Huo Jianhua and Yang Jinhua reunited after 23 years to challenge the role of doctors in "The Miracle in the Emergency Room"

[Reporter Li Shaoling/Taipei Report] Huo Jianhua and Yang Jinhua appeared on the cover of the October issue of "ELLE". The two collaborated on "My Secret Garden" 23 years ago, and now they reunite in the medical drama "Miracle in the Emergency Room" after many years. Recalling when they first met, Yang Jinhua described him as a handsome boy who was a little confused back then. Huo Jianhua also admitted that he was full of unknowns about the future at that time. After their respective experiences, they have regained their deep friendship in recent years.

Huo Jianhua (left) and Yang Jinhua (right) reunited after 23 years and appeared on the cover of a fashion magazine, showing their calm aura after years of accumulation. (Provided by "ELLE" international Chinese version magazine)

Yang Jinhua witnessed Huo Jianhua's transformation and frankly said that after going through the trough, he became more sunny and comfortable than ever before. "When you go to the edge of the cliff and step back, you can see clearly the way to go. That is the calmness of a strong mind." Huo Jianhua rubbed the corner of his eyes and laughed and shouted, "I am so moved that I want to cry!" Huo Jianhua also praised Yang Jinhua for still being serious. He even took the initiative to break the ice before filming started and addressed the crew to eliminate the sense of distance between his predecessors and his predecessors. Yang Jinhua, who has been in the industry for more than 20 years, admitted that this is the first time he has done this because the emergency room requires teamwork and hopes to unite everyone and learn from each other.

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After playing a reporter in "The White Tower" in 2006, Yang Jinhua put on a white robe for the first time in the medical drama "Miracle in the Emergency Room", challenging the senior attending physician "He Yuhua" who is calm on the outside but depressed on the inside. She admitted that the weight of the white gown was beyond imagination. Even after receiving a month of special training, the surgical scene was still a huge challenge. "The hands have to operate the instruments accurately, the brain has to translate medical terms, and the expressions and lines have to be synchronized. The pressure of multitasking is very high."

Huo Jianhua (left) and Yang Jinhua (right) collaborated again after knowing each other for more than 20 years, jokingly talking about subtraction in life and "condensation and blank space" in performance. (Provided by "ELLE" international Chinese version magazine)

Huo Jianhua, who also plays a doctor for the first time, plays "Zhou Chengjun", the deputy director of the emergency department who is torn between saving lives and the system. He admitted that it is extremely difficult to interpret the unique aura of a doctor, and the biggest challenge lies in the authenticity of the language. "It is necessary to internalize the rigid thinking mixed with English terminology into a natural tone, so that real doctors can see it and think, 'Yes, this is how we are.' This is the threshold I set for myself." He bluntly said that there is no room for respite in the emergency room, and both of them are strict with the performance.

After getting close to the medical work, the two people's admiration deepened. Huo Jianhua sighed: "Emergency doctors are on call at all times, working day and night shifts, and there is almost no quality of life at all. They have seen too many lives and deaths, but no matter how much they are suffering in their hearts, their first instinct is always to put away their emotions and save people first. That kind of life endurance is so great."

Saving a heartbeat in the emergency room is a miracle, but in real life, Yang Jinhua believes that miracles are more like a gesture of life. In the play, she was determined to save people but got involved in a dispute. "I tried my best to do the right thing but got criticized. It was very painful." However, she realized that eliminating interference amidst doubts and regaining her original intention was a miracle. "Still retaining enthusiasm after setbacks and having the courage to plunge into the unknown are the best miracles."

Yang Jinhua has experienced good and bad times and believes that "finding your original intention amidst doubts and always maintaining your enthusiasm" is the greatest miracle of life. (Provided by "ELLE" international Chinese version magazine)

Huo Jianhua confirmed the miracle through his own changes, "As long as you want to change, there may be changes, but I'm afraid you won't want to." When he was young, he was introverted and sensitive, and was even considered unsuitable for the entertainment industry. "But after experiencing so much, I have become a cheerful person in Jinhua's eyes and can be myself. Say what you want to express, praise generously if you want to praise, and no longer be afraid of other people's eyes. If you want to be good to others, give sincerely. As long as you are willing to believe and change, miracles can really happen."

How to draw the line between character and life has become an important issue for actors. Yang Jinhua, who did not come from a major, said frankly that when he was young, he was eager to prove himself and often "went crazy" which affected his life. What frightened her the most was the seven months she spent filming Qin Qianyi, the "Master's Wife" in "A Handful of Green". Half a year after the filming was completed, she was still in a state of desolation, afraid to listen to the soundtrack, and still behaved like a mistress. "This made me realize that work and life must be separated. , know how to enter and exit gracefully." Now she has learned to detach and imagine her new character He Yuhua saying to her: "Thank you for lending me a period of life, but don't take away my tears. You can understand me, you don't have to be me."

Huo Jianhua laughed and said that he now enjoys acting with a relaxed attitude and no longer pushes himself too hard. He admitted that the biggest motivation for taking on new movies was Yang Jinhua. (Provided by "ELLE" international Chinese version magazine)

Huo Jianhua resonated deeply and revealed that the most difficult thing to leave was the role of Qianlong in "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" which he filmed for a whole year. He confessed that he was completely living in a closed palace at that time. "Half a year after finishing filming, one day I was on a plane alone listening to music. Suddenly I covered my face in the cabin and broke down crying. My mind was full of scenes from the play, and I felt so sorry for that woman (Ruyi)! I was completely trapped in the projection of guilt." After experiencing that period of intense consumption, he has now learned to build a defense line and concentrate on filming. After work, he immediately withdraws his emotions and gives space to life.

When they first entered the industry, Huo Jianhua and Yang Jinhua were obsessed with becoming "good actors." Huo Jianhua wanted to get rid of his idol label, so he asked the late Hong Kong star Liao Qizhi for advice, but he only replied: "Just be a good person." At that time, he thought that the other person was unwilling to teach him. "It was not until more than ten years later, after experiencing the ups and downs of his career and the twists and turns of life, that one day I suddenly understood the depth of his words." Yang Jinhua also asked veteran actor Liu Songyan for advice and got the same answer: "Learn to be a good person first." The two were ignorant when they were young. After experiencing the ups and downs of life, they realized that "being a good person" actually means "living well" and experiencing the world in a down-to-earth manner. Yang Jinhua even said frankly that now she hopes the audience will remember her role and emotion in her play more than her real name.

The accumulation of life has changed Huo Jianhua's attitude towards taking roles. Now he pays more attention to "suitability and comfort" when choosing scripts, and pays more attention to the overall narrative and white space. He joked that he now faces performances with an "entertainment and relaxation" mentality. "In the past, if I couldn't perform a scene well, I might not be able to sleep at home. Now I enjoy creating while doing homework, and I no longer push myself so hard." He admitted that the biggest motivation for taking on new projects was Yang Jinhua. He wanted to see each other's transformation and sparks, and looked forward to learning from young talents such as Cai Fanxi and Zhan Zixuan to come up with new ideas.

Entering their forties, Huo Jianhua and Yang Jinhua both learned to activate "life subtraction". In recent years, Huo Jianhua has slowed down his pace and returned to his family. He said frankly that life is a process of constant loss and selection. "If you have a different worldview, you don't have to force it. Losing proves that you made the right choice." As a father, he has learned more about unconditional love. He gave his daughter the love he missed in childhood without reservation and learned how to give. Yang Jinhua felt the same and revealed that he was preparing for a rare long vacation. At the request of his husband, he stopped and went to a foreign country to enjoy the world of two people.