Xu Di, this name may be familiar to many people. She is a national first-class actor and a frequent guest in film and television dramas.
She played Mrs. Gan in the TV series "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", which is impressive; She played Li Xiaolian in the TV series "Family with Children", which made people laugh; She played Luo Zijun's mother in the TV series "The First Half of My Life", which was very moving.
She often plays the role of a mother in film and television dramas, and often argues with others, but in real life, she has been in love with her husband for 41 years and lives very happily.
How did she do it? Let's take a look at her life story.
From scratch, become a drama star
Xu Di was born in July 1958, she has loved singing and dancing since she was a child, but she has not received professional training.
In 1974, she took the entrance examination for the Beijing Opera Troupe, and although she had no relevant study experience, she was admitted because of her beautiful appearance and sonorous voice.
She underwent arduous training in the Beijing Opera Troupe and learned a variety of forms of opera, such as Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Yue Opera. She is not afraid of hardship or tiredness, she is diligent and hardworking, and has gradually become an excellent actor in the opera troupe. Her debut work is the opera "Yang Naiwu and Little Cabbage", in which she played the role of Little Cabbage, which is deeply loved by the audience.
Bear in love and get in love with your first love
In the opera troupe, Xu Di met her first love and lifelong partner - Yu Jianwei.
Yu Jianwei is also a opera performer, and they belong to the same class. They appreciate and support each other, and share common pursuits and ideals in art. They soon fell in love and began a romance.
But their romance had to be kept secret, because at that time the academy was not allowed to be in love, and if they were discovered, they would be expelled or transferred separately.
They can only date secretly, write their hearts on letterheads, express their love on the phone, and flirt on stage.
They went through a lot of hardships and challenges, but they didn't give up on each other and persevered.
Accompany each other with love and spend the wind and rain together
After graduating in 1978, they both worked in the Beijing Opera Troupe, married three years later, and then had a son. Yu Jianwei resigned, and Xu Di handed over all her salary to her husband and asked him for it when she needed it.
"I think it's better because he has money and he has self-confidence and a sense of responsibility for his family," she said. ”
Although Yu Jianwei is no longer engaged in acting, he has always supported and encouraged Xu Di's development.
He not only takes care of the family and children, but also helps Xu Di deal with some trivial things, such as picking up and dropping off scripts, signing contracts, making phone calls, etc. He has great respect and trust for Xu Di and never interferes in her work and life.
"She's a very assertive person, I don't need to teach her how to do it, I just need to be with her," he said. ”
Xu Di is also very grateful and dependent on Yu Jianwei's dedication and companionship. "He is my spiritual pillar and I am nothing without him," she said. ”
She also said: "He is a very good husband, very gentle and considerate, submissive to me, never quarrel with me. ”
Career success, enjoy honor
After working in the opera troupe for more than ten years, Xu Di began her film and television career.
She became famous in one fell swoop with her outstanding performance as Mrs. Gan in the 1994 CCTV version of the TV series "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
After that, she participated in many other TV series and movies, such as "Family with Children", "Big Husband", "The First Half of My Life", "Orphaned" and so on.
She is also known as a "mother professional" because she mainly plays the role of "mother".
And her acting skills have been recognized and praised inside and outside the industry.
She has won the 14th Chinese Drama "Plum Blossom Award" and the 24th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Award for Best Supporting Actress and other honors. She was also named one of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Actresses in China".
"I'm lucky to be able to do what I love and to have everyone's support and recognition," she said. ”
Winners in life, full of happiness
Xu Di is now 65 years old, but she still maintains a good state of mind and mentality.
"I don't think age is an issue, as long as you have the passion, the confidence and the purpose, you can do whatever you want," she said. ”
She also said: "I will not give up my dreams and pursuits because of my age, I also want to continue acting and bring more joy and emotion to the audience." ”
And Xu Di has not only achieved success in her career, but also a happy family. She has been in love with her husband Yu Jianwei for 41 years and has not experienced any turmoil and crisis. They understand and support each other, and they love each other as much as ever.
Xu Di can be said to be a winner in life, she has everything she wants. She has a successful career, a happy family, a devoted husband, and a filial son.
"I feel like the luckiest person in the world, I have no regrets and grievances, I only have gratitude and satisfaction," she said. ”
Through Xu Di's story, we are told that love is not a momentary passion and impulse, but a lifetime of companionship and perseverance.
She and her husband Yu Jianwei have been in love for 41 years, and they have not been changed by time and environment, but have become deeper and sweeter.
They are examples for us to learn from and emulate, and they are the benchmark for happiness in our hearts.