Xiao Taohong grew into a sports star
In 1972, Xiao Taohong was born in a family of intellectuals. Her parents hope that she will develop morally, intellectually, physically, and aesthetically in an all-round way When she was 11 years old, her mother originally planned for her to learn to dance, but she failed to get into the dance academy.
By chance, Xiao Taohong was photographed by the coach of the Beijing synchronized swimming team, and he strongly recommended this project to Xiao Taohong's parents.
In the face of the coach's enthusiastic introduction, Xiao Taohong also sprouted curiosity and yearning for this novel sport in her heart. After consideration, her parents agreed to let her try. When Xiao Taohong walked into the swimming pool for the first time and saw the team members dancing in the water, her eyes lit up and she couldn't take her eyes off it.
So, Xiao Taohong began strict professional training. She spends 6-7 hours a day in the pool, and her body and mind are greatly tested. At first, she always felt unbearable, and cried to her mother many times that she wanted to quit.
But the encouragement of her mother and coach kept her going. Four years later, Xiao Taohong was selected for the national team and won the championship in the competition, and her mother looked at the trophies and medals with tears of relief.
Xiao Taohong later broke the national team's breath-holding record and became the only athlete in the team who insisted on it for 10 years. Off the field, her cultural class grades were also among the best, which impressed her parents.
Transition to the film industry and emerge
After winning the National Games in 1993, Xiao Taohong absorbed all possible honors, and it is difficult to make new breakthroughs if she continues to be persistent in sports. Her parents repeatedly urged her to go to university, but she was confused and anxious about the future.
At this moment, the famous director Jiang Wen invited Xiao Taohong to star in the movie "Sunny Day". When she first came to the crew, she was pleasantly surprised to see the huge shooting machine in operation, and the clear division of labor between the various departments, which was dizzying and eye-opening for her.
Director Jiang Wen was very patient in guiding Xiao Taohong's performance, and she also tirelessly repeated every movement and expression. In order to enter the group to shoot as soon as possible, she consulted Jiang Wen to deliberately strengthen her acting training until the director was satisfied.
Finally, on the night of the film's finale, looking at the joy and pride on the faces of the director and all the staff, Xiao Taohong turned red with excitement.
Four years later, 25-year-old Xiao Taohong won the Best Actress award for the movie "Black Eyes" starring in one fell swoop. When the list of winners was announced, Xiao Taohong was stunned for a few seconds, and then couldn't stop crying.
She hugged her friend and burst into tears. So far, this girl from the sports world has completed a gorgeous transformation and successfully ranked among the actresses. The audience burst into thunderous applause, flowers flew all over the place, and Xiao Taohong buried her head deep in the flowers, breathing hard the fragrance of success.
met Xu Zheng and entered the marriage hall
In 1998, during the filming of the TV series "Spring Splendid Pig Bajie", Xiao Taohong met actor Xu Zheng of the same age. The two have many rivalry scenes in the play, and Xu Zheng's funny and funny personality makes Xiao Taohong laugh.
In between filming, the two of them always chatted energetically, and the hard work of acting was swept away in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
In this way, they unconsciously sprouted feelings. The two outside the play seem to have become the on-screen couple. On the night of the end of filming, Xu Zheng plucked up the courage to confess to Xiao Taohong, and Xiao Taohong nodded with a red face.
The next day, the two disclosed their relationship to the crew, and everyone smiled and congratulated them on their marriage.
Five years later, the two officially registered their marriage. Parents on both sides happily wished their blessings. In 2008, 36-year-old Xiao Taohong gave birth to her daughter Xu Xiaobao.
The warm and happy picture of a family of three often makes their relatives and friends envious of others.
Xu Zheng cheated, and his marriage changed
In 2009, shortly after Xiao Taohong gave birth to her daughter, her mother's health was not as good as before and she needed to be hospitalized. During that time, Xiao Taohong was exhausted, taking care of her young daughter and taking care of her sick mother, she was physically and mentally exhausted, and her face often wore exhaustion and sadness.
At this moment, it was reported that Xu Zheng had been involved in night parties many times and was entangled with many women. In the photo, the well-dressed Xu Zheng is inseparable from the sexy woman.
This series of photos is like a slap in the face, Xiao Taohong suffered a heavy blow to her body and mind, she curled up in front of the hospital bed and cried bitterly, her mother was powerless to comfort, and few people cared.
A year later, under the persuasion of a friend, Xiao Taohong accepted an interview with a magazine. When asked about "the importance of loyalty to marriage", her eyes were faintly sad and ridiculed, and she slowly spit out a "hypocritical" word, and the broken marriage was irretrievable.
After the interview, Xiao Taohong ran to the bathroom alone, tears bursting out of the embankment.
Soon, Xiao Taohong and Xu Zheng's married life existed in name only. In the next few years, although the two still retained the superficial relationship between husband and wife, they were actually separated.
They both know that the relationship has been shattered. However, they all still miss their young daughter, and they have to maintain the fragile appearance of this layer of window paper.
In the second spring of the career, the strength reappeared
In 2017, Xiao Taohong, who has a successful career, finally appeared on the screen again after years of low-key. She participated in the filming of the TV variety show "The Birth of an Actor".
Although she has not performed for many years, she has not panicked at all in the face of the camera and tests. When the director shouted "start", Xiao Taohong entered the play in seconds, and all kinds of subtle emotions were vividly revealed, and it didn't take long for the director and staff to express their heartfelt admiration.
Two years later, 45-year-old Xiao Taohong won the award of actress with her wonderful performance in the TV series "Little Huanxi". When the media questioned her success in ascending to the top, Xiao Taohong said modestly: "This is just what an actor should do, and living up to every role is the least respect I have for this profession."
However, this is only the tip of the iceberg, to be able to shine after many years away from the screen, Xiao Taohong's strength and charm are unshakable.
Quitting the friend's company and continuing to move forward in a low-key manner
At the end of 2022, Xiao Taohong's friend Zhang Ting and her husband's company were investigated, and this news caused a sensation in the circle. As a loyal supporter of Zhang Ting for many years, Xiao Taohong has also been involved in heated discussions.
However, in the face of the reporter's questioning, Xiao Taohong just shook his head a little tiredly, and then left silently.
In fact, more than a year ago, Xiao Taohong had withdrawn from Zhang Ting's company. For this decision, she herself knew in her heart that this was to preserve her last innocence.
Although they have a close personal relationship, she is no longer able to protect them at the moment.
Over the years, Xiao Taohong has maintained a low-key life in the circle. She devoted more time and attention to the growth of her family and daughter. She has long been accustomed to speculation and discussion from the outside world.
After this incident, Xiao Taohong did not choose to explain or fight back, but continued to live her life and let time tell.
Looking forward to the future, we will wait and see whether Xiao Taohong will make achievements on the screen. After all, her former glory is enough to be famous all over the world. Now she may just want to guard her little family and watch her daughter grow up.
The original female swimmer and now the wife of the actress, she has used her life to perfectly interpret what it means to be energetic and calm.