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Text丨Mu Mu said entertainment
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Preface
Zhu Xijuan, once a legendary goddess in the Chinese film industry, has the honor of being the queen of the Hundred Flowers Award, and is the favorite of Guo Moruo and Premier Zhou. When her domestic prestige was at its peak, she chose to go to the United States, and her decades-long life in a foreign country made her label "admiring foreigners".
But the amazing thing is that despite this background, she was still widely welcomed when she returned to China to release a new film. What kind of charm does this artist, who has changed nationality, make her able to transcend these controversies and still be known as the "People's Artist"?
Zhu Xijuan: A legendary life in the film industry
Zhu Xijuan is a famous Chinese actress, her performance in "Red Detachment of Women" won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress, she is also one of the 22 top movie stars in Chinese films, and the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival gave her the honor of Lifetime Achievement Award. Her life is full of legends, from the wars of her childhood, to the glory of fame, to the adventure of moving to the United States, she has written stories with strength and talent.
Zhu Xijuan was born in 1938, during the Anti-Japanese War, she followed her parents to many places and experienced difficulties. Since she was a child, she likes to watch movies, imitate characters, and write and act by herself. In 1952, she participated in her first film "Blessings for Children" and began her acting career.
In 1957, she was admitted to the Shanghai Theater Academy. In 1961, she starred in "Red Detachment of Women", playing Wu Qionghua, and became famous in one fell swoop and won her first film award. In 1962, she was named one of the 22 top movie stars in Chinese cinema and became a national idol.
Zhu Xijuan's acting career has not been stagnant due to cultural life, and she still participates in many films and dramas, such as "Liaoyuan", "Qingshan Love", "Ode to the Silver Needle under the Shadowless Lamp", etc., showing a variety of performance styles and skills.
In 1979, she starred in "Ah! Cradle", playing Li Nan, which was once again recognized by the audience. In 1981, she starred in "Model Husband", showing her comedy talent.
In 1983, Zhu Xijuan served as the deputy director and director of Shenzhen TV and became the first program host. She has worked in Shenzhen TV for more than 10 years, planning, writing, producing and starring in many TV series and movies, contributing to the development of Shenzhen TV station. In 1998, Zhu Xijuan settled in the United States with her husband after retirement, and later founded the "American Qionghua Film and Television Art Company" and served as the president.
Although Zhu Xijuan moved to the United States, she did not give up her acting career, and she participated in many Sino-American co-produced movies and TV series, such as "Looking for Jackie Chan", "Shen Jilan", "Heavy Snow Winter Solstice", etc., showing ageless charm and extraordinary strength.
She has won many heavyweight awards such as the Golden Phoenix Award Special Honor Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Chinese Films at the Macao International Film Festival, and is known as the "People's Artist".
Zhu Xijuan: A film dream that crosses borders
In 1983, at the beginning of China's reform and opening up, a visionary woman, Zhu Xijuan, resolutely left the bustling city of Shanghai and came to Shenzhen, which has unlimited development potential. Her decision opens like a TV series, with suspense.
Zhu Xijuan devoted herself to the construction of Shenzhen, experienced the rise of Shenzhen TV station, and became a witness to the city's take-off. She led the team to create excellent works, and Shenzhen's TV industry became more and more powerful. Under his leadership, the TV station has won many awards and become famous.
Zhu Xijuan's ambitions don't stop there, she has an international vision. When she went to the United States with her family, she not only learned advanced technology, but also began to shoot film and television works that integrate Chinese and Western cultures, building a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and the United States.
In the United States, Zhu Xijuan faced fierce competition, but was not favored. Her self-financed work was not recognized, but her tenacity and determination are breathtaking. Adapting to the environment and adjusting the direction of her creation, she successfully won the recognition of her American partners, and co-produced "Beijinger in New York" to achieve a bumper harvest at the box office.
However, Zhu Xijuan's life in the United States has not been smooth sailing. Her purchase of a house caused controversy and was accused of "admiring foreigners". And her return to China for the elderly has aroused heated discussions, and she has been questioned whether it is to "make money".
Zhu Xijuan silently faced the doubts and did not explain. After many years in the United States, she gradually felt homesick and decided to return to China. This decision has attracted more attention.
After returning to China, Zhu Xijuan did not choose to retire. At the age of 82, she starred in the movie "Empty Nest", vividly portraying the loneliness and helplessness of empty nesters. This caused an enthusiastic response from the audience.
Although Zhu Xijuan's choice has aroused doubts, she has proved her unremitting dedication to the Chinese film industry through practical actions. Her story, like a gripping TV series, is full of twists and turns, and finally she chooses to return to her homeland and reunite with her family.
An ordinary person's yearning for a better life, sticking to his original intention in the face of various difficulties, and devoting his heart and soul to the film and television industry, this may be a life chapter worthy of everyone's respect. Zhu Xijuan is a movie queen who insists on pursuing her dreams on the long road of life.
Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin: A Romantic Legend from the Screen to Life
Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin's names may not be as shining as those superstars, but their love story is like a bright star, shining with warm light in the long river of years. This on-screen couple has not only created countless classics in the movie, but also composed a romantic love song in life.
Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin's fate began with a classic movie. At that time, the two became acquainted with each other because of their work and devoted themselves to the filming of the film together. On the set, they supported and encouraged each other, and gradually, feelings developed for each other. At that time, the entertainment industry was not as open as it is now, and their relationship experienced many twists and turns.
In the face of external pressure and criticism, they did not choose to give up. On the contrary, it strengthened their determination to be together. During the filming process, they often find opportunities to get along privately and feel each other's warmth with their hearts. Even when the scenes are heavy and the time is tight, they still strive to create romance and surprises for each other.
After hardships, Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin finally entered the palace of marriage hand in hand. Their wedding was simple and warm, with no extravagant pomp and circumstance, only the blessings of family and friends. At that moment, they understood that true happiness does not lie in the eyes and evaluations of the outside world, but in the fit and persistence of each other's hearts.
Today, Zhu Xijuan and Hou Fengmin have gone through decades of ups and downs. They are still in love as before, and time has proved the power of true love. Looking back on their emotional experience, people can't help but feel a lot of emotion: in the entertainment industry, which is full of temptations and variables, it is not easy for them to stick to their original intentions and never give up.
epilogue
Zhu Xijuan's life, like the movies she starred in, is full of twists and turns. She has not only left a deep mark on the film industry, but also demonstrated tenacity and courage in her personal life. Whether it is on the road of art at home and abroad, or in the love journey with Hou Fengmin, Zhu Xijuan has demonstrated her persistent pursuit of dreams and unswerving loyalty to love.
Her story tells us that no matter how the environment changes, as long as we stick to our original intention and manage it with heart, we can overcome all kinds of difficulties in life and achieve a full and complete chapter of life.