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Text丨Old Song Kanyu
Editor丨Old Song Kanyu
Preface
Zheng Peipei, a name, a legend. From the debut of a girl to the first heroine in China, her life experience has been magnificent. Eight pregnancies, four miscarriages, love and death, and a brilliant career, how did she shine in the face of adversity? Life is like a play, what kind of role is she? Zheng Peipei's life is a furnace of suffering or a palace of glory?
Hong Kong's first heroine Zheng Peipei: The tenacious legend behind the twists and turns of life
Under the bright stars of the entertainment industry, there are many little-known stories, and one of the legends in the film industry is Hong Kong's first heroine Zheng Peipei. Her life has experienced hardships and challenges, but her tenacity and courage are indelible.
Zheng Peipei, who entered the film industry at a young age, quickly became a star of Shaw Brothers Film Company with her excellent acting skills and stubborn will. She starred in classic works such as "Baolian Lantern" and won praise from the audience and became the "martial arts actress" at that time, but fate paved a bumpy road for her.
After marriage, Zheng Peipei was pregnant 8 times, but miscarried 4 times, in order to meet her husband's expectations, she did not hesitate to take risks, and even put her life in danger. This difficult experience has left her physically and mentally traumatized, but she is still strong enough to face the challenges of life.
What's even more embarrassing is that the marriage did not bring her warmth and happiness, on the contrary, her relationship with her husband broke down due to various discords. Faced with the cruel reality of divorce, Zheng Peipei resolutely accepted the fate of leaving the house, and for a while, she was penniless and faced the hardships of life alone.
Fate gave her a chance to turn over, and Zheng Peipei, who returned to Hong Kong, once again embarked on the road of acting with her firm belief and unyielding spirit. Stephen Chow's invitation became an opportunity for her career to revive, and the role of Mrs. Hua in the classic "Tang Bohu Dots Autumn Fragrance" once again made her the focus of the audience's attention.
While her career was revived, Zheng Peipei also ushered in a new turn in her family life. Although her previous marriage hurt her, her love and care for her children is selfless and deep. Despite the pain of divorce, she still puts her family first and has a stronger relationship with her children.
Today, although Zheng Peipei is over the age of six, she still maintains her love for life and a positive attitude. Her life is a portrayal of tenacity and bravery, as well as a legend of perseverance and struggle.
From Shanghai to the Screen: Reminiscing about the legendary early years of Zheng Peipei
In the bustling city of Shanghai, a legendary story began in 1946. That year, a girl named Zheng Peipei was born. Her childhood, like the martial arts world she later presented on screen, was full of twists and colors.
Zheng Peipei's family background is different. Her father, Jiang Xuecheng, was a visionary entrepreneur who opened China's first ink factory after the end of the anti-Zhan campaign. This allowed the little Zheng Peipei to enjoy a relatively superior childhood in the Feilong Building on Huaihai Middle Road.
With the founding of the People's Republic of China, her family suffered great changes. Her father was classified as a rightist, and the family's financial situation was affected as a result.
Despite this, Zheng Peipei's childhood was not lacking in artistic influence. She was educated at the World Primary School in Shanghai, where she was surrounded by future stars. Her ballet studies laid the foundation for her graceful posture later in martial arts films. In 1960, Cheng Peipei and her family moved to Hong Kong, a move that opened a new chapter in her acting career.
In Hong Kong, Cheng's fortunes took a dramatic turn. In 1962, she was admitted to the Shaw Brothers Southland Experimental Theatre Training Troupe, where she became classmates with future movie stars. After graduating, she signed with Shaw Brothers Films and began her film career. In 1963, she played a male role in the movie "Baolian Lantern", showing her acting talent.
In 1964, she starred in the literary film "Lover's Stone" and won the "Golden Samurai Award" of the International Association of Independent Producers, becoming the first Asian actress to win this award.
Cheng's early years, like the characters she later played in films, were full of challenges and adventures. Her story is not only the growth history of an actress, but also a legend that transcends times and cultures.
Looking back at the legend of chivalry on the Hong Kong screen: Zheng Peipei
In the history of Chinese films, Zheng Peipei's name is like a shining light, she not only left a deep mark on her superb acting skills and unique image of martial arts women, but also was honored as "Hong Kong's No. 1 Chivalrous Woman" for her outstanding contributions to the film and television industry. Zheng Peipei's acting career, like the role she played on the screen, is full of legends.
Born in Shanghai in 1946, Zheng Peipei joined Shaw Brothers Film Company in 1963 and started her acting career. In her first film "Baolian Lantern", she played a male role, showing her acting potential. In 1964, she starred in the literary film "Lover's Stone", which won the "Golden Samurai Award" of the International Association of Independent Producers, becoming the first Asian actress to receive this honor.
Zheng Peipei's name is closely associated with martial arts movies, and her role as the Golden Swallow in 1966's "The Drunken Man" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people with her heroic and strong martial arts image. This film not only established her position in martial arts films, but also became the pioneering work of China's new school of martial arts films. Subsequently, she played the role of the same name again in "Golden Swallow", and her image became a classic of Shaw Brothers martial arts films.
In 1971, Zheng Peipei announced her retirement from the entertainment industry, but her influence did not weaken. In 1992, she made a comeback as Mrs. Hua in Stephen Chow's movie "Tang Bohu Dots Autumn Fragrance", once again proving the charm of her acting skills. In 2001, her portrayal of the blue-eyed fox in Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won her the Best Supporting Actress award at the Hong Kong Film Awards and was nominated for an Academy Award.
Zheng Peipei's acting career is not limited to Chinese films, she also has an outstanding performance on the international stage. In 2014, she won the World Film Jury Cinematography Award at the Sundance Film Festival for her British film "Gently Shake" starring Ben Vishaw and was nominated for Best Actress at the 17th British Independent Film Awards.
The reason why Zheng Peipei is known as "Hong Kong's No. 1 Chivalrous Woman" is not only because of her outstanding performance in martial arts movies, but also because of her long-term influence in the film and television industry and her inspiration to future generations. Her character is not only a hero in martial arts films, but also a role model in real life. Her acting career, like the world of martial arts she presented on screen, is full of indomitable and courageous spirit.