Childhood visions and love for the future often come from the environment in which they grew up. In 1938, Zhu Xijuan was born in a family of intellectuals, her father was a university professor, and her mother was a people's teacher.
The family moved several times due to her father's work, and Zhu Xijuan became the youngest sister and was favored by her family. After her brother died in a car accident at the age of 18, she chose to live in school to learn Xi to escape the painful memory of losing a loved one.
The yearning and pursuit of her acting career made Zhu Xijuan study and Xi and train herself harder than her peers. Her first film appearance at the age of 14 allowed her to find her future direction, and she did not hesitate to choose to tell her parents that "I want to be an actress".
Unexpectedly, the parents were very open-minded and supported their daughter's dreams, which helped a young girl's confidence tremendously. In order to be admitted to the ideal Shanghai Theater Academy for further study, Zhu Xijuan worked hard in all aspects, and finally got her wish.
Instead of sticking to the old ways, the knowledgeable parents became the biggest spiritual backing for their daughter, which laid a solid foundation for her future career.
The first contact with film shooting at the age of 14 was an important turning point in Zhu Xijuan's life. It was not the lead role, but it did not destroy her passion for acting, but it became the cornerstone of her future success.
During her studies at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Zhu Xijuan actively participated in club activities and served as the head of the repertory troupe. She benefited a lot from organizing students to rehearse dramas, and the abundant practical opportunities.
After graduation, director Xie Jin came to the school to look for a suitable newcomer to play the heroine of the new film, and the other girls in the interview had excellent grades but were not satisfactory. And Zhu Xijuan, who was Xi used to performing in front of the stage, was calm and unhurried, and was hit by Xie Jin at a glance.
Zhu Xijuan, who wants to play, has worked harder, learned more about the prototype characters, and played the revolutionary heroism of Wu Qionghua. Good seedlings need to be carefully cultivated by the director, and Zhu Xijuan seized the opportunity to become a blockbuster, and finally succeeded in becoming the first actress in New China.
In 1961, Zhu Xijuan won the Best Actress Award at the first Hundred Flowers Award for her outstanding role as the heroine Wu Qionghua in the movie "Red Detachment of Women".
At the age of 23, she became the youngest actress in the history of New Chinese cinema. This red-themed movie set off a boom after its release, earning as much as 600 million at the box office, which shows its huge influence.
At the award ceremony, Guo Moruo, the first generation of literary masters in New China, personally wrote an inscription for Zhu Xijuan, "A Qionghua is extraordinarily red", and Premier Zhou invited her to dance. These honors and affirmations mark that Zhu Xijuan's acting career has officially entered the fast lane.
The first starring work can win the actress, and he can be called the best among newcomers. And her subsequent performance also proves that this is not an accident, but a well-deserved affirmation.
Women who have successful careers often have a male partner behind them who understands and supports. Zhu Xijuan's husband Hou Fengmin was a classmate and friend in college. The relationship is firm all the way from dating to marriage, and after marriage, he is even more considerate of his wife's career and never interferes.
Even when his popularity was booming, Hou Fengmin only paid silently and became Zhu Xijuan's strongest backing.
The two held a wedding in Shanghai in a low-key manner and formed a happy family. As a woman, Zhu Xijuan's childbirth has a great impact on her body. But she quickly recovered her form, and even chose to make a comeback when she was at the busiest of popularity and work.
Having children and acting careers are not in conflict, they can be perfectly balanced. With the understanding and support of a partner, women can work and family competently at the same time.
At the age of 60, Zhu Xijuan followed her daughter who lived in the United States and lived in the United States for a long time. For 15 years, she has been comparing the gap between the entertainment industry in China and the United States, thinking about how to help the development of China through her own ability.
So, Zhu Xijuan founded a film and television investment company and served as the chairman. It not only invests in many domestic film and television works, but also broadens the space for exchanges and cooperation in the cultural industry between China and the United States.
In addition to the company's business, Zhu Xijuan wears many hats and travels back and forth between the two countries. On the one hand, he has to deal with the daily operations of American companies, and on the other hand, he takes on new domestic dramas. The busy schedule did not dampen her love and dedication to art.
Even in old age, he is still active in the film and television industry, and there is no sign of aging. For actors, the position in front of the camera is always their home.
After years of living in the United States, the feeling of homesickness in old age arises. 78-year-old Zhu Xijuan and her husband Hou Fengmin finally chose to return to their hometown of China. As older generations, they certainly want to be able to spend their later years in a familiar environment.
When the children learned of this decision, they persuaded their parents to live in their own homes. However, the husband and wife have made up their minds, worried about increasing the burden on the younger generation, and firmly choose to live in a nursing home.
The old couple tactfully expressed their thoughts to their children, even if the children could not understand for a while, they could only respect the wishes of their parents. After being admitted to the nursing home, Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin have more peers to accompany them.
On holidays, the children will also pick them up and take them home for reunions. Even though he is no longer young and strong, life is still warm and happy.
After returning to China at the age of 78 and living in a nursing home, Zhu Xijuan still did not give up her love and pursuit of acting. The following year, at the age of 79, she won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival for her performance in the movie "Snow Winter Solstice".
Standing on the podium, Zhu Xijuan, who was wearing an elegant long skirt, was radiant and did not look old at all. This honor is the supreme affirmation of an actor, and it is the best portrayal of devoting oneself to the artistic career.
Life in the nursing home is well organized, and the children are happy with the sumptuous family feasts during the festival. Even in old age, she has also obtained a happy life with a bumper harvest of career and family.
At the age of 80, she can still win important awards, which comes from her impeccable acting training as a girl, which is the fruit of never giving up on her dreams.
After winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, I wish Xijuan fame and fortune, and a beautiful life of both career and life that is the envy of future generations. Now 85 years old, not only has she not retired, but is still active in the film and television industry.
In recent years, the new dramas he has participated in can still attract a large number of young audiences, and the popularity and love are silently passed on to this old-timer.
In her 60-year acting career, Zhu Xijuan's dedication to art has never changed. Adhere to your passion and continue to work hard to forge ahead, so you will have such fruitful career achievements.
Unlike many older generation actors, her works have always maintained a commendable quality and have not regressed with age. Because acting is the only thing she loves and pursues in her life, it will never be abandoned.