People's Entertainment Interview with Xiao Zhan: The present is the future

Hello friends of People's Enetrtainment, I'm Xiao Zhan. Life is not just this piece of Shichahai There is a vast world waiting for us outside. Our story begins from that sea. The part that resembles me the most is perhaps the perseverance in doing what I believe is right. The difficulty lies in what you are capable of doing. I think it's about maintaining a calm mindset. Just like the lines in our play The difficult road is the uphill one. I've never set a goal for myself Just doing the best in

the present Living in the moment. The part that resembles me the most is perhaps persisting in doing what I believe is right. Continuing to persevere. Perseverance towards friends, family, and things I care about. That kind of dedication. He's quite stubborn about it. That's why I admire him. What about your own story? Do you have any differences? Differences? He is very active, very talkative. But also, he can be quiet and emotional sometimes Actually, if I were to choose the most impactful sc

ene, it would be the part where I returned from the military to Beijing. Because that part was quite intense, immersed in a sense of sadness. And within that emotional state, I had to convey different layers. Sister, I'm back. I think the difficulty lies in bringing about that change. Rather than remaining in a constant state of sadness. His emotions progressed, there was a change. Because we filmed in a non-linear order. It wasn't in chronological order. So, maybe I filmed a certain scene a mon

th ago, and a month later, we had to continue from there. So, while filming, it was necessary to have a clear understanding of the preceding and subsequent scenes. These are my ancestors. They grew up in an environment different from that of Chunsheng. But generally speaking, they all came from that era. So, they actually share many common traits. Against the backdrop of societal development, they continuously adjust themselves to adapt to the changes and developments of the times. I think it's

that sense of persistence, determination. In fact, people from Chongqing have a kind of inner strength, a resilient spirit. Actually, I prefer to do some preparation work outside the script. For example, understanding the character beyond the script. What kind of environment did they grow up in? Which people and events had the greatest impact on them? Perhaps these things go beyond the script. You need to explore them on your own. It's up to you to think. How do you explore? Just use your imagin

ation You can start by writing a brief character biography. Perhaps it's not exactly what the director envisioned. But you need to bring it to life based on your own understanding. This will be helpful in interpreting the character later on. There are often times after finishing a scene when I return to the hotel and feel happy. And then I think to myself, "Today's performance was pretty good." I feel it was worth it. All the hard work pays off. But sometimes I also reflect and think to myself,

"The state of this scene wasn't that great, it could have been better if I did it again." I think it's important to approach it with a calm mind. Of course, just like the lines in our play, the difficult road is the uphill one. So, I face these comments with equanimity, acknowledging when they are right I absorb them myself and make corrections for the next time. I strive to appear in a better form next time. Actually, I don't feel troubled by this at the moment. Everything is in service of this

character. If this character needs me, to appear in a different guise, then I have no problem with that. And if perhaps the script is incredibly captivating to me, truly moving, it may require some special effects makeup to alter my appearance and state. I am completely open to that. For me, an actor speaks through their work. So everything serves the purpose of the work. Different people often ask me, "What are your goals for this year?" But the truth is, I've never really stated a specific go

al for myself. I believe in doing the best I can in the present, living in the moment. It's always been this way for me. For example, let's say I have a project that I'll be working on next. I'll focus on doing it well in the present. Because work is constantly evolving, you'll encounter various difficulties and challenges. Once you overcome one challenge, there will be another waiting for you. So perhaps it's not wise to set long-term plans without fully focusing on the present tasks. This migh

t be another answer to consider. I think it's about improving one's acting skills and cultural literacy and striving to create more and better works that can truly touch the audience and give back to everyone. That definitely requires constantly remembering one's social responsibility and having a sense of duty. In other words, his recent film is quite good. I don't have any objections. I just have some small suggestions. I also graduated from college and then pursued my own profession. Later, I

switched to this industry. I think I can empathize with some recent graduates. They might feel insecure because the social environment has changed since they left campus. But I believe that if everyone adjusts their mindset with confidence and dignity, without excessive worry and distress, and focuses on doing their current tasks well, I believe everything will fall into place.