In 1972, with the release of the Peking Opera film "A surprise attack on the White Tigers", Song Yuqing, the actor of the volunteer hero "Yan Weicai" in the play, became a hit overnight, and the song "Defeat the American Emperor's Ambition Wolf" became popular all over the country at the same time.
However, a few years later, Song Yuqing suddenly disappeared from public view, as if the world had evaporated, there was no more news.
Many people heard the news of Song Yuqing again because of a piece of news.
According to the news, Mr. Song Yuqing has already settled in the United States. What makes people even more surprised is that Song Yuqing actually sang the song "Beat the American Emperor's Ambition Wolf" again in the United States!
The famous Peking opera actor Song Yuqing
is in the United States. His audience is mostly Chinese, and there are also some Americans with blue eyes and yellow hair.
Imagine how exciting tunes such as "Down with the American Emperor's Ambition Wolf" sounded in the "American Emperor's Lair", how should the Chinese raise their eyebrows and how surprised the Americans would be!
It is said that at first, when Song Yuqing sang here, the Chinese in the audience either cheered loudly and called "Okay!", or responded loudly with them, which was very lively. The Americans in the
audience were ignorant. Some Americans would ask: "What does Mr. Song sing? Why are you so excited?"
When they knew the meaning of the lyrics, these Americans didn't care, and even learned. The Chinese applauded loudly like that, causing Song Yuqing and other Chinese to laugh.
Ever since he participated in the movie "Surprise White Tigers" and played the volunteer hero "Yan Weicai" in the play, Song Yuqing has become the incarnation of "Yan Weicai".
Left: Yan Weicai played by Song Yuqing
People often think of Song Yuqing as "Yan Weicai" and "Yan Weicai" as Song Yuqing, which blurs the boundaries between actors and roles.
So, how could "Yan Weicai" appear in the United States across the ocean?
Where did Song Yuqing go in those years when he was "evaporating from the world"?
What kind of story happened to Song Yuqing?
and listen to me one by one.
Song Yuqing, a Chinese Peking Opera actor, was born in Shandong in 1942. He is a national first-class actor of the Peking Opera Theatre of Shandong Province and a veteran of civil and military skills.
Song Yuqing was born in Tianjin in 1942. His father was a luthier in a troupe. Under the influence of
, Song Yuqing showed great talent for theatrical performance when he was young.
In June 1949, Song Yuqing was only 7 years old and was selected to join the "baby soldier" Peking Opera Troupe of the Jiaodong Army Division of the People's Liberation Army.
During the period of resisting US aggression and aid to Korea, the troupe was adapted into the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army Peking Opera Troupe, which performed for the commanders and fighters on the front lines of North Korea.
After the war, the troupe was transferred collectively and merged into the Peking Opera Troupe of Shandong Province.
In the early 1960s, Song Yuqing was admitted to the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Opera for further studies. During this period, Song Yuqing was personally passed on by Peking Opera master Ma Lianliang and other famous teachers.
Peking opera masters Shang Xiaoyun and Li Shaochun also liked this talented young offspring very much and gave them all.
Song Yuqing did not disappoint the gentlemen either. At the graduation performance, Song Yuqing performed "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea". Teachers such as Ma Lianliang and Li Shaochun personally performed the show. The performance was very successful and caused a sensation. After graduating from
, Song Yuqing returned to the Shandong Peking Opera Troupe.
In 1964, Song Yuqing's acting career ushered in a climax.
Movie "Surprise White Tiger Group" stills
In that year, the Ministry of Culture held a modern Peking Opera observatory meeting in Beijing, and Song Yuqing played the hero Yan Weicai of the volunteer army in "Surprise White Tiger Group".
Song Yuqing's appearance is handsome and handsome, and his singing skills are very good. The "Yan Weicai" he plays is a combination of old and martial arts. He is not lack of high-spirited passion and full of military masculinity. The emergence of contemporary heroes on the
stage is a clear stream on the Peking Opera stage. Song Yuqing has successfully created a glorious image of a modern soldier with a brand-new Peking Opera performance concept. The
performance immediately caused a huge sensation in the capital. That year, Song Yuqing was only 22 years old.
"Surprise Attack on the White Tigers" performed in Beijing for two consecutive months, and the venues were full and there were no absences.
In 1970, the relevant departments began to prepare the model drama "Surprise Attack on the White Tigers". After many twists and turns, it was decided that Song Yuqing would play the leading actor "Yan Weicai".
movie "Surprise Attack on the White Tigers" on 1It was released publicly in 972, and the effect was not unexpected. The response from all parts of the country was enthusiastic and there was great applause.
In that special period, the entertainment and spiritual life of the masses of people were relatively scarce. Model plays and Peking opera actors have naturally become the objects of pursuit. There was no shortage of "star chasers" at
. They were no less enthusiastic in "chasing stars" than the current "fans". Many young girls sent love letters to Song Yuqing.
At this stage, Song Yuqing harvested his own happy love, and his wife is also a Peking opera actor.
Movie "Surprise White Tiger" stills
As the saying goes, "One minute on stage, ten years off stage." Song Yuqing's success is definitely not accidental. In order to allow the audience to accept and recognize the "Yan Weicai" he played, Song Yuqing often went to bed late and got up early to step up rehearsals.
In order to practice the high-altitude flip and landing, Song Yuqing was injured many times.
is rare and precious that Song Yuqing, who was "a hit" and so popular at the time, did not forget his duty. He never put on the air of a "star" and got along with everyone in the troupe very well.
If Song Yuqing's life has been so smooth, I believe he will bring more outstanding Peking opera works to people.
However, "ups and downs" are the norm in life.
There is a saying: "Success and failure are also failures." Because of playing "Yan Weicai", Song Yuqing's life has reached the peak, and therefore has experienced many ups and downs.
In 1964, after becoming famous in a national concert, Song Yuqing was involuntarily caught in a "unnecessary" storm, and he lost the opportunity to appear on stage.
It wasn't until 1970 that Song Yuqing had the opportunity to put on a costume again when he filmed the Peking Opera film "The White Tiger Group".
After the "Ten Years of Catastrophe" ended, Song Yuqing was once again implicated and again lost the qualification to perform on stage. Z1z
Movie "Surprise White Tigers" stills
In the rest of his youth, Song Yuqing was "arranged" to the film lab. The former "Yan Weicai" did the manual work of loading and unloading cement and carrying steel pipes.
From a popular star who is popular all over the country, to a porter with a gray face, Song Yuqing must face this huge contrast.
However, Song Yuqing always believes that one day he will return to the stage.
Every day as long as there is time, Song Yuqing will hang her voice, move her legs and feet, silently looking forward to the day when she will return to the stage.
With the passage of time, Song Yuqing has gradually adapted to the current state of life.
In 1990, according to the policy at the time, 48-year-old Song Yuqing went through the retirement formalities ahead of schedule.
Song Yuqing later explained his state of mind at the time like this: "I just hope to have a quiet place where I can spend the rest of my life peacefully..." After
, Song Yuqing began planning to go abroad. After several struggles, he chose the United States, which is thousands of miles away. .
In 1998, Song Yuqing left the motherland with her lover and children, and went to the United States, which is familiar and unfamiliar. During
's years in the United States, Song Yuqing had a very peaceful life with his wife and daughter.
However, Song Yuqing never gave up his love for Peking Opera.
Song Yuqing lives in a Chinese community, so it didn't take long for many Chinese to recognize this big star who was once popular in China.
Therefore, some Chinese groups often invite him to participate in various performances. On the performance list, "Down with the American Emperor's Ambition Wolf" has become a must-play program for Song Yuqing.
movie "Surprise White Tiger Group" stills
These Chinese people in the United States also highly praise this episode. An overseas Chinese once said: The Anti-US Aid Korea made the Chinese feel excited. Listening to this song is particularly exciting and very enjoyable!
The Chinese community engages in gatherings and parties and often invites some American friends to participate.
At that time, when the party was about to end, Song Yuqing made a "final" appearance, and the performance was a cappella of Peking Opera excerpts "Down with the American Emperor's Ambition Wolf".
Song Yuqing sang the song passionately, and the Chinese in the audience thundered with applause. The American friends present at
did not understand the content of the lyrics at all, but were affected by the atmosphere of the scene, and followed everyone in a vague applause.
activity masterOut of courtesy, the holder smiled and told them the content and background of the lyrics. What
didn't expect was that several American friends laughed after listening to the explanation. They not only expressed their understanding, but even asked to learn to sing the song.
So a group of Chinese with yellow skin and black eyes, and a few Americans with white skin and blue eyes, clenched their fists one by one, and sang "Defeat the American Emperor Ambition Wolf" in unison! The atmosphere at the
event reached a climax at this time.
Song Yuqing would be excited at this time.
Song Yuqing not only promoted the art treasures of the motherland in this way, but also felt immensely proud of his motherland!
Song Yuqing's traditional Peking opera show
is on the other side of the ocean. Song Yuqing has not forgotten his homeland for a moment, and missed the fans who liked him and the disciples he cultivated.
He has also been doing his best to contribute to the inheritance of the traditional opera culture of the motherland.
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