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Ding Lan, a bright pearl that once stood in the Chinese film industry, has now entered the age of knowing the destiny of heaven. However, the image of the brave and tenacious "shepherdess" is still vividly imprinted in the deep memories of many fans.
At this moment, let's go back in time and look back on the legendary life of this extraordinary woman, see how she slowly climbed from an opera boy to the big screen, and why she chose to retire at the peak of her career and live a simple and low-key old age.
At this time, Ding Lan's former glory and style have passed. She seems to have moved away from the hustle and bustle of the world full of flowers, and has chosen a quiet life without contention.
In her life's journey, she has indeed encountered many opportunities, and each time, she will not hesitate to grasp it and move forward.
It is precisely because of this fearlessness and courage that she can overcome obstacles on the road of life, not afraid of any difficulties and obstacles, and unwilling to live a mediocre life. In this way, she transformed from an opera boy to the screen goddess who was powerful and powerful in martial arts.
When Ding Lan emerged in the domestic film and television industry, she was eager to set foot in the bustling city she longed for and start a new chapter of her own. Therefore, she resolutely left the familiar environment and went to Singapore to work alone.
Although she spent ten years there, she was not as well-known as she was back then, but her life was still peaceful and peaceful.
However, for a woman like Ding Lan who is ambitious and never gives up, comfort obviously cannot satisfy her pursuit. She decided to embark on the journey of her life again and plunged into the turbulent waves of the business sea.
It was then that she returned to her homeland to find a new career breakthrough in this familiar and unfamiliar country.
Since he became famous at the age of 16 for starring in "Shaolin Temple", it has been a full forty years. Ding Lan has always been constantly challenging herself and surpassing herself. Perhaps it is precisely because of the prosperity of the entertainment industry and the magnificence of the business world that she truly understands the preciousness of ordinary life and enjoys her low-key and happy old age.
Ding Lan was born in an ordinary family with a weak artistic atmosphere, however, since her childhood, she has developed an extremely strong passion for art. She is talented, with an otherworldly sensitivity and a deep love for art.
In the face of their daughter's love, her parents gave her full support and encouragement, giving her the opportunity to dabble in a wide range of artistic fields.
So, when Ding Lan was still a childish child, she had already begun to receive professional training in violin and dance. Perhaps it is precisely because of that sincere love for art that, despite his young age, Ding Lan never complained during the arduous training process, but consistently insisted on sharpening his basic skills.
The perfect combination of talent and diligence finally brought Ding Lan a fruitful return. When she was 11 years old, she stood out in the entrance exam for the dance training class of the Henan Song and Dance Troupe and was successfully admitted.
Only a year later, she was favored by the Henan Provincial Opera School and was able to enter the school's actor class to continue her studies.
During the days when he was studying in drama school, Ding Lan's growth rate was amazing. Her acting skills are superb, and she has even starred in many important plays, fully demonstrating her outstanding talent.
In 1981, Ding Lan, who was only 16 years old, successfully completed his studies and was assigned to work in the Henan Provincial Repertory Troupe.
Due to her excellent performance, she was transferred to the Beijing Film Factory Actors Troupe soon after. As one of the three "dream factories" in China, Ding Lan can go all the way from the drama school so smoothly, which is a rare lucky person.
However, her good fortune didn't stop there. In the summer of the same year, when director Zhang Xinyan was worried about finding a candidate for the heroine of "Shaolin Temple", a young actor recommended Ding Lan to him.
After Director Zhang went to inspect in person, he did not hesitate to give the role of Bai Wufang to this 16-year-old girl.
Although Ding Lan has a certain foundation in opera, her martial arts skills are still rusty compared with actors who are trained in martial arts. In order not to affect the progress of the entire crew, Ding Lan once again showed the hard work spirit when she was studying, and after unremitting efforts, she finally succeeded in creating an unforgettable image of a shepherdess girl, shining on the screen.
Since the release of "Shaolin Temple", Ding Lan and the actor Li Lianzhuo starred in another masterpiece "Shaolin Kid" has once again caused a boom, and the two get along day and night in the crew, with deep affection, like a pair of brothers and sisters who are like siblings.
However, it is a pity that this beautiful emotion actually hides a deeper secret - Ding Lan has long had a secret affection for this heroic brother who is one year older than him.
During the filming, the two frequently played against each other, and every time she entered the scene, Ding Lan was deeply attracted by Jet Li's heroic and fearless and enthusiastic image, and her heart gradually approached this young hero.
However, the social environment at that time was still quite conservative, and falling in love was almost taboo, not to mention publicly expressing that as a 16-year-old girl, Ding Lan could only bury this deep love in her heart and ignore it.
After the filming work came to an end, Ding Lan often invited Jet Li to share his leisure time and drink tea and discuss. Her love for this senior brother in her heart became more and more intense, and she looked forward to taking this opportunity to confess her heart.
However, Jet Li didn't seem to be aware of her good intentions, and the two always maintained a pure brother-sister relationship.
In 1987, Jet Li tied the knot with his sister and fellow student Huang Qiuyan and entered the palace of marriage. In the same year, Ding Lan also chose a talented man engaged in screenwriting and film and television investment as his lifelong partner.
According to an early report, Ding Lan's husband is open-minded, has a successful career, and is an extremely attractive man.
After getting married, Ding Lan gradually slowed down her career, often cycling to the vegetable market to buy ingredients, and then went home to cook delicious home-cooked dishes for her husband. In an interview with the media, she candidly said that she feels extremely comfortable and satisfied with such a lifestyle.
However, her feelings for Jet Li do not seem to have disappeared because of marriage, but reached their peak at that stage, and there is a rumor circulating that Ding Lan once clearly expressed her heart to Jet Li in an attempt to save this relationship.
However, this romantic relationship, which is like the hero and heroine in a film and television drama, failed to achieve a positive result after all.
Although Ding Lan has had many scandals in her acting career, it is a pity that she has never seemed to be able to really devote herself to a sincere and warm relationship. The unfortunate circumstances of her marriage and the gradual decline of her career made her determined decision in 1991 to leave her homeland and pursue a new life in Singapore.
It is worth mentioning that as early as a few years ago, Ding Lan had already obtained a valuable opportunity to work in Singapore. This neat, orderly city with a beautiful environment has left her with indelible memories.
She yearns for an ideal city and looks forward to starting a new chapter in her life there.
After arriving in Singapore, Ding Lan quickly adapted to the rhythm of local life. Despite being in a foreign land, she did not feel lonely and helpless. Instead, she kept her home in order, installed water heaters by hand, carefully selected all kinds of furniture and appliances, and lived a relatively independent and comfortable lifestyle.
In terms of career, Ding Lan has shown extraordinary talent and successfully became a member of Singapore Radio and Television. Thanks to the ease of language communication, she has established herself in the local film and television industry, and has once again won the attention of the audience with her outstanding performances in many popular TV series.
In an interview, Ding Lan admitted that she was accustomed to the collective living environment since she was a child, which made her more independent and tenacious in personality. Therefore, even in a foreign country, she does not feel particularly lonely.
Clearly, Ding Lan is extremely satisfied with her life in Singapore.
Despite the tranquility and harmony of life in Singapore, her marriage to her husband in China did not last long. Due to the long-term separation between the two places, soon after Ding Lan left the motherland, they chose to divorce, and this once happy marriage came to an end.
Despite experiencing a failed marriage, Ding Lan still adheres to her persistent belief in love. After all, at that age, she was in the prime of her life and had infinite possibilities.
According to reports, in 1994, Ding Lan fell in love with Singaporean actor Zhou Chuming during the filming of "Re-Fighting the God List", although the relationship between the two seemed to last until 1999, but it failed to achieve a positive result after all.
In 2000, our beloved Mr. Zhou Chuming tied the knot with his lover of five years. In the same year, the high-profile Singaporean actor Ding Lan successfully completed the filming of the peak of his career - the TV series "Family Affairs".
Dare to ask which fan dares to forget her who was once a smash hit? Faced with the twists and turns of feelings and the tricks of fate, Ms. Ding Lan finally chose to move forward alone.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, 2005 has come. At that time, when the "World Cinema Journey" column conducted an exclusive interview with Jet Li, he unexpectedly contacted Ding Lan who was far away in Singapore. Despite the tight schedule and inability to be present in person, she still expressed her blessings and greetings through video.
Despite the ruthlessness of the years, Ms. Ding Lan still retains her youthful vitality and radiant demeanor.
In 2015, the main creative team of "Shaolin Kid" reunited after a 33-year absence, and core members such as Jet Li and Huang Qiuyan attended one after another, however, Ms. Ding Lan did not appear.
In the same year, it was rumored that Ding Lan would appear at the Spring Festival Gala, which attracted the eagerness of many fans, however, the final result was disappointing.
The former film superstar seems to have gradually faded out of the public eye. Whether she will stay in Singapore or return to her homeland, let's look forward to it!
Perhaps because she realized that as she grew older, her space for development in the entertainment industry was getting narrower, and in 2000, after filming Singapore's last TV drama "Family Affairs", Ms. Ding Lan began to think about her future career path.
At that time, many popular film and television stars joined the business world after leaving the entertainment industry, and Ms. Ding Lan did not hesitate to make the same choice.
It is worth mentioning that although she has changed her Singaporean nationality, when Ms. Ding Lan decided to venture into the business field, she chose to return to her home mainland. In fact, there is an important reason behind this.
In 1999, Ms. Ding Lan participated in the filming of the TV series "Nezha the Lotus Boy", which was co-produced by China and Singapore.
During the filming in China, Ms. Ding Lan was surprised to find that the once backward and closed motherland has undergone earth-shaking changes! Modern high-rise buildings can be seen everywhere, and all fields of economy and society are full of vitality.
This change has undoubtedly become an important opportunity for Ms. Ding Lan to find a new direction in her career.
From the glamorous world of movies to the challenging business field, this is undoubtedly a new adventure on the road of life for Ding Lan! Everything had to start from scratch, and she was actively engaged in practical work on the one hand, and on the other hand, she went all out to learn marketing and other related professional knowledge, and at the same time, she had to continue to explore and accumulate valuable and in-depth practical experience.
However, people's energy is limited after all, and in those years of dedication to his career, Ding Lan has almost no extra mind to pay attention to his personal emotional life.
As time passed, her career gradually emerged and her horizons broadened.
Perhaps because of this, Ding Lan has never been able to find the confidant who can communicate with her heart, so she chose to face the time year after year alone.
In that interview in 2005, we saw Ding Lan, who was a smash hit that year, even if he appeared without makeup, he still exuded a unique temperament, which made people admire. However, only ten years later, when the crew of "Shaolin Kid" reunited after more than 30 years, Ding Lan's figure disappeared without a trace, which made people regret it.
However, for Ding Lan, who has always adhered to the principle of preferring shortage to abundance, being alone is also an option. She has always adhered to this belief, and would rather die alone than reluctantly enter a marriage that she does not really love.