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On that special day in 2021, Wang Xiaotang, a famous performing artist who is 88 years old, was honored to attend the "Light and Shadow China" Honor Ceremony. At this moment, she behaves dignified and her eyes are blazing, as if time has stood still in her, leaving only the youthful vitality of her fifties.
Her gestures exude a noble and elegant temperament, and every smile can touch people's hearts and make the people present fall in love with it.
At that moment, Wang Xiaotang seemed to be the image of "White Moonlight" reappearing in front of everyone's eyes, evoking the good memories of countless post-60s audiences. The classic roles she once portrayed on the screen are still vivid in my mind and deeply engraved in the hearts of countless people.
However, for this high-profile veteran artist, her path to success has not been easy. The years have left traces of vicissitudes on her face, but this has not blocked the light of her inner tenacity and temperament.
When she was eighteen years old, Wang Xiaotang suffered the most tragic blow in her life - the tragic death of her young son. This is a heavy blow that no mother can bear.
Faced with this sudden bad news, she was so shocked that she couldn't help herself, and only by relying on the company of her husband Yan Xiaopeng could she gradually get out of that dark time.
However, even in the most difficult moments, Wang Xiaotang never chose to give up. She chose to regain her strength and devote herself to the acting career she loved, using art to heal her wounded heart.
It is this tenacity and perseverance that has laid a solid foundation for her future achievements.
However, fate does not seem to have spared the old artist. In 1992, her beloved husband Yan Xiaopeng passed away, leaving her alone to face the hardships of life.
This was undoubtedly another heavy blow to her, making her feel lonely and helpless on a spiritual level like never before.
Today, Wang Xiaotang, who is 88 years old, still maintains an admirable demeanor. No matter what the occasion, she always shows admirable calmness and elegance, and has undoubtedly become an unforgettable "white moonlight" image in the hearts of countless post-60s audiences.
Her life course is undoubtedly a magnificent legend. After the heavy blow of losing her son and husband, she never chose to give up, but pursued her artistic dream with a firmer will.
This unique pride and tenacity will undoubtedly become a model for countless people to follow, revealing to us that as long as we are determined to pursue our dreams, even in the face of unprecedented difficulties, we will eventually shine in the brilliant sunshine.
One day in the scorching summer of 1952, Wang Xiaotang, who was only 18 years old, ushered in a crucial turning point in his life. On that day, the talented Mr. Huang Zongjiang fell in love with this young woman at a glance and immediately sincerely invited her to join the Peking Opera Troupe of the General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
It was an exciting and challenging decision for this young and energetic girl. Although her mother was full of anxiety and confusion about her decision to join the army, Wang Xiaotang resolutely stepped on the northbound train and began her artistic career.
In the Peking Opera Troupe of the General Political Department, Wang Xiaotang quickly rose to prominence with his excellent singing skills and superb performance skills. However, in 1954, a transfer order forced her to leave her beloved Peking Opera stage and work in a repertory troupe.
This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to this girl who deeply loves the art of Peking Opera.
However, Wang Xiaotang did not give up his ideals because of this. She is still passionate about her drama career, and she has also shown extraordinary style on this new stage.
Even within the repertory troupe, she was often treated unfairly and excluded from the role of the heroine, but she never flinched in the slightest, but bravely challenged the head of the troupe and told her about the injustice she had suffered.
The move caused quite a stir among colleagues, but it also attracted the attention of a film director. After the first audition, the director immediately decided that Wang Xiaotang was the heroine in his mind - Xiao Liying.
In 1956, this once hidden jade finally bloomed with dazzling light, and Wang Xiaotang officially stepped onto the big screen. The role of Xiao Li Ying created by her instantly became an unforgettable image of Bai Yueguang in the hearts of the audience, marking a new milestone in her artistic career.
Looking at the artistic journey of this young talent, it is not difficult to find that she is undoubtedly a talented and unwavering soul fighter! In the face of setbacks, she has never wavered in her persistent pursuit of artistic ideals, but has forged ahead with a more determined pace, and finally made a name for herself in the art world.
Such a unique spiritual outlook has naturally become an unforgettable image of Bai Yueguang in the hearts of many audiences.
It is this unremitting struggle and perseverance that has created a brilliant chapter in Wang Xiaotang's artistic journey. She not only leads the way in the field of Peking Opera and drama, but also creates classic roles on the big screen, which has won the warm pursuit and admiration of the audience.
Such outstanding achievements are undoubtedly a model for countless people to learn from.
However, despite the fruitful achievements in his artistic career, Wang Xiaotang's inner pursuit is far more than that. Her desire to use her own hands to create excellent works that truly serve the people has become her lifelong belief and pursuit.
At this critical turning point, the script of "Wildfire Spring Breeze Fighting Ancient City" jumped into her eyes. The plot of this film completely subverts the image she has created on the screen in the past, and makes her find the core values that she pursues deep down.
In the end, she won the highest honor of Best Actress at the 3rd Hundred Flowers Award for her wonderful performance in this film.
However, this is by no means the pinnacle of Wang Xiaotang's artistic career. In order to truly create excellent works that serve the people, she took the initiative to ask Ying to return to Bayi Film Studio, and personally served as the screenwriter, director, and starring in the film "Xiang", which came into being.
Prior to this, during her years in the forestry industry, she felt that actors could not truly serve the people by themselves, and that this ambitious goal could only be achieved by personally participating in the planning and filming of film works that are closely related to people's lives.
Under the control of Wang Xiaotang's exquisite skills, "Xiang" became a blockbuster and a smash hit! Immediately afterward, she bravely moved forward and personally directed and filmed a masterpiece that reflected the deep affection of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait -- "Fragrant Oath", which not only won the Best Screenplay Award at the 21st Chinese Film Golden Rooster Awards, but also brought her a high honor -- Italy's "Third Millennium International Award", the highest award in the field of culture and art!
These dazzling achievements vividly demonstrate Wang Xiaotang's all-round artistic talent, and also demonstrate her perseverance and resolute practice of the firm belief of "serving the people". This kind of unreserved and wholehearted dedication makes people deeply moved by it, and they have endless admiration.
Just when Wang Xiaotang's career was in full swing, in 1988, the General Political Department unexpectedly appointed her as the deputy director of Bayi Factory, and then promoted to factory director. Since then, the former actress has turned around gorgeously and has become a unique "female general" in the history of Chinese films.
As the leader of Bayi Factory, Wang Xiaotang shoulders a heavier responsibility. However, she did not lose her way because of the temptation of power, but set higher demands on herself, always maintaining strict standards for the quality of her films. She often works day and night to review dailies, participate deeply in every process, and dedicate all her efforts to the perfect presentation of the work.
Even in the process of heated debates with colleagues, Wang Xiaotang has never lost her humility and love. She always expresses her gratitude for everyone's hard work with a big smile and patiently guides the newcomers. It is this spirit of selfless dedication and strict requirements that has won the sincere admiration of everyone.
From an ordinary actress to a leading figure in the film studio, Wang Xiaotang's life journey is legendary. Not only does she have an outstanding talent for artistic creation, but she also demonstrates the noble character and unique charm necessary for a great leader. This kind of transformation is undoubtedly a model for countless people to learn, telling us that as long as we are firm in our ideals and diligent efforts, it is possible for anyone to achieve self-transcendence and create immortal brilliant achievements.
If Ms. Wang Xiaotang's life course is to be summed up in one sentence, that is, she forged ahead bravely and made brilliant achievements on the road in the first half of her life, and in the second half of her life, she experienced countless difficulties and tests, which can be described as a phoenix nirvana after suffering! When her career was in full swing, all kinds of unforeseen tragedies came one after another, and these heavy blows almost collapsed this resolute woman.
Let's go back to 1974, when Ms. Wang Xiaotang, who was only 18 years old, suffered the greatest grief in her life - the death of her young son. This heavy blow is devastating for any great mother. In the face of such a cruel reality, she was so shocked that she couldn't help herself, and only by relying on the company of her husband Yan Xiaopeng did she gradually come out of the shadows.
However, even in the darkest moments, Ms. Wang Xiaotang never chose to give up. She chose to stand up bravely and devote herself to her career, using art as a medicine to heal her wounds. It was this unwavering spirit that became a solid pillar for her later remarkable achievements.
However, fate does not seem to have turned its way to this remarkable artist. In 1975, she was forced to leave her beloved Bayi Film Studio and was sent to Beitaishang Forest Farm in Huairou County, Beijing to work as an ordinary forestry worker. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to her, who has already made a name for herself in her career.
However, Ms. Wang Xiaotang did not show any frustration or anger, on the contrary, she greeted every challenge with a bright smile and shared the details of life with her colleagues. She knows very well that only by going deep into the grassroots and truly experiencing the life of the people can she create excellent works that truly serve the people. Therefore, she did not hesitate to turn down high-paying offers from some large production companies and spent her precious time in this woodland wholeheartedly.
Although those years were full of hardships, Ms. Wang Xiaotang regarded them as a precious treasure in her life. The days of eating, living, and working with her colleagues gave her a deeper understanding of people's lives, and also made the originally vague ideals in her heart gradually become clear.
After ups and downs, finally, in 1975, this outstanding artist Wang Xiaotang returned to the Bayi Studio, which she loved deeply, and officially embarked on her own artistic creation path. Wang Xiaotang starred in and directed the far-reaching film "Xiang" with her extraordinary strength, which was a sensational success upon its release; immediately afterward, she successively filmed the masterpiece "Fragrant Oath" that revealed the deep emotions between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, and this work won her the highest honor of the Best Screenplay Award at the 21st China Film Golden Rooster Awards! These brilliant achievements not only fully demonstrated her outstanding artistic talent, but also showed us her lofty belief in serving the people throughout her life.
However, just as her career was in full swing, fate brought her another heavy blow in 1992 - the tragic death of her beloved husband Yan Xiaopeng. This is undoubtedly another blow to her soul, she has lost the last care in her life, and she feels unprecedented loneliness and helplessness in the spiritual world.
Although life is full of challenges, Wang Xiaotang's creative footsteps have never stopped. She first served as the deputy director of Bayi Factory, and then rose to the position of factory director, becoming the first female director in the history of Chinese film. In this key position, she still maintains strict requirements for the quality of her artworks, and devotes herself to every aspect of the process.
In the face of doubts and controversies from colleagues, Wang Xiaotang has never wavered in his beliefs, but has defended his views with a firmer attitude. She always shows her gratitude to everyone with a big smile and patiently guides the newcomers. It is this spirit of selfless dedication and strict requirements that has won the heartfelt admiration of everyone.
The reason why Wang Xiaotang was able to regain his strength during the low period of his life was because of his perseverance. She experienced the heavy blow of losing her son and husband, but she never chose to give up, but pursued her artistic dream more firmly. This kind of arrogant spiritual outlook has undoubtedly become an unforgettable image of "White Moonlight" in the hearts of countless post-60s audiences.