Zhao Lirong's artistic career began at an early age, when she was born with an innate talent for acting. Her parents knew their daughter's potential and hoped to open up a way out for her life, so they sent her to study under the famous drama master Ma Jingui.
Under the careful guidance of Teacher Ma, the young Zhao Lirong began her drama path.
Drama is an art form that needs to be constantly sharpened, and Zhao Lirong has experienced decades of struggle for this. Her life seems to be intimately connected to acting, and it can no longer be separated.
Zhao Lirong initially only played roles in some small scripts, although she was not well known, but this laid the foundation for her later achievements.
In 1943, the hand of fate knocked on the door of 15-year-old Zhao Lirong's life, this year, she successfully appeared on the big stage of Qingfeng Theater and played the leading role, this performance became an important step on her way to success, and also made her look at people.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhao Lirong got the opportunity to work in the China Ping Theater.
However, the style of commenting on dramas was completely different from what Zhao Lirong had learned before, which made her feel confused and distressed for a while. But she was not discouraged by this, but studied and practiced hard day after day with amazing perseverance.
Her firm determination and love for art have made her gradually emerge in the field of drama criticism.
Zhao Lirong's efforts were not in vain, and her acting talent was quickly recognized and she had the opportunity to participate in a bigger stage. In 1986, she starred in the well-known classic TV series "Journey to the West", playing the queen of "Che Chiguo".
Although this is the first film and television role in her life, she has the queen's demeanor just right, and it will not make people feel dramatic at all.
However, what really made Zhao Lirong famous was the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, and the first time she appeared in the Spring Festival Gala was the sketch "The Day of the Heroic Mother", playing a rural old lady, she won unanimous praise from the audience with her simple, kind and down-to-earth performance.
This successful appearance paved the way for her to appear on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala many times since then, and also made her artistic career really begin to shine.
Zhao Lirong's life has experienced ups and downs, like a drama. When she was younger, she met her first love, Sheng Qiang, while working in the theater. They love each other and have a warm affection. However, Zhao Lirong's family is not optimistic about this relationship because Sheng Qiang is a poor boy.
But Zhao Lirong resolutely insisted on her choice, and even had a fierce quarrel with her family, and in 1953, they overcame many difficulties and tied the knot.
Soon after marriage, Zhao Lirong gave birth to her first child, and two years later, they ushered in a second little life, and it seemed that a family of four was happy. But the good times did not last long, Sheng Qiang was sent to the countryside to reform, contracted diseases in a harsh environment, and died soon after, leaving Zhao Lirong and two young children.
This blow is undoubtedly huge for Zhao Lirong. Her two young children are still young, and even if she tries her best, she will not be able to solve the family's financial difficulties. Just when she was helpless, her husband's younger brother Sheng Hong took the initiative to lend a hand and took on the responsibility of taking care of this broken family.
In getting along day and night, Zhao Lirong and Sheng Hong gradually developed a relationship. Zhao Lirong tried to suppress this feeling, but fate could not stop it after all. In 1964, they had a small wedding and started a new life.
Soon after, they welcomed two more lovely children, bringing a lot of joy to the family.
However, Zhao Lirong's happiness is always short-lived. Her youngest daughter died at the age of seven, a blow that caused Zhao Lirong to have a nervous breakdown. During that time, Zhao Lirong washed her face with tears every day, almost blinding her eyes from crying.
Fortunately, with Sheng Hong's careful companionship and comfort, Zhao Lirong slowly came out of the pain of losing her daughter.
However, fate always seems to be against Zhao Lirong. In 1984, Sheng Hong died suddenly due to a recurrence of heart disease, which once again plunged Zhao Lirong into endless grief. The death of two husbands and a daughter almost crushed this strong woman.
At one point, she had the idea of suicide, but when she thought that there were other children to take care of, she picked herself up again and devoted all her energy to the acting career she loved so much.
Although Zhao Lirong's life was full of hardships, she bloomed brightly on the road of art. She participated in the role of Queen Che Chi in the classic TV series "Journey to the West", although there were not many scenes, her superb acting skills made this supporting role vivid and left a deep impression on the audience.
This attempt opened the door for her to be a film and television actor, and also let more people know this powerful actor.
However, what really made Zhao Lirong famous was her outstanding performance on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala. Her unique sense of humor and down-to-earth acting style quickly won her the love of audiences across the country.
In 1995, Zhao Lirong became famous in one fell swoop with the sketch "So Packaged", in which she played a drama artist named "Spicy Chicken Silk", the image is vivid and interesting, and people can't help but laugh This role seems to be tailor-made for Zhao Lirong, and she performed it vividly and vividly, winning bursts of laughter and applause from the audience.
In 1996, the 68-year-old Zhao Lirong once again showed her superb acting ability at the Spring Festival Gala, and the "Part-time Job Adventure" was shocking and memorable. This work has brought her career to a new peak, and it has also made her a well-deserved "evergreen tree of the Spring Festival Gala".
The line "Palace jade liquor, one hundred and eighty glasses" has become a widely circulated classic and a cultural symbol of that era.
Zhao Lirong's performance is often overlooked by everyone, her body is not as relaxed as it seems, although she is over the age of six, but the heavy work still makes her breathless.
In the 1995 Spring Festival Gala performance, her insistence made her seriously ill, and when she turned around on the stage, a seemingly ordinary action, she actually knelt directly on the ground, that scene, the audience thought that the plot needed it, but they didn't expect that it was because her bones were seriously traumatized.
Despite this, Zhao Lirong still insisted on completing the performance. On stage, she encouraged other actors to let go and perform boldly, while offstage, she silently cared for her like a peer like Gong Hanlin to prevent accidents.
With her professionalism and dedication to art, Zhao Lirong has won the respect of the audience and her peers.
Zhao Lirong's physical condition during this period was very unsatisfactory, but her artistic attainments were unprecedentedly high. Every character she portrays is lifelike, and the classic lines are deeply remembered by the audience.
Zhao Lirong used her talent and hard work to leave her own glorious chapter on the stage of Chinese comedy.
In 2000, Zhao Lirong passed away, but her artistic spirit and works remained in the hearts of the audience. The characters and classic lines she created have become hot topics of discussion. Zhao Lirong's performance style is unique, and she can always express the joys, sorrows and sorrows of ordinary people to the fullest.
Whether it is a rural woman with a strong accent or an urban character full of market atmosphere, it is all lifelike under her interpretation.
Zhao Lirong's performance not only makes people laugh, but also arouses the audience's thinking and resonance. Her sketches such as "So Packaged" and "A Day in the Life of a Heroic Mother" not only show her superb comedy performance skills, but also reflect the realities of society at that time.
She uses humor and witty ways to make the audience think in laughter and feel in thinking.
Interestingly, Zhao's influence persisted even years after her death. In 2019, an unexpected thing happened: Zhao Lirong's classic line "Palace Jade Liquor" in "Part-time Job Adventure" unexpectedly helped the police identify a special person.
Here's what happened: The police received a report that a netizen who claimed to be a "native of northern China" made some suspicious remarks on the Internet, and a witty netizen asked a question in order to verify the person's identity: "Excuse me, what is the next sentence of the palace jade liquor?" "
This is a question that any adult Chinese should have heard of, even if he can't answer it. However, the "northerner" avoided the issue on the grounds that he was too old to know.
This answer aroused more suspicions, because Zhao Lirong's line can be said to be a household name In the end, under the report of many netizens, the police launched an investigation into this netizen, and it turned out that he was indeed a "special person".
This event once again reminds people of the far-reaching influence of Zhao Lirong's work, and also reminds people of the late artist. Her lines are not only cultural symbols, but can even be used to identify them in special cases.
This kind of influence is something that many artists need to look up to for the rest of their lives.
The reason why Zhao Lirong's artistic charm can never fade is that she integrates her life experience and emotions into her performances. Her comedies are not only simply funny, but also full of life wisdom and deep insight into human nature, with a deep artistic background.
This heritage has made her works stand the test of time and become classics of Chinese comedy art.
Zhao Lirong has passed away for 23 years, but her status in the hearts of the audience has not diminished, and her sketches are still a must-see program for many families during the Spring Festival. People miss her laughter on stage, and they miss her simple and sincere artistic charm.
Zhao Lirong's life can be described as full of ups and downs, but she has always been full of love for life and persistent pursuit of art. At the age of 15, she had already appeared on the stage of Qingfeng Theater, and in her later years, she still appeared in the Spring Festival Gala many times, with her own efforts and talents, she brought countless joys to the audience, and also made important contributions to China's comedy industry.
Even in the last stage of her life, Zhao Lirong still sticks to the stage and sweats as much as she can. On the stage of the Spring Festival Gala in 1995, despite being seriously ill, she still insisted on completing the performance strongly, even if she accidentally fell, she did not choose to give up, but continued to insist on performing.
This professionalism has not only won the respect of peers, but also deeply touched countless audiences.
Zhao Lirong's artistic career is not only a touching story of unremitting struggle, but also a history of selfless dedication. She exemplifies professionalism and loyalty to art with practical actions, and has become a role model for future generations of artists to follow.
Although Zhao Lirong has passed away, her influence has not faded. Her work has been passed down and her spirit has been an inspiration to future generations. Even years after her death, her lines can still help the police solve crimes, an impact that many artists struggle to achieve.
Zhao Lirong's life has been interpreting the true meaning of an artist. Her performances bring laughter to the audience, her life experiences are touching, and her spiritual qualities are admirable. Although it has been 23 years since her death, Zhao Lirong's voice and smile are still vivid in people's memories.
She is not only an excellent comedian, but also an eternal messenger of joy, and the name Zhao Lirong will always shine in the starry sky of Chinese comedy.
Zhao Lirong has vividly demonstrated the style of a true artist with her life. Her performances always bring laughter, her life story is always touching, and her spirit is even more admirable.
It has been 23 years since this esteemed artist left us, but her voice and smile are still deeply imprinted in people's memories.
From the stage of Pingju to the screen of the Spring Festival Gala, Zhao Lirong has successfully attracted the love and appreciation of generations of audiences with her unique performance style. The profound characters and lines she created with ease are still talked about and praised by people today.
At the end of her life, she continued to bring joy to the audience, demonstrating her boundless devotion to art.
Zhao Lirong is not only an outstanding comedian, but also an eternal messenger of joy. Her name will forever shine in the starry sky of Chinese comedy, and her spirit will continue to inspire those who come after her to move forward bravely on the road of art.