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Niu Li, who grew up in Beijing, the capital of China, has a harmonious and joyful family environment. Although his father, a soldier, and his mother, who won a gold medal in a nationally renowned shooting competition, have a heavy workload, they always squeeze out precious time every weekend to return home to accompany Niu Li's growth.
For the children at that time, the Spring Festival was undoubtedly the most eagerly awaited festival, because it meant that they could change into brand new clothes and show off their style.
"On Chinese New Year's Eve, my mother always carefully selects and prepares new clothes for me in advance." Niu Li fondly recalled, "Even though I couldn't put them on right away, I couldn't help but take them out in advance, savor them in the mirror, and then carefully put them back in their place, waiting for the New Year's bell to ring with full anticipation."
It was this ardent anticipation of new clothes that gave birth to her pursuit of her dream of becoming a star. In addition to her love for beauty and her attention to dressing, her mother's words and deeds taught Niu Li to cultivate an independent character quality from an early age.
"My mother always taught us to be self-reliant and considerate of others and ourselves." In Niu Li's mind, her mother is not only the champion of the national shooting competition, but also her life role model.
"When I was only 11 years old, my parents decided to send me to the synchronized swimming team because of my weak physical fitness and frequent illnesses, and I started my first experience in my life." Niu Li spoke eloquently, and her eyebrows revealed unwavering determination.
Recalling those arduous years, the coaches were extremely demanding, especially during the training of the "leg tearing" movement, the players could often be heard moaning in pain in the training venue.
"To strengthen my instep, I even choose to sit on my knees and place my instep under my hips during meals at home." Niu Li talked about this, with a proud smile on her face.
At the age of 13, she successfully won the honor of the first "Women's Synchronized Swimming Team Champion" in the country. "At the time, I didn't expect to be an athlete in the future, but my experience with the team gave me a deep love for the sport.
After entering middle school, the academic pressure gradually increased, and the development prospects of Huayou Sports in China were not optimistic, so at the age of 15, she joined the Bayi Shooting Team instead. With her outstanding talent, at the age of 17, she won the title of the all-army shooting competition in one fell swoop, and was successfully selected for the national shooting team, competing with many Olympic champions and exchanging ideas.
"It was a crucial turning point in my life!" Niu Li said solemnly and emotionally, "But helplessly, not long after, the Beijing shooting team was unfortunately disbanded, and my sports dream disappeared like a meteor in the night sky.
Looking back, my eyes are full of endless regrets.
At that time, she resolutely refused to be retained by her former employer and decided to return to Beijing to spend time with her relatives. "For me, the happiness of my family is the most precious treasure." However, just a month after she joined the Beijing shooting team, the team was forced to disband for various reasons, leaving Niu Li in an unprecedented state of confusion.
When Niu Li was confused and helpless about the future, her mother gave her invaluable advice: "Maybe you can consider applying to some art colleges?" Her mother's warm words were like a beacon, illuminating Niu Li's deep love for art.
"My mother's words made me realize that I have dreamed of becoming a bright star since I was a child." Niu Li recalled, her eyes firm and bright, "Therefore, I chose to apply for the drama school without hesitation."
However, fate doesn't always seem to favor her so much. Niu Li first applied for the Central Academy of Drama, but unfortunately, she was ruthlessly eliminated in the initial selection. "It was a huge blow at that time, and my self-esteem was seriously hurt.
Niu Li said, with a hint of pain on her face, "However, I didn't give up because of this."
After a brief period of frustration, she quickly picked herself up and signed up for exams at the Beijing Film Academy and the People's Liberation Army Academy of Arts at the same time. In the end, Niu Li was admitted to the Drama Department of the People's Liberation Army Academy of Arts as she wished.
Since then, she has cherished every opportunity to exercise even more.
"Although I was just an ordinary student during my time in school, I have started to get involved in the filming of some TV dramas and continue to hone my acting skills." Niu Li bit her lip tightly, her eyes were firm, "After graduation, I was assigned to the Kongzheng Repertory Troupe and became a glorious military actor.
With her excellent talent and profound skills, Niu Li quickly rose to prominence during her time in the troupe, and has successively performed in well-known works such as "Serious Crime Detective Team" and "Returned International Students".
This undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for her future acting career.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, he has stepped into the 21st century, and this powerful actor has played two characters with very different personalities in the light-hearted and humorous urban light comedy "Men Are Not Hard to Marry", which has won wide praise from people inside and outside the industry! Immediately afterwards, she co-starred with the famous movie star Jiao Enjun in the high-profile costume comedy "Stunning Shuangjiao", which made her popular and famous all over the country after this work was broadcast on Beijing TV.
With the precipitation of time and the tempering of her spirit, Niu Li starred in "Stunning Shuangjiao 2" in 2001 and the family emotional drama "Empty Mirror" directed by the well-known director Yang Yaya, which once again pushed her acting career to a new peak.
With her outstanding performance in "Empty Mirror", she was nominated for the "Feitian Award" Outstanding Actress Award and the "Golden Eagle Award" for the audience's favorite actress, which is undoubtedly a great recognition of her acting skills.
"It's a great honor for me, and it has far-reaching significance." Niu Li said with emotion, "Although the road of pursuing my dream is full of hardships, I have always been firm in my belief and never gave up.
Just as Niu Li's career was booming, a romantic relationship also quietly came into her life. "One day, I had a very peculiar dream in which a man in a suit and leather shoes and flowers appeared in his hand.
Niu Li said affectionately, with a happy glint in her eyes, "A mysterious voice told me that he would be my husband."
Although this dream is fleeting, Niu Li never forgets it and imprints it deeply in her heart. Soon after, I met the man in my dreams at a party, and I couldn't put it into words.
She recalled, her eyes full of happiness.
It turned out that the man who haunted her was her current husband and the father of her lovely daughter. It was October 29, 1996, and Niu Li still remembers that special day vividly.
At that time, she had just graduated from the People's Liberation Army Art Academy, and when she saw that familiar figure, her heart swelled with complicated emotions.
"Is this the arrangement of fate?" Niu Li secretly speculated in her heart. At this moment, the man seemed to feel her gaze as well. After the introduction of a friend, they looked at each other, smiled, and naturally came together and started an unforgettable love journey.
"He was two years older than me, his name was Liu, and he was just an ordinary office worker at the time." Niu Li said slowly, "But in my opinion, he is the one who is destined to accompany me for the rest of my life."
Since the two met and got to know each other, their relationship quickly heated up, and they soon fell into a sweet love. Although Niu Li had nothing at the time, her husband fully understood and fully supported her career pursuits, giving her endless love and trust.
It was that deep and sincere affection that made Niu Li resolutely choose to spend the rest of her life hand in hand with her when her career was booming, and build a castle of marriage together.
"When I think back to our wedding, what a simple and affectionate scene! There are no elaborate and gorgeous decorations, no dazzling diamond rings, only the purest and most selfless love between our two hearts.
Niu Li said with emotion, her face full of happiness, "At that time, I once told my husband affectionately that you are the person I am destined to love with all my life."