On a sunny spring day in 1936, a lovely little guest came to the quiet town of Dandong, Liaoning Province, and she was Li Mingqi.
A few years later, the scene of laughter and laughter on the elementary school campus came into view. Li Mingqi's maverick personality and advanced development wisdom make her feel like a fish in water in her schoolwork and interest groups.
Gradually, Li Mingqi's name spread among teachers and classmates, and everyone praised her for not only being beautiful, but also having a bright brain. Li Mingqi is also happy to play and Xi with her friends in the playground and classroom, and she is always the first to propose new games to make students' campus life more colorful.
When he was in middle school, Li Mingqi had already begun to show his edge. Her delicate figure and slender neck, coupled with a pair of bright eyes with rolling eyes, make people tremble.
Li Mingqi has excellent grades and often helps others solve problems in Xi, and soon establishes a good reputation among teachers and students. The combination of work and rest on campus life has made Li Mingqi have a good temperament and full of confidence, and he is praised by teachers as a leader among students.
Gradually, Li Mingqi became famous on campus, and many suitors courted her, hoping to get her favor. Li Mingqi politely but resolutely rejected them, because the pursuit of art and truth did not stop for a moment.
Such an excellent Li Mingqi soon became the recognized school flower of the whole school and won a lot of glory for the school. Li Mingqi's campus years are rich and fulfilling in challenging herself again and again, which has laid a solid foundation for her future glory in the film and television industry.
In 1960, after graduating from university, Li Mingqi was struggling to find a direction in life. One day, her uncle, who had been involved in the film industry, introduced her to a young and promising film director.
The director is preparing to make a film with a contemporary theme and is in dire need of a female lead. He recognized Li Mingqi's exquisite appearance and outstanding temperament at a glance, and strongly recommended her to audition.
On the day of the audition, Li Mingqi was nervous and excited. In strict accordance with her own understanding of the character's personality and life experience, she immersed herself in two highlights. Seeing her natural acting skills and keen insight, the director and investors immediately decided that she would play the heroine Xiao Ye.
The confidence and fame gained from her first work inspired Li Mingqi, and she was determined to make a career in the film and television industry. Over the next few years, Lee chose a number of works with different types of characters.
She strives for perfection, constantly sharpens her acting skills, and successfully creates a distinctive and three-dimensional vivid screen image. By the mid-80s, Li Mingqi was already a popular little flower, known as the "heartthrob"! The box office of the movies she starred in often exceeded the 10 million mark, and she won the Best Actress award at domestic film festivals many times.
In the industry, Lee Myung-kai is known for her professionalism and charisma, and many junior actors regard her as an idol.
In 1996, the Republic of China-style TV series "Huanzhu Gege" was about to start, and the crew accidentally discovered Li Mingqi from the old film when casting the important role "Mama Rong".
A veteran screenwriter immediately thought that the 60-year-old Li Mingqi might be the perfect candidate for this role - she has an ageless appearance, a sense of arrogance in her gestures, old and spicy acting skills, and her appearance and temperament are very similar to the court ladies of that era.
Later, when Li Mingqi came to the crew to audition, everyone was impressed by her amazing "transformation" ability. Her eyes drooped slightly, the corners of her lips turned up, and she had a whimsical smile; The voice is sharp, the speed of speech is fast, and the whole person exudes a majesty that cannot be underestimated.
Li Mingqi perfectly interpreted the mean and resolute "Rong Mama" in the screenwriter's heart, bullying the soft and afraid of the hard. The director immediately made it clear that she would play this important role.
After getting this role, Li Mingqi began to train in a devilish way. She repeatedly figured out Mama Rong's personality traits, conceived her life experience in detail, and even imitated her demeanor and tone.
Li Mingqi often practiced Xi various expressions of Mama Rong in front of the mirror alone, ensuring that every look of his eyes revealed majesty and arrogance. She also consulted with senior costume teachers to study the details of the dress of court ladies in different dynasties.
Finally, when "Huanzhu Gege" officially launched, Li Mingqi's superb acting skills added a lot to Mama Rong. She skillfully portrayed this villain, with vicious words and a proud demeanor, and the image of Mama Rong left a deep impression on the audience.
Li Mingqi also played in the climax scene of Mama Rong's needle pricking Ziwei, her face was fierce and the corners of her mouth were raised, which perfectly interpreted the inner distortion of this vicious female official.
In 2006, the annual National Drama Awards Ceremony. The organizers specially arranged for 60-year-old Li Mingqi and "Little Ziwei" Lin Xinru to share the stage again, hoping to consolidate their reputation as the best combination.
When the two stood side by side on stage, the stars and fans in the audience applauded warmly, as if time had returned to the years when "Huanzhu Gege" was popular 10 years ago.
At the beginning of the awards, the host announced that Li Mingqi won the "Outstanding Actor Contribution Award for TV Dramas". When Li Mingqi came to the stage, the camera switched to Ruby Lin's excited and relieved smile in the audience.
We know that many years ago, Li Mingqi was misunderstood and even attacked for playing the role of the vicious "Mama Rong" in the play. At this time, Ruby Lin took the initiative to ask for a "correct name" for her teacher.
"Mama Rong is one of my most beloved seniors!" Lin Xinru said, "She loves us little actors very much, and she is the best for me! I remember one time I accidentally fell, and Rong's mother came to check if I was okay as soon as possible, and her face turned white with fright, and then she stayed in front of my bed all night to take care of me." Speaking of this, Ruby Lin burst into tears.
"I have to clear up this misconception. Mama Yung never really hurt any of us, and those pinprick shots were all done through visual effects...... She is the most responsible and gentle actress, and we love her very much!" Ruby Lin's sincere speech drew a successful end to Li Mingqi and the young "Mama Rong".
Only then did people realize what a professional and dedicated veteran artist Li Mingqi was! She spared no effort to portray a vicious character in the play regardless of her reputation.
Time flies, and Li Mingqi, an old artist, is nearly 90 years old. Looking back, she has a glorious acting career that can go down in the history of film and television, starring in dozens of popular movies and TV series, and winning numerous awards.
Today, Li Mingqi has long been a household name and famous.
After retirement, Li Mingqi lives a quiet and comfortable life, sharing family happiness with her children in a high-rise apartment in a bustling city. During the day, Li Mingqi would go to the community library to borrow books, visit the park, and chat with old friends. In the evening, she will enjoy tea at home and enjoy the night view of the city...... The rich and colorful life keeps her spirit alive.
Despite decades of shadowing, Li Mingqi has not accumulated much wealth because of this. She has always wanted to do what she does well, and she will do what she wants, and most of her salary is donated to charity to support orphans and the disabled.
Now, Li Mingqi will also regularly donate a part of his pension every year to the scholarship fund for outstanding art students. The simple life allowed Li Mingqi to sleep peacefully without worrying.
She often laughs at the fact that she is still the simple and happy little girl she was 60 years ago.
Li Mingqi, who is now in his twilight years, enjoys glory and wealth without being burdened by fame and fortune. She has always been a low-key attitude towards life and the virtue of being kind and benevolent, which is a model for young actors to learn Xi.