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Today I will bring you the story of Xiang Mei, an old drama bone who was once a smash hit. I heard that this long-forgotten veteran actor has recently become popular again, which is so exciting! Let's look back at her glory days.
Xiang Mei: The former queen of the screen
Speaking of Xiang Mei, I believe that friends born in the 80s and 90s may be a little unfamiliar. However, for the post-60s and post-70s, Xiang Mei is definitely a household name. She was popular all over the country in the seventies and eighties of the last century, and starred in countless classic film and television dramas.
The most famous are "Red Detachment of Women" and "Gunfire of the Secret Bureau". "Red Detachment of Women" was unprecedentedly popular as soon as it was released, and the role of "Fu Honglian" played by Xiang Mei in the play can be described as vivid and wonderful! And "The Guns of the Secret Bureau" swept the sky-high box office of 180 million that year and became a well-deserved box office champion.
Imagine that in that era when there were no video websites and online live broadcasts, Xiang Mei's charm was so great that 600 million viewers across the country went crazy! It can be said that she was the most valuable "traffic star" of the year. It is no wonder that she was later praised as the well-deserved status of the "first sister" in the film industry.
But the good times didn't last long, and after Xiang Mei briefly bloomed like a meteor, she quickly disappeared from everyone's field of vision. What caused the fall of this popular superstar? Let's move on.
High education or high quality
Many people's impression of Xiang Mei may be that she was born in a professional school, but in fact, Xiang Mei's family background is quite good. Her father, Dr. Wu Zhaofa, once taught at Peking University, and her mother Huang Yuehua graduated from the top Chinese and Western girls' high schools that year.
Xiang Mei lived in Beiping (now Beijing) as a child, and was involved in rehearsals for the repertory troupe when she was a student at the High School Affiliated to the High School, where she was mentored by famous performing artists. Originally, she was going to apply for the Academy of Drama, but she didn't expect to be admitted to the Department of Architecture of Tianjin University.
If she studied architecture step by step, perhaps Xiang Mei's life would be spent in an ordinary job. But God opened another door for her, and Xie Jin, the famous director of Shanghai Film Studio, accidentally saw her photos, which changed the trajectory of her life.
You see, fate is so repeated, fascinating and bizarre! If it weren't for Director Xie filming "Women's Basketball No. 5" on a whim, if it weren't for her relatives who inadvertently sent the photos to the director, a talented woman like Xiang Mei with profound knowledge and elegant temperament would probably have no chance with the drama.
What made Xiang Mei soar to the top
Once on the stage, Xiang Mei quickly showed his extraordinary strength. She can completely infiltrate different roles in a short period of time, whether it is the Women's Army soldier "Fu Honglian" or the underground party member "Shi Xiuying", they all interpret it appropriately.
Perhaps it is precisely because of the extraordinary and elegant temperament of the family that each image created by Xiang Mei seems so friendly and powerful, giving people a powerful shock. Especially in that simple era, the talent and cultivation she showed made countless drama fans crazy.
Unconsciously, Xiang Mei's peak lasted for more than ten years. The film and television dramas she starred in took turns, "Women's Basketball No. 5", "Red Women's Army", "Gunshots of the Secret Bureau", "Blue Archive", these classic works have all won wide acclaim from the audience.
But Xiang Mei's glorious era came to an abrupt end, which made people sigh. With the advent of the turbulent years of the late 60s of the last century, Xiang Mei was forced to go to the countryside because of his family background, and he was once given a cold reception. It wasn't until later that he returned to the screen, but apparently missed out on the best years of development.
In the face of loneliness, Xiang Mei was tenacious and unyielding
It can be said that it was the most difficult day in Xiang Mei's life. Subjected to cold reception and blows, she suffered both mentally and physically. But even if the situation is difficult, Xiang Mei still survives tenaciously, and returns to the screen by chance.
Look at her later starred in works such as "The Man Who Deals with the Devil", "Journey to the West", "Golden Rose" and other works, she is still superb and impeccable. It's a pity that the good times are difficult to last, in the 90s of the last century, Xiang Mei withdrew from the entertainment industry and completely left everyone's sight.
However, this return to the screen undoubtedly shows us Xiang Mei's indomitable and tenacious will. Being able to regain his career in his later years and regain his peak demeanor is really a remarkable achievement for an old actor in his 80s!
A love story that has been together for 64 years
Counting Xiang Mei's legendary life, we find that love is also one of the highlights. She has been with her husband Chi Xidao for 64 years and wrote a good story with love.
When the two got married, Chi Xidao was already the deputy director of Shanghai Film Studio, 8 years older than Xiang Mei. In order to support the family, he never complained in front of Xiang Mei, but silently paid and arranged the housework. At that time, Xiang Mei was filming outside all the year round, and she hardly saw her husband and son. When she came home, her son would stare at her strangely with big black eyes, and the scene was very sour.
Later, his son also developed overseas and became a famous playwright. Every Spring Festival, he will come back all the way to reunite, so that the couple finally spent their old age happily.
Sadly, both Xiang Mei and her husband have had problems with their physical condition in recent years. First, Xiang Mei suddenly had a cerebral infarction, and gradually recovered under the careful care of her husband. Immediately afterwards, Chi Xidao also suffered from a serious illness, and once fell into a coma and was critically ill.
It is with each other's support and encouragement that the old couple can survive together strongly. Nowadays, they plant flowers on the balcony every day, and although their life is ordinary, they can at least enjoy the joy of family in their lifetime, which is really touching.
epilogue
Although Ms. Xiang Mei experienced ups and downs, she regained her career in her later years with her excellent acting skills and tenacity. The love story with her husband for 64 years is even more admirable. Despite their declining health, the duo still cherishes the happy moments they have now, and this perseverance and wisdom will be enough for future generations to learn.
Finally, let's wish Xiang Mei and Chi Xidao a long and healthy life, and grow old together! They have written a legend with their ordinary lives. Just like many celebrity couples, as long as there is love, ordinary life can shine!
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