69novels Chapter 136 Establishment of an Actor Training Class
Chapter 136 Establishment of an Actor Training Class
Next, Zhang Manli went to find the remaining people in the order on the list.
The first one is Cecilia Yip.
When Zhang Manli went to the address, she discovered that it was a drama troupe rehearsal space in Kowloon.
Before she even got close, she could faintly hear the lines being spoken and the director shouting coming from inside.
When I entered the rehearsal room, a group of actors in costumes were rehearsing a play.
Zhang Manli's gaze was instantly drawn to a young girl in the center of the stage.
The girl was dressed in men's clothing, with delicate features, but her eyes revealed a tenacious spirit.
His every move exudes a heroic spirit that transcends gender.
She is Cecilia Yip.
At that moment, Ye Tong was completely focused on reciting her lines and did not notice the stranger in the audience.
She only breathed a sigh of relief when the director yelled "Cut!", took off her costume, and revealed a simple white T-shirt and jeans underneath.
Zhang Manli stepped forward, handed over her business card, and explained her purpose.
Ye Tong took the business card, looked at it, and showed a hint of surprise on her face.
"Rediffusion Television? They're inviting me to act in a drama?"
She is only eighteen years old this year and has always been active on the stage. She never thought she would have the opportunity to get involved in the film and television industry.
"Yes."
Zhang Manli looked at her, her tone sincere.
"Mr. Lin Zhou said that your acting skills are very good, you have a lot of talent, and you are a rare and promising talent."
"As long as you're willing to come, RTV will provide you with the best resources to make you a star in the film and television industry."
Ye Tong paused for a moment, then laughed, a clean and bright smile.
"I'd love to! Of course I'd love to! I've been in the drama troupe for so long, I've always wanted to try acting!"
She didn't hesitate at all; it was almost a blurt out.
For her, this was not only an opportunity, but also a brand new challenge, not to mention the chance to become a star.
Seeing her excited expression, Zhang Manli felt a surge of joy in her heart.
She took out a letter of intent from her bag and handed it over:
"Take a look at this. If there are no problems, we can sign the contract anytime."
Ye Tong took the letter of intent, glanced through it, and signed her name without hesitation.
She looked up at Zhang Manli, her eyes filled with longing and anticipation.
"Ms. Zhang, I will definitely work hard and won't let you down!"
After saying goodbye to Ye Tong and leaving the drama troupe, Zhang Manli's steps were much lighter.
She pulled out the list and drew a big checkmark next to Ye Tong's name.
The next target is Carina Lau.
The address Zhang Manli found was a residential building in Sham Shui Po.
This is a well-known slum in Hong Kong, with narrow streets, densely packed houses, and a damp, musty smell in the air.
Following the house number, Zhang Manli finally found Carina Lau's house.
It was a small room of less than ten square meters, with a bed and a table, and no extra space.
Carina Lau is sitting at the table, mending her mother's clothes.
She was wearing a very old shirt, her hair was casually tied back, and her face showed a maturity beyond her years.
When she saw Zhang Manli enter, she paused for a moment, clearly somewhat surprised.
When Zhang Manli explained her purpose, Carina Lau's eyes lit up instantly.
She is only seventeen years old this year. Because of her family's poverty, she dropped out of school early to work and help support her family.
She once dreamed of becoming an actress, but never had the chance.
"You mean... I can go and film for RTV?"
Carina Lau's voice trembled slightly as she looked at Zhang Manli in disbelief.
"sure."
Zhang Manli nodded. "Mr. Lin Zhou said that you have great potential, and as long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely become an excellent actor."
She had to bring up Lin Zhou again, since that was the kind of information he had left on the paper.
Carina Lau's tears welled up instantly.
She nodded vigorously, as if afraid Zhang Manli would change her mind: "I'm willing! I can endure any hardship!"
Her mother listened from the side, her eyes also reddening.
Holding Zhang Manli's hand, she choked back tears and said, "Ms. Zhang, thank you! Thank you for giving Jialing this opportunity!"
Looking at the mother and daughter, Zhang Manli felt a pang of sadness.
She quickly spoke up to comfort her:
"Auntie, please don't be so polite. This is Jialing's own talent, and she deserves it."
After signing the letter of intent, Carina Lau looked at Zhang Manli with a determined gaze:
"Ms. Zhang, I will definitely act well and will not let Mr. Lin and you down!"
When she left Carina Lau's house, she put a checkmark next to Carina Lau's name on the list.
The last name is Chingmy Yau.
When Zhang Manli found her, she was working as a saleswoman in a department store.
Wearing uniforms and sporting sweet smiles, they are warmly greeting customers.
When she saw Zhang Manli walking towards her, Qiu Shuzhen paused for a moment and stopped what she was doing.
When Zhang Manli explained her purpose, Qiu Shuzhen's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Me? Become an actor? But I've never acted before!"
"It's alright," Zhang Manli said with a smile.
"The great writer Lin Zhou said that your image is very suitable for taking the pure and innocent route, and you are very popular with the audience."
We will arrange professional training for you so that you can grow step by step.
Chiu Shu-chen bit her lip, glanced at the manager not far away, and then looked at Zhang Manli's sincere eyes.
She had always harbored a dream of becoming a star, but she never had the courage to pursue it.
Now that the opportunity is right in front of her, how could she miss it?
"I do!" Chingmy Yau took a deep breath and nodded vigorously.
"I'd rather go to RTV! I don't want to spend my whole life standing behind a department store counter!"
Zhang Manli looked at her and smiled with relief.
She handed over the letter of intent, watched as Chingmy Yau carefully signed her name, then noted down her contact information and left.
She sat in the car on the way back and let out a long sigh of relief.
When they returned to the TV station, they arrived at Lin Zhou's office.
Zhang Manli gently knocked on the door.
"Come in."
She pushed open the door and saw Lin Zhou sitting at his desk, looking at a document.
He looked up, saw Zhang Manli, put down the documents in his hand, smiled, and said:
"You're back? How did things go?"
Zhang Manli handed over the list, her tone filled with excitement.
"Mr. Lin, Cherie Chung declined our offer due to contractual and family reasons."
But Cecilia Yip, Carina Lau, and Chingmy Yau all agreed! They are all very grateful for the opportunity you gave them!
Lin Zhou took the list, his gaze falling on the checkmarks and crosses, his face showing no surprise.
"Cherie Chung is currently riding high on her success, so naturally she looks down on our RTV."
"It's alright, there will always be opportunities for them to ask us for help in the future."
He paused, looked up at Zhang Manli, and his eyes showed a hint of approval.
"Thank you for your hard work, Manager Zhang."
You did a great job. These girls are like rough gems; with proper polishing, they will surely shine in the future.
Furthermore, I plan to establish an actor training program at RTV (Rediffusion Television), and I'll entrust its management to you.
Looking into Lin Zhou's determined eyes, Zhang Manli suddenly felt a surge of strong confidence.
"Yes, Mr. Lin, I promise to work hard and make the training course a success!"
She seemed to already see that in the near future, the names she trained, such as Cecilia Yip, Carina Lau, and Chingmy Yau, would join Tony Leung, Stephen Chow, and Maggie Cheung in supporting RTV.
The rise of RTV (Rediffusion Television) required more than just good-looking dramas and programs; it also needed a group of stars who could shine in front of the camera.