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In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight penetrate the gaps in the heavy curtains and scatter on the interior floor, outlining a square area of gold. Xiao Xiong, at the moment, sat quietly in the single sofa by the window, staring at the scenery outside the window affectionately, with a little nostalgia and a touch of emotion in his eyes.
Looking back, her life journey has been bumpy, and she has been in trouble several times, but each time she has been able to successfully get out of it with perseverance and wisdom.
Now, alone, she feels unprecedented freedom and ease.
She can still vividly recall the haunting choices and difficult decisions, some of which she regretted and others that left her uncomplaining.
When she was young, she gave up the opportunity to marry and have children for the sake of her career, and even chose to die alone. However, it is this firm determination that has enabled her to achieve brilliant achievements in her acting career.
Now, when she looks back at the past, Xiao Xiong has no doubts about her choice, and she perfectly interprets the true meaning of the phrase "not bound by gender, pursuing an ideal life" with practical actions.
When she was young, Xiao Xiong was heroic, and at the age of 25, she ushered in a major turning point in her life - entering the palace of marriage. However, she turned a blind eye to her husband's desires and devoted herself to the torrent of her career.
Her husband often looked at her helplessly, hoping that she would be able to put down her busy work and wait for her new life at home. Whenever Xiao Xiong returned from the crew out of town, she always cooked a table of delicious dishes in an attempt to comfort her husband's longing.
However, her husband turned a blind eye to this, and his indifferent eyes were like sharp swords, which deeply pierced Xiao Xiong's heart.
is full of contradictions in his heart, and after careful consideration, Xiao Xiong finally understands that his career as an actor is at the peak of his career, and childbirth will definitely bring a heavy burden to his career. She knows that as a mother, she can't always accompany her child's growth, which will undoubtedly leave an unhealable wound on the child's soul.
Therefore, she proposed to put the birth plan on hold for the time being, but her stubborn husband was adamantly opposed, and the relationship between the two reached an impasse.
In this way, the originally happy married life came to an end after 8 years. Although Xiao Xiong never had children, she accepted this fact with an open mind and continued to bravely pursue her own path in life.
After the divorce, an American professor with a deep affection for Chinese culture made a grand and warm marriage proposal to Xiao Xiong, however, the excellent artist firmly chose to sincerely and frankly refuse.
"I prefer a career as an actor that is full of changes and challenges, and I think it can become a heavy burden on my shoulders for my family," Xiao Xiong said.
In September 1958, Xiao Xiong landed in the bustling and beautiful Shanghai, however, her family background was not prominent. Her father was an overseas Chinese from Chaoyang, Guangdong, and her mother was an intellectual woman with a higher education.
Although she came from a poor background, Xiao Xiong's parents had high expectations for her, expecting her to be as resilient as a boy and free from the shackles of traditional ideas. The young Xiao Xiong showed an extraordinary ability to learn, and she was keen to study dance and vocal music at the Children's Palace, quickly becoming the best among her peers.
However, Xiao Xiong's childhood life was not all smooth sailing. Because of her family's "bad" background, she was often snubbed in group activities. She recalls a time when she was denied a performance and her mother was so anxious that she had to come to her door to find a new dress for her.
Faced with the teacher's ruthless rejection, Xiao Xiong burst into tears, blaming his mother for giving her such a "bad background" father. With tears in her eyes, her mother gently held her tightly in her arms.
From that moment on, Xiao Xiong deeply understood a truth: only by redoubling his efforts can he gain a firm foothold in this world. Despite her young age, she has already realized the true meaning of this life, which has become an endless motivation for her to pursue her dreams in the future.
In 1977, the gods of fate favored Xiao Xiong, and she was fortunate to join the Shanghai Youth Amateur Repertory Troupe, finally realizing her dream of art. Although he felt powerless at first, Xiao Xiong humbly asked for advice and learning from his senior seniors with a modest and studious attitude.
With her exceptional hard work and talent, she quickly won the praise and reuse of directors.
In 1978, 21-year-old Xiao Xiong made his debut on the big screen and successfully portrayed the role of an ophthalmologist in his 30s in the movie "They Are in Love", which won warm applause and high praise from the audience.
Since then, her career has been like a vigorous bird soaring into the sky, and she has successively emerged in many well-known film and television masterpieces at home and abroad, and every appearance has brought a shocking visual feast to the audience!
It is particularly worth mentioning that in order to be able to participate in the filming of the masterpiece "Wasted Years", Xiao Xiong specially asked Ding Yinnan, the outstanding director who directed "Backlight", for assistance. Ding Yinnan paid great attention to this talented latecomer, not only generously shortening her role in "Backlight", but also giving her selfless support, so that she could calmly cope between the two plays.
It is with this kind of professionalism and superb acting skills that Xiao Xiong won the high honor of Best Actress at the first China TV Golden Eagle Awards in 1983.
Despite his thriving career, for Xiao Xiong, who is in pursuit of perfection, this is just the beginning. In order to further improve her professional level, in 1985, she resolutely decided to join the acting cadre special class of Beijing Film Academy with the leading actors of "Wasted Years" and started a two-year professional study journey.
On this stage, she met a group of equally excellent classmates and close friends, such as Tang Guoqiang, Jiang Lili, Guo Kaimin and others. They worked together, devoted themselves to script study and rehearsals, racing against time to hone their acting skills, and were reluctant to leave even when the lights went out.
However, Xiao Xiong always can't wait to get out of the classroom in his spare time to appreciate the unique charm of Beijing, a city with a long history. Director Xie Jin once said helplessly: "Look at how diligent and hard they are, only you are always wandering around."
Although most of his classmates chose other fields after graduation, Xiao Xiong unswervingly adhered to the path of acting. Xiao Xiong often uses such words with a lot of emotion.
This valuable learning experience not only greatly enriched her knowledge reserve, but also laid a solid foundation for her artistic path.