Preamble:
Huang Meiying, a 73-year-old actress, how much do you know about her?
She only became popular at the age of forty, her life was full of ups and downs, and her fate was almost unstable.
She has gone through family breakdowns, hard struggles, twists and turns in married life, mother's love bondage, etc., and finally gained a firm foothold on the road of acting.
So, how did she get to where she is today?
And how much is hidden in this little-known story?
A troubled girlhood
Huang Meiying was born in a scholarly family in Shanghai.
Both parents are full, the two are loving, and the family of three is happy.
Xiao Meiying is innocent and has excellent grades, and she should have had a happy childhood.
However, the good times did not last long.
In 1955, when Huang Meiying was 12 years old, a sudden change made her lose her simple and happy girlhood.
His parents divorced, his mother suffered from depression, and his father went out to earn a living.
Overnight, the warm home became deserted and shattered.
Huang Meiying lost her support and took on this family.
Every day when I come home from school, I am faced with a deserted house and a depressed mother.
She would sit next to her mother and whisper to make her happy.
Every month, her father sent a small amount of living expenses, and she would save up a penny, save money, and spend her days day by day.
At a young age, she no longer has an innocent smile.
She understands that she has to be strong and work hard to earn money to support her family for the sake of this family.
When Huang Meiying faced her mother's painful crying, her heart was like a knife.
She couldn't understand why, overnight, the warm home had become like this.
At this age, she should be carefree and enjoy the joy of family.
But reality ruthlessly destroyed her home and changed the trajectory of her life.
Huang Meiying had to play the role of a little adult day after day, living actively, studying hard to Xi, and taking care of her sick mother.
She threw away those carefully woven girlhood dreams and entered the cruel social reality in advance.
She knew that she was carrying her family on her back and that she had to be strong, hardworking, and self-reliant.
Whenever she saw the vague anticipation in her mother's eyes, she gritted her teeth and told herself, I must hold on.
Step into society and struggle to survive
At the age of 20, Huang Meiying seized the opportunity to work in the song and dance troupe.
During the day she helped with chores in the theater and at night she rehearsed singing and dancing.
It's hard work, but it's a rare opportunity for her.
She just wants to save enough money as soon as possible to cure her mother's illness.
At the beginning of his career, the dream of being an actor is still out of reach.
A few minutes of performance time on stage is when she is most happy.
The audience applauded thunderously, and she would feel extremely proud and satisfied.
Every time she came back from the tour and saw her mother's smile on her face again, she felt that all the hard work was worth it.
In this way, Huang Meiying has been training in the song and dance troupe for 20 years.
During this period, she continued to participate in drama performances to enrich her acting skills.
Finally, at the age of 40, she played the female number one in the TV series "Desire", which was a sensation, and she ushered in the highlight moment of her acting career.
At the age of 20, Huang Meiying entered the song and dance troupe with a sense of relief.
It is as if a traveler who has been walking in the darkness for a long time finally sees a ray of light.
Under the stage lights, it is the new world she dreams of.
Even if she has to do odd jobs during the day and do odd jobs to earn money after rehearsals at night, she is willing.
She is no longer alone, and this job carries too much expectation for her - to improve her life materially and to gain a sense of identity emotionally.
On and off the stage is her stage, she wants to refine herself in singing and sublimate herself in dance.
Let the girl who bears the burden of the family learn to spread her wings and fly high in the palace of art.
So she was diligent and focused, hardworking.
I hope that one day, my name will shine on the big screen.
At that time, she will prove to this society that has ruthlessly trampled on her that she Huang Meiying did not lose!
Thinking of this, she faintly smiled proudly.
Love Marriage: You are the love of my life
It was the filming site of "Desire" that Huang Meiying met the other half of her life, actor Jin Xin.
The two fell in love at first sight, and their feelings outside the play quickly heated up.
Jin Xin is introverted and steady, but he is extremely considerate to Huang Meiying.
He always seemed to be able to understand her thoughts and fulfill her little wishes.
Whenever Huang Meiying feels sad or helpless alone, a hug from Jin Xin can give her an incomparable sense of security.
He is like a beacon that has always guided her through the ups and downs of life.
Huang Meiying finally realized that loving someone means that even if the years of wind and frost are crawling all over her face, she still feels that he is the best in the world.
In 1984, the two held a simple and timeless wedding in Jinxin's city.
On the wedding night, Jin Xin said to Huang Meiying: I will always accompany you in the future.
Even if the showbiz is too turbulent, we must hold hands tightly in the wind and waves.
Soon after they got married, they had a son, and the family of three was happy.
Huang Meiying is also in this stable and happy marriage relationship, and her career is thriving.
When Huang Meiying experienced the ups and downs of life, she almost gave up the idea of finding true love.
Who knew that the showbiz made her meet him who could be entrusted with this life.
Jin Xin is like a spring breeze and rain, and he melts her atrial defense line with warmth.
He understands her, is considerate of her, accommodates her, and accomplishes her.
With him, Huang Meiying doesn't need to be strong, because someone is willing to share everything with her.
With Jin Xin, Huang Meiying regained her long-lost girlish mentality.
She will be shy, she will be coquettish, and she will willfully ask him to fulfill her little wishes.
Let her feel loved and understood like never before.
In Jin Xin's eyes, she is the only one.
Even if she is old, Jin Xin still only has her moving appearance in her eyes.
More than 30 years have passed, whenever Huang Meiying has something unspeakable, she will still return to her original place and fall into the warm and tolerant embrace of Jin Xin.
The Price of Motherhood: It's time for me to let go
Huang Meiying, who became an actress after marriage, is still busy, and Jin Xin is mainly responsible for taking care of her son's daily life.
Watching her son grow up day by day, Huang Meiying is even more precious and holding him.
She hopes that her son will always listen to her and be close to her.
Gradually, the son grew up and had his own life and career.
And Huang Meiying still wants to call and chat as often as before to know everything about her son.
This made the son feel that his mother was too disciplined and disgusted.
When there was a conflict between mother and son, Huang Meiying was very sad.
She couldn't accept that her child had her own circle of life and was no longer dependent on her.
A sense of crisis and loss kept her awake all night.
"He's grown up, you should let him live on his own. Jin Xin comforted.
Only then did Huang Meiying realize that she had done something wrong.
Mother's love is precious, but excessive concern and concern can make children feel stressed.
She should not deprive her children of the space to grow freely because of her reluctance and dependence.
"You're right, I'll keep my distance and give him a chance to spread his wings. ”
Since then, Huang Meiying has learned how to love an independent adult child.
Huang Meiying is a typical mother's love flood type.
Her world is like a giant mother's love system, and the child is her center.
She relied too much on her children to fill her emotional gaps.
But a person will eventually grow up, and no one can keep it.
When the child gradually breaks away from the "system" she has built, her world collapses.
Because she cares a lot about the system, and she cares if it's working.
The child's departure made her feel abandoned.
"How can you say goodbye without saying goodbye! How can you not listen to me!" Huang Meiying's heart was like a knife.
She begins to question her role as a mother, and also about this cold and unforgiving world.
It wasn't until Jin Xin enlightened her that she realized that children are independent individuals and need their own space.
So she told herself that it was time to learn to let go and learn new ways to love the child.
She wants to let go of those emotional dependencies, change perspectives, and re-examine the relationship.
Acting Path: I'm still here
After 2014, Huang Meiying finally made a comeback in 2019 after disappearing from the film and television industry for 4 years.
In her 73-year-old reappearance in the new drama "The Road of Life", what everyone sees is still that professional and dedicated actor.
The years have not worn out her enthusiasm for acting, but have given her a richer and more three-dimensional life experience, which can better interpret the roles she plays as mothers and grandmothers.
Today's Huang Meiying, in terms of acting skills and character, is still an excellent example for junior actors to learn from Xi.
In her, what everyone sees is the ups and downs of her acting career, as well as the courage and resilience of a woman who struggles unremittingly in love, family, and career.
The 39 years she and Jin Xin spent were sweet and twists and turns; Her love for her son has also found a balance in the polishing of time.
She was confused, struggling, choosing to let go, and moving on.
In 2014, Huang Meiying was diagnosed with cervical cancer and had to undergo immediate surgery.
It was a huge blow to her, as if her life was over.
For a long time after the operation, she could not take care of herself and could only rest in bed.
During this period, Jin Xin took care of her carefully and became the most important pillar of her life.
"It's okay, let's beat it together. Jin Xin was distressed and gently encouraged her.
Seeing the trust and firmness in her husband's eyes, Huang Meiying also regained her courage.
Finally, with the support of her family, she slowly recovered her health.
Four years later, she appeared on the big screen again, and she was still so professional and outstanding.
The ups and downs of her acting career have not dampened her enthusiasm and dedication to acting.
After experiencing life and death, she now looks down on fame and fortune, and cherishes the days with her family even more.
For her, acting has become a necessary choice to continue her self-worth.
Life is still long, and she is still on the road
Huang Meiying is not just an actress.
In her 73 years of life, she has played too many roles:
is a self-reliant girl under the breakdown of the family; It is a professional woman who takes on the responsibility of making a living; a wife, a mother; is an actor who has fought all his life for his career......
Her story is worth Xi learning from and drawing strength from every woman.
Because, she never gave up and did not retreat.
In the long life, she is still on the road, still here.
Perhaps, her success lies not only in the popular "Desire", but in the courage and perseverance that are different.
These are the brightest colors in her life.
73-year-old Huang Meiying is still active in the film and television industry.
She was not defeated by the years, but became a leader in the acting school.
Every time she appears, she conquers the audience with her stable and smooth performance.
Someone asked her: "You have worked for so many years, won so many awards, and have a happy family, why do you continue to act?"
Huang Meiying smiled slightly and said calmly: "Because I love it." ”
It's just eight words, but it explains everything about her.
Just as she has encountered ups and downs in her life, she has overcome all adversity with courage and perseverance, so retirement is also an adversity for her.
Epilogue:
In the profession of actor, there is no curtain call.