1. Lonely and splendid old age
On a sunny afternoon in August 2023, the camera once again focused on the 64-year-old Taiwanese actress Liu Xuehua, whose eyes still sparkled with determination despite the deep imprints of the years on her cheeks.
Her face is covered with wrinkles, which undoubtedly reveal the vicissitudes of life she has experienced, and yet, her eyes are still full of tenacity and strength.
As a woman who bravely chose the "Dink" lifestyle back then, Liu Xuehua seems to have lost her former style. She lives alone in the bustling city center of Shanghai and rarely goes out except for the occasional work trip.
The only thing that keeps her through each day is two loyal pet dogs and a TV that never turns off.
Perhaps in order to create an illusion of companionship for herself, to alleviate the loneliness in her heart, Liu Xuehua always intentionally or unintentionally lets the TV play 24 hours a day.
In her spacious home, the only sounds of her and her pet dogs are moving, and the noise of TV shows.
When fans ask her about her current situation with concern, Liu Xuehua always shows a bitter smile. It's unbelievable that this woman, who was once full of confidence and pursued independence, is now in such a situation! She seemed to shrug her shoulders helplessly about her decision to "Dink" back then.
Indeed, she rejected the shackles of marriage in pursuit of freedom, but now she realizes that she really needs more than freedom. As time passed, she began to feel the loneliness and helplessness brought about by the shadow of loneliness.
Although she always maintained a cheerful and optimistic attitude, the occasional sigh and melancholy still exposed the loneliness deep inside her.
Whenever she goes out for a walk with her pet dog and sees the laughter of other people on the street, Liu Xuehua's eyes always show a trace of imperceptible envy.
Life is like a merciless joke, she gave up a lot in pursuit of freedom, and now she can only taste the taste of loneliness alone.
2. Review the magnificent course of life
In the long years, Liu Xuehua's life can be described as ups and downs and full of drama. When she was young, she had passion and dreams, and with her outstanding talent and perseverance, she gradually embarked on the road of acting career.
Whenever he recalls the historical moment when he was only 19 years old and successfully admitted to the Great Wall Film Company, Liu Xuehua can still deeply taste his complex emotions of excitement and expectation.
At that time, she devoted herself to the portrayal of the heroine of martial arts dramas, enthusiastic and courageous, even if the audience at that time could not widely agree with her acting skills, but she has always been unwavering in her artistic dreams.
After transferring to Shaw Brothers Film Company, after two years of tempering and precipitation, Liu Xuehua finally showed amazing strength in a TV series, became famous in one fell swoop, and quickly became a household name.
Her outstanding acting talent has won high praise from directors, and as a result, she has been given the opportunity to star in the high-profile Qiong Yao drama "Several Degrees of Sunset Red", with her deep eyes and deep acting skills, Liu Xuehua has become famous and widely known in Taiwan overnight.
However, just as her career was reaching its peak, Liu Xuehua made a major decision - she decided to take deep roots in the land of Taiwan, which once gave her countless opportunities and honors, and continue to use her acting talent.
However, while her career was booming, her love life was like a pool of stagnant water, bringing her unforgettable painful memories one after another.
At the age of 21, Liu Xuehua fell in love with a wealthy businessman named Mr. Tao, and the two were full of sweet hopes for the future. However, Mr. Tao indulged in a bad habit of gambling, which eventually led them to a breakup.
With endless sadness and unwillingness, Liu Xuehua reluctantly chose to end this relationship that was destined to fail to blossom.
Soon after the breakup, she had an emotional entanglement with Zhang Peihua, who was also an actor in Qiong Yao's drama, and originally thought that this love could last for a long time. However, Zhang Peihua's harsh criticism of her lifestyle, coupled with his unique love of raising Tibetan mastiffs, and even revolving all his habits around dogs, made the relationship between the two eventually fail and fell into a complete breakdown.
And what broke Liu Xuehua's heart the most was undoubtedly the emotional entanglement with Liu Dekai. At first, Liu Dekai passionately pursued Liu Xuehua, and the two eventually came together.
However, when the media exposed the truth that Liu Dekai was married and had three children, although Liu Xuehua learned of this cruel reality, he still chose to become his "third party" without hesitation.
Just when Liu Xuehua was full of joy and looking forward to welcoming a new life, fate once again cruelly played tricks on her. Liu Dekai unexpectedly entered the marriage hall with a French woman like lightning, and a phone call instantly shattered all Liu Xuehua's hopes for a better future.
However, this was not enough, and the god of fate dealt her an even heavier blow. During the filming in a foreign country, she unfortunately fell and lost the child she had not yet met, not to mention, what is even more tragic is that her womb also left her because of this, and she can no longer give birth to a new life.
Emotional trauma again and again, like a sharp blade, left a deep imprint in the depths of Liu Xuehua's soul. Her life is full of twists and turns, but it is these pains and frustrations that shape her unyielding personality.
3. Dreams and pursuits when I was young
In 1959, Liu Xuehua was born in a warm and harmonious family in Hong Kong. Despite her privileged family, at the age of five, she moved to Hong Kong with her parents and began a new chapter in her life.
Recalling that carefree childhood, Liu Xuehua always can't help but smile with satisfaction. At that time, she was beautiful and had an extraordinary talent and enthusiasm for imitating movie characters.
Friends and family are often amazed by her vivid and realistic performances, as if she was destined to embark on an extraordinary path from the very beginning.
19-year-old Liu Xuehua, wearing a simple and capable dress, with ambition and courage, embarked on the journey of pursuing her dreams for the first time. With excitement and uneasiness, she participated in the actor audition, and successfully passed the strict interview of the Great Wall Film Company, officially stepping into the door of the entertainment industry.
Although he could only play insignificant small roles in martial arts dramas when he first entered the film industry, Liu Xuehua never despised or neglected any role. She dedicates herself to every performance, bringing ordinary characters to life with focus and love.
As a young woman, she worked tirelessly to hone her acting skills, practicing over and over again in front of the mirror. She firmly believes that as long as she works hard and seeks advice with an open mind, she will one day be able to let the audience appreciate the charm of art in her heart.
On the road of chasing her dreams, Liu Xuehua never gave up, but worked harder to absorb nutrients during every low tide. Perhaps it is this firm belief in her dreams and unremitting pursuit that allowed her to finally bloom with dazzling brilliance and become a generation of acting superstars.
Looking back on the past, Liu Xuehua was sincerely emotional, glad that he did not give up the firm dream in his heart easily, and did not choose to retreat because of setbacks.
Otherwise, how could she have such a rich and diverse path of artistic creation, and how could she have such a magnificent life course?
In the past, even in the face of many difficulties and setbacks, she still remained true to her beliefs and went all out to pursue her ideals and ambitions when she was young.
Fourth, the dazzling and smash hit glorious years
After resigning from the Great Wall Film Company, Liu Xuehua resolutely decided to join the Shaw Brothers Film Company, and began a new chapter in her life. After two years of painstaking cultivation and tempering, she finally showed amazing strength in a TV series and became famous overnight.
At that time, Liu Xuehua devoted himself to the role, integrating every subtlety in the script into his eyes and expressions. The audience was shocked by her deep-rooted and dedicated acting skills, and were amazed by the performance of this budding rookie actor.
Many directors were also deeply attracted by her outstanding talent and dedication, and applauded her.
Soon after, a director discovered Liu Xuehua's unique temperament and eyes full of tension, and introduced her to the crew of the much-watched Qiong Yao drama "Several Degrees of Sunset Red".
The crew has high hopes for her, expecting her to be able to interpret the poignant and touching and lingering plots in the play to the fullest.
As expected, Liu Xuehua's outstanding performance in the play won warm applause from the audience. Her infectious eyes seem to imprint every plot in the script into her deep eyes.
The show has been widely praised since it was broadcast, and the audience was all moved by Liu Xuehua's wonderful performance, and she became the hottest popular actress in Taiwan at that time.
The joy of her career lingering in Liu Xuehua's heart, and the cheers of the audience and the praise of the media made her feel an unprecedented sense of achievement. In an interview, she said with pride and excitement: "All this is inseparable from the careful cultivation of the crew, and I would like to thank the audience for their support and love."
It was at this most glorious moment in her life that Liu Xuehua made up her mind to take deep roots in the hot land of Taiwan, the treasure island that had given her countless opportunities and honors, and continue to display her acting talent.