"Beauty means looking good. This is the first impression. You know how important it is."
Liu Hua nodded. With his acting skills, there were many in the entertainment industry who could surpass him.
Hong Kong actors of Liu Hua's generation, such as Leung Ka-wai, Anthony Wong, Ng Chun-yu, Cheung Suet-you, and Lau Ching-wan.
They all have very good acting skills, but when filming with Liu Hua, they can only play supporting roles.
There are many people in Hong Kong who sing better than Liu Hua, but their records cannot be sold as well as Liu Hua's.
Because Andy Lau is a handsome guy, the audience just loves to watch him. What can you do?
Filmmaking is a business activity, and acting is the icing on the cake. Having it is good, but not having it... is not impossible.
The same goes for singing. Singing skills are also the icing on the cake. Singing well is important.
But as long as you are good-looking, it is not impossible to be an idol singer.
Some talented singers with amazing singing skills may not be able to outsell idols who sing off-key.
The Hong Kong entertainment industry is well aware of this truth. If a person becomes famous for his acting, he will surely make a record. If you become famous for singing, you will definitely be in a movie.
"Strong refers to hard power such as career, force, and intelligence."
"It's miserable, such as being frequently injured, being very weak, or having a sad past, a tragic fate, etc."
"Beauty makes people admire; strength makes people worship; and misery can bring the protagonist back to reality, gain the breath of fireworks, and also stimulate a woman's maternal nature and produce a desire for protection.
Regarding the movie "The Lonely Agent", as the protagonist, you are inherently beautiful, this is the premise, and being strong and miserable is what I tailor-made for you, and it is also the new track I choose for you. ”
After listening to Yang Ye's words, Liu Hua felt that it made sense. He was grateful and admired Yang Ye.
But I was a little confused about what Yang Ye said about the new track.
He was about to ask a question, but Du Qifeng on the side said thoughtfully: "These three points seem to be useful for men too?"
Yang Ye nodded and said: "Of course, why can Erye Guan be famous throughout the ages and even become a god? In addition to his unparalleled loyalty, it is also because he is strong and miserable! Yue Fei is the same!
The ancient Greek definition of a tragic hero is a person who knows the tragedy of fate and dares to challenge it. Is it the same as Zhuge Liang who came out of Qishan Mountain?
It can be seen that this kind of character design has been very popular throughout the ages, both at home and abroad. ”
Johnnie To suddenly realized it and said: "When I used to discuss scripts with people, everyone would subconsciously rely on these elements, but never thought of summarizing a set of theoretical foundations."
Yang Ye has come up with many theories in this time and space, such as the nine major victory factors of kung fu movies, the eight major victory guides of blockbuster movies, the six major elements of treasure hunting adventure movies, and now he has come up with the three major secrets of making women fall.
These theories were widely circulated in later generations and became public secrets in the film industry. For this reason, Yang Ye was known as the theoretical master of commercial films and the king of commercial films.
Liu Hua waited for Yang Ye and Du Qifeng to finish talking before asking what Yang Ye meant by the new track.
Yang Ye asked: "Why did you enter the entertainment industry?"
Liu Hua thought for a while and said: "When I was a child, I lived in Diamond Hill, and my family ran a snack bar.
Daguan Studio is nearby, and many actors would call to order takeout. After I delivered the takeout, I couldn't bear to leave, so I just watched from the sidelines.
Sometimes I see Cao Dahua and Shi Jian competing in martial arts in ancient costumes, and sometimes I see Feng Baobao acting as a person from the Republic of China era. I feel that that is the world that I yearn for.
Later, the Daguan Studio was owned by Yang Ji, and I often saw you, the boss, as well as Brother Long and many other people.
At that time, I dreamed of becoming someone like you. Until one day, when the actors for "Alien" were selected, I mustered up the courage to sign up. ”
Yang Ye smiled: "Then we still have some fate. Have I ever eaten your takeaway?"
"No, when you were filming, the food was very good and no one ordered takeout. It was my first time filming and I stayed at your house. I ate and drank delicious food every day. I felt so happy that I didn't even want to go home."
Seeing that the topic had strayed, Yang Ye pulled it back and said: "Generally speaking, if a person suddenly gains a lot of fame, he will first choose to cash in his fame and make crazy money.
But after a period of time, you will start to cherish your feathers, and you will become cautious when accepting roles, trying to choose good scripts to protect your reputation.
But you didn't. Before you became a boss, you had to make ten movies almost every year, release several records, hold concerts, accept endorsements, and make investments. Why are you working so hard? ”
Liu Hua thought for a while and said: "People think I am an idol and will not pay attention to my acting skills. If I want to continue to stay in the entertainment industry, I have to take more roles and let everyone have an impression of me."
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"It's not impossible to take more movies, but you don't care about the quality. No matter what kind of bad movie, as long as it comes to you and your schedule is smooth, you will take it. Why is this?"
After hearing this, Andy Lau smiled helplessly and said: "I'm stupid. I don't know which drama is good and which drama is not good. Which one will be popular and which one will not be popular. Then I will take more roles."
Yang Ye couldn't help but sigh and said: "I originally wanted to persuade you to take less work, but I don't know if I can.
What I just said about the new track is what image you have in the minds of the audience.
When you create an impression on the audience, you will be invincible in this field. This is the so-called track.
Your previous track was the Young and Dangerous track formed by starring in "If There's Love", and Hua Di was your image in the minds of the audience. ”
Speaking of this, several people present could not help but fall into memories.
That was ten years ago, when Yang Ji was banned by Taiwan. Many people chose to leave, but Johnnie To and Liu Hua both chose to stay.
Yang Ye took it upon himself to create a movie for them, "If There's Love", which made Liu Hua famous in Asia, and Johnnie To became a big business director.
The three of them raised their wine glasses in tacit understanding and drank a toast. Yang Ye continued: "You have been eating the Young and Dangerous circuit for ten years, and you can't handle it anymore.
This time "The Lonely Agent" is the new image I created for you. This beauty, strength, and misery are your new character.
When you are over thirty, Young and Dangerous is no longer suitable for you, so let someone else play it. ”
Yang Ye said, and suggested several character types to Liu Hua. For example, there is a strong man with a sad past. Due to the fateful choice, the king returns.
For example, a master who is terminally ill blooms with all his strength at the last moment of his life.
For example, a big brother in a high-ranking society wants to correct his evil ways after experiencing life and death.
Yang Ye's advice to Liu Hua was actually characters from some of Liu Hua's later masterpieces, and Johnnie Du on the side was bursting with inspiration.
He later collaborated with Liu Hua many times and created many such "beautiful, powerful and tragic" works for Andy Lau.
For example, "Dark War", "Killer", and "Dragon and Phoenix Fight".
Among them, "Dark War" is the pinnacle of the two. It is Johnnie To's most stylized film and Liu Hua's best performance.
After Yang Ye attended the celebration banquet, he asked Xu Feng: "We voted for Xiaobao's "Chariots of Fire," right?"
"Yes, we worked very well together on "New Love", so we continued to vote for his new film."
"Chariots of Fire" is one of the highlights of Hong Kong films in 1995. It sold 30 million yuan in local sales. It is Liu Hua's another masterpiece closely related to motorcycles after "Love".
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Yang Ye said: "The investment is good. While Andy is becoming famous, let Er Dongsheng make the movie bigger. Don't be afraid of spending money."
This is nonsense. No director is afraid of spending money. He will burn it no matter how much you give him.
Xu Feng agreed, and Yang Ye called Luo Lixian again: "Axian, are you the action director of "Chariots of Fire"?"
"Yes!"
"Make the racing scene a bit more awesome."
"No problem!"
"I'm going to make a racing movie. Come back to me after you finish "Chariots of Fire" and we'll discuss it together."
"Okay!"
Luo Lixian is very excited. Yang Ye always does something extraordinary. If he wants to make a racing movie, he will definitely not mess around like "Thunderbolt".
As a racing enthusiast, of course he hopes to see an awesome racing movie.
Yang Ye hung up the phone and Xu Feng asked: "Are you going to the Golden Horse Awards this year?"
Yang Ye shook his head: "I'm not going. I have to go to Beijing for a meeting. At the closing of the Atlanta Olympics next year, there will be an eight-minute BJ performance. The BJ Olympic Committee hopes that I can come up with a plan."
Xu Feng said happily: "Did they ask you to direct the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics?"
Yang Ye shook his head: "I was just invited to come up with a plan and bid for it. Besides, this is only an eight-minute performance, not an opening ceremony."
Xu Feng said matter-of-factly: "I don't think anyone can compete with you."
Yang Ye held the woman in his arms and said gratefully: "You always tolerate me without any bottom line and indulge me, you will spoil me."
After hearing this, Xu Feng complained a little: "I can't get used to it, you are just as bad."
"Sorry, Xiaojie and I..."
"Forget it, she is determined, I don't blame you."
"Xiaojie..."
"I don't blame her either. She is my only sister. Do I still want to turn against her?"
"It's all my fault!"
Yang Ye has said this nonsense to countless women countless times.
He admits his mistakes but refuses to correct them.
However, he announced the next day that he would transfer 10% of his shares in Baiyang Pictures to Xu Feng. Xu Feng's shares increased to 15%, surpassing Xia Meng and becoming the second largest shareholder.
The love debt cannot be repaid, so it can only be made up with money.
As Yang Ye's children grew up, some owned shares in the company and some did not.
As a result, their mother gradually began to have unbalanced thoughts.
Although Yang Ye has many assets, he also has many children. Everyone wants to get more wealth for themselves and their children.
However, Yang Ye is in his prime and at the peak of his powers, so it would be too taboo to talk to him about this now.
So although they thought so in their hearts, they didn't show it blatantly.
They have followed Yang Ye for so long, and they all understand that Yang Ye is a soft-spoken person.
So everyone used gentle methods towards Yang Ye in order to gain more weight in Yang Ye's heart.
Fortunately, Yang Ye is very talented and talented. Otherwise, it would be a bit too much to be surrounded by beauties and sing every night.
...(End of this chapter)