You Benchang

You Benchang (Chinese: 游本昌; pinyin: Yóu Běnchāng; born 16 September 1933) is a Chinese actor.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is You.
You Benchang
游本昌
Born (1933-09-16) September 16, 1933
Taizhou, Jiangsu, Republic of China
Alma materShanghai Theatre Academy
OccupationActor
Years active1959 - present
AgentBeijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural co., ltd
Notable work
Ji Gong
Parent(s)Ye Yusheng (father)
AwardsGolden Eagle Award for Best Actor
1986 Ji Gong

You is noted for his roles as Ji Gong in the television series Ji Gong, which earned him a Best Actor Award at the 4th Golden Eagle Awards.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Early life and education

You was born in Taizhou, Jiangsu on September 16, 1933, and primarily studied in Shanghai and Nanjing.[7] When he was a child, a fortune teller said that he could not live to be 13 years old unless he became a monk. So when he was 6 years old, his parents sent him to Fazang Temple (法藏寺) in Shanghai, where he received ordination as a monk under Master Xingci (兴慈法师).[8] And he got the dharma name "Chengpei" (乘培).[8]

In 1951, You joined the Nanjing Song and Dance Troupe after high school. You entered Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1952, majoring in acting.[9]

Career

After graduating in 1956 he was assigned to the National Theatre Company of China as an actor.

You joined the Chinese Dramatists Association in 1980.

In 1984, You performed a famous pantomime named Shower (淋浴) in the annual CCTV New Year's Gala.[10]

You first rose to prominence in 1986 for playing Ji Gong in the television series Ji Gong.[11] The series reached number one in the ratings when it aired in China.[12][13][14]

In 2009, You had a minor role as Tang Pangzi in The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman, which starred Masanobu Andō as Yaba.

You participated in many films, such as Reign of Assassins, The University Days of a Dog, and Painted Skin: The Resurrection.

In 1994, You founded the Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural Co., Ltd.

On July 28, 2009, You became a monk at the Great Light Temple, in Suifenhe, Heilongjiang.[15]

Filmography

Film
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
1984“下次开船”港游记Yang Tieren
1988A Magic Doctor in Suzhou姑苏一怪Ye Tianshi
1995Fake Emperor冒牌皇帝
2009The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman刀剑笑Tang Pangzi
Ji Gong济公3之古刹风云Ji Gong
Ji Gong济公3之茶亦有道Ji Gong
Reign of Assassins剑雨Master Monk Xingchi
2010The University Days of a Dog一只狗的大学时光Grandpa
2011Lee's Adventures李献计历险记Li Xianji
Deadly flash play致命闪玩A gentlemanguest
2012Cheer Up Mr Wan老万加油Laowan's boss
Painted Skin: The Resurrection画皮2Master
2013Blockbuster大片A patient
The Fox Lover 白狐Master Shaye
The Wrath Of Vajra金刚王Master Yuanzu

Television
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
1985Ji Gong济公Ji Gong
1998清明酒家Private adviser
The Story of Liaofan了凡的故事Master Yunguhui
游先生哑然一笑
2004Not Without You不能没有你
Lotus Lantern宝莲灯Daode Tianzun
2011New Era of the Police 新时代警察An old overseas Chinese

Awards
YearWorkAwardResultNotes
1986Ji GongGolden Eagle Award for Best ActorWon
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References
  1. "You Benchang, Live Ji Gong". CRI. 2009-04-15.
  2. 85版"济公"评陈浩民版济公：27年过去济公变潮了. xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 2012-08-02.
  3. 陈浩民版济公遭批 游本昌：只要惩恶扬善就行. 163.com (in Chinese). 2012-07-31.
  4. "济公"游本昌：我的人生座右铭——无我利他. people.com.cn (in Chinese). 2014-01-15.
  5. 八旬游本昌亲自看佩斯话剧 不少人认出"济公". xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 2013-12-31.
  6. 80岁游本昌晒台湾游玩照. 163.com (in Chinese). 2014-01-09.
  7. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 5.
  8. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 6.
  9. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 7.
  10. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 22.
  11. Xu Jinhang (2018), p. 31.
  12. "You Benchang in The Final Victory Photo: Courtesy of Zha Wenbai". globaltimes.cn. 2014-02-18.
  13. 鲁豫有约：《济公》热播 上海犯罪率降低. iFeng (in Chinese). 2013-12-09.
  14. 游本昌：济公火了我得罪了一批人 一闲就是20年. CNTV (in Chinese). 2010-11-18.
  15. 著名表演艺术家游本昌剃度出家 感受短期寺院生活(图). fjnet.com (in Chinese). 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2010-11-18.

Bibliography
  • Xu Jinhang (2018). 梦想永远不会太晚，“济公”游本昌的智慧人生 [It's Never Too Late To Dream, "Ji Gong" You Benchang's Intelligent Life] (in Chinese). Beijing: People's Daily Press. ISBN 978-7-5115-5390-4.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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