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| Jimmy can be said to be a neverending legend. Stepping into showbiz 10 years ago, his looks is still as youthful as ever, always filled with a friendly smile. I can even felt a kind of youthful feeling while I was chatting with him. Perhaps Jimmy is able to give out this kind of feelings to others internally, perhaps it's from the scenic Plum Blossom Island, or perhaps it's because Jimmy's portrayal as Duan Yu is a miraculous chap. The name, Plum Blossum Island orginated from the Song Dynasty. This little island located away from the mainland of China has received the attention of novelist, Jin Yong and CCTV, and right now, with the current filming of 'TLBB' on this island, it has became the focus of attention from the public. The evening sun was shining above the island, and under the yellow rays, I was brought to the outdoor filming ground with the help of the locals. This filming ground is located at the foot of the mountain, and the pavillions are exquisitely designed, definitely a very good place to film. When I entered the main door, I saw a group of people being busy. Needless to ask, this must be the working crew of 'TLBB'. Walking along the stone path beside the lake, a few trucks and passenger vans are parked in front of a monument and the acting crew seem to have end their days work a while ago. Small groups of them chatting away, and a few were even playing a ball game. At the moment came sounds of open-hearted laughters. I looked toward the direction at where the laughters come from and saw it was actually Jimmy and someone else sharing a joke. He was wearing a blue woollen clothing with his white costume beneath it, and his properly tied long hair at the back. "Hi! Jimmy, can we chat?" I walked towards and greeted him. "Sure, we'll come here and talk!" He turned his head, looking at me and replied, and then said goodbye to his friend he was talking to previously. He brought me to a quieter area, but he requested not to take any photos as that day, he had to film with his face stained with blood. He also had to specially change into a blood-stained costume. Thus if I want to take his pictures, I can look for him the next morning. I understand his circumstances and arranged with him an appointment to take his photos. ---Duan Yu and I are quite alike--- The first time I'm able to meet Jimmy within such close range and he had to actually appear in such awkward appearance before me. His face was made up with blood stains and wounds, his clothes was also spattered with bloodstains. Seems that everyone must have been 'badly injured' in today's scenes. "I've been like that for the whole day, not just me alone." Jimmy began to introduced the storyline, "We've just ended the filming of Mu Rong Fu killing all of Duan Yu's mothers, and also killed Duan Zheng Chun who is Duan Yu's father, that's why so much fresh blood is spattered on me." Jimmy is portraying as Duan Yu in the novel, and when asked if there is any similarities between him and the character, he said, "Duan Yu is a very righteous person, quite silly, and very curious with people and matters. Whether we're alike, I feel that there's some areas we have in common. I'm also very curious, busybody, straightforward and very righteous." Although Jimmy is no longer at the age of singing 'Wild Crysanthemum', but he is still very youthful looking. "It seems that there isn't much changes in your looks from the time you stepped into showbiz, you still look very young!" I said courteously. But Jimmy is very intelligent, and immediately understand what I mean. "You mean I don't seem to appear old! Actually, it mainly depends on my mood. In fact, I'm not that old too!" Jimmy began to laugh. "I became a celebrity at a very young age, this year is already the 10th year, so my age is still not that old. I feel that I should still continue to work hard." Jimmy has always maintained the image of an idol, and in addition to his outstanding appearance, thus his good looking appearance has some similarites to Duan Yu. I asked him if he felt that Duan Yu and him looks alike, "Aiya, how should I answer this." He laughed, "This is not up to me to say, this should be judged by viewers, it's not nice for me to answer, don't ask me la!" At this moment, Jimmy was really adorable. ----Likes Zhang Ji Zhong, admire Christy Chung, loves Xiao Yuer most---- The task of filming is a tough job, but Jimmy never forgets the happy memories he has. "I've made lots of good friends over here!" I was able to observe this point. There's always a group of people surrounding Jimmy, chatting with him. He is unlike the other stars who hurrily rushing back to their rooms after filming. "This is the first time I'm involved in such a huge budget filming team. CCTV is really incredible, moving from Beijing to here, and immediately, we'll be moving to Yong Kang, and next to Yunnan for all the outdoor scenes. Within this long period of time, meeting up everyday, everyone and I got along very well, very familiar with all." About working with the famous director, Zhang Ji Zhong, Jimmy said the feeling is good. "The co operation with Zhang Ji Zhong is quite good. He has his own style and ideas, and he's very concern with everyone, I like him." Among the acting crew Jimmy works with, he admires Christy Chung most, "Firstly, she's very nice to get along with, very zealous. Her portrayal of her character, how she expresses her feelings, including the fine changes in her eyes expression, everyone is able to feel it, she's a good actress." This serial is the works of Jin Yong. Jimmy said that he had saw a lot of Jin Yong works, like 'Shen Diao Xia Lu', 'Tian Long ba Bu'. He had also seeen lots of Gu Long's works, but this is the first time he is acting in a serial adapted from Jin Yong's works. "Jin Yong and Gu Long, whose works do you like most?" Upon listening to this question, he said, "Hard to say, actually, I like both! I've acted in both works, but the character I love most is Xiao Yuer in 'Jue Dai Shuang Jiao' which I've portrayed before. Because he is a very intelligent, very righteous, nimble and active personality and has lots of new ideas." -----The best is I'm able to act in a serial and I can sing it's theme song----- In the past, Jimmy had acted in mostly young idol movies, but these few years, he has participated in a few swordfighting serials. Regarding this, Jimmy felt that each has their own advantages. "In swordfighting serials, you can let your imagination run wild, flying here and there, fighting in the air, and you'll be able to express more of your own ideas. School days movies are more widely accepted by the younger people, such as the funny experiences happening in the school, the feeling is very innocent, When you compare like that, it's very difficult to decide which is better, can only say that everyone needs these things, and I'll just concentrate on doing my job well." Nowadays, Jimmy hasn't been releasing his music albums as many as he had in the past, he said, "I had been really busy, currently, I've mainly put my time into acting. Eversince I'm into "TLBB", I can be said to have put all my heart and mind into this serial. This year, I've only released a single, but in future, I will release one album every year, I will never give up on singing." Till now, acting and singing is still Jimmy's best love. "I like both acting and singing. The best would be putting both together, such as acting in a serial and singing the theme song. This is what I am hoping, just like in "JDSJ' with 'Upmost happiness' as its theme song. If you just want me to choose one out of this two, it's very difficult." -----Don't be pulled down by success ---- Eversince Jimmy had been a celebrity, probably the most experience he gained was the feeling and realisation of life. Chatting about the changes of his singing styles, he can't help perceiving and said, "It's already 10years. There has been many changes in my style, from 'The rainy season of 17" till now, the time I've been through is quite long. At that time, my mindset is very simple, maybe because of my age. I didn't think of what I want to express, as long as the song feels nice is enough. But now, I will put in a lot of my thinking, what I'm hoping, what I want to express and write them all down, maybe I'm more involved in the songs as compared to the past." Jimmy gained popularity in the 90s, but as he had to serve military service, his career came to a standstill. After his return, his career rise again after a dipping period. When talking about the comparison of his career in the present and the past, which period of time had he gain success, he said, "Actually, there's no actual success, only whether you can put in your best efforts in doing your job is more important. That why whatever I do, I won't think of what kind of result I must achieve, as long as everyone would pay attention to listening to my songs, watching my show, I'm satisfied. No matter when I just stepped into showbiz or right now, I won't brood too much about it. Don't be pulled down by success! Isn't it better to just work hard and do your best?" -----I like chatting with friends online, love car racing most----- Usually, Jimmy would be very tired with his busy job, but he has a way in handling stress. "To shift your attention from tiredness, using your hobbies is most comfortable! For example if you like to play computer games, where your interest lies, so when you're feeling stressful, you can use the computer to relieve your stress. Don't force yourself when you're feeling tired, that is useless. To really relax is to relieve your stress mentally." So usually, what is Jimmy's hobby? "I like to go online. Chatting with my friend through ICQ, this way, it's easy to pass the time!" "Do you chat with strangers?" "No, I don't. The people I chat with are all my familiar friends." "Other than going online, Jimmy's favourite sport is car racing. "I have a great interest in the fast speed of car racing. I have a BMW at home. When I'm free, I will drive around in it." I was very doubtful of the safety in car racing, and Jimmy said, "No problem, most importantly is the skill and experience. Nothing would happen after you're more expose to it often. And if you're really afraid, how would you be able to achieve good results?" ------ For a girlfriend best is sassy on the outside, gentle on the inside, shoot a pictorial, never indecent------ 10 years till now, Jimmy is still single. "Mainly is because my work is too busy! Right now, I don't have time to look for one. Usually, it's not that I don't want to find a girlfriend, just that upon thinking that I don't have a lot of time, I won't consider it. This kind of thing depends on fate." Seems that Jimmy's "Snow White" hasn't appear yet, but Jimmy disclosed the criteria he looks for in a girl. "I like the type that is more cheerful, very easy to chat with, how she looks like is not important. Main point is whether we can get along very well." I asked that now, there's a trend of Korean's "Sassy girl"(in case you haven't watch this movie, it means the girl is very fierce and wildful, always commanding the bf, in other words, female chauvinist..hehe), and does Jimmy want to find one who is slightly 'sassy'? "Sassy? I don't mean that I don't like, but the best is sassy when outside, and gentle when home, the type that seems tough on the surface, but gentle in the heart, this would be the best." About his own image, Jimmy doesn't have much plans or considerations, such as plans of releasing a pictorial book. I told him that there's a trend of many male stars releasing pictorial books, and whether he has plans to release one as well? "I had released one in the past, but that was very long ago. At that time, my image was the healthy and sunny type. Now, I haven't thought about releasing one." "So if you're going to release one now, ever thought of changing a different style from the past, to join in the trend? Such as more exposing type." I asked jokingly. Jimmy also replied laughingly, "Are you referring to those X-rated kind? I would definitely not shoot this kind. I still prefer those healthy image. I can't go against my own principles just because of the market!" |
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