Do you still remember the smart and sentimental Lin Daiyu in the TV series "Dream of Red Mansions"? Her subtle eyes and sad fate have always distressed countless audiences. What is little known is that Chen Xiaoxu, who plays Lin Daiyu, also experienced a poignant story in real life. Today, I want to tell you about this former screen goddess, her artistic life and unknown side. Chen Xiaoxu, has this name evoked countless memories for you? How was her life suddenly withdrawn by fate at the prime of life, and how did she leave a strong mark on the road of art?
Chen Xiaoxu was born in 1965, a family full of art, his father was a Peking Opera director, and his mother was a dance teacher. It can be said that the seeds of art have been planted in her heart since she was a child. At a young age, under the influence of her parents, she showed her love for the stage and her talent for acting. This talent is not only reflected in dance, but also in literature, often writing poems whenever she has free time, which are published in magazines and newspapers.
Time came to 1979, when Chen Xiaoxu was 18 years old, she joined the Anshan Repertory Theatre with the support of her father and officially started her acting career. It can be said that this was a turning point in her fate, and from here, the trajectory of her life and the stage art were closely linked.
In 1983, the popular poem and her delicate photos made her stand out in the audition for "Dream of Red Mansions". After director Wang Fulin saw her information, he deeply felt that her temperament was very consistent with Lin Daiyu, and this feeling was intuitive and conviction. So, Chen Xiaoxu began her journey to Daiyu.
In 1987, after the broadcast of "Dream of Red Mansions", she became famous as Lin Daiyu, and this role almost became her label. Chen Xiaoxu's performance is delicate and nuanced, and she vividly interprets Lin Daiyu's vulnerability, intelligence and sentimentality, which has moved countless audiences. The confession of "I am a catkins growing up in a beautiful spring" in the play seems to be a portrayal of herself.
However, Chen Xiaoxu behind the halo actually has her pain and helplessness. After becoming famous, although she won the love of the audience, it also made her acting path narrower and narrower. She gradually found that it was difficult for her to break through Lin Daiyu's image, which made her feel very struggling and helpless. This, coupled with later health issues, has put a lot of stress into her life.
In the early 1990s, although Chen Xiaoxu tried some other roles, those works did not cause as much sensation as "Dream of Red Mansions". Her explorations on the path of art always seem to be accompanied by the shadow of Lin Daiyu. This type of predicament made her feel an unprecedented sense of frustration.
To make matters worse, health issues began to become a major problem in her life. In his early years, Chen Xiaoxu's physical condition gradually deteriorated due to overwork and great pressure. Especially after 2000, when she was diagnosed with a serious illness, it was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for her. Despite this, she remained optimistic and tried her best to fight the disease.
In the last years of her life, Chen Xiaoxu almost faded out of the public eye. She spends more time in the hospital and at home. According to people around her, she often recalls her acting career on her sickbed, especially the bits and pieces in "Dream of Red Mansions". Her life seems to have been thoroughly defined by this role, and even in the last stages of her life, she still cannot escape the influence of this role.
In 2007, Chen Xiaoxu died of illness. In her last days, the five words "I'm sad" she said to her father condensed all her helplessness and grief. These five simple words are a profound summary of the dramatic turning point in her life. Her death has grieved her family, friends and fans. Especially her friend Deng Jie, who was even more grief-stricken.
Chen Xiaoxu's life is a contrast between the glamorous surface and the inner struggle. Her talent, beauty, and success can't hide the bitterness and helplessness in life. She used her life to interpret Lin Daiyu's tragic beauty, but behind this beauty is endless pain and helplessness. Her story makes people sigh, why is such a talented woman so fateful?
Chen Xiaomin's story is like a precious work of classical literature, which is endlessly evocative. The wonderful resonance between her life and characters, as well as her various encounters in real life, deeply touched everyone who knew her. Her talent and beauty, as well as her strength and helplessness in the face of fate, constitute a complex and profound picture of life. Although Chen Xiaoxu has left us, the artistic treasures and deep reflections on life she left behind will always inspire those who come after her. As she herself wrote before her death, "I am a catkins that grew up in a beautiful spring."