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Text: Outstanding Literature and History
Edited by Excellence in Literature and History
●—<前言> —●
Speaking of Hong Kong actresses, who is the first thing that comes to mind?
In the 80s and 90s, actresses with extraordinary temperament such as Lin Qingxia, Zhu Yin, and Wang Zuxian were the "goddesses" in the hearts of countless audiences at that time.
But there is an actress who made her debut by filming the role of "student girl", but she "became famous" by relying on "large-scale films", and was called "peach in the world" by the audience.
But when he became famous, he was "backstabbed" by his best friend and fell into the "love triangle" scandal, and now he is still single at the age of 58.
Who is she, and what "unknown" scandals have she experienced?
●—< "Peaches in the World"> —●
Because of her young and beautiful appearance, she was discovered by Huang Baiming and starred as an innocent female student in the film "Happy Ghost".
And her smile in the play also made her quickly become the dream lover of male audiences.
Although she has starred in many film and television works since then, the audience's impression of her is still stuck in the image of a "student girl", which makes her feel troubled and distressed.
After a decade-long wait, Li Lizhen finally got the opportunity to join the popular TV series "Big Time", which became an important turning point in her career.
Her outstanding performance in the play has won her wide attention and is known as the "Jade Girl".
But as the popularity of the series gradually faded, her fame also declined rapidly, leaving her deeply confused and anxious.
When the entertainment industry was in a period of transition, Li Lizhen considered getting involved in some challenging roles to revive her career.
Despite the controversy surrounding these decisions, she accepted an offer for an adult-themed film and gained public attention and recognition with her bold performance.
Although this experience made her shine for a while, she realized that this was not the long-term path she wanted to take, so she worked hard to find her acting direction.
With God's favor, Gao Zhisen, a famous director in the circle at that time, took the initiative to invite her to star in her new drama - "When the Peach is Ripe".
Li Lizhen decided to be brave and this opportunity changed her fate.
The success of this movie made her stand out, and she subsequently participated in movies such as "Elf of Love" and "The Girl Who Didn't Button", and successfully overthrew her image of a "jade girl".
She also starred in "The Heart Sutra of the Jade Girl", which was called the "Queen of Stars" by the audience, and her career was revitalized as a result.
Although she has experienced twists and turns and challenges, Li Lizhen has successfully gained a foothold in the entertainment industry through courage and perseverance, and has become a highly respected and recognized actor.
But her acting career is booming, and her private love life is also curious to the audience.
●—< "Changing a boyfriend is like changing clothes"?> —●
Li Lizhen's emotional experience is as confusing as a storm.
In her early years, her love affair with Patrick was talked about, but the tricks of fate made her involved in the whirlpool of Pan Yuanliang's marriage, and she had to bear endless accusations and doubts.
Although this love did not go as she wished, she still refused to give up the pursuit of happiness.
After falling out of love many times, Li Lizhen then had scandals with many rumored boyfriends, but she still hasn't found a true home.
It wasn't until 1996 that she tied the knot with Makea Wish and ushered in the second marriage in her life.
But the happiness of this marriage did not last long, and soon the relationship broke down.
After the divorce, she raised her daughter alone and devoted herself to her career.
She constantly challenged herself to regain the pinnacle of her career and pick up the daughter in her family.
Regaining self-affirmation, she gradually found her own balance in the interpretation of life.
can see that word-of-mouth is slowly picking up, but the scandal of "love triangle" broke out again.
●—<离婚后再陷丑闻> —●
In 2004, Li Lizhen was severely crushed by a "threesome" scandal.
Her friend Li Jingting accused her of having an improper relationship with her husband, and the three of them once shared a bed.
The uproar set off in the entertainment industry, and a storm of criticism came, and Li Lizhen's reputation was almost wiped out.
She had to prove her innocence and deny the accusation of robbing her husband, but she couldn't save her ruined reputation.
Although Li Jingting later admitted her slander out of a moment of anger, because Li Lizhen refused to lend her money.
A seemingly innocuous little thing has caused stormy waves, bringing indelible scars to both sides.
Li Lizhen was on the verge of collapse because of this, and once fell into deep depression, and wrote six suicide notes to end her life.
Fortunately, Li Lizhen finally survived that haze.
After experiencing the ups and downs of life and emotional twists and turns, this former screen goddess chose to be strong to face the challenges of life.
Now 58 years old, she and her daughter depend on each other, and although she has not remarried, her life seems calm and indifferent.
Xu Yirong inherited her mother's artistic talent and had a strong interest in music and painting.
Li Lizhen is not only a loving mother, but also a mentor and friend to her daughter, often accompanying her in various art activities and encouraging her to pursue her dreams.
In addition to taking care of her family, Li Lizhen has not completely left the showbiz.
Occasionally, directors invite her to play some small roles, or participate in some variety shows, sharing her life insights and views on her acting career.
These experiences kept her passionate about acting alive and gave her the opportunity to reunite with old friends.
On the 22nd of this month, Li Lizhen also participated in the 40th anniversary ceremony of the screening of "Happy Ghost", and it still looks like it is still charming, without the slightest trace of being destroyed by the years.
●—<结语> —●
Li Lizhen's emotional experience is like a movie with ups and downs, and she has also precipitated many life insights that are not easy to touch as she ages.
This rich experience has also become an eternal symbol in her life, interpreting the struggle and choice between love, family and career.
Her story is wonderful, and people can't help but be impressed by her strength and fearlessness, and look forward to her bright and happy future.
Source reference: ""Triangular History" Peak Loop Turn, Matthew Admits Mistakes to Li Lizhen" - Qianlong News Network, August 27, 2004