preface
is accustomed to seeing the mixed fish and dragons in the entertainment industry, and many "three-no" actors have counterattacked and become diva stars, making people think that the threshold of the entertainment industry is so low, and they can't compete with the identity of a soldier.
But who would have thought that there are many artists in the entertainment industry who are from military backgrounds, and their military ranks are also terrifying, who are they?
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Li Youbin
In the Chinese entertainment industry, there is such an actor, his road to fame has been particularly tortuous, but it is also more precious.
He is Li Youbin, who is widely known for playing the role of Li Yunlong in "Bright Sword".
Li Youbin's dream of acting can be traced back to his family background, his sister Li Yeping is a national first-class drama actor, and under the influence of his sister, the young Li Youbin has a strong interest in acting.
This interest was further cultivated when he was 17 years old, when Li Youbin enlisted in the army and worked as an actor in the army's art troupe.
After retiring, Li Youbin immediately devoted himself to his acting career and aspired to become an excellent actor, however, the reality is not so simple.
Before he was 40 years old, Li Youbin had been unknown, but fortunately, he always insisted on his dream, during this period, he continued to hone his acting skills, accumulated solid basic acting skills, and had an accurate grasp of the role.
Li Youbin's former military status has added a unique color to his acting career.
In 2002, due to his superb acting skills, Li Youbin was specially recruited into the army to serve as a civilian and enjoy the treatment of a full teacher. This military experience not only enriched his life experience, but also provided valuable material for him to shape the role of a soldier in the future.
The turning point came in 2005, when the role of Li Yunlong in the hit drama "Bright Sword" made Li Youbin famous in one fell swoop.
He showed the fortitude, loyalty, bravery and other qualities of a soldier in the play, leaving a deep impression on the audience, this role is not only the pinnacle of Li Youbin's acting career, but also one of the classic military images in Chinese TV dramas.
After becoming famous, Li Youbin did not change his low-key and pragmatic work attitude, he did not participate in commercial activities, and focused on his career as an actor.
In life, Li Youbin maintains a simple and simple style, which may be due to the influence of his military status.
Li Youbin's success is not accidental, his military career has laid a solid foundation for his acting career, and his persistence and hard work over the years have won him the recognition of the audience.
From obscurity to household name, Li Youbin's experience tells us that as long as we stick to our dreams, there will be a day when they will shine.
Cai Guoqing
In the Chinese entertainment industry, Cai Guoqing's name is undoubtedly a unique existence, and his life trajectory not only shows the perfect integration of art and military, but also interprets the noble spirit of pursuing dreams and serving the motherland.
Cai Guoqing, who was born into a family of artists, has shown extraordinary artistic talent since he was a child.
At the age of 7, Cai Guoqing joined the Children's Choir of China Central Radio, starting his musical career, and in only 3 years, he released a solo album at the age of 10 and became a "little star" who attracted much attention at that time.
Graduated from the Central Academy of Drama at the age of 16, Cai Guoqing's achievements far exceed those of his peers, which seems to indicate that he will have a bright future in acting.
However, fate always likes to joke, and just when Cai Guoqing's career was booming, a sudden public opinion storm pushed him to a low point.
Due to some false reports, he was labeled as a "sissy", suffered from huge pressure from public opinion, and was even on the verge of depression for a time.
Faced with such a predicament, Cai Guoqing resolutely chose to join the army, which not only realized his dream of joining the army since childhood, but also became an important turning point in his life.
From a star to an ordinary soldier, the huge gap in identity did not defeat Cai Guoqing, on the contrary, he devoted himself to military life with a more assiduous attitude.
The military career not only exercised Cai Guoqing's will, but also injected new vitality into his artistic career, and Cai Guoqing, who has now been promoted to the rank of colonel and enjoys the treatment of a full teacher, has also added more depth and connotation to his musical works because of his military experience.
After retiring, he continued to be active on the stage, conveying positive energy.
After his return, Cai Guoqing's star journey became more and more brilliant, he not only sang classic songs such as "365 Blessings", but also participated in the filming of TV series and movies, showing a full range of talents.
has appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala many times, Cai Guoqing has become a well-known singer, and songs such as "Always Go Home to See" are even more popular, touching the heartstrings of countless people.
The story of Cai Guoqing is a perfect combination of art and military, and a vivid interpretation of pursuing dreams and serving the motherland.
Han Hong
In the Chinese pop music scene, Han Hong is a name to be reckoned with, however, what is less well known is that her path to success began with an unusual military career.
In 1987, 16-year-old Han Hong entered the door of the Art Troupe of the Political Department of the Second Artillery Corps of the People's Liberation Army, opening a new chapter in her life.
In the barracks, Han Hong showed extraordinary perseverance and talent, not only trying to adapt to the barracks life, but also training her musical skills hard.
As time passed, she gradually emerged in the art troupe, participated in many important performances, from an ordinary soldier to a squad leader to an instructor, Han Hong's military career climbed step by step.
In 1995, she was successfully admitted to the Music Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Art Academy and became a disciple of the famous singer Li Shuangjiang, opening a new door for her music career.
In the same year, Han Hong emerged in the music competition with a song "Himalayas" and began to enter the public eye, and subsequently, she composed classic songs such as "It's Dawn" and "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau", which won wide acclaim.
Although fame is imminent, Han Hong has always maintained a low-key style of a soldier and never hyped up his military identity.
In 2009, Han Hong's military career reached its peak, she was specially recruited into the army as the deputy head of the Art Troupe of the Political Department of the Air Force, and was promoted to the rank of colonel, enjoying the treatment of a full division.
This is not only an affirmation of her musical talent, but also a recognition of her military character.
In addition to her music career, Han Hong has also extended her sense of responsibility as a soldier to the field of public welfare, and she has been committed to charity since 2000.
In 2012, she established the Han Hong Charity Foundation and actively participated in various disaster relief activities, such as the Wenchuan earthquake and the new crown epidemic.
At the scene of the disaster area, people can often see Han Hong's busy figure, and she interprets the responsibility of soldiers with selfless dedication.
In 2015, Han Hong officially retired from the army, but the true colors of a soldier still shine on her, she often participates in military condolence performances, and warms the hearts of soldiers with singing.
In major events, she always stands up, showing the sense of responsibility and mission of a soldier, and after retiring from the army, Han Hong still maintains a low-key style, indifferent to fame and fortune, continues to devote herself to public welfare, and transmits positive energy with practical actions.
Mr andrew
In the Chinese comedy world, there is a name that thunders through the ears - Huang Hong, whose life trajectory is like a wonderful drama, full of ups and downs and twists.
Huang Hong's artistic career began at the age of 13, when he was admitted to the Shenyang Military Region Art Troupe with the first place.
With his self-created sketch "Uncle Jiang's Pig Farm", Huang Hong not only won the applause of the audience, but also won the third-class meritorious award.
In 1989, he made his debut on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala and performed the sketch "Recruitment", which marked the beginning of a new chapter in his artistic career.
However, what really made Huang Hong famous was the 1990 Spring Festival Gala, that year, his sketch "Superborn Guerrilla" with Song Dandan became an instant hit and became a classic of the Spring Festival Gala.
Since then, Huang Hong has become a frequent visitor to the Spring Festival Gala, and has appeared on this high-profile stage for 24 consecutive years, and works such as "Decoration", "Hand in Hand" and "Going Home" have left a deep impression on the audience.
Huang Hong and Song Dandan are known as "golden partners", although Song Dandan later turned to partner with Zhao Benshan, but Huang Hong's Spring Festival Gala did not stop there.
With the booming career, Huang Hong's achievements continued to climb, he not only became a first-class actor, but was also awarded the rank of major general in the army, realizing the transformation from actor to officer.
In 2012, Huang Hong served as the director of Bayi Film Studio, pushing his career to a new peak.
However, there are always ups and downs in life, and in 2015, Huang Hong was suddenly relieved of his position as the director of Bayi Film Studio and disappeared from public view for a time.
This sudden change sparked all kinds of speculation, but in June of the same year, Huang Hong presided over the Spring Festival Gala as the vice chairman of the China Quyi Artists Association, clarifying all kinds of rumors from the outside world.
In recent years, Huang Hong has gradually faded out of the public eye, and in March 2023, he made his last public appearance, after which he chose to retreat into the background and enjoy his old age with peace of mind.
Yan Xuejing
Yan Xuejing, who has had a strong interest in acting since childhood, joined the county troupe at the age of 13 and showed extraordinary artistic talent.
In 1989, with a dream, she was successfully admitted to the Jilin Provincial Opera School, specializing in two-person turning, which laid a solid foundation for her future acting career.
However, the gears of fate are always unexpected, and in 1992, Yan Xuejing joined the Armed Police Art Troupe and started her ten-year military career.
This experience not only honed her will, but also accumulated rich life experience in her future acting career.
The strict discipline and harsh environment of military camp life have shaped Yan Xuejing's indomitable character, and also made her performance more in-depth and infectious.
In 2001, the opportunity finally came, Yan Xuejing played the role of "Shan Xing" in the hit drama "Liu Laogen", and became famous in one fell swoop with her unique Northeast accent and humorous style.
Her performance style was deeply loved by the audience and soon became a well-known comedian, and since then, Yan Xuejing has frequently appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala and conquered the national audience with her unique charm.
While her career is thriving, Yan Xuejing's personal life is also full of warmth, she has a harmonious relationship with her son Lin Aofei, and the mother and son often show a warm and loving side in public.
In 2023, Yan Xuejing is also happy to have a grandson, officially promoted to grandmother, and opens a new chapter in her life.
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