Preface
She is the last diva of the Hong Kong music scene, why is she still memorable?
The rebellious time of the rich daughter
If you ask Hong Kong people born in the 70s and 80s who are their most memorable divas, the answer is nine times out of ten - Chan Wai-lam.
Who can forget her sweat and youth on stage, and pierced the entire Hong Kong music scene with a high note and fast song "It's Better to Dance"?
Born in 1972 into a wealthy family in Hong Kong, her father was a well-known jewelry merchant, and she grew up in a sea of money.
Her parents took care of her as a pearl in their palms, and her life was carefree.
The family's superior food, clothing, housing and transportation, servant service, and luxurious and extraordinary life are all things that Chen Huilin has seen since she was a child.
However, the introverted Chen Huilin does not look like a princess.
Her mother was very strict with her, and she had to learn the rules and manners early.
Growing up, Chen chose to fly to the United States to study graphic design at Parsons School of Design, one of the top three in the world.
Parents don't understand this, why does the daughter who I don't know in the boudoir want to live a rich and luxurious life, but want to go abroad to study hard?
Studying and living in the United States was the most unrestrained time for Chen Huilin.
She is finally away from the constraints of her family, and she is no different from ordinary students, often staying up late in the library with her friends to catch up on projects.
In her spare time, she also enjoys partying, dancing with her friends, and enjoying every moment of her youth.
She will also nest up with her roommates in the dormitory to eat takeaway pizza, watch movies and TV series, and relax.
At a party, she met Liu Jianhao, who is also an international student.
The two found out that each other's family members were friends in Hong Kong, and they hit it off, and began their first love and love for 16 years.
Accidental debut proves strength
In 1995, after graduating from university, Chan returned to Hong Kong and was full of ambitions to work in a design firm.
Unexpectedly, a company took her in shape and asked her to shoot a beer commercial.
This advertisement was an instant hit, and Chen Huilin became a small hit.
Immediately afterwards, she was invited to perform the heroine of the popular singer Jacky Cheung's MV "Stealing Hearts".
The accidental path of being an artist caught Chen Huilin off guard.
Originally, she thought that this was just a cameo performance, but she didn't expect the company to take a fancy to her potential and sign her for her official debut! Chen Huilin can be said to have no confidence in whether she can gain a firm foothold in the entertainment industry, she has never systematically learned singing and dancing acting.
Fortunately, the company was very optimistic about her, and the agent gave her confidence and encouragement, which made Chen Huilin make up her mind to accept this arrangement.
At first, Chan didn't understand why the company's directors valued a design graduate with no acting training so much.
The agent clearly told her that it was her unique temperament and charm that deeply impressed everyone, and her introverted aura and mystery were the irresistible fatal attraction of young people.
In 1996, Chen Huilin released her first solo album, which was an unprecedented success! She was outstanding, winning many awards in three years, and easily became the king of newcomers in the music industry and the most popular female singer.
Many insiders questioned that Chen Huilin only relied on her appearance and luck, which put her with strong self-esteem under great pressure.
In order to prove herself, she made up her mind to only listen to the company's arrangements and go all out to sing every song.
Unexpectedly, every song the company gave her was a big hit, and she finally gained recognition with her outstanding strength and popularity, and truly sat on the throne of the "last diva" of the Hong Kong music scene.
Every time she sang her own songs on stage and heard the thunderous cheers of the fans, Chen Huilin's heart also swelled with an unprecedented sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
It turned out that she was born to belong to the stage.
After Hong Kong's return to the motherland in 1997, the entire music scene entered a downturn, and only Chen Huilin was still popular.
Her sensational fast song "It's Better to Dance" is even more popular in Asia and has become an eternal classic in the hearts of many people.
The lyrics "It's better to dance through this dark night" is simply a portrayal of the atmosphere of that era.
The quality and response of many albums such as "Notepad" and "Beauty in Sight" have not disappointed.
Chen Huilin finally used classic albums to prove that she not only debuted by appearance, but also dominated the music scene by virtue of her strength.
Quitting the entertainment industry and growing old hand in hand
In 2008, when Chen Huilin's career was in full swing, she suddenly announced her marriage and retirement from the circle.
The groom is none other than his first boyfriend who met in the United States - Liu Jianhao.
It turned out that the two had kept in touch since graduating from college, and even though their relationship had gone through a long test of transnational and long-distance places, they had never been broken.
Chen Huilin wanted to handle this relationship in a low-key manner, but she still opened her heart to the public and publicly admitted the identity of her boyfriend outside the circle.
This 16-year secret love story finally entered the palace of marriage in 2008.
Many fans feel sorry for the queen of heaven and the entertainment industry, but they are also sincerely happy that she has found lifelong happiness.
After marriage, Chen Huilin lived the life of a housewife.
She moved to England with her husband to study and gave birth to a son.
In order to devote herself to her new family, she basically quit the entertainment industry and only occasionally returned to Hong Kong to appear.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Chen Huilin is 51 years old.
But the years have not left any traces on her face, and she is still generous, moving, and exquisite.
The singing voice is still so clear and loud.
Although it is not like the hot diva of the year, even if she rarely appears, she is still loved by fans, and her charm is not diminished back then.
She used her life to prove that true love can transcend the test of time and space, and the Hong Kong music diva also has her own happiness forever.
Strength is eternal, and the legend is represented
Popular idols and celebrities are often short-lived, and many people become smash hits, but soon fall silent in the entertainment industry and eventually be forgotten.
But Chen Huilin is not.
25 years later, she is still active in the music scene and on the screen, and has the same popularity.
This is because she represents not only youth and beauty, but also strength, hard work and personality.
All along, Chen Huilin has been using her works and performances to speak.
She never cheats, doesn't hype herself up by fancy dressing.
Unlike many vase artists who only rely on appearance and relationship hype, Chen Huilin has made every album of a very high standard, she has kept learning, improving, and always maintaining a comfortable and confident style based on the music scene for many years.
Just like the title of the song "Extraordinary Strength", strength is the foundation of her foothold in the entertainment industry.
Some comments even said that her voice charm far surpassed that of her contemporaries, comparable to the five major singers in history.
epilogue
In today's entertainment industry, it is difficult to find artists with real strength and hard work.
Chen Huilin has spent 25 years running dazzlingly on the stage, and she represents an era of authenticity and self-confidence.
She may be the last diva of music, but her music, movies and legends will always live in the hearts of those who know her.
Many popular singers are youth idols, and they cannot escape the fate of being forgotten by the years.
But the strength is eternal, and Chen Huilin deserves to be remembered.
Her 25 years of shine is the reproduction of the legend of the Hong Kong music scene.
The classic songs with memories still echoing in the hearts of listeners.
No one will forget - Chen Huilin, the last diva of the Hong Kong music scene.
May her legend live forever and the music world will be brilliant again!