When it comes to "returning pearls", who is not moved by the love-hate entanglements of the Qianlong period? Five elder brother Yongqi, little swallow, crape myrtle. The names, like the bright stars in the old court, once lit up our screens and hearts.
Time flies, time flies, the twinkling of an eye has been 26 years of Spring and Autumn. Where are those former screen lovers and court darlings scattered now? Is it still star-studded, or is it out of public view?
Wang Yan
When the "Zhaojie Queen" in 2023 ended in the fire, many viewers were shocked by the brief but dazzling light.
This queen is what we know as "Qinger"-Wang Yan. As time flies, Wang Yan has transformed from a pure and lovely style to a queen of the world, but her unique temperament and charm have not diminished at all.
Looking back at that time, the "Qinger" in "returning the Pearl" was like the apple of the queen's eye, not only clever and sensible, but also with a warm-blooded heart. Wang Yan interpreted the role incisively and vividly, as if she were the sunny son living in the palace. When "Huanzhu Gege 3" comes back, only Wang Yan remains the same, which is enough to witness her irreplaceable position in the hearts of the audience.
However, in the heyday of her career, Wang Yan chose love and got married with the rich businessman Wang Zhicai. She did not shelve her love because of her career, and people have to admire her courage and determination. After marriage, Wang Yan did not give up her acting career, but worked harder, bringing one classic role after another to the audience.
Bai Feifei in the Outer History of Wulin, Pingping in the Deep Rain, and the heroine in the invincible County Magistrate. Wang Yan conquered the hearts of countless audiences with her acting skills and beauty. Each of her roles has a different charm and story that is unforgettable.
Over time, Wang Yan may have focused more on her family, but she never left the audience's sight. Every time she appeared on the Internet platform with her son, it always caused a heated discussion. Netizens have sighed: time seems to have stopped on Wang Yan, she is still so beautiful, elegant.
Now, Wang Yan once again as the "Zhaojie Queen" broke into the audience's line of sight, although the part is not much, but that short appearance is enough to make people amazing. She proved with her own strength: no matter how time goes by, she is still the shining star.
Zhu Hongjia
In those days, "returning pearls" was all the rage, and the corner of "Xiao Jian" was like a swordsman born out of thin air, chic and unruly, all-round talents, captivating countless girls.
And Zhu Hongjia, who played the swordsman, came into the audience's field of vision. At that time, the 28-year-old did not have an advantage in the crew, but with the setting of Xiao Jian and his own efforts, he successfully gained a foothold in the entertainment industry.
Zhu Hongjia was not starry from the beginning. Having majored in Nortel, although he set foot in the film industry in his sophomore year, he has not been very popular. It was not until the popularity of "returning Pearl Gege" that he got a taste of fame.
After that, he played "Shen Guowei" in "fatal encounter" and waited affectionately, which once again touched the hearts of the audience. And in the "Panda" in the Outer History of Wulin, because of his high martial arts, emotion and righteousness, he has won the reputation of "the first Ranger in the world".
However, the entertainment industry is unpredictable. Just when people thought Zhu Hongjia's career would flourish, he gradually faded out of the audience's sight. Although he has taken many scenes, he has never been able to surpass his previous role. As time passed, the dashing swordsman of that year also became a middle-aged actor who could only play a small supporting role.
Zhu Hongjia played the role of the heroine's father, Lu Qingzhou, in the online drama "the passing year" in 2022. Although the face is slightly fat, but the manner is still correct, faintly can be seen the elegant demeanor of that year. However, in Leyou Yuan in 2023, he challenged himself again and played the role of veteran "Lao Bao".
Dishevelled hair, loose skin and an uncleaned beard made him look old. Such a change in image has made many netizens sigh. Where is this still the "Xiao Jian" that fascinated sentient beings at that time?
Zhou Jie
When it comes to Zhou Jie, the first thing you may think of is the "Erkang" meme that is popular on the Internet. But you know what? The actor who became famous for "returning the Pearl" has experienced the ups and downs of his acting career, but finally found a new direction of life in the rice field.
In the late 1990s, Zhou Jie became a household name by virtue of his excellent performance in "returning the Pearl". His affectionate style of "Erkang" has won the love of countless audiences. However, with the development of the plot, Erkang's character has changed greatly, which also made some viewers complain about Zhou Jie.
When Zhou Jie's career was in its heyday, a sudden storm of public opinion pushed him to the forefront of the storm. First, co-actress Lin Xinru revealed her unpleasant experience in the kissing scene, implying that Zhou Jie behaved improperly.
Then, there were rumors that Zhou Jie played big names on the set and did not respect his predecessors. These negative news made Zhou Jie's reputation plummet, and his career was also seriously affected.
At that time, Zhou Jie seemed to be the target of public criticism. But he did not choose to escape, but faced it bravely. He admitted that he was not good enough in some ways, but also insisted that he had not done anything against the law and discipline. However, Zhou Jie was suffering from the pressure of public opinion, and he began to re-examine his life and values.
Just then, Zhou Jie made an unexpected decision: turn to business and devote himself to agriculture. He opened an agricultural company in the northeast, focusing on growing high-quality rice.
With his love and dedication to agriculture, Zhou Jie gradually came to the fore in the business community. His rice brand has gained a good reputation in the market, and sales are also rising. Today, Zhou Jie is worth more than 100 million and has become a successful businessman. But he did not forget his original intention and responsibility.
During the epidemic in 2022, he donated tens of thousands of jin of rice to Wuhan in his personal capacity, making his own contribution to the fight against the epidemic. This move enabled Zhou Jie to regain the respect and recognition of the public.
Alec Su
When Alec Su stood on the stage of "Brother who cut through difficulties" in 2023, he sang and danced as if he were going back in time to the era of the "Little Tigers". However, in front of him, he is no longer that teenager, but an evergreen tree in the entertainment industry who has experienced ups and downs, but still has undiminished charm.
Speaking of Alec Su's acting career, I have to mention "returning pearls". This show seems to be a turning point in his acting career, so that the public can really see his potential. The "five Brother", who moved and quieted with the "little swallow" and broke the heart of "Huang Ama", is still a classic in the hearts of many people.
But Alec Su did not stop there, he has been challenging himself, looking for a breakthrough. He constantly refreshes the audience's understanding of him from "Flowers without deficiency" in "double arrogance" to "Bai Xiaonian" in "the Wind". Each of his roles seems to be a cry from the bottom of his heart, which makes people see his versatility and infinite possibilities.
However, Alec Su's acting career has not been plain sailing. He has also faced the confusion and challenges of transformation, but he has never given up his requirements and pursuit. With his strength and sweat, he has proved that he is not only an idol actor, but also a powerful actor and an excellent producer and director.
In Alec Su's acting career, we saw his tenacity and perseverance. He constantly challenged himself, surpassed himself, and proved his strength and value with practical actions. Every time he succeeds, it seems to be an affirmation of himself and a feedback to the audience.
Today, Alec Su is more than 50 years old, but he still maintains a young state of mind and vitality. He interprets the Legend of immortality in his own way, which makes people see another possibility in the entertainment industry.
Conclusion
Speaking of "returning pearls", whose mind does not show those happy summer days? It is not only the memory of summer vacation, but also the symbol of our youth, accompanying us to laugh, cry and grow up. As the song in the play sings: "the wine should sing out the joy of life, vigorously grasp the youth."
Whenever I think of this lyrics, I seem to have returned to the summer vacation accompanied by "returning pearls", when we were young and smiling brightly. Therefore, this play is not only a play, but also an unforgettable period of youth.