Zhao Lu Si opens up on what it took to painting a lady born into slavery, attempting to forge her path into the world of enterprise in The Story of Pearl Lady.
The Story of Pearl Lady is customized from Tan Tian Yin’s novel “Kun Shan Yu Qian Zhuan” and tells the story of a pearl diver named Duanwu (Zhao Lu Si), who escapes from her pearl farm to be free from humiliation. The C-drama portrays how Duanwu overcomes struggles, together with the lack of her beloved and betrayal by these she trusted, and the way she, along with her intelligence and braveness, in the end turns into a distinguished businesswoman.
Just lately, YOUKU launched brief interviews with actress Zhao Lu Si. the place she talked about her ideas on her drama character.
Right here is the excerpt from the interviews.
Zhao Lu Si begins by saying, “The story is a couple of feminine lead’s very lifelike journey of development. So, she transitions from an earlier model of herself to a extra developed character afterward. It primarily tells the story of a slave, who begins from nothing and turns into the most important jewellery enterprise proprietor in Yangzhou.”
Q: What do you suppose makes Duanwu essentially the most distinctive character you have performed?
She’s essentially the most struggling one [I’ve played so far]. Duanwu’s struggles aren’t simply bodily struggling like abuse and bullying. I feel it is extra about one thing that resonates deeply in trendy society. Should you’re born into the decrease class, how do you bravely face the world? The factor that I discover most admirable about Duanwu, that I am going to by no means have in my life is that she’s very courageous. There is a saying: The courageous benefit from the world first. I typically consider her by means of the lens of contemporary ladies. I ceaselessly marvel, like, ‘In spite of everything she’s been by means of, why not simply let it go?’ (Typically, giving up is the suitable selection). I typically suppose, ‘Simply let it go.’ Like, ‘What is the level?’ However with Duanwu, she would not consider in destiny. She would not settle for it. So I discover that this woman is admittedly cool. I do not suppose that each one women essentially need to be exceptionally courageous and resilient with a view to face the world. I do not really feel this fashion. I feel we must always simply let or not it’s [let things flow naturally, not pushing oneself to extremes].
Q: Duanwu has many underwater pearl-diving scenes. How did you’re feeling after filming these?
Whereas I used to be underwater yesterday, I truly felt that it gave me a unique feeling. Yesterday was the primary day of underwater scenes. At present, I even wished to speak with the director about it. The story’s background is that if a lady has her interval, she will be able to now not dive for pearls. She could be despatched to the birthing room to repeatedly bear youngsters. It is actually terrifying. However yesterday, I felt that when Duanwu is underwater, she ought to really feel the most secure, most peaceable and most protected. As a result of she is aware of that solely underwater, her life is in her personal palms.
Q: What did that really feel like bodily?
It is arduous to endure. However I really feel that if I had been Duanwu, I might benefit from the course of.
Q: Was that Duanwu’s most difficult scene?
Really, not likely. It is within the first two episodes. I feel it is simply to provide the viewers a recent visible expertise. However when it comes to the storyline, I do not suppose it is essentially the most intense half. I feel essentially the most thrilling half continues to be but to return… Plus, she’s very busy! [With] so many issues in her life. This woman looks like she will be able to by no means relaxation. It is like her thoughts is rarely actually comfortable. She’s a posh character. From starting to finish, she’s not somebody who can chill out. In each scene, I really feel afraid I am going to miss some delicate emotion. Like within the earlier scene, she may’ve simply argued with a person, however now her youthful brother [Shrimp] is getting damage. In a single scene, she may undergo so many feelings. So, sure, it is all fairly difficult. That is what I fear about essentially the most. And that is the venture the place I’ve cried essentially the most in scenes. I am actually anxious that when folks watch, they will suppose, ‘Life is already so arduous, and Zhao Lusi, you are exhibiting me this?’
Q: What number of crying scenes are there?
Just about each scene. As a result of the script is intelligent. It by no means outright says, ‘Duanwu cries now,’ however the feelings construct up in nearly each scene. She carries hatred, resentment in direction of the world, and the [feeling of] unfairness. It’d really feel unusual if she did not have feelings. You already know? Her life is exhausting. I feel watching a present is the viewers searching for a reference to the character. So, I consider those that’ve lived by means of it might probably really feel for Duanwu. She represents numerous others like her.
Q: Duanwu’s journey is filled with hardships. Shrimp as soon as suggested her to run away. What retains Duanwu going?
If Shrimp wasn’t round, I feel Duanwu would cost forward with out hesitation. However as soon as she had a youthful brother, and wished to guard him, she discovered to be cautious. When she first joined this convoy, it was all for a blood-stained pearl. She was prepared to provide her all simply to get that blood-stained pearl. However as soon as she joined this group, she realized there was an opportunity for promotion. Then she thought, ‘Can I work arduous to maneuver up? After which, as soon as I truly be taught some issues, by means of my arduous work, I am going to be capable to deal with respectable work. That may make me really feel extra assured. Whether or not it is opening a store with my brother or the rest, I would really feel safer.’ That is how she envisioned the longer term.
Q: We might all be taught from Duanwu within the office. What qualities of Duanwu are price studying from?
I do not suppose she’s price studying from in any respect. I imply, it is pointless. I actually like what they name ‘the Gen Z workplace makeover [features offices need for Gen Z and younger generations].’ I truly prefer it lots. As a result of I feel we must always defend ourselves first, and make ourselves joyful first. Take Duanwu, for instance, even because the main girl, she has all of it however loses all of it in the long run. You will not truly really feel that ‘I’ve every part, and I really feel glad. Ah, my needs have come true!’ You will not. You’ll suppose, ‘If solely issues had been like they was once.’ I feel within the office, what issues is feeling snug and attaining what you need (Staying true to your authentic intentions). That is sufficient.
Watch the interviews right here and right here.