In 2017, an anti-corruption drama "In the Name of the People" became popular, and the 55-year-old Wu Gang became popular overnight with the role of Secretary Dakang in the play, becoming a hot topic on the streets.
This old drama bone finally came out, and Wu Gang also successfully came out of the circle at this age. However, did you know that he actually has a little-known love story behind him?
Wu Gang's acting skills are very good, and they don't look like they are blown out. From an obscure small supporting role to appearing as a protagonist in "In the Name of the People", little is known about how much effort he put in. Listen to me one by one.
Before Wu Gang became famous, he did not suffer less. In order to be able to create a good character, when he was filming the work "Iron Man", he jumped directly into the cement and almost went blind. His professionalism is worth learning from.
Behind Wu Gang's success, there is always one person who silently supports him, and that is his wife Yue Xiuqing. The couple has spent more than 30 years together and is known as a model couple in the entertainment industry.
"In the Name of the People" was a hit, which had a significant impact on Wu Gang's career, and his career began to enter a new height. After that, he successively participated in works such as "Celebrating More Than Years" and "Winning the Championship", and his acting skills were recognized by many audiences.
After years of hard work and silent dedication, Wu Gang finally got the reward he deserved, but he did not lose himself because of this, always adhered to his original intention, and there were no scandals.
, an actor who only became popular at the age of 55, proved with his own experience: as long as you stick to your dreams, you can achieve a wonderful life even if you are a late bloomer. The love story between him and his wife Yue Xiuqing is even more enviable.
The first love twenty or thirty years ago: the encounter between Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing
Back in 1985, Beijing People's Theater actor training class. At that time, Wu Gang was 23 years old, and here he met Yue Xiuqing, who was 5 years younger than him. This energetic Beijing girl was immediately cast into Wu Gang's sight.
Wu Gang fell in love with Yue Xiuqing at first sight! But the path of pursuit is not smooth. Yue Xiuqing was so focused on his studies that he turned a blind eye to Wu Gang's overtures.
Wu Gang was in a hurry, and he began to keep wandering around Yue Xiuqing, looking for an opportunity to get close to her in the name of rehearsals.
Let's guess? Wu Gang's persistence finally moved Yue Xiuqing. One day, he bought Yue Xiuqing a box of ice cream. In order to prevent the ice cream from being too cold and hurting Yue Xiuqing's stomach, he covered it for a long time before giving it to her, and this carefulness really made people feel very warm.
Yue Xiuqing's heart was pounding, and it was because of this careful move.
However, the relationship between the two was not smooth sailing, and there were many bumps and bumps in the process. During rehearsals, they often have friction due to different points of view. However, as time passed, these small frictions allowed them to gradually get to know each other, and the relationship deepened unconsciously.
Wu Gang was really pursuing Yue Xiuqing. He used the excuse of class affairs to always find opportunities to be alone with Yue Xiuqing. Every time she discussed something, Yue Xiuqing thought about it seriously, but Wu Gang secretly looked at her, and her heart was so sweet that she couldn't do it.
Everyone noticed Yue Xiuqing's small actions, and they all thought that Wu Gang would be moved sooner or later.
Finally in 1991, the two held a wedding and officially became husband and wife.
Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing recalled the youthful years of the year, as if they were yesterday. From classmates to husband and wife, they perfectly interpreted what it means to "from school uniforms to wedding dresses" with sincere feelings.
This first love is not only the starting point of their lives, but also a source of motivation for them to face life's challenges together.
After marriage, Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing went hand in hand in their careers, and their careers complemented each other. In 1998, Yue Xiuqing came to prominence for her outstanding portrayal of Mao Shasha in "The Happy Life of Poor Zhang Damin".
At that time, when many people introduced Wu Gang, they would say that he was "Yue Xiuqing's husband". Other men may feel psychologically unbalanced because of this, but Wu Gang regards this as his motivation to move forward and devotes himself more seriously to his acting career.
Wu Gang's efforts paid off. In 2007, he won the Golden Lion Award for his outstanding performance in the drama "Mutiny". The awarding of the Golden Lion Award undoubtedly gave Wu Gang great encouragement.
In order to better shape the character, he specially asked the teacher to learn. When he got home, he would also rehearse silently by himself. Seeing all this, Yue Xiuqing was both distressed and relieved.
Wu Gang successfully ushered in a turning point in his career in 2009, and he won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor for his outstanding performance.
At the award ceremony, Wu Gang also expressed his love to his wife Yue Xiuqing, which was a show of love in the air.
As her husband Wu Gang's fame gradually increased, Yue Xiuqing chose to retreat behind the scenes and focus on her family instead. She gave up a lot of popular scripts just to have more time to take care of her family.
The relationship between Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing is like a lover and a friend. The division of labor between the two at home is clear, Wu Gang is mainly responsible for washing vegetables, and Yue Xiuqing is mainly responsible for cooking, and they cooperate seamlessly.
Although there are sometimes small quarrels, Wu Gang is always the first to take the initiative to apologize.
His point of view is that the truth can be explained slowly later, but a person's emotions must be appeased first.
In 2017, after the hit of "In the Name of the People", 55-year-old Wu Gang finally ushered in the peak of his acting career. It is no exaggeration that he is indeed a late bloomer.
However, even after becoming famous, Wu Gang was still able to maintain his original intention and there were no scandals.
Yue Xiuqing has been Wu Gang's strong backing and emotional support for many years, providing him with meticulous support and understanding. Whenever Wu Gang was working outside, Yue Xiuqing would wait at home with peace of mind, and occasionally call to pour out his thoughts.
Once, when Wu Gang was filming in other places, he saw the forget-me-not flower and felt that the name was very romantic, so he took the soil home and gave it to Yue Xiuqing. This little surprise made the relationship between Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing even sweeter.
In this world full of fame and fortune, Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing expounded the true meaning of "mutual affection" with practical actions. Their conjugal spirit tells us that as long as husband and wife work together, they have the ability to overcome all difficulties.
In 1996, the son conceived by Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing was named Wu Yuqing. With the arrival of the child, the couple's lives have changed drastically, and the burden on Wu Gang's shoulders has become heavier.
When he saw the little baby in his arms, he felt great joy, but also felt an invisible pressure, and he knew that he needed to shoulder greater responsibilities.
In order to give his family a better life, he worked harder.
Do you know? Wu Gang is actually a super romantic husband. Once, he was filming in a foreign country and saw a flower called "forget-me-not". He thought the flower was very beautiful and the name was romantic, so he took it home with the soil.
When he appeared in front of Yue Xiuqing with a large box, Yue Xiuqing was taken aback. When the box was opened, Yue Xiuqing was moved to tears by the contents of the box.
With the growth of their son, Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing also began to pay attention to their son's future development. may be the influence of his parents, and Xiao Wu Yuqing also has a strong interest in acting.
In order to help his son's dream, Wu Gang sometimes even takes his son to participate in variety shows.
It is rare to see Wu Gang participating in a reality show, which shows how much he values his son.
In the show, Wu Gang frequently talked about his wife Yue Xiuqing, so that the audience inadvertently ate dog food. Do you think this way of showing affection is sweet?
In family life, Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing have a tacit understanding. They have a clear division of labor, one washes vegetables, the other cooks, and the cooperation is flawless. Even the occasional small argument can be quickly resolved by them.
Wu Gang is always the first to take the initiative to apologize, and his attitude is to calm his emotions first, and then patiently explain the reason.
For their son's education, Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing respect the child's wishes. When Wu Yuqing became interested in his acting career, they did not impose obstruction, but provided support and guidance.
The open-minded approach to education adopted by this family fills them with warmth and understanding.
In 2023, Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing will once again co-star in the hit drama "Hurricane". Among them, Wu Gang played the male protagonist Xu Zhong, while Yue Xiuqing made a cameo. As soon as the show was broadcast, it attracted widespread attention, and the ratings and hits were quite impressive.
The audience is looking forward to the husband and wife team working together again.
However, have you ever known that during the filming of "Hurricane", Wu Gang's physical condition was actually not good. In order not to delay the filming schedule, he resolutely chose to postpone the original operation.
This kind of professionalism is really admirable. Even if he was unwell, Wu Gang still contributed superb acting skills and created an impressive role.
Faced with questions about his plastic surgery on the Internet, Wu Gang chose to keep a low profile and remain silent. He spoke with strength and won the recognition of the audience through his superb acting skills. Do you think this way of dealing with public opinion is clever? In fact, Wu Gang originally planned to have surgery to improve the puffiness of his face, but the operation was postponed for some reason, and he did not defend himself, but used the expressiveness of his works to prove his strength.
At the filming site of "Hurricane", although Yue Xiuqing made a cameo, her support for her husband was all-round. Whenever Wu Gang felt tired due to physical discomfort, Yue Xiuqing would always silently take care of him.
The husband and wife were very moved by each other.
The success of "Hurricane" proves Wu Gang's acting strength, and it is also another milestone for the couple to advance and retreat together. They show us that even at the peak of their careers, family is still the most important destination.
Looking back on the 31-year marriage of Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing, their mutual understanding and support are admirable. In the entertainment industry full of temptation, they have always maintained their original intentions and become a recognized model couple in the circle.
From classmates to husband and wife, from obscurity to popularity, the love story of Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing is full of positive energy and inspiring. They interpret what true love is with practical actions: not vigorous, but a long stream of water day after day.
They have always supported each other in the development of their careers. When Yue Xiuqing's career improved slightly, Wu Gang did not hesitate to give support; When Wu Gang finally came to prominence, Yue Xiuqing chose to silently retreat behind the scenes and fully support her husband.
This kind of tacit understanding makes their relationship last forever.
Although Wu Gang has become famous, he still maintains his thoughtfulness towards his wife. Whether it is the "forget-me-not" flower that comes home with dirt, or the mention of his wife without hesitation when participating in variety shows, it fully demonstrates his deep love for his wife.
In this era of high divorce rate, the marriage between Wu Gang and Yue Xiuqing can be called a clear stream and set a good example for us. Their experiences teach us that true love requires the joint efforts and cherishing of both parties.