It was a sunny afternoon, and 86-year-old Zhu Hong walked gracefully and slowly downstairs in a high-end apartment in Hong Kong with light steps and a firm grip on her son's arm. Although the wind and frost of the years have crossed her face, the majesty and bearing of the past are still not reduced by half.
On her cheeks, the years have left a deep imprint, but the elegance of the past is still faintly visible.
Zhu Hong smiled quietly and sighed to her son: "My life, whether it is through ups and downs or glory, has disappeared with the passage of time. Only those beautiful memories, like stars, have always remained in the depths of my heart.
She stopped and looked into the distance, as if she had traveled through time and space, back to that youth that belonged to her.
"I think at the beginning, I was the most dazzling star in the Hong Kong film industry, and I was deeply loved by the audience, and some people even affectionately called me 'Zhu Million'!" Zhu Hong said proudly, revealing a nostalgic emotion in her tone, "Although I have been away from the screen for many years, every time I revisit my classic works, my heart is still boiling."
Zhu Hong turned her head and looked at her son affectionately, her eyes were full of endless love: "It is precisely because of your father that I am fortunate to be on the big stage of life; And your arrival has made my life more perfect.
It's just a pity that he couldn't accompany me to the end of my life......" Her words gradually faded, and Zhu Hong's expression also dimmed, as if she had returned to those difficult years.
, the "million-dollar superstar" who swept the screen in the past, is now in his old age, and only his son is by his side. However, she did not stop because of this, but started again with an optimistic attitude and began to write a new chapter in her life.
Back in the late 70s of the 20th century, a film "Golden Eagle" based on the classic work of the same name by the famous Mongolian poet Chao Ketunaren was released in Hong Kong.
In fact, Zhu Hong's acting career has a long history. She was born in the beautiful Kunming, Yunnan Province, from a privileged family. In 1945, at the age of 17, she moved to Hong Kong with her family to escape the war-torn era.
By chance, she met the talented director Zhu Feng, and since then she has embarked on the road of legendary film and television.
When we talk about the young and beautiful Zhu Hong, our minds will definitely come to mind of her excellent performances in many fashion comedies such as "The Man Gets Married" and "The Beginning of Love". Her restrained and feminine temperament has undoubtedly won her the enthusiastic pursuit of many fans.
Back in 1963, Zhu Hong bravely challenged herself and starred in the role of "Hua Dan" in the Peking Opera "Three Phoenixes Seeking the Phoenix", successfully creating an unforgettable artistic image with her excellent acting skills and superb appearance skills.
Since then, Zhu Hong has starred in a number of unforgettable classic films, such as "False Son-in-law Riding the Dragon" and "Judging the Wife" and so on. It is especially worth mentioning that the image of Mei Niang she created in the horror film "Painted Skin" pushed her acting skills to the peak, which can be called a veritable "No. 1 Hua Dan in Hong Kong Film Industry".
It was because of her outstanding acting prowess that Zhu Hong was able to get acquainted with the famous screenwriter and director Chen Jingbo, who was 18 years older than her. Over the years of working together, the two gradually developed a deep affection for each other and finally decided to spend the rest of their lives together.
Although there is a large age gap, this couple, known as the "best couple", can support each other in both career and life, and perfectly interpret the profound connotation of "deep love between husband and wife" with practical actions.
Soon after marriage, Zhu Hong gave birth to a lovely son for Chen Jingbo, and then she took the initiative to quit the ranks of actors, devoted herself to family life, and fully supported her husband's career development.
With the support of Zhu Hong's selfless dedication, many works such as "Father and Son" directed by Chen Jingbo have achieved high reputation and evaluation, which can be called the pinnacle of his career.
At the same time, Zhu Hong also won unanimous praise from industry peers and the audience with her wonderful performance in "Father and Son Love".
However, what is unexpected is that the actress, who has won the title of "Hong Kong Film Box Office Queen" many times, chose to retire at the age of 45. So, what exactly prompted her to make such a decision? In fact, it was out of deep love for her husband Chen Jingbo and a sense of responsibility to the family that Zhu Hong resolutely made this difficult choice.
She knows that behind a successful man, it is inseparable from the full support of a virtuous helper.
A shocking scene happened decades ago - Zhuhong Gravita resolutely decided to say goodbye to the gorgeous stage, devote herself to public relations, executive production and other behind-the-scenes work, and do her best to escort her husband's acting career! At home, she is an all-round housewife, taking care of the housework gently and meticulously, creating a carefree creative world for her husband, allowing him to devote himself to the development of his directorial talent.
This decision undoubtedly requires great courage and determination. Who would have thought that this former "million movie star" would choose to quietly retire and work silently behind the scenes when he was in the prime of his youth? However, for Zhu Hong, the weight of family and love far exceeds career.
She is willing to give everything for this, and even let go of her proud identity as an actor.
In the face of her husband's work, Zhu Hong always went all out and had no reservations. Even in the work "Father and Son" directed by Chen Jingbo, Zhu Hong personally played a seemingly inconsequential role, just to give her husband the most firm support and encouragement.
Her dedication shows an outstanding woman's dedication to love and family.
As a representative of the "leftist" film industry, Zhu Hong and director Chen Jingbo's fate has long been doomed. As early as the 60s of the 20th century, the two met in the vast Inner Mongolian prairie because of their joint participation in the filming of the film "Golden Eagle", and have since formed a deep friendship.
During the long years of cooperation, Chen Jingbo deeply admired Zhu Hong's artistic spirit of dedication and continuous pursuit of excellence. Zhu Hong was also deeply attracted by her husband's noble character and unique personality charm.
The two have a tacit understanding during the filming of "left-wing" films such as "Shajiabang Annihilation of the Enemy" and "Judging the Wife", and can be called "the best partner in the leftist film industry".
As time passes, mutual appreciation at work gradually sublimates into sympathy in life. Despite the 18-year age difference between the two, it didn't seem to be an obstacle in those days.
So, in 1970, a special year full of opportunities and challenges, Zhu Hong and Chen Jingbo tied the knot and started a new chapter in their lives.
Soon after the marriage, a lively and lovely boy descended into their small home. Zhu Hong devoted herself to playing a new role, and raised her eyebrows with her husband and froze with each other. Chen Jingbo is also inseparable from Zhu Hong's full support and careful care in his work, and the two can be called a perfect "model couple".
In order to devote herself to her husband's career development, Zhu Hong did not hesitate to give up her self-brilliance and chose to stand silently behind her to provide endless support. It is under Zhu Hong's selfless dedication that director Chen Jingbo has been able to create many popular classics such as "Father and Son Love", which has also made these films the peak of his career.
However, the god of fate is ruthless after all. Mr. Chen Jingbo died tragically when Zhu Hong was 65 years old, which brought a heavy blow to this originally prosperous lady. Faced with such a tragic situation, she was originally full of confidence and fell into extreme depression for a while, and she was in great pain day and night.
However, as a strong woman who has gone through ups and downs, Zhu Hong did not give up on herself because of this, on the contrary, she quickly cheered up, met the challenges of life with a more positive attitude, and started a new chapter in her life.
For any woman, the loss of her husband is undoubtedly a huge traumatic psychological trauma. However, in 2002, about 10 years after Mr. Chen's death, Zhu Hong made a remarkable decision to go overseas and devote herself to two years of intensive study at the Gemmological Association, and finally succeeded in obtaining her jewelry appraiser certification.
At that time, Zhu Hong had already entered the age of sixties. Choosing to re-enter a completely new field at this age can be imagined. However, she was not intimidated by the difficulties, but with great courage and perseverance, she completed her studies in one fell swoop, becoming one of the oldest students in the history of the association.
Zhu Hong's never-say-die spirit is really admirable. It is with this ardent pursuit of life that she can regain hope, get rid of the shadow of widowhood, and embark on a new journey in life.
During this period, Zhu Hong always remembered his original intention. She often reunites with her former friends to reminisce about those passionate years. For example, in 1968, when filming "Shajiabang Annihilation of the Enemy"; or the various experiences with Shi Hui and Fu Qi, two old friends like "leftist film leaders", and so on.
Whenever she looks back on the past, Zhu Hong always sighs with emotion, those glorious years have long been drifted away with the wind, and now she is just an ordinary old man, but deep in her heart she still burns her love for art, and her yearning for a better life has never diminished in the slightest.
There is no doubt that it is with that indelible outstanding artistic temperament that Ms. Zhu Hong was able to rekindle her enthusiasm for life in her later years and bravely embark on a new pursuit.
With her own practical actions, she perfectly interprets what is the positive power of optimism and perseverance.
And all of this stems from her firm belief in life, as well as her incomparably pure love and dedication to her career.