. However, despite their very similar appearance, their personalities and fates are very different.
Cheng Ye's first impression gives people a sense of stability and grandeur. He is calm and domineering, and he can always easily control the whole audience on stage. This unique temperament of his has won the love of the audience and has also given him more opportunities.
His acting style is mature and steady, and he can hold the scene, which is a rare trait among comedians.
Cheng Ye stood out in Zhao's class with his steady typhoon, and even attracted the attention of the famous director Zhang Yimou. Zhang Yimou had a unique vision and took a fancy to Cheng Ye's unlimited potential and invited him to participate in the movie "Three Guns Shooting Surprise".
This opportunity undoubtedly opened up a new path for Cheng Ye's acting career, giving him the opportunity to show his talent on the big screen.
In contrast, Tian Wa's performance is much more immature, he has a strong rural atmosphere, although he has his own cuteness, but he often seems a little powerless before the big occasion, his performance method is closer to life, more suitable for playing some small people.
Therefore, Tian Wa's acting career is mainly limited to Zhao Jiaban's TV series, and she has not yet been able to take the lead, and only appears as a supporting role in some dramas. This means that although he has certain opportunities to perform, compared to Cheng Ye, he has relatively little room for development.
The story of Cheng Ye and Tian Wa vividly illustrates the old adage that "character determines destiny". In comedy performance, a stage that requires flexibility, Cheng Ye's calmness won him more opportunities, while Tian Wa's immaturity limited his development space.
The experience of the "brothers" shows that in the entertainment industry, similar appearances do not lead to the same development trajectory. What determines the fate of an actor is his character, temperament, and abilities. With his steady typhoon and excellent expressiveness, Cheng Ye got more opportunities and a bigger stage.
And Tian Wa is still on a smaller stage for the time being because of the limitations of her own temperament.
However, this does not mean that Tianwa has no possibility of development. Everyone has their own unique characteristics, and the key is how to discover and exploit them. Maybe in the future, Tian Wa can also find the most suitable way to perform and break out of her own world in the comedy circle.
The story of Cheng Ye and Tian Wa once again tells us that each member of the Zhao family class is looking for a path that suits them, and this path usually depends on their character and ability.
Among the many members of the Zhao family class, we see many similar faces, yet their fates are different. For example, Xiao Shenlong, Xiao Chaoyue and Tian Wa, who imitate their respective "brothers" to varying degrees, also try to achieve their ideals by replicating their success.
Xiao Shenlong, like Xiao Shenyang, is very similar in both name and performance style. Xiao Chaoyue imitated Song Xiaobao many times on stage, and even performed on the same stage with him.
Although Tian Wa did not directly imitate Cheng Ye, in terms of appearance, he does have many similarities with Cheng Ye.
However, the viewer's eye is keen. They appreciate originality and are tired of repetition. As the article says, "almost no imitator can transcend the deity", which is a harsh reality. Xiao Shenlong's performance is cliché, Xiao Chaoyue's popularity is far less than that of Song Xiaobao, and Tian Wa can only show her face in the Zhao Jiaban TV series.
The problem that these imitators need to face is how to find breakthroughs in borrowing and differences in similarities. Imitation can be a ladder to start, but it cannot be the end of their life.
If you want to gain a firm foothold in the highly competitive entertainment industry, you need to draw nutrients from imitation and create your own characteristics. This is not only advice to Xiao Shenlong, Xiao Chaoyue, and Tian Wa, but also suitable for all newcomers who want to break out in the entertainment industry.
By reviewing the stories of the apprentices of the Zhao family, we find that the truly successful artists have distinctive personal characteristics. Xiao Shenyang's delicate singing voice, Song Xiaobao's unique humor, and Cheng Ye's steady typhoon are the keys to their standing out among many artists.
For Zhao Jiaban, the road ahead lies in how to innovate in inheritance. How to retain the essence of Zhao Benshan's humor, keep pace with the times, and bring forth the new, is a question that every disciple of the Zhao family class needs to think about.
The future development of Zhao Jiaban not only needs to rely on the influence of stars such as Xiao Shenyang and Song Xiaobao, but also needs the rise of more new forces. It is necessary to find a balance between inheritance and innovation, and cultivate more comedy talents with unique styles, so that Zhao Jiaban can continue to be brilliant in the highly competitive entertainment industry.