If Hong Kong returned to its motherland 25 years ago, Hong Kong dramas were a window for mainland audiences to discover Hong Kong culture, and Hong Kong actors were the narrators by the window. In the play, they emotionally performed the changes in Hong Kong with their characters and told the story of Hong Kong to the mainland. In life, they also personally experienced the rapid changes in the country and embraced the mainland with their hearts.
The ups and downs of the sea are followed by the waves, and you can enjoy them all in the play. Today, we enjoy the time together, and this feeling remains the same. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, Beijing News exclusively planned interviews with 14 Hong Kong actors. Some of them are still working in the TV industry, while others have lived a low-key and ordinary life. But they are all important behind-the-scenes witnesses of Hong Kong's return. Through their moving narrations, we try to relive the most precious golden age of Hong Kong TV dramas and evoke the emotional resonance of the two places.
In 1999, the Hong Kong drama " Genesis ", known as the most luxurious lineup and the highest production cost in history, was born. It was once given epoch-making significance. The drama brings together TVB's elites across Taiwan to interpret the ups and downs of business wars, portray the image of Hong Kong as an attacker in the great era, and become a classic representative of Hong Kong dramas. Ye Rongtian, the most popular male protagonist in the play, has become a mark of the times.
Yip Rongtian, played by Luo Jialiang in the Hong Kong drama "Genesis", is a classic character in the hearts of many viewers.
"Genesis"
Yip Rongtian - It is difficult to define Yip Rongtian as good or bad. He has the qualities common to people who do great things, such as wit, bravery, persistence and sense of responsibility, but he also has arrogance, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, etc. Weakness, he is a person who never gives up and becomes more courageous with every setback.
Co-stars: Chen Jinhong, Guo Jinan, Louis Koo
Broadcast platform: TVB
Plot summary: "Genesis" is divided into two parts, telling the story of the struggle and struggle of three good friends, namely Ye Rongtian, Xu Wenbiao, and Ma Zhiqiang, who started from scratch. Human nature changes after experiencing environmental changes.
classic dialogue:
This is how things are done. No one will pay attention to the process and only look at the results. If it works, it will work. If it doesn’t work, it won’t work. There are no excuses.
Luo Jialiang has portrayed countless classic characters, and because he won the "Best Actor" award three times, he became the well-deserved "No. 1 Brother" in TVB at that time. But Luo Jialiang has always been modest about the title "First Brother". He said that he got these opportunities because of luck: "I must be happy when I hear it. This is an honor that I will never forget. But in fact TVB has many "big brothers" and many good actors. I always feel that I am lucky to be an actor, because our profession affects the emotions of the audience. It is a great job, as many viewers have said. In that way, "Genesis" will affect his attitude towards life and affairs, and I am very touched. "
105 episodes were filmed for 11 months, and he was often seen on the set. When people talk about "Genesis", Ye Rongtian is a character that cannot be avoided. This character has a strong heart and a proactive and innovative personality. But it is not easy to interpret this soul figure. The complex and multi-faceted character and the intricate relationships between the characters can easily become flat or stereotyped if there is no appropriate handling method. Luo Jialiang used his superb acting skills to portray this character with flesh and blood.
In "Genesis", Luo Jialiang (left) and Chen Jinhong (right) cooperate.
Luo Jialiang said that the experience of filming "Genesis" gave him an unprecedented sense of satisfaction: "I have always believed that I am very lucky in the field of acting. TVB has given me many opportunities, and it is also a very good school. It has allowed me to accumulate profound acting experience and also allowed me to meet many precious characters. "
"Genesis" has a total of 105 episodes. It has a long length, a large number of lines, and grand scenes. It can become a classic because of its performance. The efforts of the creators behind the scenes. The play also created many firsts in production and posed unprecedented challenges to the actors' performances.Luo Jialiang revealed that the entire show took 11 months to shoot, and there were at least 80 episodes of "Flying Paper Boy" (which refers to the actors arriving at the scene and only receiving the script to be shot that day). All the actors tried their best to do their best. Faith, I kept spinning on the set and didn't even have time to sleep for days and nights. "When we were filming, it was good if we could sleep for 3 hours a day. We could only get the script in the dressing room. Once we got it, we had to go to the set to 'do it once'. We couldn't let go. I am a very stubborn person and I believe No matter what the result is, I always believe that hard work will pay off. "
can endure hardships and be obedient. Winning the Best Actor three times seems to be a hit for Luo Jialiang." Destined thing. After graduating from high school, he became a draftsman. By chance, he participated in the Wireless Rookie Singing Competition and was appreciated by lyricist Lu Guozhan , and made his debut as a singer. A few years later, he signed a contract with TVB and began to star in TV series. He would act in whatever the company arranged, and he would act for a few hours after starting work. This kind of "obedience" and "hardship" gradually gave him opportunities.
In the Hong Kong drama "天地男儿", Luo Jialiang plays the villain Xu Jiali (centre).
In 1996, he starred in the Hong Kong drama "The Man of Heaven and Earth" with Cheng Shaoqiu . The villain Xu Jiali in the drama made Luo Jialiang highly praised, and was hailed as "the fullest, most comprehensive and perfect villain in Hong Kong dramas". At this time, Luo Jialiang was already 35 years old. A few years later, he became the first person to win the "Best Actor" award three times at the Thousand Stars Awards Ceremony (" Brothers in Disgrace ", " Heaven and Earth Pride ", " The actor of "Golden Years ").
Luo Jialiang has always been serious about acting. He is always trying to figure out how to portray a character well: "I don't think too much about a character, I just invest everything into becoming him. To play a decent character, you have to learn to understand him. , express him; when you play a villain, you just think about how to act so that the audience will criticize you. Moreover, as an actor, you should constantly challenge yourself. Every time you perform, you must break the past methods. Once you get used to it and it becomes a formula, it won't work. Okay. We should start from scratch and find a new way to understand and try."
I still have lingering fears about driving into the sea.
However, in order to make the performance more realistic, Luo Jialiang also encountered dangerous experiences that still scare him.
There is a scene in "Genesis" where Ye Rongtian drives into the sea. In order to increase the sense of reality, Luo Jialiang decided to do it himself: "I am not very familiar with diving and have only received professional training for a short period of time, so I am still very scared. Rushing into the sea The pressure was extremely intense at that moment underwater, and I couldn't find an oxygen tank at that time. What was even scarier was that I locked the car door specifically for the tension of the performance, so it was difficult for me to escape and I was extremely scared. I kept telling myself to stay calm, because this shot was so rare, and I couldn’t do it again until two divers opened the car door from behind,”
Luo Jialiang said. I love performing and don’t allow myself to behave unprofessionally in my performances. Photo provided by the interviewee
This experience still makes Luo Jialiang still frightened, but he said that he has never regretted his efforts in the role. "Genesis" has become a classic of the golden age of Hong Kong dramas and is remembered by countless viewers. As a witness, Luo Jialiang said: "The training we experienced in that era made it easy for us to adapt to any situation on the set after coming out of TVB. Although the actors are passive , but I can also take the initiative to do every role well. I am very grateful to "Genesis" and so many producers, screenwriters, and colleagues for giving me such a good role. Ye Rongtian is a role that belongs to everyone."
Questions and Answers
Beijing News: As a Hong Kong actor, what do you think of Hong Kong dramas?
Luo Jialiang: is positive and inspiring. Some young people aspire to become professionals in the workplace by watching Hong Kong dramas, which can promote social progress.
Beijing News: In your opinion, which character best represents the spirit of Hong Kong people?
Luo Jialiang: Ding Shanben in "Golden Years", he is kind, just, family-oriented, and does not care about sacrifices.
In the Hong Kong drama "Golden Years", Luo Jialiang (left) plays the role of Ding Shanben. (On the right is Xiang Hailan )
Beijing News: On the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, what are the most obvious changes in your personal life and career?
Luo Jialiang: has become more and more comfortable in his career, and now he has many acting roles. I am a person who likes to challenge myself, and I also hope to think carefully about every role. Now living in the Mainland, the market is vast and there are many opportunities. I also have a happy family, and I hope to continue this happiness.
Beijing News: What do you think is the most profound experience of living in the Mainland (or traveling between Hong Kong and the Mainland)?
Luo Jialiang: When I first came to the mainland to film, I was really the only Hong Konger. I had some discomforts, such as the food or the climate, but I have grown to like it more and more over the years. For example, Beijing’s spring, summer, autumn and winter are very distinct. There are many yellow leaves in autumn and snow in winter. I like them all. These were difficult to see in Hong Kong before. Another example is food. I like spicy food and noodles. The mainland is developing so fast now, and life and transportation are very convenient. I enjoy living here very much.
Beijing News: In the process of learning and in Mandarin, are there any words that impressed you the most?
Luo Jialiang: Mandarin does require continuous practice, and continuous speaking will have good results.
Beijing News: What new skills have you mastered since coming to the mainland?
Luo Jialiang: I am still learning many new skills in . For example, I should have a good grasp of social media. In addition, I also have a very good team who can help me run the short video platform. I can shoot some short videos to share my current life and feelings with the audience. These methods bring us closer.
Beijing News: As a "memory killer" for many people, what do you want to say to the fans of the drama back then?
Luo Jialiang: I entered the industry in 1984 and started acting in 1986. I have been acting for decades. There must be many drama fans who grew up watching my dramas (laughing), so sometimes I meet some movie fans and drama fans, They are all very touched, and they will take the initiative to "preemptively" say, "I grew up watching your dramas", and they will find it very interesting and happy. For so many years, I have always felt that love is invincible. As long as everyone is full of love, we can face anything and overcome anything.
Beijing News: Describe your current living situation in one sentence?
Luo Jialiang: is fulfilling, comfortable and pleasant.
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