One." "Appearance Storm" swept the origin of TVB's family drama scene and the focus of controversy
When was the TVB master who was known as the title of "Stunning Beauty", it has evolved into the focus of the audience's after-dinner conversation. Taking Myolie Wu as an example, in 1999, the up-and-coming Miss Hong Kong runner-up appeared in the public eye with her simple and unpretentious appearance, and was jokingly named "the ugliest Hong Kong sister" by the happy audience.
However, who would have expected that this girl, who was once questioned about her appearance, would be able to rely on her unremitting efforts to finally become the leader of TVB? From "Beauty Scheming" to "Old Friend Dog", she sometimes shows touching tenderness on the screen, sometimes shows charming and sultry style, and successfully controls all kinds of roles, watching her sway freely in front of the camera, the audience seems to be deeply attracted by her superb acting skills and unique temperament, and no one has any doubts about her beauty.
Guan Baohui, who is also a Hong Kong sister, has also caused widespread controversy for playing Mu Nianci in the 94 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Back then, although her delicate appearance was eye-catching, it was still slightly inferior to Zhu Yin, Liang Wanjing and others.
The audience questioned how her slightly thin appearance could interpret the image of this beautiful woman who captivated the country and the city? Especially after Jiang Qinqin and Liu Shishi took over the role, Guan Baohui's performance was even more dwarfed.
As for Liang Yiling, the audience affectionately called her "the ugliest Ren Yingying". In 1990, when she was 33 years old at the time, she played the role of Ren Yingying in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", her unpretentious appearance and slightly youthful acting skills were unacceptable.
It is difficult for the audience to associate her with the "beautiful and delicate" image of Ren Yingying depicted in the original book, so their appearance was questioned from the beginning.
Two. In-depth analysis: Xiang Hailan's beauty setting and questioning
In addition to the above-mentioned senior "queen flowers", even Xiang Hailan, a new star who was highly praised by TVB back then, is often questioned because of her lack of beauty. As a Hong Kong sister who won the crown in 1998, she received high attention from TVB as soon as she debuted, and frequently played various costume beauty roles.
However, her slightly thin figure and plain face make it difficult for the audience to believe that she is the character known as the "peerless beauty" in the play.
Recalling the popular work "Headless East Palace" in 2002, we have to mention the role of Ling Yun portrayed by Xiang Hailan with superb interpretation in the play, the beauty of this stunning beauty is amazing.
According to historical records, Ling Yun's charm was so unique that when the emperor fell in love with it, he did not hesitate to gamble on the foundation of the entire country for her, however, when Xiang Hailan, who portrayed the role of Ling Yun, made her debut with a young face, the audience was disappointed and could not connect this ordinary woman with that shocking beauty.
In the same year, Xiang Hailan also played the role of the heroine Shen Bijun in another classic martial arts drama "Xiao Shiyi Lang". According to the original depiction, Shen Bijun is known as "the first beauty in the world", and even the heroic hero Xiao Shiyi Lang was impressed by her beauty.
However, when Xiang Hailan appeared on the screen in a simple outfit, her sunken facial features and slightly rugged appearance once again stunned the audience.
In the face of these doubts, Xiang Hailan once confessed that she was "not born beautiful, especially the facial contour is too thin". Despite this, TVB still portrays her as a stunning beauty again and again.
Next, let's talk about the dispute between Zhong Jiaxin and Xuan Xuan's beauty and ugliness.
Zhong Jiaxin, the winner of the 2004 Miss International Chinese American, should be recognized as a representative of beauty. However, her square jaw line and overly prominent bone structure make her image in costume dramas often seem too tough, and she is even ridiculed as a "women's clothing boss".
Looking back on Zhong Jiaxin's wedding photos, the groom's head is obviously more than two circles smaller than the bride's, which makes her figure look a little bloated and incongruous.
In contrast, Xuan Xuan's situation may be more difficult. As a scholar from a scholarly family, Xuan Xuan's appearance is not outstanding, and even in some costume dramas, her appearance often makes the audience feel extremely uncomfortable.
For example, in "Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan", whether she plays a rich princess or a down-and-out village woman, she fails to fully show the noble demeanor and aristocratic temperament that the role should have.
Thankfully, Xuan Xuan didn't rely too much on her external charm. On the contrary, she won the Best Actress crown in many modern dramas with her excellent acting skills, and finally transformed into a leading figure in TVB.
Looking at her career, it is not difficult to find that an outstanding actor needs to rely not only on a glamorous appearance, but more importantly, on the in-depth portrayal of the role and the unremitting pursuit of her career.
Myolie Wu and Charmaine Sheh's gorgeous turn
However, on the competitive stage of TVB, Myolie Wu and Charmaine Sheh are undoubtedly the two most dazzling stars. When Myolie Wu first stepped into the entertainment industry, she was criticized as "the ugliest Hong Kong sister" because of her ordinary appearance, and it was difficult for people to predict that this seemingly ordinary girl would be able to quickly become popular and become the undisputed leader of TVB.
In the face of doubts from the outside world, Myolie Wu did not lose confidence. With an optimistic attitude, she devotes herself to the creation of characters, whether she plays a poor woman or a mature urban beauty, it is lifelike and breathtaking.
When she is confident and eloquent in front of the camera, who else will question her beauty?
As for Charmaine Sheh, her circumstances are slightly different. Although she was known as "Little Carina Lau" at the beginning of her debut, there have always been various controversies about her appearance. Some people think that her facial features are not delicate enough, especially the collapsed nose and exposed nostrils, and she is often ridiculed by netizens as a "donkey face".
However, there are also those who appreciate her bright eyes and elegant temperament.
In any case, Charmaine Sheh has almost always played the heroine since her debut, which is enough to prove that she is deeply valued and loved by TVB. Perhaps it is precisely because she has both the gentleness and grace of oriental women and the independent personality of modern women that she just meets the needs of today's society for the diversity of women's roles.
Looking back on Charmaine Sheh's growth process, we can clearly see that true beauty is not limited to appearance, but also lies in inner quality cultivation.