"The Legend of Zhen Huan" has been on the air for a full 12 years. Huan Xi, who played the role of Shen Meizhuang back then, has now entered the age of not being confused.
Incredibly, in the 2024 "Ace vs. Ace" program, the once popular "Shen Meizhuang" will return to the screen again and reproduce the classic image of the year.
Huan Xi walked slowly to the camera, the familiar luxurious costumes glowing softly under the light. She has a dignified expression, and her gestures show Shen Meizhuang's restrained and elegant temperament.
When the audience saw this familiar appearance, they couldn't help but be attracted by her.
"Look, isn't that Shen Meizhuang back then!" The audience talked excitedly, as if they had gone back in time and returned to the days of chasing dramas. Huan Xi paced slowly, his eyes were unwavering, and his expression was reserved, giving people the illusion that he was already in the palace.
Her every action and every line makes people feel like the shadow of Shen Meizhuang back then, as if she suddenly brought the audience back to the fascinating court plot.
Under the leadership of Huan Xi, the classic scenes of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" were reproduced one by one at the scene, making the audience fascinated and as if going back in time. Her restrained temperament and calm performance are still convincing.
Even though the years have left some traces on her face, the unique charm has not diminished in the slightest.
However, when the camera focused on Huan Xi's face, the audience couldn't help but be stunned. The delicate and beautiful face of the past is gone, replaced by a fuller face.
Even if the careful makeup concealed a little, it still could not completely hide the traces she had left over the years. Those eyes that were once clear and clear are now covered with a layer of mist, and the corners of the eyes are even more subtle fine lines.
What is disturbing is that even in costumes, Huan Xi's figure has become a lot rounder, and she can no longer find the demure and elegant appearance she had back then.
"Why did Shen Meizhuang become so fat?" The audience couldn't help but sigh that the passage of time was really merciless. This former "goddess" is now a middle-aged woman with a red face and a fat figure, which is far from the beautiful Shen Meizhuang back then.
Even the last trace of the aura of the goddess has gradually dimmed under the washing of the years.
The image of the company has changed
While reproducing the classic image of Shen Meizhuang, she can't completely hide the traces left by the years on her.
On the TV screen, this former "goddess" is now a middle-aged woman with bloated hair, and she is like the touching Shen Meizhuang back then.
Careful observation shows that the contours of Huanxi's face have begun to become blurred, and the originally delicate facial features have gradually lost their fluency with the accumulation of fat. In particular, her nasolabial folds became more pronounced, and the wrinkles around the corners of her eyes began to stand out.
All this shows the ruthlessness of time, which cannot be contained in any way.
The gentle and touching Xi of the past is now a thing of the past, replaced by a fat and swollen face. Compared with Shen Meizhuang's demure and generous posture back then, today's Huanxi looks a little tired and heavy.
Her figure has also become bloated, her back is broad, and she can no longer find the graceful curves of the past.
In the eyes of the audience, this former "goddess" is now much worse than before. Her delicately made face was full of traces of the ruthlessness of time, and even if it was carefully retouched, it was difficult to completely hide these changes.
Under the illumination of the light, the fine lines on Huan Xi's face were more obvious, and compared with Shen Meizhuang's beautiful and refined image back then, she now looked a little haggard and tired.
"Shen Meizhuang seems to have gained a lot of weight!" The audience talked a lot and ridiculed the change of Huanxi's current image. The once heart-warming face is now a thing of the past, replaced by a round and fat face, making it difficult to associate her with Shen Meizhuang back then.
The invasion of the years has undoubtedly brought a huge impact to Huan Xi's heart. The appearance she once prided herself on was now much worse than it used to be, which undoubtedly made her feel inferior and lost.
It is interesting to see if she will make an effort to embrace these changes, reposition herself in her values, or whether she will be confused.
Other actors who came out of "The Legend of Zhen Huan".
While Huan Xi is facing the invasion of time, other actors who have starred in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" are also experiencing different development paths.
Some people can make great progress in the industry with their own efforts and strength, while some people have never been able to get rid of the shadow of their original roles and have fallen into hesitation and confusion.
For example, Lan Yingying, the little flower girl who played Huanbi back then, although her role in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is relatively not outstanding, but she has relied on her perseverance and resilience to fight for her own world in the film and television industry step by step.
In the past few years, she has participated in the filming of many excellent works, from "North and South" to "Under the Streamer", all of which are highly anticipated masterpieces.
In stark contrast to Lan Yingying's unremitting efforts, is another actor Sun Li from "The Legend of Zhen Huan". In this classic play, the role of the queen played by Sun Li can be described as an unforgettable classic, which has deeply touched the hearts of countless audiences.
In the years since, Sun Li has not only not been bound by past achievements, but has been among the top in the film and television industry with her excellent acting skills and artistic accomplishment.
Even if the frequency of output of works is not high, every appearance can cause a sensation and become the hottest partner in the industry. This is enough to prove that Sun Li's status and influence in the industry have far exceeded the scope of ordinary actors.
Another actor Tao Xinran, who was also born in "The Legend of Zhen Huan", also achieved a gorgeous turn through his unremitting efforts. From the original Buddhist actor to the current amphibious artist who has attracted much attention, Tao Xinran's development process is undoubtedly shocking.
She has not only made outstanding achievements in stage performances, but also set foot in the field of behind-the-scenes production, becoming an important figure with high voice in the film and television industry.
In contrast, the actress who once created the classic role of Shen Meizhuang, her follow-up development did not go as smoothly as expected. Although she has appeared in some TV series, it is difficult to reproduce the demeanor of Shen Meizhuang in terms of image and role.
What's even more disturbing is that now she has changed her appearance greatly, and her face is plump, which is difficult to remind people of back then.
She has outstanding artistic attainments
Looking back on Huan Xi's acting experience, it is not difficult to find that she does have excellent acting skills, especially in the interpretation of classical opera and historical themes.
In "The Legend of Zhen Huan", she successfully attracted countless fans with the complex image of Shen Meizhuang, a complex court woman, and left a deep impression on the audience.
It can be said that it is precisely because of her excellent acting skills when she portrayed Shen Meizhuang that this role is vivid and interesting, rich in layers, and deeply touches the hearts of the audience.
Even in the cast at that time, Han Xi's performance can be described as outstanding, comparable to a top actress like Sun Li.
What is amazing is that even after many years, when reproducing the classic image of Shen Meizhuang, Huan Xi can still perfectly interpret the inner charm of this character. Whether it is gestures or tone and expression, it just shows the noble and elegant temperament of Shen Meizhuang.
It can be said that Huan Xi's understanding and grasp of this role not only did not fade with the passage of time, but became more and more deepened.
However, although Han Xi's acting skills are understandable, she has not fulfilled her wishes in her career development. Even though "The Legend of Zhen Huan" once had a high reputation after it was broadcast, there were not many follow-up works that could bring her high-quality resources.
In contrast, other actors who have also starred in "The Legend of Zhen Huan", such as Sun Li and Lan Yingying, have made great progress in the industry with their own efforts and strength, and have become well-known figures in the industry.
As for Huan Xi, she seems to have been unable to get rid of the shadow of the original role of Shen Meizhuang. Even if she later appeared in some TV series, it was difficult to reproduce the demeanor of Shen Meizhuang back then, both in terms of image and role.
What's even more disturbing is that now she has been greatly transformed, her face is plump, and it is difficult to give people that dignified and generous feeling.
I have to say that this change will undoubtedly bring challenges to her future development path. Although she has proven her excellent acting skills, if she can't manage her image well, I'm afraid it will be difficult to gain the audience's recognition and love again.
This will undoubtedly have a certain impact on her career development.
In order to regain her footing, she may need to put in more effort than ordinary people. Not only does she have to continue to improve her acting skills, but she also has to better manage and shape her image.
Only in this way can she truly break free from the shackles of the past and gain new development opportunities on the road ahead.
Sun Li has become the pinnacle of the industry
Looking back on the development paths of other actors in the classic repertoire of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", it is not difficult to find that they each present a completely different appearance.
Some people have finally made a name for themselves in the industry through their unremitting efforts, while others have been unable to get rid of the shackles of their past roles and have fallen into confusion.
Among them, Lan Yingying is a very typical example. In "The Legend of Zhen Huan", although she played Huanbi is not the protagonist, she has also added a lot of brightness to this work with her excellent acting skills.
In the following years, Lan Yingying did not stop there, but relied on her resilience and determination to work hard in the film and television industry step by step.
From participating in Feng Xiaogang's "North and South" in 2021, to co-starring in the fantasy urban drama with the new student Fan Chengcheng in 2022, and then co-starring with Zhang Hanyu in "Under the Streamer" this year, Lan Yingying is all highly anticipated high-quality works.
The success of this series of works undoubtedly proves her strength in acting skills and resource acquisition.
What is even more admirable is that Lan Yingying was not discouraged by the relatively small role in "The Legend of Zhen Huan", but made progress in her acting career step by step with firmer determination and perseverance.
She tells us that as long as you are relentless in your pursuit of progress and can reach your full potential, you can eventually make your mark in the industry, even if you don't have a great starting point.
In contrast, another actor Sun Li, who was also born in "The Legend of Zhen Huan", made more brilliant achievements in the years that followed. In this classic repertoire, her role as the queen is undoubtedly the most outstanding and memorable.
In the years since, Sun Li has not only not been bound by past achievements, but has been among the top in the film and television industry with her excellent acting skills and artistic accomplishment.
Even if the frequency of output of works is not high, every appearance can cause a sensation and become the hottest partner in the industry.
This is enough to prove that Sun Li's status and influence in the industry have far exceeded the scope of ordinary actors.
In front of these role models, the development path of Huanxi seems very confused and lost in comparison. Although she won wide acclaim for the role of Shen Meizhuang in "The Legend of Zhen Huan", she has not been able to break through in the subsequent development.
Even if the classic image is reproduced now, it is difficult to gain the recognition of the audience due to the huge changes in appearance. This undoubtedly makes people feel that even the "goddess" who once attracted much attention is difficult to stay young forever.