Da Shichang was born into a poor family with more than a dozen siblings. Even in wealthy families, it can be stressful to face so many children, not to mention that their families are so poor.
They struggle for three meals a day, not to mention other living expenses.
However, the harsh environment did not dampen Da Shichang's love for theater. With a vision for his acting career, he worked hard to be admitted to Shanghai Film College. Here, he met Wang Wenhao, who was also from a poor background, which was the fate arranged for them by fate.
Although Wang Wenhao has a mediocre appearance and average family conditions, her ordinariness deeply touched Da Shichang's heart.
Once, Da Shi often met Wang Wenhao secretly eating in the library. Since eating and drinking were prohibited in the library, Wang Wenhao was worried about being discovered, so in a hurry, she thought of distributing some of the food to Da Shichang.
However, Da Shichang did not expose her, but was moved by her sincerity.
After learning that Wang Wenhao secretly ate leftovers in the library because he was not full, Da Shichang felt a strong sympathy in his heart, remembered his life experience, and couldn't help but confide in Wang Wenhao.
They have similar family backgrounds, find resonance, and their relationship becomes intimate.
Since then, Da Shichang has begun to care for Wang Wenhao silently. He became very frugal, setting aside as much money as possible to buy some food for Wang Wenhao. This unpretentious emotion deeply moved Wang Wenhao.
The surrounding classmates didn't understand why Da Shichang was so close to Wang Wenhao, who was mediocre. However, Da Shichang does not care about the eyes of others, and he feels that sincere feelings are more important than appearance.
On the contrary, the doubts of others made him more determined in his choice.
That's it, two young people from poor families met, knew each other, and fell in love with each other in the difficult years of studying, and finally they walked into the palace of marriage hand in hand. This relationship has become the most solid backing for Da Shichang's acting career in the future, and it has also witnessed the bravery and determination they show in the face of life's difficulties.
The 25-year-old reached his first major turning point. He played a geological team worker named Lin Yusheng in the movie "The Young Generation". This role is very challenging and requires Da Shichang to demonstrate a complex psychological transition from evading responsibility to being willing to give to others.
In order to better interpret the role of Lin Yusheng, Da Shichang has made great efforts. He took the initiative to go to the field to explore and gain an in-depth understanding of the work and psychological state of the geological team members.
In addition, he also repeatedly discussed with the director, striving to create a real and three-dimensional Lin Yusheng.
However, the filming process was not all smooth sailing. In a critical crying scene, Da Shi often can't get into the state because of too much pressure. The more nervous he is, the less he can mobilize his emotions. This put the young Da Shichang in a difficult situation.
Under the director's patient guidance, Da Shichang finally found his senses, he finally broke through the psychological barrier and successfully completed the filming of this important scene, which not only exercised his acting skills, but also strengthened his confidence in his own abilities.
The movie "The Young Generation" aroused enthusiastic responses as soon as it was released. Actor Da Shichang has won wide acclaim from the audience for his delicate and nuanced portrayal of Lin Yusheng. His superb acting skills have made many viewers deeply immersed in the movie situation and unable to extricate themselves for a long time.
In 1980, he performed well in the film "The Counter", and the success of this work made him one of the most popular young actors of the time. In 1981, his career reached another peak because of his outstanding performance in the movie "Ghost".
His handsome appearance and excellent acting skills made him the dream lover of many girls of that era.
However, after Da Shichang became famous, he was not fooled by fame and fortune. Instead, when his career was going well, he chose to form a family with Wang Wenhao, who had been in love for many years. Although this decision disappointed many female fans who had a crush on him, it showed his loyalty to love and pragmatic attitude to life.
The success of this period laid a solid foundation for Da Shichang's future acting career, and he already tasted success at a young age, which accumulated valuable experience for him to face the ups and downs of life in the future.
Soon after marriage, Da Shichang's career suffered an unexpected turning point, due to the impact of the special period, he had to temporarily bid farewell to the screen and go to the countryside to live. This time he was away for eight years.
For Da Shichang and Wang Wenhao, who have just entered the marriage hall, this is undoubtedly a huge test.
During this period, Wang Wenhao and Da Shichang had to live separately, because Wang Wenhao's health has not been very good, he needs to take medicine frequently, and the daily expenses of the family are very large, and their lives are even more difficult.
In the face of poor housing and hard life, Da Shichang's heart was full of regret for the family, but Wang Wenhao never complained, she firmly supported her husband and guarded the family in her own way.
Da Shichang finally returned to the entertainment industry after a long wait, but the comeback road was not all smooth sailing. During the filming of the movie "Spy in East Harbor", he encountered the most dangerous moment of his career.
That drama was a scene where the police were chasing the spies, and there needed to be footage of a car chase. Although Da Shi is often not skilled in driving, in order to make the picture more realistic, he insists on driving himself.
The director didn't know how to drive, but seeing that he was so resolute, and thought that since he was so persistent, he should be able to do the task, so he agreed to his request.
However, he was often so involved that he forgot that he was actually driving on a real mountain road. Whenever the director shouts "start shooting", all he has in his mind is the idea of pursuing the best performance.
He clung to top speed and lost control in a sharp turn.
The violent impact caused chaos in the car, and the actor in the passenger seat fell on Da Shichang's body, unable to move. One actor had a dislocated arm, and another had a head injury that forced him to go to the hospital for more than twenty stitches.
Da Shichang woke up from the play at this time, and when he saw the tragic situation in front of him, he was frightened.
The accident caused profound psychological trauma to Da Shichang. He never dared to drive again, or even buy another car. Years later, the memories made him feel guilty and wept. This accident made him feel the high-risk nature of the actor's career, and it also made him cherish every opportunity to perform even more.
Despite the setbacks, Da Shichang did not give up his acting career. With more caution and enthusiasm, he continues to move forward on the road of acting, looking forward to new opportunities and challenges.
After experiencing a low point in his life in the 80s, Da Shichang ushered in the second peak of his career. During this period, his acting skills became more and more mature, and the types of roles became more diverse, reflecting his strong plasticity.
In the movie "Tan Sitong", Da Shichang played the protagonist Tan Sitong brilliantly. He vividly showed the awe-inspiring righteousness and indomitable spirit of Tan Sitong and this national hero, and moved the audience to tears.
Da Shichang's performance not only showed Tan Sitong's revolutionary enthusiasm, but also delicately portrayed his inner contradictions and firmness, which allowed the audience to see a new Da Shichang, and further improved his acting skills.
Next, Da Shichang won the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor through his outstanding performance in the TV series "Into the Storm". This award is the best response to his perseverance over the years, and it also strengthens his determination to continue to explore the road of acting.
Da Shi Chang was deeply pleased when he won the award, and this honor is not only a personal affirmation of him, but also a recognition of his dedication to the acting industry over the years.
However, Da Shichang is not satisfied with what he has already achieved, he wants to break through himself and show more possibilities. Soon after, he got an excellent opportunity, that is, the adapted script of Jin Yong's martial arts novel "Book of Swords and Enmity".
At first, many people questioned whether Da Shichang was qualified for the role of martial arts dramas, because he mainly acted in modern dramas before, and had never tried the theme of costume martial arts. But Da Shichang did not flinch, but rose to the challenge.
He carefully studied the script, in-depth understanding of the characters, and worked hard to adapt his performance to the new role.
In "The Book of Swords and Enmity", Da Shichang played the role of Emperor Qianlong, and he showed a three-dimensional and plump image of the emperor. Although the audience was amazed by this, his performance did not have any sense of disobedience, but succeeded in shaping the image of Qianlong.
He succeeded in combining Qianlong's majesty and humanity perfectly, and this attempt earned him a nomination for the Hong Kong Film Awards, and also laid the foundation for him to appear in costume dramas in the future.
Through these works, Da Shichang shows his strong plasticity and successfully breaks through people's stereotypes about him. He proved with practical actions that a good actor should be able to control a variety of different types of roles, whether it is a modern drama or a costume drama, whether it is a positive character or a complex role, he can interpret it with ease.
During this golden period, Da Shichang's acting skills reached the point of perfection, and the choice of roles was more diversified. Every attempt he made made the audience shine and made his position in the show business more solid.
This golden period has established Da Shichang's important position in the Chinese film and television industry.
As he grew older, he never stopped moving forward. He still has a love and dedication to his acting career, showing admirable professionalism and vitality.
After a successful career, Da Shichang, who is in his 60s, joined forces with his wife Wang Wenhao, and after years of hard work, he finally saved enough money to buy a new house. However, the comfortable life of the new house did not make Dashi often relax in his work.
He still runs around the crew, insists on challenging himself, and maintains a heart of enthusiasm for his work whenever and wherever he is.
Da Shichang's performance covers a variety of genres such as military, war themes, ancient costumes, and modern dramas, and he can devote himself to them every time. His professionalism and professionalism have won unanimous praise from industry insiders.
Even in his old age, Da Shichang is still active in the entertainment industry, expressing his love for acting with practical actions.
On August 9, 2022, an unforgettable image appeared on the streets of Shanghai. Da Shichang, who is over 82 years old, appeared with his colleagues from the Shanghai Film Troupe. Although his hair has turned gray, his eyes are still bright and full of enthusiasm for life and work.
This scene reminds people of what You Benchang once said: "I still persevere to maintain my ability, ready to meet other directors to give me other new roles" Da Shi often uses his own actions, which perfectly interprets the meaning of this sentence.
Da Shichang's insistence on participating in film shooting, even at the age of 83, is still amazing. This spirit of his has not only inspired his colleagues, but also infected countless young people who love acting.
He proved with his actions that age is not a limiting factor for an actor, as long as he maintains his love and dedication to acting, he can continue to shine on this stage.
Da Shichang's persistence and love can't help but remind people of his old friend You Benchang. Both veteran artists have profoundly interpreted their dedication to art and their love for their profession with their own practical actions.
Their story is not only a good story in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also a vivid teaching material that inspires everyone to pursue their dreams.
Mr. Da Shichang has written a legend of immortality with his life, showing the world the resilience of life and the charm of art. He not only continued to practice the spirit of "living to old age and learning from old age", but also left a deep imprint on the development of China's film industry and made indelible contributions.
In November 2023, it is a day worth remembering for the 83-year-old Da Shichang. On this day, he won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, which is not only an affirmation of his lifelong contribution, but also the best praise for his nearly 60 years of perseverance in his acting career.
Looking back on Da Shichang's acting career, it is like watching a movie, with both a wonderful beginning and a touching ending. He debuted as a young actor at the age of 25, and all the way to the age of 83, he still insists on the screen, and he has spent his life interpreting his dedication and love for art.
He used his own experience to tell us that true artists do not stop creating because they get older, on the contrary, rich life experiences will allow them to create more in-depth works.
Da Shichang's acting career is full of twists and turns. He had great success with "The Young Generation" and "The Counter", but he was also forced to leave the screen for eight years and fell into a slump. He was in a car accident while filming "Spy in East Harbor" and almost died.
However, he never gave up his love for acting, and this persistence in good times and bad times kept him alive at the age of 83.
The story of Da Shichang is not only the success of the actor, but also the life inspiration of perseverance and love. He used his own experience to tell us that as long as we have firm beliefs and unswerving determination, we will always show our brilliance.
As You Benchang said, a good actor should always be ready for the next wonderful role.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the best summary of his life's contributions. This not only affirmed his achievements in his acting career, but also demonstrated his important contribution to the development of China's film industry.
His story will forever inspire those who come after him to forge ahead on the artistic path and contribute to the future of Chinese cinema.