Hu Ge, a Promising Star
Everyone has experienced a twist of fate at some time. Actor Hu Ge is no different. In fact, his story is more amazing than most.
He stars in the The Chinese Love Story, a TV series based on a popular computer game of the same title, which hits our screens in July. The 22-year-old breathes life into main character Li Xiaoyao, and shows he is one of the most promising stars of this year. But few people, including Hu himself, ever expected him to be an actor. Hu was once a shy boy, and rarely spoke. To help him become more sociable, his parents sent him to an art troupe. At that time, Hu never thought he would have a career on stage or in front of the cameras.
Instead of gaining confidence in acting, Hu became very interested in directing. As the national college entrance examination approached, Hu chose to study directing at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Hu got a high mark and was give the registration notice. During the holidays at home he accompanied his friends to an audition at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. To encourage his friend, Hu performed and, surprisingly, he passed the exams.
Hu had to decide whether to be a director or an actor. He followed his dream and prepared to go to Beijing. But when the teacher told him many great directors had been actors, Hu hesitated. He finally stayed in his hometown to study performing arts. He was given a chance to take the lead role the TV drama Dandelion.
When playing Li Xiaoyao, He said he made great progress with his kung fu instructor. I promised my self that I must try my best to get told off less everyday. Hu said, “Surprising, I found pleasure and satisfaction.”
Everyone has experienced a twist of fate at some time. Actor Hu Ge is no different. In fact, his story is more amazing than most.
He stars in the The Chinese Love Story, a TV series based on a popular computer game of the same title, which hits our screens in July. The 22-year-old breathes life into main character Li Xiaoyao, and shows he is one of the most promising stars of this year. But few people, including Hu himself, ever expected him to be an actor. Hu was once a shy boy, and rarely spoke. To help him become more sociable, his parents sent him to an art troupe. At that time, Hu never thought he would have a career on stage or in front of the cameras.
Instead of gaining confidence in acting, Hu became very interested in directing. As the national college entrance examination approached, Hu chose to study directing at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Hu got a high mark and was give the registration notice. During the holidays at home he accompanied his friends to an audition at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. To encourage his friend, Hu performed and, surprisingly, he passed the exams.
Hu had to decide whether to be a director or an actor. He followed his dream and prepared to go to Beijing. But when the teacher told him many great directors had been actors, Hu hesitated. He finally stayed in his hometown to study performing arts. He was given a chance to take the lead role the TV drama Dandelion.
When playing Li Xiaoyao, He said he made great progress with his kung fu instructor. I promised my self that I must try my best to get told off less everyday. Hu said, “Surprising, I found pleasure and satisfaction.”
