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Text: Fu Bao
Edited by Fu Bao
The death of a generation of "Guan Yu".
The famous actor Lu Shuming died of illness at the age of 66. For those post-90s and post-00s film and television fans, Lu Shuming may just be an unfamiliar name. However, as long as the image of Guan Yu in the classic drama "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is mentioned, they will immediately think of the burly hero, with a strong voice and free and easy behavior.
It was Lu Shuming who used his own temperament and superb acting skills to perfectly interpret Guan Yunchang, the loyal and brave hero of the Three Kingdoms, and left an indelible impression on countless audiences. Since "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was broadcast on CCTV in 1994, the image of Guan Gong played by Lu Shuming has become a well-known symbol and one of the classic symbols of Chinese culture.
The death of his mother became the last motivation
No one expected that in 2021, the year before Lu Shuming starred in the last TV series "Qinglong Yanyue Knife" and played the role of Guan Yu again, his dearest mother would pass away. The death of his mother brought a heavy blow to Lu Shuming, and he once left a message in the circle of friends to mourn: "My mother has passed away, my heart is extremely empty, and I have lost my dearest person."
The meticulous care given to Lu Shuming by his mother has always been a strong backing in his life. So when filming "Qinglong Yanyue Knife", he put all his efforts into it, hoping to offer his last filial piety to his mother by creating the image of Guan Gong for the last time.
In this drama, Lu Shuming is still the mighty and unyielding, domineering Guan Yunchang. When the crew talked about his performance, they all used the words "professional" and "dedicated" to describe him. Even Lu Shuming, who is over 60 years old, has a level of dedication and concentration at work, which makes people sigh at his determination and dedication to the work of actors.
Before entering the actor industry, Lu Shuming also experienced many hardships and tribulations. One of the most memorable events happened in 1983. That year, Lu Shuming, who was only 27 years old at the time, was sentenced to 16 months in prison because he was dancing at a friend's house and "the amusement color was too strong". As you can imagine, this is a huge blow for a young man.
After getting out of prison, Lu Shuming should have stayed away from the entertainment industry, but he did not give up his dream. He once again devoted himself to the ranks of actors, and finally became popular in 1990 through the excellent role of Guan Yu in the TV series "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". This not only confirms his tenacity, but also witnesses his tireless pursuit and dedication to the actor's career.
The family is related to a lot of ups and downs
If Lu Shuming's career is smooth sailing, then his love life is quite bumpy. He has been married twice, the first of which ended in 1990. A few years later, he met actress Gao Lan, who was 11 years younger than him, and fell in love at first sight. The two held a wedding in 1991, starting their 32-year married life.
Lu Shuming and Gao Lan's married life did not go well at first. Due to the 11-year age difference between the two, coupled with Lu Shuming's career and busy work at that time, the love life of the two was repeatedly cracked. It wasn't until 1998 that Gao Lan never gave up supporting her husband's career, and their family life was finally on the right track.
On TV, Gao Lan is often asked by the media about her life with Lu Shuming. From her narration, we can feel that Lu Shuming in life is a man who values love and righteousness, and he interprets the responsibilities and responsibilities of being a husband and father with his actions. Gao Lan has always been the most important force supporting Lu Shuming, so that this unbridled and somewhat unruly old man has also restrained some edges and corners.
Speaking of Lu Shuming's indissoluble bond with "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", he did put great effort into creating the role of Guan Gong back then. According to people familiar with the matter, in order to perfectly interpret this role, Lu Shuming was injured many times in the scenes of fighting and horseback riding. One of the most memorable is that during a riding scene, he accidentally fell off his horse and injured his hip and hip bones on the spot.
The pain is undoubtedly a huge test for actors, but Lu Shuming gritted his teeth and persevered and was not changed. It can be seen how persistent and professional he is. It is precisely by virtue of this persistent pursuit of his career that he can portray the character of Guan Yu so vividly and become a classic image of Guan Gong in the minds of countless audiences.
To this day, when everyone mentions "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", the first character that comes to mind is still the mighty, unyielding, loyal, brave and righteous hero he plays.
The past of youth, step by step
If Lu Shuming's brilliant acting career is compared to a blockbuster, then his gradually growing youth is the most wonderful opening prologue of this movie. Lu Shuming was born in Qingdao, with an average family background, and grew up in a factory in Shaanxi.
Recalling that when he was 16 years old, Lu Shuming, who had just entered his youth, had already developed a strong interest in learning Peking Opera and becoming an actor. It's a pity that his parents don't approve of their son becoming an actor, thinking that this is not a serious career. So, the teenager with the dream had to put it aside for the time being.
Later, Lu Shuming joined the local Shaanxi youth basketball team and planned to become a professional basketball player. However, he soon discovered that basketball was not his real interest, and his desire to become an actor never disappeared. So, in 1980, he was admitted to the Xi'an Drama Theater and became an actor.
The road to his dream was not smooth, and when he first entered the industry, Lu Shuming went through a lot of hardships at that time. Fired from the theater for having a relationship with a female classmate, he had to do manual labor from 1977 to 1980. But it was this special experience that made him see his extremely persistent pursuit of the profession of actor, so he made up his mind to finally embark on this path.
Whether it is the bumpy life experience or the great achievements he finally made in his career as an actor, Lu Shuming has left an impression of tenacity, hard work and perseverance. He once relied on his acting skills and strength to perfectly present the majestic image of Guan Gong in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", which has become an indelible symbol in the hearts of countless audiences.
And when "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was broadcast on TV in 1994, Lu Shuming should have been extremely proud of it, but a regret also came - his father had passed away before the show was broadcast. According to Lu Shuming's recollection, his father's greatest wish before his death was to witness the image of Guan Gong created by his son.
Fate did not condone this wish, which became the biggest regret of Lu's father's life. Lu Shuming has been full of emotion on many occasions, which shows that this has become an eternal pain in his heart. But fortunately, he lived to the age of 66 and was fortunate to witness his career rise in the second half of his life, becoming a well-known "generation of Guan Gong" in the Chinese entertainment industry.
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