In January 2007, Dior's Spring/Summer 2017 couture show kicked off in Paris as scheduled, marking dior's 60th year and "ghost" designer John Galliano's tenth year at Dior. It was on this very meaningful and weighty runway that a Chinese model dressed in a classic kimono suit to open the show attracted the attention of the audience.
Pei Bei opened the Dior 2017 couture show. Image source: DR
She is the representative of the first batch of international supermodels in China who will become internationally famous in the future - Pei Bei.
To everyone's surprise, the national model "Xiaobai", who had just appeared on the international runway, would open for the Dior couture show, john Galliano was her Bole, he said: "I like girls with cleaner faces." Holding her hand after the show, he told everyone that Pei Bei was his favorite model of the year.
This was the first "highlight" moment of Pei Bei's career.
The representative of the first generation of Chinese supermodels - Pei Bei. Image source: DR
In the blink of an eye, 13 years have passed, Pei Bei has now become a mother of two children, and she has turned the focus of her life to the family more and more, and may not mention those dusty pasts for a long time.
Until this year's "Valentine's Day" on February 14, Pei Bei, who rarely published a long speech on Weibo, suddenly wrote a text of more than a thousand words, and the movie "Beijing Women's Illustrated Book" starring her was released on this day, and she once again recalled her fledgling youth.
Poster of the movie "Beijing Women's Illustrated Book". Image source: DR
She wrote: "Back then I also brought a black tight top like this, and a pair of high heels that now want to be particularly ugly to come out early and return late, the T-shirt on the body during the crowded subway rush hour was soaked with sweat several times, many times during the interview, the self-introduction was not finished, the three words 'next' have sounded, the mold card has been drawn again and again on the cross, the information sent to the agency is sunk in the sea, and the first round of the interview is eliminated by the designer." ”
It wasn't until she later signed a contract with Flintstone, one of the country's premier modeling agencies, that her situation improved. Flint is another Bole in her life.
Pei Bei participated in the event. Image source: DR
These "dilemmas" are also the experiences of the model Zhang Siqi played by Pei Bei in the movie, a newcomer. The story of stumbling all the way, constantly fighting for her dreams, and finally succeeding in standing on the top resonates with Pei Bei, and it is also the biggest reason why she finally chose to take over this role. She said: "Zhang Siqi 'convinced' me. She wrote on Weibo: "She (Zhang Siqi) is not just a character, more like another me in a parallel world." ”
We talked to her again about the experience, and she smiled: "Now I can face my former self calmly and easily, let me cherish the present more, it makes me re-understand myself." 」 ”
Pei Bei feels that Zhang Siqi in the movie is herself in a parallel world. Image source: DR
In 2012, at the height of her career, Pei Bei announced that she would marry another Chinese model, Wang Xiaoyin, and start her own family. Although at that time, the industry was full of sighs, Pei Bei never flinched or regretted her choice, in her life plan, the weight of life is very heavy, and the family is always her "happy harbor".
"Model couple" Pei Bei and her husband Wang Zhu Xiaoyin. Image source: DR
Five years later, a son was born, and at the beginning of this year, the youngest daughter also fell to the ground. This international supermodel, who once had a full aura on the catwalk, has now added a little gentleness and calmness. Her husband and children can be regarded as the third "Bole" in Pei Bei's life, and it is they who make her feel the happiness and harvest of another aspect of life.
She took her son to participate in activities and go to the show, and then the photo was put on the headline by many media, "Other stars are all Chinese clothes and jewelry, and they go alone, but Pei Bei is taking the children with them." For such news, Pei Bei is noncommittal, and in her body, there is a different kind of maternal brilliance.
Pei Bei's happy family of three. Image source @ Pei Bei Weibo
Many netizens sighed that now Pei Bei, who is also a son and a daughter into a "good" word, still maintains a good figure, Pei Bei, who has been in the industry for more than 16 years, seems to be extra gentle for her, still maintaining a clean and flexible face, looking like there is no excessive desire, but it is impossible to ignore the face. In the movie, her plain appearance also reveals a full "girlish feeling", which makes people guess the age. And this may also be related to her mentality over the years, which seems to be a bit "Buddha", but very firm.
Commenting on the changes over the years, Pei Bei said: "[I feel] have become cheerful and used to be very introverted. She felt, "Change is a good thing, it teaches me a lot, makes me grow, and makes me enjoy work and life better." ”
Today, Pei Bei, who gave birth to her daughter at the beginning of the year, has more time to spend with her children because of the epidemic, and has also found the best balance between work and life. After the epidemic ended, she returned to work at her best. For the future, she also said bluntly that every stage of life is full of surprises, and she looks forward to the unknown.
Supermodel Pei Bei. Image source: DR
The following Forbes China Dialogue Pei Bei (excerpt):
Forbes China: Many people describe you as still full of "girlishness" after giving birth to two children, how do you think the word "girlishness" should be defined? How do you keep this "girly" feeling?
Pei Bei: I myself feel that I am a big child, and now I feel very relaxed and happy with two children, and maintaining a "girlish feeling" should be to have a young heart and a happy mentality.
Forbes China: In terms of acting, which type of role do you prefer?
Pei Bei: It's a little more literary, but I don't refuse new challenges, I want to try more.
Forbes China: If you look back, do you feel that there is anything in your work life and life that makes you feel regretful?
Pei Bei: Wow, this question... (Laughs) It seems to me that life is bigger than work, and it is also natural for the state of work, and if I come again, I should hope that I can work harder.
Forbes China: Many celebrities/artists in the entertainment industry are more concerned about their children being exposed in front of the camera, but you seem to like and enjoy taking your children to attend some work together. Why did you choose to do this?
Pei Bei: The idea is actually very simple, I hope to give children more to see the outside world, more exposure to some different things, and enrich their lives.
Pei Bei's family of three. Image source @ Pei Bei Weibo
Forbes China: What kind of existence is family for you? How do you balance the weight of family and work in your life?
Pei Bei: A haven of happiness. In addition to work, I like the feeling of being with my family more. Relaxed and comfortable.
Forbes China: Has the outbreak of the epidemic at the beginning of this year had any impact on your work and life? What do you like to do in private when you're not working?
Pei Bei: I was with my baby when I wasn't working, because I was pregnant when the epidemic broke out, so I happened to be at home before. Now there will be a lot of time spent at home with them, and it will be busier with two small children than before. The boy likes cars, he will accompany him to read picture books, learn interesting knowledge, the little daughter is still young, every day to see her feel that the heart will melt.
Forbes China: In recent years, you have rarely appeared on the runway, and more and more cutting-edge supermodels have begun to emerge in China. How do you think the situation of the "national model" in the world has changed compared with that of a decade ago?
Pei Bei: There are more and more faces of national models, and with everyone's efforts, the world has accepted and understood China's beauty more than before, which is a very good thing.
Forbes China: From model to presenter to actor, will there be new areas in the future that you hope to challenge?
Pei Bei: I am actually looking forward to the unknown, every stage will have something to surprise me, and I hope to improve myself more in the future and continue to grow.
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