The reality film genre (a genre of films about the lower classes, reflecting the reality of society) has been flourishing in recent years in the Chinese film market.
Zhao Liying is one of the rare female stars in Chinese cinema who has shifted to this film genre after a series of successful works such as The 20th Article, Ban Xia Blows... In the near future, the film "Hoa Huong Duong" in which she plays the main character will be released.
With the form of films that actors have to transform into people at the bottom of society, it is not easy to show. This film genre not only requires more action, it is more difficult to act, sometimes success or failure depends entirely on the actor's acting.
For actors, playing people at the bottom of society is not a shortcut to shine, but a place for them to express their acting ability.
This is also the reason why many blockbuster actors (with a large fan base, specializing in acting in market films) can act in historical dramas but do not dare to act in real films. Because historical films do not require too much acting skills. realistic films are different, associated with daily life, just need awkward, unreasonable acting, the audience will recognize.
Many viewers questioned whether Zhao Liying's transformation into this film industry was to prove her acting skills or win major awards?
However, looking at the way director Truong Nghe Muoi of "The 20th Article" and Phung Tieu Cuong of "Hoa Hoang" chose Trieu Le Dinh to participate in their projects, it shows that they see the actress's ability and are suitable for the role.
Zhao Liying is considered a sensitive and vibrant actress. She can always put her ego down, throw away the glory of a star, to play the role gently. That is proven by the actress's willingness to gain weight to play "The Wind Blows Ban Xia".
Zhao Liying choosing to act in a reality show is probably because she has aspirations and wants to contribute to art.
But more importantly, at the same time as Zhao Liying, in the Chinese entertainment industry, there were not many female stars who could take on roles like Zhao Liying.
Perhaps the real film genre needs names like Zhao Liying, not that they are looking for awards and real recognition from the audience.
