Zhu Xijuan's early experience
In 1938, a new life was born in a family of intellectuals in Ganzhou, Jiangxi. She is Zhu Xijuan, a baby daughter who fills her parents with infinite hope.
Zhu Xijuan's father, Zhu Yuanqing, is a professor at Tongji University in Shanghai, and her mother is a primary school teacher. Under the influence of such a family environment, Zhu Xijuan has received a good cultural edification and edification, and her parents have high expectations for her, wanting to train her to become a useful strong woman.
In 1952, 14-year-old Zhu Xijuan was photographed by the famous director Zhao Dan and faced the camera for the first time in the movie "Blessing the Children", playing a small supporting role.
This became the first turning point in her life, and her interest in the performing arts was gradually piqued.
In 1956, after graduating from high school, Zhu Xijuan did not choose the university that her parents expected, but chose according to her own interests and was admitted to the Performance Department of Shanghai Theater Academy and began to formally learn Xi acting knowledge.
At first, her parents were worried about her choice, but through communication with her, they eventually gave her support and encouragement.
During her Xi at the School of Drama, Zhu Xijuan worked hard to study the basic skills of acting, actively participated in the performance of the school's drama troupe, and accumulated experience on the stage. In interviews years later, she often recalls her time at drama school, which was the happiest time of her life.
In 1958, Zhu Xijuan, who was still studying Xi at the Academy of Drama, was selected by the famous director Xie Jinxiang and gave her an important opportunity to perform, which became a turning point in her acting career.
In Xie Jin's movie "Red Detachment of Women", Zhu Xijuan played the heroine and became famous in one fell swoop, and since then she has entered the career of a professional actor.
The Red Women's Army became an instant hit and became a household name
In 1958, Zhu Xijuan, who was still studying at the Shanghai Theater Academy, was discovered by director Xie Jin through the performance of the school's repertory troupe. Xie Jin is casting for the new film "Red Women's Army", and Zhu Xijuan's appearance and temperament are exactly what he wants, so he boldly chose her to play the heroine Wu Qionghua while she was still in school.
At first, Zhu Xijuan, who was not very confident in acting, was a little timid, but under the careful guidance of Director Xie Jin, she gradually found the feeling of the role and integrated into the crew.
Everyone in the crew is also optimistic about this little newcomer and thinks that she will shine.
In 1960, after the official release of "Red Detachment of Women", Zhu Xijuan in the film really completed the character portrayal excellently, and vividly presented the image of a heroic, innocent, hot-blooded and stubborn girl on the screen, which was immediately loved by the audience and rose sharply in popularity.
In the first Hundred Flowers Awards, Zhu Xijuan won the Best Actress Award for her outstanding performance in "Red Detachment of Women", becoming the first Hundred Flowers actress in the history of Chinese films, and also turning parents who are always worried about their daughter's choice from worry to joy.
In 1962, Zhu Xijuan was named "Top 22 Movie Stars of Chinese Films" by the Ministry of Culture, and became famous for a while and became a well-known star. However, the good times did not last long, she had just reached the peak of her career, but she encountered the changes of the times and was forced to retire for nearly ten years.
In 1974, after the end of the Cultural Revolution, Zhu Xijuan returned to the screen with the movie "Ode to the Silver Needle under the Shadowless Light". At this time, her acting skills have become more perfect, and she officially opened the second spring of her acting career.
Aoyama loves, and the painter meets and marries
In 1964, a few years after successfully starring in "Red Detachment of Women", Zhu Xijuan's acting career entered a low period. Until this year, she collaborated with director Zhao Dan again and played the heroine in the movie "Qingshan Love".
During the filming of this film, Zhu Xijuan met an unusual man - Hou Fengmin, a modest and introverted and talented painter. The two fell in love at first sight and quickly sparked love.
Hou Fengmin is 3 years older than Zhu Xijuan, a native of Tai'an, Shandong, and proficient in painting. He studied at the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts and later taught at the Shanghai Theater Academy.
His delicate and introverted personality complements the lively and cheerful Zhu Xijuan, and the beautiful marriage between the two is seen by the people around them. In 1964, witnessed by relatives and friends, the two hearts were finally reunited, and Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin tied the knot and officially entered the palace of marriage. Soon after getting married, Zhu Xijuan gave birth to a son and a daughter for Hou Fengmin.
After marriage, Zhu Xijuan concentrated on her husband and children, temporarily put down her acting career, and accompanied her husband and children to live in two places. Even though the Cultural Revolution later hit her husband's thoughts, the love between the two has never wavered, and the relationship has grown day by day. Today, the two have grown old together, and their love is still the same.
After his comeback, he ushered in the second spring of his acting career
In 1974, after the end of the Cultural Revolution, Zhu Xijuan returned to the screen with the movie "Ode to the Silver Needle under the Shadowless Light" and made a successful comeback.
At this time, she not only has richer life experience, but her acting skills have become more and more perfect. In the late 70s to 90s of the next 20th century, it was the golden period of Zhu Xijuan's acting career.
She has starred in many important film and television works such as "Ah! Cradle", "Model Husband", "Kou Lao Xi'er", "Old Man's Story", etc., and has created many well-known classic roles such as Li Nan and Liu Li, many of which have become her representative works.
With her excellent acting skills and superb interpretation, Zhu Xijuan has repeatedly won performance awards during this period. In 1991, she won the Best Actress Award at the 5th Central and Southern District TV Drama Feitian Awards for her role as Zheng Hong in the TV series "Legal Representative".
In 1998, 60-year-old Zhu Xijuan and her husband moved to Los Angeles to live, but they still continued to develop their acting careers in China and the United States, and their acting skills became more and more mature.
Many works such as "Absolute Love" and "Looking for Jackie Chan" are representative works of this period.
Even if she is 60 years old, Zhu Xijuan's enthusiasm and passion are still the same as they were back then. Facing the camera, she is still dedicated and dedicated. It is this kind of professionalism that supported her to start the second spring of her acting career.
At the age of 78, he returned to his hometown and shared the joy of family with his lover
In 2016, 78-year-old Zhu Xijuan and her lover Hou Fengmin decided to return to China to settle down, leaving the United States, where they had lived for many years. They chose to settle near their daughter's home in Shenzhen.
At first, the two lived together with their daughter's family. However, Zhu Xijuan found that her daughter also had her own family, and it was inevitable that there would be some inconveniences in life. In order to leave more family space for their daughter and a comfortable living environment for themselves, Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin decided to move out of their daughter's house and live alone in a nursing home.
When Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin proposed the idea to their daughter, the daughter was a little puzzled and worried at first, afraid that her filial piety would cause the second elder to have this idea. But after Zhu Xijuan patiently explained, her daughter also understood the second elder's thoughts and expressed respect and support.
In 2017, Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin finally moved into a comfortable nursing home and started a new life.
The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the communal facilities are perfect, and the level of service is high, which is very much in line with their requirements.
Here, the two are still in love as before, taking care of each other, which is moving. The daughter's family also visits the nursing home regularly, delivers food and daily necessities, and chats and chats with the parents. Now that her grandchildren are gradually growing up, she often visits with her parents, which makes Zhu Xijuan very happy and happy.
The picture of a happy family infected everyone in the nursing home.
At the age of 85, he is still full of vitality, and his acting skills have caused a sensation in the film industry
Today, Zhu Xijuan is 85 years old, but her energy and vitality have not declined at all. After entering the age of 80, she is still dedicated to her work and continues to star in the film and television industry.
In 2018, 80-year-old Zhu Xijuan starred in many film and television works such as "Bloody Guangchang", "My Fitness Coach", "Those Women" and so on. Although she is in her sixtieth year, her acting skills are still breathtaking.
In 2020, Zhu Xijuan won the Best Actress Award at the New Era International Film Festival Award for her performance in the movie "Empty Nest". This once again demonstrates her acting prowess and proves that excellent performing arts will not be taken away by time.
In 2021, at the age of 84, she will take over the drama "No Crutches in the World". In the play, Zhu Xijuan plays an old man who is still energetic and intelligent in his old age, and his rich life experience has been transformed into a wonderful interpretation of the role.
This once again earned her the applause of the audience. Entering 2022, 85-year-old Zhu Xijuan made persistent efforts and starred in the latest movie "The Woman in the Depths of the Coconut Grove". After the release of this movie, both word-of-mouth and box office were bumper.
The entire entertainment industry praised Zhu Xijuan's acting skills, and she proved with her strength that age will not be the shackles of an excellent artist.
Although it has gone through more than 80 years of ups and downs, Zhu Xijuan's artistic charm has not diminished at all. She used her professionalism and love for the film industry to continue to write one legend after another.
This also inspires those who come after to come after them, as long as there is passion, there is no insurmountable peak.
The secret comes from perseverance and a happy home
Zhu Xijuan, who is now in her 80s, is not only still active in her career, but also has a happy life.
In fact, Zhu Xijuan gave a two-word answer - persistence. It is 60 years of professionalism that has supported her through ups and downs to where she is today.
She has always loved the film industry, regarded acting as an important part of life, and never gave up her passion for acting.
At the same time, Zhu Xijuan also said that the happy support of her family is her spiritual sustenance. Hou Fengmin, a lover who has been with her for 64 years, and the care and companionship of her children have given her the motivation to continue to move forward.
A happy family can make a happy person. Zhu Xijuan has practiced this truth with her own life. During her difficult times, her family gave her confidence; When she succeeded, her family encouraged her; As she grew old, her family took care of her.
It is precisely because of having a happy and harmonious family that Zhu Xijuan's heart has enough tranquility and satisfaction, and she can devote herself to her career wholeheartedly.
If she loses the nourishment of her home and the support of her lover and children, it may be difficult for her to continue.
Today's Zhu Xijuan not only shines on the screen, but also blooms warmth at home. She used her life to achieve a double harvest in her career. It also inspires us to cherish every love in our lives, because love can make us stronger.
The legend continues
Today, 85-year-old Zhu Xijuan is still full of energy and in her prime. Although she has gone through vicissitudes, her artistic charm has not diminished at all, and her acting skills are still amazing.
It can be said that Zhu Xijuan, with her stubborn perseverance, interprets what it means to say "Although my generation is old, my ambition is still indispensable".
Tracing Zhu Xijuan's acting career, she used her 60 years of professionalism to prove that the charm of an excellent artist cannot be deprived of time. Starting from a small supporting role at the age of 14 and still standing until the age of 85, she has won the respect of the audience with her strength and dedication.
In the stormy years, she did not forget her original intention and baptized a more real and outstanding Zhu Xijuan. The setbacks of the past trough did not break her, but only made her stronger after getting up.
She has touched the hearts of generations of audiences with her acting skills. In the future, Zhu Xijuan will continue to speak with her works. She will bring more surprises to everyone, and she will continue to infect people's hearts with her acting skills. As long as she still has a love for movies, the saga will continue.
In an era, there are always some people who come to light the lights of progress, and Zhu Xijuan is one of them. She and her story will surely become a model for future generations to learn from Xi. Countless dreamers will draw strength from her and bravely continue to move forward towards the light.
Let's look forward to this film diva, Zhu Xijuan, who has an 80-year-old youth, to bring us more wonderful works.