Miao Qian was born in Shanghai, and the gears of fate began to turn. In 1961, at the age of 3, she came to Hong Kong with her father and settled in the bustling city of Causeway Bay. Who would have thought that this little girl from Shanghai would amaze the Hong Kong entertainment industry 15 years later?
In 1976, Miao Qianren, who was only 18 years old, participated in the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant, although he did not win the championship, but with his unique temperament, he won the title of "Miss Most Photogenic". This title became a stepping stone for her to enter the entertainment industry, and then she joined TVB as a basic artist.
Miao Qianren began to host the program "Happy Tonight", and her gentle and intellectual image quickly attracted the attention of the audience. But what really made her an instant hit was the TV series "Crazy Tide" with Chow Yun-fat.
In 1976, the filming of this drama made Miao Qian and Chow Yun-fat get along day and night for a whole year, and the tacit understanding in front of the camera quickly continued to real life, and the two fell in love for a long time, and Miao Qian became Chow Yun-fat's first girlfriend.
However, the relationship didn't go well. Although it seemed like a match made in heaven at first, after the appearance of wealthy businessman Lin Xiufeng, their relationship lasted for two years and finally broke up.
Many years later, Chow Yun-fat revealed that the reason for the breakup was "unable to communicate" In fact, Chow Yun-fat at that time was very inferior in his heart and felt that he was not worthy of Miao Qian.
This experience made Miao Qian realize that in the entertainment industry, it is often difficult to have both feelings and careers. But she didn't stop there, but started her wonderful journey in the entertainment industry with the title of "Miss Most Photogenic" and the success of "Crazy Tide".
Miao Qianren, who came to Hong Kong from Shanghai, officially started her Hong Kong dream.
With the growth of fame, Miao Qian's career has entered a new stage. In 1979, she resolutely resigned from the TV series "Man in the Net", because her favorite role seemed to allude to her affair with Lin Xiufeng, a married wealthy businessman.
The resignation strained her relationship with TVB, but it also provided her with an opportunity to move into the film industry.
In the same year, Miao Qianren starred in her first films "Thief and Detective Duoduo" and "Each Teacher Has His Own Law", officially starting her film career. In "Thief Detective Duoduo", she played a female old woman in the rivers and lakes, one of which was a rivalry with Wu Yaohan in the RV, showing her superb acting skills and accurate time control.
In 1981, Miao Qian played Li Lijun in the movie "The Story of Hu Yue", which won the Best Screenplay Award at the 1st Hong Kong Film Awards. Through this performance, Miao Qian realized that film performance is a stage that can give full play to her acting skills.
However, the work that really made Miao Qian stand out in the film industry was "Running to the Angry Sea" with director Hui Anhua in 1982. It took Xu Anhua a lot of words to get Miao Qianren to agree to play the role of this "woman who runs a bar".
In this film, Miao Qianren plays a complex role: a mixed-race child with Chinese and foreign ancestry, a woman with rich experience, this role gives Miao Qianren the opportunity to show her delicate acting skills, and also makes her nominated for Best Actress at the 2nd Hong Kong Film Awards.
It is worth mentioning that this movie is Andy Lau's screen debut. In the film, Miao Qianren plays Andy Lau's lover, and the rivalry between the two is impressive. It is rumored that Andy Lau admires Miao Qian very much, and even said to Miao Qian's husband Wang Ying: "If you divorce one day, please notify me."
Although this sentence has a joking element, it also reflects Miao Qianren's status and charm in the film industry at that time.
In the years that followed, Miao Qian continued to achieve remarkable results in the film industry. She starred in many well-known movies such as "Love in a Fallen City", "Women's Heart", "Favorite", "Terrorist", etc., and has been nominated for the Academy Awards and Golden Horse Awards many times, making her acting career shine dazzlingly on the big screen.
Miao Qian's love life has attracted much media attention. She is best known for her relationship with Chow Yun-fat. When the two of them collaborated on "Crazy Tide", they fell in love for a long time and became a popular couple in the Hong Kong entertainment industry at that time, but this relationship eventually ended due to in-depth communication.
Many years later, Chow Yun-fat revealed that at that time, he felt that he was high enough to climb the Miao Qian people, and his inferiority complex became an obstacle to their relationship.
After ending his relationship with Chow Yun-fat, Miao Qian and wealthy businessman Lin Xiufeng once had an entanglement. The son of the founder of Hang Seng Bank, Lam succumbed to Miu Qian with his humor and knowledge, but when she found out that she was being taken advantage of, she decisively chose to break up.
She found that every time she met Lin Xiufeng, she would make the entertainment headlines of the day, and these news seemed to be carefully arranged, and this experience made Miao Qian more cautious about her relationship and career.
In 1989, when Miao Qian was filming the movie "Dim Sum" in United States, she met her true genius, United States Chinese director Wang Ying. After three months of dating, the two decided to get married, which was called a "naked marriage" because Wang Ying only had $3,000 in money in her account at the time.
However, Miao Qian people do not care about material conditions, and pay more attention to Wang Ying's talent and the mutual understanding and support between the two.
In his career, Miao Qian people have always adhered to their principles. She adheres to the unique principle of "three looks", that is, looking at the director, looking at the investor, and looking at the characters in the script. This strict standard makes her stand out from the crowd and fills her acting career with high-quality work.
In the process of filming the film and signing the contract, Miao Qian adhered to the following three principles: do not participate in unnecessary entertainment, do not visit and meet people who have nothing to do with filming, and do not participate in the promotion of the film.
These rules were amicably agreed upon, allowing her to concentrate more fully on improving her acting skills without outside interference.
Even in the United States, the Miu Qian people stand by their principles. If someone asks her to film, she will definitely read the script first, and will never play films and roles that insult the dignity of Chinese people. She would rather choose to be a housewife and cook for her husband than to make bad scenes.
Whether in love or career, it is very important to maintain oneself and adhere to principles, which can be confirmed by the story of Miao Qianren. Her choices may have cost her the opportunity to become a "legend", but it also allowed her to find true happiness.
In Miao Qianren's acting career, the two works "The Favorite" and "Terrorist" are particularly worth mentioning. These two works not only show Miao Qianren's superb acting skills, but also let the audience see her side as an intellectual artist.
In 1986, Miao Qianren starred in "Favorite" directed by Zhang Aijia. She agreed to star in this movie out of trust and respect for director Zhang Aijia. In this film, Miao Qianren plays a middle-aged woman who falls in love with a man at the same time as another woman.
Through delicate eyes and subtle expressions, she perfectly interprets the psychology of the character, her fiancée's worries and uneasiness, in the use of montage, it is not to steal the scene at all, but to show it just right, this work won Miao Qianren the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 23rd Golden Horse Awards.
In the same year, Miao Qian played the role of Zhou Yufen, a character who became a writer because of his dissatisfaction with married life in the movie "Terrorist" directed by Yang Dechang. This role requires Miao Qian to show both the characteristics of an intellectual woman, as well as the inner struggles and contradictions of the character.
In the movie, Zhou Yufen suspected her husband of having an affair because she mistakenly answered the phone, and wrote a novel based on this theme, which turned out to be a big hit.
Miao Qian takes her character preparation very seriously, looking for inspiration, observing and imitating through her friends and real life. She once said that acting gave her the opportunity to be another person and experience a different life, which brought her endless fun.
However, this way of getting into the role also caused trouble for Miao Qianren. She once revealed that sometimes she would feel a headache after playing a role, and even a serious illness. Especially when filming "Terrorist" in Taiwan, she acted so devotedly that she suffered a serious illness after the performance.
As an artist, this dedication reflects Miao Qian's sincere love and persistent pursuit of acting. With her unique performance style and deep understanding of the role, she stood out among many actors and became an intellectual artist loved by the audience.
On New Year's Day in 1991, movie star Miao Qianren made a decision that surprised many people: she announced her retirement from the film industry. She said: "I have lost interest in this silver world, I don't want other people's investment to be wasted, and I can't find the feeling of shooting." "
This decision has left many fans regretful, but Miao Qian seems to have found the life he really wants.
After Miao Qian quit the entertainment industry, she chose to settle in San Francisco with her husband Wang Ying. Her lifestyle has changed dramatically, from her former preference for wearing fancy clothes and beautiful shoes to a simple white shirt and flat shoes.
She also joked: "I like to buy men's clothes when I buy clothes, so I can wear them with my husband, and it doesn't matter if I'm older" This simple lifestyle contrasts sharply with her glamorous image in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Although they have disappeared from the entertainment industry, Miao Qian and Wang Ying have not stayed away from movies. There are 6 mini cinemas around their home, and the two often watch 6 movies a day. Miao Qian once said that they would rather not cook than take time to go to the movies.
This way of life makes Miao Qian people feel comfortable and at ease.
However, the Miu Qian people also have their own concerns. She is insecure in the United States and concerned about law and order. "In the United States, everybody can buy a handgun, and security is not good," she said. This is also one of the reasons why she and Wang Ying did not have children.
She believes that raising children requires not only financial, educational, and affection, but also a safe environment.
Despite this, Miao Qian is already very satisfied with his current life. She occasionally returns to Hong Kong to meet with old friends such as Zhu Lingling, Hui Anhua, Zhang Aijia and Chung Chuhong, but when asked by reporters when she will return to the film industry, she firmly said: "I hate movies and will never come back in this life."
Today, the 65-year-old has rarely been seen in public. Her life, just like the white tassel she played in "Love in a Fallen City", is foreign and calm. Perhaps, this is the way she really wants to live.
Miao Qian chose to retire in her starry life, showing her unique philosophy of life. Although she may have missed out on the opportunity to become a "legend", she managed to find her inner peace.
At the peak of his career, Miao Qian chose to quit, which required great courage. Her cinematic attitude, which ranges from love to boredom, reflects her deep thinking about life. She once said that she likes acting because she can experience different lives, but in the end she chose an ordinary life.
Although Miao Qian and Wang Ying's marriage is a "naked marriage", it still continues to this day. Their life in the United States is simple and fulfilling, watching movies together every day and enjoying the world of two. This way of life reflects the pursuit of true happiness of the Miao Qian people.
As for why Miao Qian didn't have children, she had her own considerations. She believes that there is no sense of security in United States, and that raising children requires not only economic, educational, and family affection, but also a safe environment.
This emphasis on quality of life is a reflection of her thoughtfulness. Miao Qianren's story tells us that success is not only about high fame, sometimes, a calm and indifferent life is also a way to succeed, because each of us has our own way of life and pursuits.
She has changed from a bright star in the Hong Kong entertainment industry to a low-key housewife, and behind this change is her thinking about the essence of life.
Today's Miao Qianren, her temperament and demeanor are just like the white tassel she played in "Love in a Fallen City", full of elegance and calmness. Her philosophy of life is not only a biography of an actor, but also a life fable about choice and perseverance.
Her experience has taught us that the most important thing in our careers and lives is to listen to our inner voice and be brave enough to pursue the life we truly want.