On January 8, 1976, the people of the whole country spontaneously walked to the streets with tears in their eyes to mourn for Premier Zhou, and a generation of great men came to an end, and Premier Zhou Enlai unfortunately passed away!
And among our 1.3 billion people in China, there are three actors who look very similar to Premier Zhou, and they make "Premier Zhou" appear in our field of vision again.
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Wang Tiecheng
It is not easy to find a special actor like Premier Zhou, but every time Wang Tiecheng is mentioned, it will evoke the memories of many people, because his words and deeds are very similar to the premier.
In 1978, when he played Premier Zhou in "The River Flows", he directly caused a sensation in China, and was also highly recognized by many central leaders!
There are even many viewers who miss Premier Zhou too much, and after seeing Wang Tiancheng, they couldn't help but cry in the audience, and some fainted too excitedly.
Yes, that's right, Premier Zhou's sudden death is also unacceptable to the people of our country, but the appearance of Wang Tiecheng just renews our expectations for the premier.
Since that performance, this has made Wang Tiecheng more determined in his acting career, and even directly moved his daily life, words and deeds closer to Premier Zhou.
Then he asked someone to find some film and television materials of Premier Zhou during his lifetime, in which he learned the essence of how to speak, how to drink water, and how to walk.
Even how Premier Zhou slept and what small movements he made while reading a book, he took a notebook to record them all, and then pondered it carefully.
What impresses us the most is that in the movie "Zhou Enlai", Wang Tiecheng can be said to play Premier Zhou as if he was a real person.
And this movie is like a real documentary, god-level restoration, even every frown, every smile, can be said to be at the peak, no one has surpassed it.
Including the comments on this movie, Deng Yichao can be said to be highly recognized, and he also walked to Wang Tiecheng's side and said seriously, "Playing the prime minister's business, don't exaggerate, don't shrink, and seek truth from facts"
And Wang Tie became our beloved Premier Zhou Enlai, but he put a lot of effort into it, after all, he has the bonus of the leader, so he can't embarrass the "prime minister".
In order to get closer to Premier Zhou's body shape, he lost 16 pounds directly in a short period of time, just to play the figure of Premier Zhou in his later years.
And during the filming, Wang Tiecheng unfortunately suffered a car accident, and he was even under the pressure of six broken ribs, and he still performed on stage with injuries, just to present us with the best image of Premier Zhou.
It is conceivable how much effort Wang Tie has put into playing Premier Zhou well, and for the older generation of special actors, Chairman Mao played by Gu Yue and Premier Zhou played by Wang Tiecheng are simply gods!
But fate is always like this, time flies, on June 21, 2024, Wang Tiecheng, who played Premier Zhou, also unfortunately passed away, judging from the announcement released by the China Children's Art Theater, at the age of 88.
But with the death of these old special actors one by one, the new generation of special actors have also taken the baton, and their acting skills are still very online!
Deng Yingchao met with Wang Tiecheng
Sun Weimin
Sun Weimin, an artist who interprets Premier Zhou Enlai with his soul, seems to have been drawn by some fatalistic force to steadily move forward towards the palace of art.
The further study of the Central Academy of Drama not only laid a solid foundation for him to act, but also forged his humble and upright character, all of which laid the groundwork for his successful portrayal of the role of Premier Zhou Enlai in the future.
The first time he was electrocuted was on the set of "Seven Battles and Seven Victories", Sun Weimin may still be a little young at that time, but his dedication to art and awe of the role are enough to make people feel that he is extraordinary.
He seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, step by step into Premier Zhou's world, and interpreted the demeanor of this great man in his own way.
Since then, Sun Weimin and the role of Premier Zhou Enlai have formed an indissoluble bond, and the performance is 20 years of spring and autumn, more than 50 interpretations, each time is a touch of the heart, every time is a tribute to history.
In the eyes of the audience, Premier Zhou Enlai played by Sun Weimin is not only similar in appearance, but also in godlikeness. His every move, every smile and smile seems to have traveled through time and space, making the great leader vividly present to us again.
But what few people know is that this actor, who is praised as "both physical and spiritual", actually does not have an advantage in appearance. It is this self-knowledge that
made him focus more on the sharpening of his acting skills and emotional investment, and used the skillful hands of makeup artists and his superb acting skills to weave one moving image of Premier Zhou after another.
The broadcast of "Begonia Still" pushed Sun Weimin's acting career to a new peak.
This drama not only won wide praise and praise, but also made Premier Zhou Enlai played by Sun Weimin an indelible classic in the hearts of the audience.
His personable and elegant image is deeply imprinted in everyone's heart, which makes people admire and cherish more admiration and nostalgia for this great leader.
Liu Jin
As a child, Liu Jin lived in a mountainous area with relatively closed information, but whenever night fell, the open-air movie in the town became the brightest star in his heart.
Those old movies that were played repeatedly were not only the only entertainment in his childhood, but also quietly planted a love and yearning for acting in his heart.
The interplay of light and shadow on the screen gave him a vague but firm vision of the profession of an actor, as if those roles were living in his dreams and leading him forward step by step.
Time flies, in 1983, Liu Jin, who has experienced countless challenges and failures, finally stepped into the door of the People's Liberation Army Art Academy with an indomitable spirit.
At that moment, for him, it was not only the beginning of his dream into reality, but also the prologue to a new chapter in his life.
On the stage of military art, he sweated, sharpened his acting skills, and accumulated strength for every bloom in the future.
In 1995, Liu Jin, who played Zhang Xueliang in the movie "Song Family Dynasty", unexpectedly met the famous makeup artist Wang Xizhong.
This chance encounter, like the caress of the hand of fate, opened a new perspective for Mr. Wang Xizhong, and also paved a way for Liu Jin to be a special actor.
When Mr. Wang said, "You can still play Premier Zhou Enlai", Liu Jin's heart was both surprised and apprehensive.
This recognition from an authoritative authority in the industry is an affirmation of his years of hard work, but how can you not feel pressured to play such a great historical figure?
However, fate always seems to favor those who dare to pursue their dreams. In 1996, an invitation from the crew of "Zunyi Conference" was like a spring breeze and rain, which made Liu Jin's dream bloom instantly.
Under the personal recommendation and creation of Mr. Wang Xizhong, he seems to have traveled through time and space and incarnated as Premier Zhou Enlai on the way to the Long March.
At that moment, Liu Jin, who was standing in front of the camera, not only highly matched the prime minister in appearance, but also showed the prime minister's wisdom, tenacity and demeanor to the fullest with his superb acting skills.
Since then, Liu Jin's road as a special actor has become wider and wider. "Long March", "Ode to Yan'an", "The Decisive Moment", ......
In one major historical drama after another, he has played Premier Zhou countless times, and each time it seems to be a dialogue with history and resonates with the soul of the premier.
With his outstanding performance, he has won many Best Actor awards, including the "Golden Eagle Award".
He also received a personal call from Li Qi, the former assistant to Premier Zhou, to express his condolences, and this honor and recognition is the highest praise for his artistic career.
In the hearts of the audience, Liu Jin has long been more than just a character on the screen, he has become synonymous with "Premier Zhou".
Whenever I see him on the screen, that sense of familiarity and intimacy arises, as if the prime minister has never left us.
Liu Jin used his acting skills and dedication to successfully portray the image of Premier Zhou vividly, which moved countless people.
And in the face of the performances of the three special actors, which one do you prefer?