Sunshine Girl walked into the entertainment industry
In 1985, a 16-year-old Asian girl won the runner-up in the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant, and she was Maggie Cheung, who later became popular all over Asia. At that time, Maggie Cheung was still a lively and cheerful girl, exuding youthful vitality.
She has waist-length hair, fair skin, delicate facial features, and especially a pair of big talking eyes, which are crystal clear. When she walked on the stage, Maggie Cheung wore a close-fitting cheongsam, and her delicate figure was set off very moving.
Many judges in the audience praised this beautiful girl from the East, her face was so fresh and exuded a sunny atmosphere.
This is the first highlight moment of Maggie Cheung's life, and it has also become the starting point for her to step into the entertainment industry. Winning the title of Miss Hong Kong is undoubtedly a great encouragement and praise for a 16-year-old girl who has not been deeply involved in the world.
Originally, Maggie Cheung's mother hoped that she would take the regular route and engage in some "decent" professions in the future, such as doctors and teachers. But Maggie Cheung longs for freedom and explores her unknown potential.
entered the entertainment industry with the advantage of appearance, which became a springboard for her to realize her dreams. When Maggie Cheung signed the contract with TVB, she took a deep breath and thought to herself, a new life journey has begun.
Metamorphosis mature charm
When she first entered the entertainment industry, Maggie Cheung won completely by relying on her own external conditions, with a sweet face and a slender figure. But she soon realized that she couldn't gain a foothold in the film and television industry just by her appearance.
So Maggie Cheung began to study her acting skills diligently, she was no longer a beautiful girl who could only giggle, but worked hard to cultivate her acting skills.
In the cooperation with a number of senior directors, Maggie Cheung quickly accumulated rich acting experience. She learned to express the complex hearts of her characters through subtle changes in expression.
A smile and a look can tell the joys, sorrows and sorrows of the characters. The audience also gradually discovered that Maggie Cheung not only has a moving appearance, but her acting skills are also steadily improving.
From a girl who can only pretend to be tender, she has grown into an actor with real skills.
Especially in the 90s, Maggie Cheung has completely transformed into a mature and charming actress. She can control the emotions of the characters well and portray the character traits in a delicate and nuanced manner.
Whether it is delicate and cute, or hidden, Maggie Cheung can control it with ease. The audience was amazed by her changes. It turned out that the little girl who could only smile sweetly has grown into a powerful actor who can carry heavy responsibilities.
Maggie Cheung used her hard work and talent to rise step by step in the film and television industry. The evaluation of the outside world has also changed from the initial questioning to high praise for her acting skills. It can be said that Maggie Cheung is using hard sweat and continuous self-transcendence to climb step by step towards the road of the queen.
When she finally reached the top, everyone applauded.
won the actress with her strength
The 90s can be said to be Maggie Cheung's golden age, she has cooperated with many top directors, played important roles in many works, and gave full play to her acting skills.
Whether it is a young girl or a hidden woman, Maggie Cheung can interpret it with ease, allowing the audience to witness her growth.
In the movie "Ruan Lingyu", Maggie Cheung accurately portrayed the image of a Shanghai girl with dreams but confusion in the alternating period of the old and the new. Her eyebrows are affectionate, and she perfectly interprets Ruan Lingyu's inner fragility and tenacity.
This made her win the Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards for the first time in a Taiwanese film. Immediately afterwards, in many collaborations with Wong Kar-wai, Maggie Cheung created a number of memorable female characters with different personalities, which can be described as shining.
"Ruan Lingyu" and "Chongqing Forest" won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice, and Maggie Cheung proved that she is a well-deserved actress with her excellent acting skills.
She is no longer the little flower who only relies on one face to mess around in the entertainment industry, but has conquered the film industry with her skills and talent. In the 90s, Maggie Cheung was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding actresses in Chinese films, and her works were all wonderful and loved by the audience.
Romantic true self
From Maggie Cheung's feminine gestures on the screen, it is not difficult to see that she is a complete romantic. In Maggie Cheung, freedom and romance coexist.
When she was in her 20s, Maggie Cheung fell in love with director Er Dongsheng, who was one round older than herself. At that time, she was still young and immature, full of infinite longing for love.
In Maggie Cheung's eyes, Er Dongsheng is the one who opened the door to her emotional world and made her experience the beauty of love. Although the two eventually broke up, Maggie Cheung never regretted her reckless and even naïve choice.
You don't need a reason to love someone, that's the romance in her heart.
At the age of 33, Maggie Cheung fell in love with a French director again and entered into marriage. At that time, she was already one of the most popular actresses in Asia, and her career was booming.
And she still resolutely chose to follow love, flew halfway around the world to marry in a foreign land. This spirit of courage to chase love is the uninhibited side of Maggie Cheung's personality.
Although the relationship ended in disappointment, she did not see it as a failure, but lived it passionately and let go in style.
In Maggie Cheung's life, love will not and cannot dominate. But it was an important spice in her life, enriching her experience.
Love makes Maggie Cheung more tasteful and charming, and that's what it means.
Say goodbye in style
When an actor stands at the pinnacle of his career, he is normally trying his best to maintain his position and strive for more opportunities. But Maggie Cheung made a choice that shocked everyone - in 2000, she announced her retirement from film and officially retired from the entertainment industry.
At that time, she was forty years old, in the mood for love, and the title halo of the actress also made her irreplaceable. The outside world is surprised by Maggie Cheung's decision to retire, but her heart is unusually clear and open.
Because Maggie Cheung is a woman who is not bound by the world, she longs to take control of her life.
"Live for yourself" is Maggie Cheung's life creed. She is unwilling to be imprisoned by any identity and title for a lifetime, and she is not willing to just be a "shadow queen" in the eyes of others. Maggie Cheung wants to explore more possibilities in life, rather than rest on her laurels.
So, she resolutely lifted her shackles with the entertainment industry, abandoned the title and aura of actor, and turned to live an ordinary life.
This choice requires great courage and personality. But Maggie Cheung did it, she was not afraid of hardships and only wanted peace of mind. may be remembered by the outside world as a movie queen, but her inner positioning has not changed - that is, a woman with endless pursuit of freedom.
Maggie Cheung chose to move towards a new life, perhaps difficult, but also chic.
Ageing elegance
Time flies, and in the snap of a finger, Maggie Cheung is 58 years old. Today, she lives in a modest slum in Hong Kong, living a life without any contention. The environment in the area is dirty and messy, and Maggie Cheung's residence is only a small rental house.
This former actress, now her life is plain and simple.
During the day, Maggie Cheung would go out by subway alone and go to the small shops on the street to buy some cheap clothes and daily necessities. She is no longer decent and noble, and no one has an umbrella for her, just an ordinary middle-aged aunt.
In the evening, Maggie Cheung was alone in a small room preparing dinner and enjoying a moment of silence. There are no fine dishes on her table, only simple home-cooked dishes.
However, even in this humble environment, Maggie Cheung retains her dignity and elegance. She no longer has an aura to add to her body, but the serene smile that permeates her face is from the heart.
Maggie Cheung, who is no longer young, still has a touching charm. Maybe she doesn't have wealth now, but she has an irreplaceable haughty temperament.
Maggie Cheung doesn't need to rely on anyone or anything, so she slowly finishes her life step by step. She uses the most real state to face the passing of her years. But Maggie Cheung will not be ashamed or sad, because she lives with dignity and contentment.
This calm and unhurried spirit makes Maggie Cheung exude elegance in the process of aging.