Famous actor Wu Yufang: married the "Prince of Ping Pong" and retired to give birth to two daughters, loved for 36 years, and was happy
When 21-year-old Wu Yufang stood on the podium of the Hundred Flowers Awards, holding the trophy for Best Actress in her hand, her future seemed to be paved with a bright star journey.
Just when everyone was expecting her to continue to shine in the film industry, Wu Yufang made an unexpected decision - to get married, have children, and return to the family.
At that time, her love story with the "Prince of Ping Pong" was rumored to be a good story, but more people thought it was a big gamble. After all, in the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, the slightest carelessness may lead to a loss.
But Wu Yufang firmly chose her happiness, and after marriage, she gave birth to two lovely daughters and lived a happy life.
Just when people gradually forgot about this former new star in the film industry, Wu Yufang announced her comeback after retiring from the entertainment industry for 11 years.
At this time, the entertainment industry has long been updated, and her position has long been replaced by newcomers. So, why did she choose to return?
From the stage to the screen, Wu Yufang's "life" counterattack road
In 1963, she was born in a literary family, but surprisingly, there was no artistic atmosphere in this family until the emergence of Wu Yufang.
While other 11-year-olds were still struggling with homework and exams, Wu Yufang had already embarked on the journey of art and was admitted to the cadet class of the Shanghai Children's Art Theater. With a solid family background, she has no pressure in life, and devotes herself to the study of acting.
With her talent and hard work, she participated in many dramas in her student class, such as "Shenhualang" and "Rapunzel", which won unanimous praise from theater teachers.
After graduating in 1979, Wu Yufang chose to stay in the hospital to become an actor. She knows it's not easy to make a name for herself on stage.
After three years of precipitation and accumulation, in 1982, she finally waited for her screen debut - the movie "Reserve Police Officer".
Playing the role of Yao Lanlan, a reserve police officer of the Police Academy, she has shoulder-length short hair and wears a light blue cadet uniform, and her heroic image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In order to play this role well, Wu Yufang has worked hard. She had never been in contact with the police before, and she went to the police station to experience life and eat, live and train with the police for a month.
This dedication and hard work also allowed her to present the most realistic image of a police officer on the screen. With the success of Yao Lanlan's role, Wu Yufang began to emerge in the film industry.
In 1983, the famous director Wu Tianming adapted Lu Yao's novel "Life" into a movie and selected Wu Yufang to play the heroine Liu Qiaozhen.
This is a huge challenge, because Liu Qiaozhen is a rural girl, and Wu Yufang's urban background is very different. But Wu Yufang was not intimidated by the difficulties, and she once again used the method of personal experience to get close to the character.
She went to the countryside of northern Shaanxi to live and work with the villagers, and gained an in-depth understanding of the living habits and ways of thinking of rural girls. During the filming process, she also received personal guidance from the original author Lu Yao, which allowed her to better understand the role.
After the release of the film, Wu Yufang's performance was well received by the audience and the judges. She won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress for the role of Liu Qiaozhen and became a nationally famous female star.
Just when her career was in full swing, Wu Yufang chose to retreat bravely. She knows that although she has achieved some things, she still has a lot to do and needs time to learn and improve.
This sober awareness and the courage to challenge oneself also make people look forward to her future.
Encounters, retreats and comebacks: Wu Yufang's acting career and love legend
In 1985, in order to improve her acting skills, Wu Yufang resolutely stepped into the door of Beiying. At that time, she was like an uncarved piece of jade, with infinite longing for her acting career.
And the god of fate seems to favor this hard-working woman extraordinarily, and during her studies, she met Jiang Jialiang, the "prince of table tennis" who is in the limelight in the table tennis world.
Their encounter is not a romance at first sight, but slowly warms up in the "chance encounters" again and again. Jiang Jialiang's infatuated pursuit of Wu Yufang, like his perseverance on the table tennis field, finally touched the hearts of beauties.
The relationship between the two is as beautiful as a fairy tale, and every time they get together, they are full of sweetness and warmth. When love and career collide, Wu Yufang made an unexpected decision.
When her career was on the rise, she chose to retire and return to her family. This decision has puzzled many people, and some even think that it is a big gamble.
But Wu Yufang firmly believes that family is the most important part of her life, and she is willing to give everything for it. After a happy married life, Wu Yufang and Jiang Jialiang settled abroad and welcomed two lovely daughters successively.
The warmth of the family made Wu Yufang feel unprecedented happiness and satisfaction. With the encouragement of his wife, Jiang Jialiang also found a new direction in life - to establish a table tennis school and inherit his skills and experience.
As time passed, the two daughters gradually grew up, and Wu Yufang's life became much more leisurely. With the encouragement of her husband, she decided to return to acting.
Although many things have changed dramatically after many years, Wu Yufang's love for acting has never diminished.
She started again as a supporting role, and used her strength to prove that even with the passage of time, she is still the shining goddess of the movie. After her comeback, although Wu Yufang's acting frequency is not high, every work can be called a classic.
From "Red Lady" to "Half Life", from "Stirring" to "Snail House", and then to "Golden Years" and "Little Shede" in recent years, her every performance has moved the audience.
From the film industry to the family, Wu Yufang's gorgeous life has no regrets
In 2019, with the role of "Liang Meizhi" in "Send Me to Qingyun", Wu Yufang once again stood on the podium, and she deserved the Golden Rooster Award and Huading Award for Best Supporting Actress.
It's been a long 34 years since she last won the award. Time passes, but Wu Yufang's acting skills are like old wine, becoming more and more mellow.
People are amazed that her strength has not faded, and they admire her ability to navigate between family and career. Wu Yufang's life trajectory is not all smooth sailing.
At the peak of her career, she chose to return to her family, which made many people regret it. But Wu Yufang has never regretted it, for her, life and career are equally important. She runs the family with heart and raises her two daughters to adulthood.
She is now pleased that her daughters have graduated from university and are making a small success in the field of design.
Although Wu Yufang's family has always been low-key and rarely posts news on social platforms, fans still pay attention to her every appearance.
On the occasion of the 2024 New Year, she sent New Year's wishes to her fans and friends on Weibo, making everyone feel her warmth and care.
Last month, Wu Yufang also attended the Macau Film Festival, allowing people to see her style again. In terms of acting, Wu Yufang also has her own persistence and choice.
In November 2023, the movie "Ordinary Men and Women" in which she starred was released, and although no new works have come out since then, fans believe that she will not disappoint everyone for long.
Wu Yufang's life is like a wonderful movie, with highs and lows, but she has always maintained her love for life and dedication to her career.
She used her own experience to tell us that no matter what path you choose, as long as you have firm beliefs and move forward bravely, you will definitely be able to reap your own happiness and success.
Today's Wu Yufang has a happy career and a happy life, and her relationship with her husband is still as sweet as ever. The two daughters are filial and sensible, which has become her pride.
For Wu Yufang, this may be the best ending. But her life story continues to write a new chapter, let's look forward to more wonderful performances from her in the future!