In 1946, Wang Kuirong was born in a poor working family in Shandong, and has had the dream of being an actor since he was a child. However, the cruelty of life is often harsher than imagined. His parents were ordinary workers, with extremely meager monthly salaries, and the family's financial situation was very poor, and it was difficult to even maintain a full meal.
When Wang Kuirong was young, his parents expected him to grow up quickly, work in a factory, and have a bite to eat. However, Wang Kuirong's heart longs for the lights of the stage, not the sound of the factory's machines.
Unfortunately, his family's poverty prevented him from pursuing his dreams. Before he graduated from high school, his family was so poor that he couldn't even open the pot. His parents had to make him drop out of school and go to work in a factory.
When his mother sent him to the factory, she kept telling him: "You must listen to the master, and you must not lose your job."
Wang Kuirong began to work mechanically day after day, grinding iron against the machine every day. A few years later, under the arrangement of his parents, he married a kind girl and began an ordinary married life.
His life is two o'clock a day, either in the factory or at home. Even on his days off, when he wants to go out, his parents will advise him not to waste money and leave it for his children.
This kind of life made him feel suffocated day after day, and he often questioned himself: Is this going to be the case for the rest of his life?
It wasn't until he was nearly 40 years old that Wang Kuirong made up his mind to pursue his dream. He called a friend in Beijing and asked if he would be ridiculed for going to school at his age. Although his friend was surprised, he gave Wang Kuirong hope and told him that as long as he went to Beijing, anything was possible.
Despite being accused by his wife of lacking a sense of responsibility, Wang Kuirong still chose to divorce without hesitation and embarked on a journey north. He understands that blindly following others can destroy his inner world and make him never able to forgive himself.
Therefore, in 1986, at the age of 40, he finally realized his dream for many years and stepped into the gate of the Central Academy of Drama.
Despite being an older student in the class and often being ridiculed, Wang Kuirong didn't care. He firmly believes that as long as you have a love for this industry, you don't need to care about the eyes of others.
So, he began his acting career and embarked on the road of hard pursuit of his dreams.
In 1992, Wang Kuirong's life took a turning point, he participated in the TV series "Love You Without Discussion" at the recommendation of a friend, in which he played a husband who often quarreled with his wife, and he won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his outstanding performance, which means very much to him, which is not only an affirmation of his acting skills, but also a reward for sticking to his dream.
Although his parents hung up after Wang Kuirong's good news call, saying that he was an unfilial son, which made him deeply understand the price of pursuing his dreams, Wang Kuirong was not discouraged. On the contrary, he insisted on returning to his hometown to visit his parents and children after each filming to prove that he was not irresponsible.
From 1992 to 2014, Wang Kuirong focused on villain roles, creating many impressive characters in many well-known works. He has participated in many TV series such as "Power Field", "Don't Come Close to Me", "Wolf Hunting", and his accurate and popular acting skills have been unanimously recognized by the directors, and "sincere people and good acting skills" have naturally become his label.
With the passage of time, Wang Kuirong has gained the reputation of "old drama bone" in the circle, and his professionalism and outstanding performance have also earned him the title of first-class actor, which is the highest recognition of his hard work over the years.
Although he has achieved great success in his acting career, Wang Kuirong has always felt lonely in his heart. In order to realize his dream, he has given so much that he has even left his family behind.
Despite his brilliance on screen, in real life, he is lonely.
However, in 2014, in the crew of filming "Dog Stick", fate gave him an unexpected surprise, he met Rao Xinyu, who was 37 years younger than him, a dynamic young actor.
At first, Wang Kuirong only regarded her as a junior who needed guidance, and patiently taught Rao Xinyu how to interpret the role with heart to help her improve her acting skills.
Surprisingly, this encounter not only allowed him to gain a proud protégé, but also allowed him to discover the true love of his life. Rao Xinyu's sincerity and enthusiasm slowly melted the wall of his heart built over the years and opened a new chapter in his life.
In 2014, in the crew of "Dog Stick", 68-year-old Wang Kuirong met 31-year-old Rao Xinyu. However, when they first met, Wang Kuirong did not see Rao Xinyu as a junior who needed guidance, but as a junior who needed guidance.
Rao Xinyu was often criticized by the director for her poor acting skills during the filming process, so she plucked up the courage to ask Wang Kuirong for advice, Wang Kuirong did not put on a show, but patiently taught her how to interpret the role.
Rao Xinyu's innocence and love for acting made Wang Kuirong seem to see himself when he was young. Not only did she make Wang Kuirong laugh like a joke, but also secretly fell in love with the two.
However, when Rao Xinyu suddenly asked, "Teacher Wang, will you marry a girl much younger than you in the future?" Wang Kuirong was taken aback by this question and immediately replied: "I haven't thought about it." He didn't realize that this was Rao Xinyu testing his mind.
Subsequently, Rao Xinyu plucked up his courage and shyly confessed to Wang Kuirong: "Teacher Wang, I want to marry you, are you willing?" This sentence shocked Wang Kuirong, and he struggled inwardly, unable to believe that this young and beautiful girl would fall in love with an old man like him.
Rao Xinyu's sincere feelings touched Wang Kuirong, and she resolutely said: "Teacher Wang, just tell me if you like me." Don't worry, I'll take care of it on my parents' side. In the face of such a persistent love, Wang Kuirong's heart couldn't help beating wildly.
However, reality is not as rosy as a fairy tale. When Rao Xinyu took Wang Kuirong home to meet his parents, although he had a good attitude as always, he was strongly opposed. Rao Xinyu's parents saw that their future son-in-law was older than themselves, so they were so angry that they drove the two away.
Rao Xinyu shouted to his parents outside the door, but they refused to open the door, and even said: "If you marry him, don't come back!" Such cruel words.
Faced with the opposition of her family, Rao Xinyu was tormented in her heart, and she invited her parents to the wedding many times, but they were all refused. Despite this, she still chose to insist on her love and resolutely married Wang Kuirong.
On the wedding day, Wang Kuirong walked through the guests to toast, although his hair was gray, he was not deficient in spirit, as if he was several years younger.
In this way, Wang Kuirong and Rao Xinyu embarked on a new life journey hand in hand. Despite facing many doubts and obstacles, they believe that as long as they love each other, they can face all difficulties together.
This love, which spanned the age of 37, can be called a good story in the entertainment industry, and it also adds a touch of warmth to Wang Kuirong's life.
Life after marriage was not all smooth sailing, but Rao Xinyu and I resolved all the difficulties with sincere love. In the first year after marriage, Rao Xinyu became pregnant. Although her parents still refused to forgive her and rejected many invitations, my thoughtfulness and care made up for it.
During the period of waiting for production, Rao Xinyu could only take care of himself alone. Fortunately, Wang Kuirong didn't receive many scenes, and he could go home to accompany her every day. Wang Kuirong made a promise: "When the moon is full, I must make my daughter happy."
He really didn't break his promise, their daughter's full moon wine was very grand, although Rao Xinyu's parents still did not attend, but Wang Kuirong's intentions made her feel very warm.
Rao Xinyu also grew up rapidly after marriage. She decided to quit showbiz and become a stay-at-home wife, giving her all to take care of her family. From a little wife who needs her husband's care, she has grown into an independent wife and mother.
She is good at handling family affairs, so that Wang Kuirong has no worries, when she goes out to buy groceries with her daughter alone, or sends her daughter to school alone, she has become a very good mother and housewife.
In his spare time, Wang Kuirong will try his best to arrange long vacations and travel with his family. In 2017, 71-year-old Wang Kuirong challenged the difficult Weiya role in the new version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
Although the director proposed to let the stand-in be completed in consideration of his age, Wang Kuirong insisted on appearing in person, showing a more vigorous posture than young people.
In May 2022, during a dinner with friends, Wang Kuirong received a call from his daughter. With a joyful face on his face, he pointed his phone screen at his friends, showing off his grown daughter. That happy look made the friends present envious.
Wang Kuirong and Rao Xinyu have been married for 8 years, and their daughter is 7 years old. Their relationship grows stronger, and despite the age gap, their love story is legendary and authentic.
As sung in the play, "I was not born when you were born, and I am old when I was born".
Wang Kuirong often said: "I will do my best not to make my wife sad, and I will not let her shed a single tear." He practiced this promise with practical actions, which made Rao Xinyu feel real happiness.
Although I don't know how long this love will be sweet, at this moment, they are immersed in a happy life.
75-year-old Wang Kuirong is like an old naughty boy with a clockwork, and his daily life is extremely fulfilling. Not only does he appear frequently on screen, but he also often takes his wife to various events. In his own words, he is now "old and young" and full of energy.
This unremitting efforts and love for life have not only won the respect of the industry, but also made his family life more happy and happy.
Wang Kuirong, who is already in his old age, shows amazing vitality and enthusiasm for work. In 2017, during the filming of the new version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", he was 71 years old, but he still insisted on filming the Weiya scene by himself and refused to arrange a stand-in by the director.
"Do you think I'm old? I'm not old. Wang Kuirong said with a smile, and personally went into battle to complete the difficult action scene, his vigorous posture made the young people sigh to themselves.
This dedication and love for acting caused the admiration of everyone in the crew.
In 2022, Wang Kuirong, who is 75 years old, will launch three works in one go, showing his extremely strong enthusiasm for work. In the face of his friends' advice to persuade him to rest, he bluntly said: "I don't want to mention the word 'old', now I am old and young, and it is the time to be full of energy."
Wang Kuirong lives a very full and busy life every day, like an old naughty boy with a clockwork. In addition to his active performance on the screen, he often participates in various activities with his wife.
When friends gather, he always proudly displays photos of his daughter, and that happy look comes from the heart and makes people envious.
He used to say, "I won't make my wife sad and I won't let her shed a single tear". This is not only a sweet word, but also his solemn commitment to this love that spans ages. In his opinion, age is never a problem, what matters is two hearts that love each other.
Wang Kuirong's story is not only a success legend of an actor, but also a touching story about never saying old and persevering for love. He proved with his actions that as long as he maintains his love for life and the pursuit of his career, age is never a problem.
Today's Wang Kuirong has achieved great success in his career and a happy family life, which can be said to be a double harvest in life. On the TV screen, he has always been loved and praised by the audience and industry insiders for his charm of old drama bones.
In life, he is a good husband and father who loves his wife, cares for his daughter, and is responsible.
Marrying a 31-year-old wife at the age of 68 may cause controversy. However, Wang Kuirong proved with practical actions that sincere feelings can transcend the boundaries of age. The love story between him and Rao Xinyu is not only a good story, but also a moving legend about perseverance, courage and loyalty.
After eight years of marriage, the relationship between Wang Kuirong and Rao Xinyu is still as sweet as their first love. They work together to face the pressure from family and society, and together they create a family full of warmth and happiness.
Wang Kuirong's professionalism and selfless dedication to his family in his career have not only won Rao Xinyu's deep love, but also won the respect and appreciation of the public.