Huayu: Starting from Fahrenheit

Chapter 374 The Impact of Wu Zhuo's Explosive Performance

"Wu Zhuo, you've become so popular overseas lately. Have you ever thought about developing your career in Hollywood? There are many reports in China saying that you might go to Hollywood. Is that true?"

Because of the extraordinary popularity of his new album in Europe and America, Wu Zhuo's schedule has been greatly increased.

After his performance today, he's going to Washington, D.C., to attend a music festival.

Therefore, Wu Zhuo was in a tight schedule. As soon as he finished his performance and returned backstage, he immediately contacted the CCTV interview team and began the interview.

The host started by asking about several rumors that have been circulating in domestic media recently.

Wu Zhuo sat on the sofa, still wearing the costume from his performance, while the stylist was busy removing his makeup.

While letting the stylist style him, he answered the host's questions.

"Several film companies in Hollywood have indeed invited me to make movies, some as the lead and some as supporting actors alongside big-name stars."

But I turned them all down; I felt I wasn't a good fit for Hollywood.

If I were to film a movie, I would prefer to do so in the country.

Hearing Wu Zhuo's words, the host was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but ask:

"Most domestic artists want to develop in Hollywood. You clearly have the opportunity, but you are unwilling to come."

Can you tell me why this is?

After a moment's thought, Wu Zhuo explained:
"I am actually a semi-action actor, and I was chosen to play the lead role in Oriental Film Company's 'Ip Man'."

But I can't compare to Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

They have been working in this industry for many years, and action scenes are commonplace for them.

But for me, action scenes are actually very challenging, and I'm not confident that I can be a good action actor who is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

As for dramatic scenes, to be honest, my acting skills are only average.

Furthermore, as an Asian, aside from action roles, I really don't have much of a chance in Hollywood movies when it comes to dramatic roles.

Since there's no way out, why should I come here to suffer?

In addition, I'm already overwhelmed with work on record productions in Europe and America.

"If I take on another Hollywood film, I'm worried I won't have any time to rest."

"Wu Zhuo, you've really thought this through. It's just a pity that we won't be able to see you in Hollywood movies."

The host looked regretful.

Currently, almost everyone in China believes that Hollywood is the only way to become a superstar.

It's not about worshipping foreign things; it's simply because Hollywood movies have a huge influence.

Therefore, in China, both ordinary viewers and professionals generally hope to see Chinese actors appear in Hollywood movies.

To some extent, this can be considered a different form of promoting China.

Jackie Chan does this very well.

It is precisely because of his enormous international influence that he surpassed Jet Li and Stephen Chow to become the number one actor in China.

In fact, if we only consider its achievements in the domestic film industry...

The gap between Jackie Chan and Stephen Chow, Jet Li, and even Chow Yun-fat isn't that big.

Yet Jackie Chan is widely recognized as the number one actor in China.

The reason is that his international influence surpasses that of others.

He has even become a calling card for China on the international stage.

Because of Jackie Chan's precedent, many people in China actually hope to become the next Jackie Chan.

Even if all else fails, it would be good if I could reach the level of Chow Yun-fat or Jet Li.

"Although I don't act in Hollywood movies, my records are released all over the world, and I don't think that affects my status as an international artist."

Wu Zhuo spread his hands and said.

Compared to becoming China's next Jackie Chan or Jet Li.

Wu Zhuo would rather be the first Wu Zhuo. China already has Jackie Chan as an international action movie star.

No matter how well he does, it's unlikely he'll surpass Jackie Chan.

However, in terms of songs, there isn't a single one that is particularly well-known internationally, not even in the whole of China or Asia.

Now, Wu Zhuo has the potential to become such a person.

One day, when music fans around the world mention China or Asia, they will know that there is a very popular singer there, and everyone has heard his songs.

So, even if Wu Zhuo's fame is perhaps a step behind Jackie Chan's.

He will leave a significant mark on future historical evaluations.

Just like Bruce Lee.

"That's true. So many people abroad listen to your songs now. Even if you don't act in Hollywood movies, you're still an international superstar."

The host nodded subconsciously.

They've recently done a lot of offline research in New York.

The conclusion is that Wu Zhuo is currently extremely popular.

Even if you randomly pick someone off the street and they don't know the name Abel, they'll still know the song "Baby".

And Abel Wu Zhuo has become a big star here.

Many teenagers regard Wu Zhuo as their idol.

The most popular group is the Asian community.

The CCTV team interviewed several Asian people, and without exception, all of them knew Abel Wu.

At the same time, everyone agrees that Wu Zhuo is a very influential Asian singer.

The CCTV team even heard that many foreigners, because they couldn't understand the Chinese songs on Wu Zhuo's album, actually enrolled in Chinese language training courses.

It is said that in just the past few weeks, nearly a dozen new Chinese language training classes have been added in the United States.

These Chinese language training classes are now almost full, with students going to learn Chinese.

If it weren't for the fact that Chinese is just too difficult...

I'm afraid the number will be even higher.

But even if it's just a few dozen organizations, their influence is enormous.

Wait a year or two until the students from these institutions graduate.

It will add at least hundreds of thousands or even millions of foreigners who can speak Chinese.

It's fair to say that Wu Zhuo's recent surge in popularity has had a tremendous impact.

Just like when Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan became famous, a large number of people went to learn Chinese Kung Fu.

Now that Wu Zhuo is famous, he hasn't gotten foreigners to learn Chinese music.

But it led many people to specifically learn Chinese in order to understand the meaning of the Chinese songs in Wu Zhuo's album.

The interview proceeded smoothly.

The host didn't make things difficult for Wu Zhuo, asking mostly questions about his future plans or his songs.

The interview ended a dozen minutes later.

Because Wu Zhuo had to rush to Washington, he didn't linger and set off immediately after saying goodbye to the CCTV team.

Of course, Wu Zhuo wasn't the arrogant type.

He felt somewhat ashamed because he left in such a hurry and couldn't treat the CCTV staff to a meal.

So he specially arranged accommodations for the CCTV staff and had them show the place around, with all expenses covered by Wu Zhuo.

Yes, Wu Zhuo, despite his young age, has a firm grasp on interpersonal relationships and social etiquette.

At the very least, none of the people who came into contact with him questioned him on this point.

(End of this chapter)