Chapter 1894 1896 [Thousands of lives are easy to gain, but one ugliness is hard to find]


    Xiang Nan then made an appointment with last year’s Asian sister champion Weng Hong for coffee.


    “It’s no wonder that Ms. Weng was last year’s Asian sister champion. She is really petite and exquisite, with a beautiful appearance and a smart mind.” He praised with a smile.


    ? Weng Hong’s appearance is not top-notch among the stars in Hong Kong. There are many actresses with better looks than her.


    Not to mention the great beauties such as Lin Qingxia, Guan Zhilin, Li Jiaxin, Wang Zhixian, Qiu Shuzhen, etc., even Ye Zimei, Chen Falong, Qiu Yueqing, Li Lizhen, Yuan Jieying and others are not inferior to her.


    The key is her temperament, which is pure, innocent, graceful and touching, which makes her stand out among the beauties. This is probably related to her learning dance since she was a child.


    "Thank you, Mr. Ning." Weng Hong received Xiang Nan''s compliment and accepted it with a smile.


    “I think you have great potential to become popular, so work hard.” Xiang Nan smiled again.


    "Mr. Ning, you have always had a keen eye. Known as the golden touch, can you give me some advice on how to become famous?" Weng Hong asked curiously.


    She has always wanted to be popular, otherwise, she would not have worked hard and practiced dancing for so many years. Therefore, although she has only debuted for a year, she is already a little impatient.


    "With all due respect, there is no shortage of any kind of actress in Hong Kong nowadays. Pure, sexy, beautiful, temperamental, vase beauties, acting types, stars... If you just count every type of actress, there are at least seven or eight." "As a newcomer, it''s really not easy for you to get ahead." Xiang Nan analyzed.


    Hong Kong’s entertainment industry is now at its most prosperous, with stars gathering and talents emerging in large numbers. Unlike thirty years later, it would be difficult for the Hong Kong entertainment industry to launch a new star.


    “Then what should I do?” Weng Hong asked quickly.


    She knew that Xiang Nan was telling the truth. The entertainment industry in Hong Kong is now seriously saturated with talent. In TVB and ATV alone, there are countless beauties who are unable to make it.


    ?For example, TVB’s Zeng Huaqian, Lan Jieying, Zhou Haimei, Li Meixian, Shao Meiqi, ATV’s Li Yanshan, Ye Yuqing, Wan Qiwen...


    As for the competition in the film industry, the pressure is even greater. With Lin Qingxia, Wang Zixian, Zhong Chuhong, Guan Zhilin, Mui Yanfang, Cheng Yuling and others suppressing them, newcomers have no chance to stand out.


    ?The dignified Miss Hong Kong champion Li Jiaxin, with her earth-shattering beauty, still played the role of Wang Zixian in "A Chinese Ghost Story 2". Others are not as beautiful and famous as her, and the end can only be worse.


    …


    “I don’t know, are you willing to make a sacrifice?” Xiang Nan looked at Weng Hong and asked.


    Weng Hong was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Mr. Ning, I am all yours."


    Xiang Nan was stunned for a moment, then waved his hands and smiled, "No, you misunderstood. I said sacrifice, not that sacrifice. What I mean is, in terms of image, are you willing to sacrifice a little and take the comedy route?"


    “What do you mean?” Weng Hong asked in confusion.


    "It''s very simple. As the saying goes, a thousand lives are easy to come by, but an ugliness is hard to find. The same is true for actresses." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "If you count on your fingers, the female comedians in Xiangjiang now are Wu Junru, Zheng Yuling, Xiao Fangfang It can be said that there are only a few people. If you want to become popular, you might as well try the funny route.”


    "That''s it." Weng Hong suddenly realized that she had made a mistake. However, before she could feel embarrassed, she immediately asked for advice, "Can I take the funny route?"


    “I think it’s feasible.” Xiang Nan nodded.


    …


    ?Weng Hong’s appearance is more classic and temperamental. When someone like this is funny, it is more likely to be effective.????Because serious people doing unseemly things is one of the ways to make people laugh.


    ?For example, Luo Jiaying used to be a Cantonese opera boss. He was a civil and military singer before. He was meticulous on stage and his image was extremely upright. But the more so, the easier it is for him to shine when he is funny.


    ??Every time you watch "Westward Journey" and mention Tang Seng again, it''s his ecstatic "only you" sentence.


    ??There is also Wu Junru. Her father is the TV host Xia Chunqiu. She has lived in a villa since she was a child and takes a Mercedes when going out. She is a real young lady. It can also be seen from "The Thirteenth Sister of Hongxing" that she is also very good-looking.


    ??But just such a beautiful young lady openly picked her nose on the screen, which immediately caused a sensation in Hong Kong and triggered a strong comedy effect, so she became an instant hit.


    During her acting career, Weng Hong has also tried some funny roles, such as the unruly cousin in "Dances with the Dragon", Meng Ruyi in "Female Patrol", etc. Her performance was very eye-catching, but unfortunately she did not go into depth.


    In fact, if she is willing to let go of her image and take the comedy route, there is an 80% chance that she will become popular.


    On the contrary, if she can''t let go, she may not be able to act in comedies in the future. Because in the 1990s, all the stars in Hong Kong began to try to be funny.


    ? Lin Qingxia, Wang Yixian, Zhang Manyu, and Liu Jialing all broke through their self-image in "The East Makes the West", "Chasing Boys", and "Rose Rose I Love You" and became crazy and funny.


    Qiu Shuzhen also had many funny scenes in "The Deer and the Cauldron" and "The Five New Shaolin Ancestors", while Guan Zhilin also appeared in comedies such as "Happy Events in the Flower Field" and "The Eight Laughing Immortals", in which she gave subversive performances.


    Therefore, even the route of female comedians, if we don’t seize the time, there will be nowhere to go in the future.


    ?Just like a R-rated star, Chen Yalun was the first to try something new and became famous instantly. This has attracted other female artists who want to become popular to invest in this field. When it was Ye Zimei''s turn, it would have been difficult for her to get ahead unless her body was hot enough.


    ??Now, there are more restricted-rated female stars in Xiangjiang, and there will be more in the future, because Xiangjiang movies are about to enter a period of decline.


    On the one hand, it is because Taiwan has lifted restrictions on foreign-language films, and Hollywood films can be introduced to Taiwan without restrictions. As a result, Xiangjiang Film lost its largest market.


    On the one hand, it is because of the improvement of computer special effects technology that the audiovisual effects of Hollywood blockbusters have reached a new level. Compared with it, the Xiangjiang movie seemed too rustic, which also led to the loss of a large number of viewers.


    When the market is depressed, artists will do anything to make money.


    …


    “Then let me give it a try.” Seeing Xiang Nan say this, Weng Hong nodded.


    Xiang Nan has always been very good at selecting and cultivating artists, and many artists have become popular because of him.


    ?For example, Hollywood’s Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, John Depp, Kevin Costner, etc.


    ?Before with Xiang Nan, they were not even considered third-tier actors, but now they are top-notch first-tier male stars. This is the great thing about Xiang Nan.


    So if he thinks he is suitable for the comedy route, then he is 80% right.


    “Okay, we at Zhen Kung Fu Pictures will definitely welcome you.” Xiang Nan nodded and smiled, “Now, let’s talk about another kind of sacrifice~”


    (End of this chapter)