Jia Ling’s rebirth and new turning point

“Jia Ling's New Life and a New Turn” is a hot topic in the recent high-profile TV series, which has attracted a large number of fans even before filming started.As the series aired, more people joined the fan base.Many viewers are very excited and look forward to seeing more exciting plots.At the same time, they are also very curious about the new turning point of Jia Ling's new life and can't wait to know more.

When the veil of secrets is gently lifted, the answer is finally revealed to the world in its unique and quiet way.

On that spring-filled April 16th, the behind-the-scenes documentary of the movie - Hot and Spicy - I Only Live Once - was quietly launched online.And just six days before the documentary was released, the movie - Hot and Spicy - successfully concluded its release tour.In the end, with a box office result of 3.46 billion, it not only topped the box office championship in the 2024 Spring Festival, but also occupied a place on the box office list of Chinese film history, ranking 14th.This result is undoubtedly a surprise for Jia Ling that far exceeds expectations.

As early as the beginning of the film's preparation, Jia Ling's expectation was just that - Hot and Hot - it would be enough to achieve the box office results of Hello, Li Huanying.After all, - Hello, Li Huanying - once created a brilliant box office of 5.413 billion.In an interview with Lu Yu, Jia Ling admitted that it was the audience that promoted her, a chubby girl, to a cute and popular position.She also had a lot of worries, especially after she successfully lost 100 pounds, she was afraid that the audience would no longer like her.

However, it turned out that Jia Ling's worries were unnecessary.The total box office of the two movies exceeded 8.8 billion. The audience not only accepted the slimmed down Jia Ling, but also pushed her to a new level.This is not only an increase in box office numbers, but also a change in the audience's perception of her and an innovation in the way she interacts with the audience.

Looking back on Jia Ling's career, the starting point and the end point are particularly clear.She used to be humorous, cute, and chubby, and it was her bounden duty to make the audience laugh.Being fat has become a symbol of her public image. Whether it is early cross talk sketches or later variety shows, even she herself is used to being ridiculed for her appearance.This image brought her fame, topic, and nationality, while also providing her with a kind of protection and cover.It is generally believed that behind her chubby and chubby image, she represents funny, thoughtful, non-aggressive, endless tolerance, tolerance and caring for others.

Jia Ling is not satisfied with this image.She longed for change, for something deeper to be shown in the film.So, we saw - Hot and Hot - this movie.She has emphasized many times that this movie is not about weight loss or boxing, but about how a person learns to truly love himself beneath the surface.

After the movie was released, although it achieved good results, it was also accompanied by some controversies and disputes.Some people accused the movie of over-marketing, some raised gender issues, and some even thought Jia Ling was selling body anxiety.However, amidst all the turmoil, Jia Ling chose to remain silent.She understands that everyone's opinions are subjective, and she can't change other people's thoughts, she can only be herself.

The release of the documentary - I Only Live Once - also went through a lot of twists and turns.The documentary, which was originally planned to be released during the second half of the movie's announcement, was postponed due to various reasons.It was not until the movie was released and all controversies and disputes subsided that Jia Ling's own story was presented in a quiet and peaceful way.

These 20 months of exclusive follow-up filming recorded Jia Ling’s journey from decision-making to eventual realization of her dream.Tencent News captured her emotions and joys with the camera, showing the hardships and efforts she put in for the movie.《I Only Live Once》is not only a documentary, but also a story that is parallel but different from the movie.It allows us to see a brand new Jia Ling, a woman who bravely pursues herself and dares to challenge herself.

In this process, Jia Ling experienced physical and mental transformation, and also gained growth and insights.She used her actions to tell us that no matter how big the difficulties and challenges we face, as long as we dare to face them and dare to change, we will be able to find our own sky.

Before the movie - Hot and Spicy - officially debuted on the big screen, Jia Ling quietly disappeared from the public eye for more than a year.During this time, she was in Hainan, engaged in closed training, and went all out to prepare for the second phase of filming.

In the film, Leying's journey of sweating, practicing boxing, and losing weight was edited into a series of highly inflammatory scenes.Against the background of passionate music, Leying, determined to break away from decadence and fight for herself, ushered in the awakening moment in her life.She ran on the track, skipped rope, pumped her fists, pedaled a bicycle, and performed various strength training, while the scenery of the four seasons flowed quietly around her.However, in the film's presentation, this seemingly long process of change is actually shown in just a few minutes.

Behind the movie, time seems particularly heavy and slow.In order to bring a strong visual and psychological impact to the audience, the early plot of the movie required Jia Ling to continue to gain weight until her weight reached an astonishing 210 pounds.For the average person, this number is enough to trigger a series of physiological reactions such as panic and difficulty breathing.But Jia Ling chose to use such an almost masochistic way to create an image of a marginalized person who is rejected by society and herself.

When creating the role of Le Ying, Jia Ling worked with the costume designer to carefully select the costumes.Fashionable clothes obviously don't fit the character's setting, and neither do those with a slight sense of design.Finally, they found an oversized T-shirt that was baggy, looked like it had been worn for a long time, and had an indistinguishable color.Jia Ling feels that this is the effect she wants - that kind of absent-minded ordinaryness, the kind of feeling that people are suppressed, ignored, and even smelled of mold in life.

Jia Ling used her own sweat and efforts to successfully make the character of Le Ying lifelike.Her dedication and persistence not only allowed the audience to see Le Ying's transformation and growth in the movie, but also allowed people to see an actress's reverence for the role and pursuit of art.In Jia Ling, we see a true artist, a brave person who dares to challenge herself and surpass herself.

In the eyes of Mo Jinjin, the producer of the documentary I Only Live Once, Jia Ling is facing an almost impossible task.Not only did she have to deeply interpret Le Ying's decadent life through her obese appearance, but she also had to carefully plan the production of the entire movie under the weight of more than 200 pounds.Although some outsiders question whether Jia Ling can cope with such a challenge, Mo Jinjin always firmly believes that Jia Ling is the kind of person who can turn the impossible into possible.

On the way to pursue this goal, Jia Ling also encountered tremendous pressure and collapse.Especially when her weight hit a plateau and she could no longer reduce it no matter how hard she tried, she felt unprecedented frustration.She ate a healthy diet, exercised religiously, and did everything scientifically recommended, but her weight never budged.This low mood made her feel unable to ease.

Mo Jinjin’s confidence is not unfounded.When she first met Jia Ling, she was attracted by her focus on work and ideas.Jia Ling does not overemphasize goals, but she pays special attention to hard work. Mo Jinjin deeply admires her determination and perseverance to go all out to do something well.

After watching the rough cut of the documentary, the producer and planner of "I Only Live Once", Peter Ho, finally had his doubts dissipated.He realized that just a comedian's motivation to break through was not enough to support Jia Ling in completing such an arduous task.He began to think deeply about why Jia Ling chose this most difficult path, which became the core proposition that the documentary tried to answer.

Jia Ling herself also struggled and resisted.One day after training for more than half a year, she suddenly felt more confused and exhausted than ever before.She began to question why she was living like this, and why she was going through such difficult training while others were enjoying life.That day, she asked her assistant to order skewers and red wine for her. The long-lost chicken feet and oily sides gave her a moment of comfort.Although she gained 3 pounds the next day, she did not regret her indulgence.She felt that without the revengeful enjoyment of that meal, she might really not be able to persevere.Before this, Jia Ling liked grilled shrimp very much, but she just didn't want to eat it that day. She just wanted to challenge her limits and refuse those high-protein foods.

After a long and anxious month of waiting, the movie - Hot and Spicy - finally has the exciting moment to start shooting again.This time, the camera will focus on the most exciting boxing ring showdown in the movie, and every detail will become the focus of the audience's attention.

At this time, Jia Ling has successfully lost weight to about 120 pounds. Her body shape has undergone earth-shaking changes, as if she has lost half of herself, glowing with unprecedented brilliance.However, despite her joy and pride, Jia Ling also knows that the responsibility on her shoulders is even greater.Not only did she have to complete difficult boxing scenes, but she also had to fully demonstrate the inner world of the character Le Ying through her performance.

When the filming of the first boxing match ended, Jia Ling did not wait for the “wow” sounds from the staff around her.Instead, what she heard were voices of doubt and concern.In her original imagination, Le Ying should appear in a fierce and powerful manner, sweating in the ring, showing strong confidence and fighting spirit.Even though you will “fail” in the end, you still have to fall down handsomely and leave a deep impression on the audience.

In the first shot, Jia Ling's fatigue was hard to conceal.Even makeup and lighting couldn't hide her lack of energy, which made Jia Ling feel a little lost and depressed.She began to doubt whether she could meet the requirements of the director and the audience, and whether she could perfectly interpret the role of Le Ying.

After discussing with the shooting and fitness team, Jia Ling decided to adjust the shooting rhythm and perform body shaping training with the advice of the coach.She knows that only through harder and more consistent training can she achieve a more perfect body shape and smoother muscle lines.In order to get back into shape as soon as possible, the coach even asked Jia Ling to stop drinking water.This is undoubtedly a more cruel challenge for Jia Ling, who has been accustomed to not having hot pot, barbecue, small cakes and braised pork for a year.

During the days when water was cut off, Jia Ling only had a daily quota of 100 milliliters of water.This 100 ml of water is contained in a small transparent watering bottle. Whenever her mouth feels burning, she picks it up and sprays it to relieve her thirst for water.She described the feeling as being in the desert, longing for a hint of cool rain.In this state, Jia Ling truly realized that water is the most wonderful thing in the world.Her hearing became extremely sharp as a result, and the most piercing sound at the scene was the gurgling sound of other people drinking water, which made her feel envious and helpless.

One day while filming, one or two hundred people were walking around in front of her, but Jia Ling's eyes were involuntarily attracted to the water fountain in the crowd.She described that she couldn't take her eyes out at that time, and her desire for water had reached the extreme.However, she did not give in to the difficulties, but chose to persevere and overcome.It is this extreme challenge and persistence that allowed Jia Ling to experience the inner world of Le Ying's character more deeply, and also gave the movie a more realistic and profound effect.In the end, with Jia Ling's persistence, the filming of the boxing showdown scene was successfully completed. She also won the recognition and praise of the director and the audience with her hard work and sweat.

After three days of long and arduous filming, the boxing scene finally came to a successful conclusion.Facing the powerful opponent Zhang Guiling, Jia Ling used extraordinary perseverance and courage to challenge her limits again and again.Zhang Guiling, a player who has twice won the 60KG championship in the National Boxing Championships, impressed everyone with her outstanding skills and strength.But Jia Ling did not shrink from this. She knew that only by confronting the strong can she produce the most authentic and shocking performance.

Before filming, Jia Ling had in-depth communication with Zhang Guiling.She asked Zhang Guiling to hit herself on the head as much as possible during filming in order to better show the pain and struggle of the character.She explained that by punching in the stomach, the audience may not be able to deeply feel the character's inner world and the hardships he has gone through.Zhang Guiling was impressed by Jia Ling's dedication and professional attitude, and agreed to go all out during the filming.

During the filming process, Jia Ling asked Zhang Guiling to shoot for two minutes without any worries.She knows that this is a key scene in the movie and it is also the ultimate performance she pursues as an actor.Even if she was beaten with bruises and bruises, she would not hesitate.She firmly believes that only by holding Zhang Guiling's fist can she get the two-minute long shot she dreams of and present a shocking picture to the audience.

After countless challenges and efforts, the film finally reached its final moment.At this moment, Jia Ling and Le Ying merged into one perfectly.They appeared handsomely with a sharp posture and muscular body, and then bravely accepted the opponent's blow.Although they failed in the end, their tenacity and courage won the admiration and applause of the audience.Inside and outside the film, two stories (or maybe one) work together toward a thrilling climax.

After the game, the staff served Jia Ling a plate of matcha cake that she had been craving for a long time.She eagerly took a bite and stuffed it into her mouth, enjoying this rare sweet moment.However, at this moment, her tears welled up without any scruples.Standing on the stage, Jia Ling shared her journey with emotion.She mentioned that she had been in a car accident on the way to the set that morning, leaving her wondering why filming a movie could be so difficult.She also admitted that there are thousands of ways to make a movie and there are so many paths to choose from, but she chose the most difficult path.Because she believes that only by experiencing hardships and setbacks can she become a better self.

During the post-production process of the film, the boxing match became a hurdle in Jia Ling's mind.She didn't have the courage to watch this scene again because it was so painful.However, it was this pain and persistence that made her wonderful performance in the movie, and also allowed her to have a deeper understanding of the inner world of Le Ying's character.She knows that this movie is not only a work, but also an important experience in her life.She will cherish this memory forever and continue to move forward on the road of acting.

Jia Ling knows that if she could turn back time and remake Hello, Li Huanying, she would be able to give it a stronger film flavor.However, the ignorance and sincerity during that time were like treasures in her heart, and she cherished them very much.You only live once, and her two works both present her emotions and soul to the audience without reservation.Sincerity is her only weapon.Whenever she faces the audience, a similar picture always appears in her mind - she holds her friend's hand tightly, eager to share her inner joy and emotion with them.

When filming "Hello, Li Huanying", her heart was filled with longing and respect for her mother, as if she was introducing to the audience: "Look, this is my beloved mother."“While filming - it was so hot - she seemed to have discovered a blooming flower, overflowing with fragrance, and couldn't wait to share it with the audience: ”Look, there is such a beautiful flower here.The aroma is intoxicating, come and enjoy it together.“

During the interview, Lu Yu curiously asked Jia Ling whether she would be willing to go through such hardship again in the future since both movies cost her so much effort.Jia Ling raised her head slightly and answered without hesitation: Why not?” Her eyes sparkled with determination and confidence, as if to say that as long as it was for creation and to share more sincere emotions and stories with the audience, she was willing to challenge herself again and experience the hardships and hardships again.

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