As one of Jin Yong's best-looking martial arts novels, "Heaven and Dragon Slayer" was inevitably remade into a film and television drama
Over the years, various remakes of "Heaven and Dragon Slayer" have emerged one after another, and the casting in each drama is also very different, today we will take stock of Zhou Zhiruo in different versions of film and television dramas. Let's take a look at which actor is the Zhou Zhiruo in your heart!
First place: 1984 Yu Kexin version of Zhou Zhiruo
This version may not be well known to many viewers because of its age, but it is the one that I feel most faithful to the original and one of the earliest remakes I have ever seen.
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The actor Yu Kexin, who played Zhou Zhiruo, was the successor of Lin Qingxia personally selected by Aunt Qiong Yao back then, and she was also Andy Lau's publicly admitted girlfriend.
Yu Kexin and Andy Lau
Yu Kexin's appearance is very in line with the image of Zhou Zhiruo's character, and she successfully deduced Zhou Zhiruo's lovely and pitiful characteristics. She is also very good in terms of appearance.
Although this version was somewhat unsatisfactory in terms of blackening performance in the later period, at that time, this version of "Heaven and Dragon Slayer" was very popular, even surpassing Tony Leung's version of "The Legend of Deer and Ding", which once changed the passive situation of Taiwan TV in the field of martial arts dramas.
Tony Leung's version of the Deer and Ding Ji
Although this version is not well-known, it is a remake that is very faithful to the original book and was very successful at the time, especially Yu Kexin's excellent acting skills and appearance are unforgettable.
Yu Kexin
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Now Yu Kexin is 58 years old
Yu Kexin
She loves swimming and sports and has the title of beauty. Her achievements in film and television are not very good, and her works are very few. Representative works include "The Story of Rose", "Urban Love", "I Don't Want to Live My Life Like This" and so on. Do you like this Yu Kexin?
Second place: 86 Deng Cuiwen version of Zhou Zhiruo
This version of "Heaven and Dragon Slayer" gathered Tony Leung, Li Meixian, Ren Dahua, Shao Meiqi, Zheng Yuling and other TVB celebrities at that time, and it can be said that the lineup is extremely luxurious
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At that time, Deng Cuiwen was still a little baby fat, and her appearance and temperament were indeed a little cute and cute.
The screenwriter of this version did make some changes when dealing with Zhou Zhiruo's role, erasing some of the characteristics of the black belly, making her look more like Bing Xue smart and not too scheming in the early stage.
However, the blackening transformation in the later period made Zhou Zhiruo's aura full of aura, and she showed a different side, and this transformation added more depth and dramatic tension to the character. This change in character development is also a highlight of this version, allowing the audience to feel different emotions and tension in the plot.
Especially in the part of the marriage robbery, she played it particularly well, although she was resentful, she still maintained the demeanor of the head
And this version is also the only actor who has no lines and just relies on his eyes to grasp Zhou Zhiruo's humiliation and resentment after being repented of her marriage.
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Now Deng Cuiwen is 57 years old, and the years have left traces on her face, but she is still beautiful
Tang Cuiwen
She made her debut in 1985 by starring as the heroine in her first TV series "Xue Rengui Zhengdong". In 1996, he became popular for starring Yao Xiaodie in "I Have a Date with Spring". In 2004, she climbed the peak of her acting career again with the role of the court drama "Golden Branch Desire". In 2005 and 2010, he was selected as the first of the top ten TV artists in the Next TV Awards. In 2010 and 2009, she won the Best Actress at the Thousands of Stars Awards twice for the series of TV series "Women and Heroes".
Third place: 1993 Li Zi version of Zhou Zhiruo
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This version is believed to be familiar to everyone, and Li Zi is also the only actor who has played both Zhou Zhiruo and Zhao Min so far
However, this version of the magic change is a bit serious, and each character subverts the character design of the original book, such as Zhang Wuji in the healed version of the belly, Zhang Sanfeng in the humorous and funny version, and Zhou Zhiruo is a scheming on the bright side
But because Li Zi is so beautiful, especially the scene of unveiling is like a fairy descending to earth
This beauty is completely in line with what Jin Yong wrote in the original book: fluttering clothes, light body, beautiful and elegant, and extremely beautiful complexion.
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Now Li Zi is 52 years old, and she said goodbye to the entertainment industry early
On October 20, 2008, she announced her complete withdrawal from the entertainment industry during the TV promotional event after the premiere of the family love drama "Jewels" co-starring with Shao Meiqi, Cai Shaofen, Lin Baoyi, etc.
On April 2, 2009, Li Zi's sports inspirational film "Tramp World Cup" filmed in 2008 premiered, which was the last work of Li Zi's acting career.
Fourth place: 1994 Zhou Haimei version of Zhou Zhiruo
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The most unacceptable thing about this version of Heaven and Dragon Slayer is Ma Jingtao's Zhang Wuji.
But Zhou Haimei's Zhou Zhiruo is a classic among the classics.
In the play, both appearance and appearance can crush the heroine Zhao Min, especially her appearance is also the most beautiful and classic of Zhou Zhiruo in the past dynasties.
Dressed in white, with high hair in a bun, and a little cinnabar between the eyebrows is like the finishing touch. In the early stage, relying on this face and temperament, there was no need to act at all, and Zhou Zhiruo's smart and beautiful jade girl image was established.
After the blackening in the later stage, he immediately opened his aura, and in the part of the marriage robbery, the performance was so vivid that I was pitiful!
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The current teacher Zhou Haimei has passed away on December 11, 2023 due to ineffective medical treatment. It's a shame
In May 2008, she became a UNICEF Child Ambassador for HIV/AIDS
Maybe God wants to take this otherworldly fairy back to his side, after all, such a perfect woman is not something that can be possessed in the mortal world. Go all the way!
Fifth place: 2001 Charmaine Sheh version of Zhou Zhiruo
This version is a relatively large adaptation of the original book, but it is still considered one of the classics among the many versions. In addition to Li Zi's Zhao Min is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Charmaine Sheh's version of Zhou Zhiruo also performed well, not inferior to other versions.
Charmaine Sheh, who was in her 20s at the time, was full of collagen, and her appearance made her look like a simple and harmless little white flower, which was very much in line with Zhou Zhiruo's image.
I think that Zhou Zhiruo in this version successfully interprets the infatuation and delicate emotions of Zhang Wuji, especially in the crying scene.
Her performance gave the audience a deeper understanding of the inner world of Zhou Zhiruo's character, which was impressive.
Charmaine Sheh's performance can be described as crying blood, accurately expressing the feeling of pain and helplessness in Zhou Zhiruo's heart, and the more pitiful the front, the more emotional the subversion of the blackening in the later stage, so in terms of acting, this version can be ranked in the top three.
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Charmaine is now 48 years old and still charming.
She entered the entertainment industry in 1997 because she won the third runner-up of "Miss Hong Kong". In 1998, he starred in his first TV series "Tomorrow is Different". In 2000, he won the Thousands of Stars Awards for My Favorite TV Character Award for the fashion drama "Moonlight on the Fifth Day of October". later starred in Zhou Zhiruo.
Sixth place: 2003 Gao Yuan Yuan Edition Zhou Zhiruo
This version of Heaven and Dragon Slayer should be the most familiar version for everyone
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Gao Yuanyuan's Zhou Zhiruo in the play is so beautiful, she seemed to come out of a book before blackening, and her style was improved on Zhou Haimei's version, but with the blessing of Gao Yuanyuan's appearance, she did not lose her predecessors at all after dressing up
Zhou Zhiruo, played by Gao Yuanyuan, has indeed received some criticism in terms of acting skills, especially in the later blackened plots, which is relatively inferior in emotional expression, compared with acting actors such as Deng Cuiwen and Charmaine Sheh.
However, it was Gao Yuanyuan who successfully interpreted a dignified and forbearant Zhou Zhiruo. She portrays the character as extremely restrained and affectionate, not smiling, and hiding all emotions under the weak exterior, which makes people feel the character's dark belly and affection.
Her acting skills make the character maintain her inner complexity even after blackening, which makes it difficult to dislike her completely.
This style of performance also adds a unique charm to the character, allowing the audience to better understand and experience Zhou Zhiruo's inner world.
Although there may be some shortcomings in acting, Gao Yuanyuan's performance has achieved a lot of success in character portrayal and emotional presentation, which has become a highlight of this version.
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Now Gao Yuanyuan is 44 years old, and although he has retired from the entertainment industry, he is still beautiful
Gao Yuanyuan was discovered by an advertising agency in 1996, and then shot a large number of commercials and made a name for himself in the advertising circle. In 1997, she starred in her first big-screen work "Love Malatang", and began her acting career. In 2003, he played Zhou Zhiruo in the costume martial arts romance drama "Heaven and Dragon Slayer", which attracted widespread attention
Seventh place: 2009 Liu Jing version of Zhou Zhiruo
This version of Zhou Zhiruo was once called the ugliest Zhou Zhiruo by netizens
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This version of Zhou Zhiruo has a considerable deviation from the original book in terms of character design, and has been portrayed as a relatively dark and vicious image.
Usually film and television works will make some adjustments and beautification of the characters' personalities on the basis of the original book, but this version seems to have chosen to maintain the dark qualities of the original book, which may lead to a decrease in the audience's acceptance of the characters.
In addition, the choice of clothing and makeup may also affect the perception of the character's image. If the costumes and makeup don't quite match the martial arts theme, it may make the audience feel uncomfortable. The combination of these factors may cause the audience to be disgusted or disliked by this version of Zhou Zhiruo.
However, each version has its advantages and features, and some viewers may enjoy the unique innovations and character interpretations of this version. As for the title of the ugliest Zhou Zhiruo, it may be a ridicule or evaluation by some viewers, and different people's opinions on the character vary depending on their views and preferences.
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Now Liu Jing is 40 years old, is an actress and director in Chinese mainland, graduated from the 2002 acting undergraduate class of Beijing Film Academy, studied under Wang Jinsong, and is the same student as Liu Yifei and Jiang Yiyan
In 2007, she starred in her first film and television work "Four Worlds in the Same Hall", thus making her official debut. In 2008, he participated in the urban drama "Expectant Mother Quartet". In 2009, he starred in the costume drama "Three Kingdoms" as Da Qiao, and in the same year, he gained more attention for his role as Zhou Zhiruo in the costume martial arts drama "Heaven and Dragon Slayer".
Eighth place: 2019 Zhu Xudan Zhou Zhiruo
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Zhu Xudan looks good in appearance, although she is slightly less recognizable than her predecessors, but in comparison with Zhang Wuji, who can only stare at her, and Zhao Min, who is a childish person, her Zhou Zhiruo's performance is not bad.
In terms of acting, she performed modestly, without overly stiff facial expressions, but also did not show overly complex emotions.
In general, the eight versions of Zhou Zhiruo mentioned above all have their own characteristics, and each version has a unique charm and beauty. But no matter which version it is, it can be said to be superior to the 22 version.
Ninth place: 2022 version of Autumn Zhou Zhiruo
22 version of Zhou Zhiruo (Qiu Yinong)
In fact, Qiu Yinong himself is not ugly, but he may not be suitable for costume roles.
For example, in the movie "Chasing the Dragon 2", he played the rabbit rabbit that left a stunning impression.
This once again emphasizes the importance of actors choosing the right role for them, and different roles need different types of actors to perform in order to bring out the best results.
So which actor do you think plays the best? Who is Zhou Zhiruo in your heart?
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