When it comes to the role of Jia Baoyu, many people may first think of other versions of the actor, rather than the actor in the 1989 film version of "Dream of Red Mansions". However, what few people know is that this version of Jia Baoyu is actually played by a female actor, she is Xia Jing.
Xia Jing, Tao Huimin and Fu Yiwei were known as the "Three Golden Flowers" of the 80s for co-starring in the movie version of "Dream of Red Mansions". The three actors performed well in the film, earning widespread praise from audiences and industry insiders. With their excellent acting skills and unique charm, they became high-profile stars at the time. This title also reflects their status and influence in the entertainment industry, and they became one of the representative figures in the Chinese film industry in the 80s.
In that era when information was not yet popular, she won the reputation of "Goddess of Wall Calendar" with just a beautiful face, and she was widely known.
Although she chose to leave the film and television industry at the peak of her career, she has since disappeared from the public eye. Today, her name is rarely mentioned, and most people are unaware that she once existed.
[Little-known Xia Jing]
"Dream of the Red Chamber" is one of China's four great masterpieces, and has been adapted into many versions of film and television works over the years. However, among the many versions, the 1987 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" undoubtedly left the deepest impression on the audience. While retaining the essence of the original work, this version successfully restores the storyline and characters in the novel with superb acting skills, exquisite sets and delicate emotional portrayals, making the audience feel as if they are in that era and feel the joys and sorrows of characters such as Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. Therefore, the 1987 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" has become a classic in the minds of many audiences, and no one can match it.
One day in the 80s, director Wang Fulin announced that he was recruiting actors for the classic "Dream of Red Mansions", which was like a bright pearl and caused an uproar in the entertainment industry at that time. For many young people with acting dreams, this is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Therefore, many little-known young actors have flocked to the crew of "Dream of Red Mansions" for interviews, hoping to participate in it. Xia Jing is the same, but unfortunately, she was not successfully selected, which made her feel lost and unwilling.
Although the road ahead is full of challenges, as long as we persevere and put in the effort, we will eventually reap unexpected surprises. This is because every hard effort will inadvertently accumulate valuable experience, which will eventually converge into the driving force for our growth and push us forward. Therefore, no matter how many difficulties we encounter, as long as we do not give up and move forward bravely, we will definitely usher in our own surprises.
Xia Jing has been struggling to find a suitable role, but she didn't expect the sudden good news to make her overjoyed - she was actually selected to play the protagonist Jia Baoyu in the movie version of "Dream of Red Mansions". This exciting news made Xia Jing very excited, and she finally had the opportunity to show her acting skills on the big screen.
Xia Jing has been outstanding since she was a child, especially her big bright eyes, which seem to be filled with autumn lake water, shining like stars. Given her privileged circumstances, her parents decided to expose her to art at a young age in the hope of living up to her talent.
Xia Jing has shown extraordinary talent since she was a child, and has been carefully cultivated by her parents. At the age of 12, she was selected by the Shanghai Hongkou Yue Opera Troupe for her outstanding performance, which fully demonstrated her hard work and talent, and also proved that her parents' hard work was not in vain.
At that time, the Yue Opera Troupe could be called the cradle of stars, so Xia Jing also got more opportunities to perform on this stage. It became an important starting point for Xia Jing's artistic career and laid a solid foundation for her future success. To put it simply, the Yue Opera Troupe at that time was like a "dream factory" of stars, where Xia Jing had more opportunities to show her talents, injecting new vitality into her acting career.
In 1982, Xia Jing, who was only 14 years old, embarked on the road of acting and began her career as an actor. Her first work was the film "Chunhui", in which she played an important role and officially appeared in the public eye as an actress.
Since then, Xia Jing has attracted the attention of many directors because of her outstanding appearance, and has won many opportunities to perform in film and television works, and her acting career has gradually entered the right track.
In many film and television works such as "Erhai Love Wave", "Star in the Blue Waves" and "Oath", she has shown excellent acting skills. Her outstanding performance is not only reflected in the portrayal of the role, but also in the transmission of emotions and the handling of details. Whether it is joy, anger or sorrow, she can express her emotions vividly through her delicate acting skills, which deeply moved the audience. At the same time, she also pays great attention to detail when creating characters, portraying the characters' personalities, emotions and experiences in a way that is unforgettable. It can be said that her excellent acting skills have added a lot to these works, and also brought a more realistic and profound viewing experience to the audience.
Xia Jing's appearance is outstanding, and her acting skills are also very good. Therefore, when Jia Baoyu chose her for the role, she was very happy, and at the same time felt that it was a matter of course. Xia Jing knew that this opportunity was very rare, so she devoted herself to the role and performed it with 100% effort. She feels the inner world of the character with her heart, and tries her best to express the character's emotions vividly.
Xia Jing's efforts were not in vain, and God finally rewarded her with the reward she deserved.
[Bright stars in the film industry]
In the original book, Jia Baoyu is described as having a unique "fat powder atmosphere", which has become an important basis for many directors to choose actresses to play him. This trait is often thought of as a feminine trait in Jia Baoyu, and directors may feel that it can be better represented through female actors. However, this description can also be understood as Jia Baoyu's soft and delicate temperament. Therefore, some directors may choose male actors with this trait to play Jia Baoyu, rather than directly choosing female actors. Such a choice may be more in line with the description of Jia Baoyu in the original book, and at the same time, it can also make the audience feel his inner world more realistically. In general, whether the director chooses male or female actors to play Jia Baoyu, the key is to be able to accurately show his "fat powder" and soft and delicate temperament. In this way, the audience can better understand and feel the unique charm of this character.
Xia Jing's physical characteristics perfectly fit the image of Mr. Cao's Baoyu, as if she was a character who came out of that ancient literary work. His face is like the bright moon in the Mid-Autumn Festival, bright and soft; The complexion is like a flower blooming at the beginning of spring, delicate and full of life. His sideburns are neatly cut as if they have been carefully trimmed, and his eyebrows are like a work of art made of Mobao, straight and powerful. The bridge of his nose is high, like a hanging gallstone, and his bright eyes are like the water of an autumn lake, clear and deep. Such an appearance is unforgettable at first sight, as if it is the reproduction of Mr. Cao's precious jade.
Although it may seem challenging for a girl to play the role of an amorous rich son, Xia Jing successfully demonstrated her profound acting skills with her rich acting experience and injected fresh vitality into the role.
After careful consideration, director Xie Tieli finally decided that Xia Jing would play the role of Baoyu.
Although Xia Jing is a woman, when she plays the role of Jia Baoyu, she does not feel incongruous at all. Her eyebrows are beautiful, her eyes are smart, her facial features are handsome, and her overall image is outstanding, completely showing a very cute and attractive image of a child. Even when playing a male role, Xia Jing was able to play the role of Jia Baoyu very well, which is unforgettable.
He is always deep in thought on weekdays, and his face reveals an innocent and cute look. However, when he lost the piece of psychic jade, his eyes lost their former luster and became dull. When things were about to get out of hand, his face was full of loneliness and loneliness, and the corners of his mouth revealed a hint of mockery and helplessness. To put it in a more understandable way: he usually seems thoughtful and a little silly. However, ever since he had lost that magical piece of jade, his eyes had become hollow. When he realized that the matter was irreparable, he couldn't help but show a look of helplessness and ridicule on his face, as if to say: "This world is really speechless!" ”
Xia Jing accurately captures Baoyu's growth trajectory and witnesses his transformation from a young boy to a handsome young man, from full of longing to deep understanding of the world.
As a result, Xia Jing gradually emerged in the public eye, and was widely popular for her beauty and talent, which made many people fall in love with her. As the popularity increases, more high-quality opportunities and roles also come one after another.
It is worth mentioning the movie "Feud", which is derived from the best-selling mystery novel "Nightmare Designer" by Japanese writer Seiichi Morimura. The film delves into themes such as money, love, and humanity in a thought-provoking manner. It not only retains the essence of the original book, but also presents these profound thoughts more intuitively and understandably through the form of a movie.
The film did an excellent job in terms of costumes and props, and delicately reproduced the style of the Republic of China era, so it sparked a wave of enthusiastic followers at the time. Xia Jing played the heroine Li Lin in the film, and her performance was also highly praised. The costumes and props in this film are excellent, and they accurately restore the atmosphere of the Republican era, making people feel as if they are in that era. This is one of the reasons why the film was so well received at the time. Xia Jing played the heroine Li Lin in the film, and her performance was also widely praised.
Li Lin in the movie is an innocent and kind female secretary, and emotions gradually sprout between her and the male protagonist. She perfectly shows the shyness and tenderness of a little daughter, and people can't help but feel pity for her. Her performance was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and left an unforgettable impression on the audience.
Xia Jing is not only that, but her figure also frequently appeared in many excellent film and television works during the same period. In terms of films, she participated in "Hell Villa" and "Brother Afu's Peach Blossom Luck", both of which were well received. In the field of TV dramas, she also has outstanding performances, such as her wonderful performances in works such as "Niu Zihou and Fu Liancheng" and "Goddess of Victory".
Xia Jing was once all the rage, and her posters were popular all over the country, and were even printed on the wall calendar, known as the "star of the calendar". Her beauty and popularity have made her a goddess in the hearts of everyone.
According to the original trajectory, Xia Jing may have become a well-respected old artist. However, things are often full of uncertainties, and we can't predict the future. Still, we can draw inspiration from Xia Jing's experience and keep working hard to pursue our dreams in order to achieve success. Therefore, we should cherish every opportunity to keep learning and growing to build a solid foundation for our future.
Although Xia Jing's career is at its peak, the sudden arrival of bad news shatters all her illusions about the bright future.
[Where are the stars of the past now? 】
During the filming of the film, Xia Jing was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. In order to treat the disease, she had to take a lot of medication. However, the hormonal components of these drugs caused her figure to gradually deform, and at the same time, her appearance also underwent some irreversible changes.
For some reason, she had to choose to leave the screen and give up her beloved acting career. This was undoubtedly a huge blow to her, but she still faced the reality with strength and bravely started a new chapter in her life. Although she has left the screen, her talent and charm will still be remembered, and her fans will always support her, looking forward to her shining again in the years to come.
Xia Jing's physical condition has serious problems, and her career has also suffered a heavy blow. This made her feel extremely lost and helpless, as if her whole life had fallen into a hopeless situation.
Although she has experienced some difficulties, she is very fortunate to have a boyfriend who loves her dearly, and his name is Tong Ruixin. His presence brought endless warmth and love to her life, making her feel extremely happy and satisfied. Whether it is accompanying her when she encounters setbacks or celebrating her achievements, Tong Ruixin is always by her side, giving her the most solid support and the most sincere blessings. It is because of such a reliable partner that she is able to bravely face the challenges of life and pursue her dreams with courage.
During those difficult days, she received the love and assistance of many people, who were like a beacon that illuminated the way forward for her and allowed her to find hope in the darkness. Their companionship and support enabled her to bravely face the predicament and finally get out of that haze. Today, she is grateful to cherish this warmth and help in the bottom of her heart, which has become the most precious treasure in her life.
Tong Ruixin is an actor who played the role of Yang Wanli in the TV series "Plum Blossom Three Alleys", so he is well-known to the audience. The two met by co-starring in the show, and over time, their relationship gradually extended from inside the play to outside the play, eventually developing into lovers. Their love story began in the entertainment industry, and together they performed a good story in their lives.
At the peak of her career, Xia Jing was suddenly forced to say goodbye to the screen, which made her mood fall into a trough. She was depressed all day, her mood was very unstable, and she often felt anxious and uneasy. She was worried that Tong Ruixin would leave her because of changes in her appearance, such as no longer being beautiful or her body being deformed. This worry made her feel stressed and difficult to let go.
Driven by the goal of soothing her emotions and giving her enough security, Tong Ruixin made a major decision, that is, to enter the palace of marriage with Xia Jing. His decision shows his determination and determination to ensure that she feels warm and stable in his company.
After getting married, Tong Ruixin chose to devote more energy to the family to better take care of his wife, which also led to his investment in his career gradually decreasing and gradually fading out of the public's sight. His love for Xia Jing is like a gentle breeze and a gentle drizzle, silently moistening Xia Jing's heart. With Tong Ruixin's careful company, Xia Jing's condition gradually improved and regained her brilliance.
They are a highly acclaimed loving couple who have spent countless stormy years together, and their relationship has grown deeper and deeper, even after many years of marriage. In addition, they also have a pair of children, and the family is happy and happy, which is the envy of many people.
Today, Tong Ruixin is the head of the Shanghai Film Film and Television Troupe, while Xia Jing serves as the executive director of the Shanghai Star Times Cultural Public Welfare Center. In other words, Tong Ruixin is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations and performing arts affairs of the Shanghai Film and Television Troupe, while Xia Jing plays an important decision-making and coordinating role at the Shanghai Star Times Cultural Welfare Center. To put it simply, Tong Ruixin is the leader in the film and television industry, and Xia Jing is the backbone of the cultural and public welfare field.
On April 4, 2024, in the official video released by "Dream of Red Mansions: Golden and Jade Relationship", Xia Jing was interviewed and shared her experience of watching "Dream of Red Mansions" again. In this interview, Xia Jing was asked how she felt about revisiting the classic "Dream of Red Mansions". She said that every time she re-watched this work, she could get new inspiration and insights from it. Xia Jing admitted that when she re-watched "Dream of Red Mansions", she had a deeper understanding of the characters and plot development in the novel. She discovers that each character has a distinct personality and a complex inner world, and the development of the plot is full of twists and turns. These details gave her a deeper knowledge and understanding of the work. At the same time, Xia Jing also pointed out that "Dream of Red Mansions", as a classic, not only has high literary value, but also contains a profound philosophy of life. She believes that by reading this work, one can better understand human nature, emotions and social realities, and it also has a positive enlightening effect on personal growth and development. In short, Xia Jing shared her feelings about watching "Dream of Red Mansions" again in the interview, expressing her respect and love for this classic. At the same time, she also encouraged more people to read this work and feel the profound connotation and wisdom contained in it.
She admits that even if she watches it again now, she will still feel her blood boiling, and she sincerely hopes that Chinese films can cross borders and let more people appreciate their charm.
【Summary】
In that era, many talented actors were gradually forgotten by the masses due to the lack of packaging and publicity. Seeing Xia Jing's current situation, we may feel sorry for her. However, thankfully, she met a partner who loved her deeply. This love may bring new hope and color to her life.
Although her career may not have reached perfect conditions, her life must have been full of happiness. She may not have achieved world-renowned achievements in her career, but her life is full of warmth and joy. She may not have made it to the top of her career, but her world is surrounded by happiness and contentment.
Although the years have left traces on Xia Jing's face, making her no longer the shining female star, however, her former brilliance and charm still shine in our hearts and have never faded. Her past, like a bright pearl, even if covered by the dust of time, still shines with a unique light and is unforgettable.