1. Back in time for 18 years, the entertainment industry has ushered in two rising child stars - Wang Shasha and Yang Zi. Their appearance has brought a touch of fresh brightness to the TV screen.
With the role of Mo Xiaobei in "Wulin Gaiden", Wang Shasha instantly became the darling of the national audience. The little girl with two pigtails, smart eyes, and an innocent smile seems to be the girl next door who lives next to everyone.
Her mischievous but sensible image gives people an extremely down-to-earth feeling, like a little niece in her own family or a relative's house. In addition to "Wulin Gaiden", Wang Shasha also had an outstanding performance in "Little Soldier Zhang Ga", these two hit dramas almost made her national popularity grow to a terrifying level.
At the same time, Yang Zi is also well-known to the public for her role as Xia Xue in "Family with Children". Her cute image and natural performance have also won the love of the audience. In that era when television was king, the two little girls gained great popularity because of these classic roles and became household names in that era.
At that time, their eyes flashed with a vision for the future and they were full of enthusiasm for their acting careers. Who would have thought that 18 years later, the trajectory of their lives would be so different? Wang Shasha, the "Mo Xiaobei" of the year, is now 31 years old.
This number is unbelievable to many, because in most people's minds, she seems to stay forever in that cute appearance with pigtails. And Yang Zi has grown into a top star in the entertainment industry and has become a well-deserved top among the post-90s flowers.
Two little girls who once stood side by side are now on very different paths in life. This can't help but make people sigh that the road of child stars is not all smooth sailing, and everyone's choices and encounters will have a profound impact on the future.
As they grow older, Wang Shasha and Yang Zi face important life choices. Their choices may determine different fates in the future. Wang Shasha chose to focus on her studies.
She studied hard and was eventually admitted to the Shanghai Theater Academy. However, the road has not been easy. Prior to this, she had experienced the setback of being off the list at the Beijing Film Academy and suffered a wave of ridicule.
But this did not defeat her, but stimulated her to have a stronger desire to study. Wang Shasha silently precipitated herself and devoted herself to professional courses. Her hard work paid off, not only successfully admitted to graduate school, but also graduated honorably as an honorable graduate.
In this process, in addition to the news of Nortel, Wang Shasha almost never appeared in the public eye again, and she chose a low-key and down-to-earth study life. At the same time, Yang Zi chose to continue to develop in the entertainment industry.
However, the road is no less challenging. Yang Zi experienced an embarrassing period as a child star, and was denied because of her appearance. Even though her acting skills are recognized, especially her crying scenes can make people empathize, she still faces the dilemma of having no scenes to film.
In the face of these challenges, Yang Zi chose to catch up. She continues to improve her acting skills, while also making changes in appearance. She worked hard to lose weight and slim down, and even tried medical beauty, and finally regained a foothold in the entertainment industry.
Yang Zi once faced a huge ridicule of her appearance, not only was her posture ridiculed, but she was also ridiculed for being ugly like an aunt because of her swollen makeup. But she was not defeated by these negative voices, but through continuous efforts, she finally succeeded in transforming.
This upward road is undoubtedly full of "thorns", and for the heroine of idol dramas, the importance of appearance is self-evident. The difficulties experienced by Yang Zi may be unimaginable to ordinary people.
During this period, both girls are fighting for their future, but they have chosen different directions. Wang Shasha studied hard in school to lay a solid foundation for her professional knowledge; Yang Zi continued to hone in the crew and opened up a new path for his acting career.
Their choices show different attitudes and values in life, and also pave a completely different path for their future. Over time, Wang Shasha and Yang Zi's acting careers have shown very different trajectories, forming a stark contrast.
Wang Shasha chose to develop in a low-key manner and focus on drama performances. Although there are not many of her works, each one is a masterpiece. In "Mountains and Seas", Wang Shasha played the role of a rural woman who is particularly outstanding, and her performance is not inferior in the crew where many big names gather.
Although she is young, Wang Shasha plays this kind of role very easily, giving people a sense of immersion. In "The Bottom Line", her performance also received praise from the audience.
Especially in "China in the Story", she played the role of Principal Zhang Guimei, her every action and demeanor are extremely expressive, even if she is in the same frame as the real Zhang Guimei, she does not lose her sense of reality.
These performances show Wang Shasha's strength and confidence as a professional actor. Her efforts were recognized, and she was nominated for the Magnolia Theatre Award 11 years ago. In contrast, Yang Zi's development is more high-profile.
Second, she has excellent works in costume dramas and modern dramas, ancient puppet dramas such as "Xiangmi" and "Sauvignon Blanc" are very popular, and modern dramas such as "Ode to Joy" and "Dear Love" are also widely acclaimed.
She constantly challenged different types of roles and showed her multi-faceted acting skills. In addition to theatrical performance, Yang Zi also has outstanding performances in fashion and business, various resources are increasing, and the status of the top class is becoming more and more stable.
However, behind the success, Yang Zi also made great efforts. She was once ridiculed because of her appearance and was said to be like "Big Mom". But she did not give up, but through continuous efforts, she finally successfully transformed and became the heroine of the popular drama loved by the audience.
In contrast, although Wang Shasha's acting skills are highly recognized, she is always in a "tepid" state because she does not often appear in ancient puppet dramas or romance dramas. Except for Mo Xiaobei's out-of-the-circle role, it seems difficult for the audience to think of her second role.
This situation may confirm what Yang Zi once said: Although everyone knows her, she does not have enough say and decision power for casting. The development trajectory of the two not only shows the cruelty of the entertainment industry, but also reflects the results of different choices.
Wang Shasha chose to stick to her professional path, although she was not as popular as Yang Zi, but she won the respect of the industry with her strength. Through continuous efforts and changes, Yang Zi has successfully ranked among the top and gained more resources and opportunities.
Their stories may give some inspiration to other young people who are struggling in the entertainment industry. On the road of career development, Wang Shasha has also tried to break through herself and expand her acting career.
Four years ago, she starred in the idol drama "Falling in Love with the Chef Next Door", which was her first attempt at transformation, hoping to open up a new direction for her career. However, this attempt has encountered unprecedented difficulties.
In this idol drama full of pink bubble filters, Wang Shasha plays a sweet female protagonist. Although her acting skills are still impeccable, in the world of idol dramas, "shamelessness" seems to have become the original sin.
Her skin is dark and yellow, her facial features are collapsed, and her side face is described as a "disaster" by the audience. Her image in the play is described as "earthy and black", and the intimate scene with the male protagonist is called "spicy eyes" by netizens.
In the face of overwhelming negative comments, Wang Shasha was sprayed useless by netizens in the play, almost all of which were attacks on her appearance. This experience may have made her realize more clearly that in the world of idol dramas, acting skills are not the only standard.
However, in addition to the problem of appearance, Wang Shasha also faces another bigger challenge: the audience's inherent impression. The reason why many viewers can't accept Wang Shasha's appearance in idol dramas is because of "play".
When many people see Wang Shasha filming idol romance dramas, one of the biggest feelings is: How can Mo Xiaobei be like this? It's like a child who has watched her grow up since she was a child and suddenly does something "inappropriate" for her identity and age, and this weirdness instantly fills her body.
But in fact, Wang Shasha has already grown up, and even has run for three, and is a full adult. However, the original character image was too classic and too deep-rooted, so many people put on Mo Xiaobei's inherent filter for Wang Shasha.
Although this transformation attempt did not achieve the expected results, it also showed us Wang Shasha's determination to try and not be willing to rest on her laurels. Despite the challenges, she is still trying to find her own path to acting.
The role of "Mo Xiaobei" is both a blessing and a constraint for Wang Shasha. This role brought her great popularity, making her a household name child star at a young age.
The image of the naughty and very sensible little girl in "Wulin Gaiden" is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience. Wang Shasha's acting skills are vivid and vivid, giving people the feeling that she is a naughty little niece around her or relatives, very down-to-earth.
This character not only won the love of the audience, but also received high praise from producers in the circle. However, this deeply rooted image has also become a major obstacle to Wang Shasha's future development.
When other actors of "Wulin Gaiden", such as Yao Chen, Sha Yi, Yan Ni, etc., all quickly played new roles after the play, constantly giving the audience a new impression, the young Wang Shasha failed to give the audience a new impression of the role in time due to academic reasons.
Yao Chen has "It's All Good", Sha Yi has "Marrying the Right Man on the Wrong Flower Bridge", Yan Ni has "Three Guns Shooting Surprise", "Youth School" and other works continue to "export" to the audience. In contrast, Wang Shasha is a little "unlucky".
Third, because she was still young at the time, she continued to go to school after finishing the filming of "Wulin Gaiden" and was busy with her studies. didn't have time to give the audience a new role, and the impression covered the previous Mo Xiaobei, resulting in Wang Shasha, everyone can only think of the role of Mo Xiaobei.
This kind of stereotype is particularly evident when Wang Shasha tries to transform. It is difficult for the audience to accept what "Mo Xiaobei" will look like when she grows up, and they can't associate her with the image of the heroine of idol dramas.
This situation makes Wang Shasha face huge challenges and limitations when choosing roles and development directions. The role of "Mo Xiaobei" has become a double-edged sword in Wang Shasha's acting career.
It brought great popularity, but it also created an insurmountable obstacle for her future development. Despite facing many challenges, Wang Shasha did not give up her acting career.
Instead, she chose a path of her own. She continues to develop as a powerful actor, focuses on drama performances, and proves her worth with her own strength.
Now, Wang Shasha has found her perfect positioning. We expect her to break through the inherent impression of "Mo Xiaobei" and show more diversified acting skills. Maybe she'll try more types of roles, or maybe she'll continue to work in what she's good at.
In any case, we all hope to see her bring more excellent works and shine in the entertainment industry in her own way. Although Wang Shasha's path may not be as glamorous as Yang Zi's, she interprets the professionalism and persistence of the actor in her own way.
We believe that as long as she continues to maintain this attitude, more audiences will eventually recognize her strength and give her the appreciation and opportunities she deserves.