In 1947, Shanghai, the Pearl of the Orient, ushered in her birth, and she was the goddess of the Hong Kong film industry who would become a sensation across the Taiwan Strait and three places in the future - Xiao Fangfang. Born in a scholarly family, she should have grown up leisurely under the care of her parents.
However, the good times did not last long, her father died suddenly in a car accident, and the family fell into a difficult situation, and at the age of 7, she had to put down her books and enter the entertainment industry to make a living.
Although she lost her playful childhood at a young age, she also honed her calmness and tenacity beyond her peers on the road of being an artist. Her mother is her biggest support and backing, and she is also her life coach.
She worked hard during the day, and at night, her mother invited a famous teacher to make up for her Xi cultural classes. Dance, music, drama, and all kinds of artistic talents also blossomed rapidly at this time.
The opportunity to perform came again and again, and she also grew from a novice to an all-round powerful young actor.
A 7-year-old girl is already about to take on the heavy responsibility of the family, and this heavy burden weighs her breathlessly. But she knew that she couldn't embarrass her mother, and that she could only continue on this path.
The daily life of filming is hard, but she learned to smile brightly in front of the camera and hide all the bitterness in her heart. She still remembers her father's instructions before her death, to be a knowledgeable and gentle and kind girl.
So she was more diligent and went all out in every play, hoping to reduce her mother's burden as soon as possible.
The beginning of a legendary life is not as smooth sailing as outsiders think. She has put in unimaginable efforts to get to where she is today. When she looked back on the past, she couldn't help but sigh secretly in her heart: her childhood self was really not easy.
However, it is worth all the effort because it gives birth to the brilliant flowers in the future.
If the child star period opened the door to Xiao Fangfang's popularity, then the following adolescence witnessed her rapid growth as a first-line actress. is especially prominent on the road of costume dramas, before the age of 19, she has starred in more than 100 costume TV series, which can be described as the leader of the "prolific" actresses.
Costume dramas have high requirements for the basic skills of actors, not only martial arts, but also singing and dancing, which tests not only acting skills, but also physical reserves. But for Xiao Fangfang, none of this is a problem.
Because she has learned Xi various skills since she was a child, a solid foundation comes in handy at this time. She can easily control all kinds of performance elements in costume dramas, and her superb acting skills burst out with the most dazzling brilliance in this period.
On the TV screen, she can be described as versatile, playing multiple roles in one play, and she is at ease. The audience watching her drama is no longer just for the storyline, but also attracted by the smart charm she exudes.
In her own words, filming was as normal as eating at that time, and the schedule was so full that there was no empty space. But she never dared to slack off, and every performance was highly anticipated and she gave her all.
In fact, the golden period of life is often the hardest stage. But Xiao Fangfang knows how to find joy in heavy work, so she does not feel tired, but full of energy and fighting spirit.
Her mother has also become her staunchest backing to solve her problems.
Decades have passed, and when she looks back at those bloody years, her eyes are full of nostalgia. That is her most beautiful youthful career, and it can never be replicated.
When a girl enters puberty, she will always meet love that makes her heart flutter. Xiao Fangfang is no exception.
When she was 17 years old, the young and suave Xie Xian fell in love with her at first sight and launched a crazy pursuit. For her, who is still studying, Xie Xian is like a handsome male god who walks down from the TV screen, and her pursuit makes her fall into the sweet blur of her first love.
She tasted the sweetness of love for the first time, and she was fluttering in the pink bubbles of happiness every day.
However, the breakdown of love came just as quickly. When the two actually lived together, she discovered that Xie Xian was a cynical prodigal son, and there was never any common language between them.
She decisively chose to break up and ended this relationship that should not have started.
The failure of puppy love did not dampen her hopes for love. In 1974, he met Qin Xianglin in the crew and soon entered the marriage hall. The days of the newlywed Yan'er should have been sweet, but they only lasted for two years.
Because of their discordant personalities, the two divorced, which made her suffer emotional loss again.
The two relationships in her life ended in sadness, and she once fell into self-doubt. It wasn't until she met Zhang Zhengpu that she really appreciated the taste of happiness.
Zhang Zhengpu is gentle and elegant, and treats her like a delicate flower. They shared similar interests and spent the happiest 25 years of their lives. Love has gone through twists and turns, and finally it is consummated, and she firmly believes that there is always a TA who cares about herself in the world.
If there are ups and downs in emotional experience, then during this period, Xiao Fangfang's acting career is in full swing and is in its golden age.
God treats her well, and has won the highest honors in the film and television industry such as the Best Actress at the Academy Awards and the Golden Bell Award for her many works. As a representative of the widely acclaimed costume drama "Wanderings of a Bitter Child", she has established her status in the entertainment industry.
Her acting skills are recognized as well-deserved among the first-line actors.
In her career, she also continues to challenge herself and try new ways of acting. She directed and starred in the experimental film "Jumping Ashes", which was filmed in a documentary style and was bold and innovative, and won unanimous praise from critics.
In the comedy "Simple", the image of the silly eldest sister she created is also eye-catching, and the affirmation of her acting skills has reached a new level.
It can be said that this period was the peak of her acting career, and her career reached unprecedented glory. This also stems from her excellent acting skills and innovative spirit.
Every time she breaks through herself, she grows into a better actor. The recognition of the audience, the critics and the awards is the reward for her efforts.
No one in life can stand at the top forever, but looking back on the glorious years of this period, her heart is full of happiness and a sense of achievement. These bright memories will forever inspire her to keep going.
After entering middle age, Xiao Fangfang suffered a heavy blow in her life - ear diseases became more and more serious, and she was basically deaf in both ears, and she could only rely on hearing aids to live. For an actor, this is undoubtedly a heavy blow.
But she didn't give up, but fought the disease tenaciously.
In 1995, with the loss of hearing in both ears, at the age of 48, she starred in the topic movie "Woman Forty". The rest of the crew didn't believe she could complete this difficult task.
However, with only a little residual hearing and strong willpower, she perfectly interpreted the role of this middle-aged woman and achieved unprecedented success. This work won her three more awards, proving that even in difficult times, her strength as an actress has not diminished in the slightest.
Subsequently, the ear disease intensified, and in 1997 it had to be declared dead. Despite her reluctance to make a screen career, she was not discouraged for long. In 1998, he established the Charitable Foundation for the Protection of Children, which began a new chapter in his life.
In order to raise money for charity, she traveled north and south, even if she was still a high-ranking actress the day before, now she has to face "begging" in a low voice.
At a charity performance in 2014, she knelt down to thank her junior Lin Yilian. This move shocked everyone, but it also reflected her sincerity and persistence in doing public welfare.
Today, she is in her prime, and she is still actively engaged in various public welfare undertakings and actively giving back to the society.
When someone asked her how she could withstand such a great change in her life, she always smiled and said, "Living is the best revenge." This optimistic and strong spirit is sincerely admired by everyone who knows her.
Xiao Fangfang, who was born in Shanghai in 1947, entered the entertainment industry at the age of 7 and became famous at the age of 14, and has been fighting in the film and television industry for decades. She not only completed the ultra-difficult leap from a child star to a top actress, but also tried a variety of acting methods and won a large number of awards.
Even after suffering a heavy blow after the peak of her career, she did not give up, but turned to public welfare undertakings and wrote a legendary life that impressed everyone.
Some people say that she is a lucky child, so it can be smooth sailing. In fact, under the halo, she has made unimaginable efforts. From filming at the age of 7 to support her family, to the booming actress period, and then to the transformation of public welfare, she used perseverance and courage to polish this bright pearl.
She has also experienced many ups and downs: she has continued to break through herself in her career, and she has also experienced a lot of emotional difficulties. But she has never given up her love for acting and public welfare, and has always maintained a positive heart.
No matter in good times or bad, she always remembers her original intention, and uses the warmth of an actor to resolve the hardships of life, inspiring countless audiences.
Now, she has gray hair, but her spirit is still the same. Life leaves traces everywhere, but she doesn't regret every choice. Because even if she did it again, she would not hesitate to take this path - it launched her legendary acting career and made her a role model for generations of women to learn Xi.