Preface
At the age of 16, he entered the film industry barefoot, at the age of 23, he was controversial because of "becoming famous", and at the age of 31, he retired from the entertainment industry in a high-profile manner, and took the initiative to stay away from the flash after enjoying all the glory. Qiu Shuzhen's legendary life path is full of twists and turns, how did she transform from a small town girl to a "third-class film queen", and how did she finally jump out of the ideological box with her skillful acting skills? Her departure has sparked countless speculations about what was the reason for her sudden exit at the height of her career? Let's trace the ups and downs of this "Hong Kong actress" and appreciate her extraordinary legendary life.
Entering the industry by birth is quite a twist and turn
Born in Singapore in 1965, Qiu Shuzhen has had the cute nickname "Little Apple" since she was a child. At the age of 16, she entered the Hong Kong film industry by fate and starred in her debut film "Pride", and such a barefoot little girl started her dream on the screen. However, at that time, she had no eyes, had no concept of acting at all, and looked around the set suspiciously, and her performance was quite a mess.
In order to make a living, Qiu Shuzhen could only shoot a lot of "third-level erotic films" in those years. Gradually, rolling in genre films for many years has made her improve her acting skills, and she has also begun to have a small fan base. However, at that time, the Hong Kong film and television industry was not very friendly to tertiary films, and she was also labeled as the "queen of tertiary films". However, Qiu Shuzhen did not stop there, she was determined to prove her acting skills with her strength.
As soon as he became famous, he was highly praised
And so came the opportunity. In 1992, Qiu Shuzhen's nude scene in the classic tertiary film "The Naked Lamb" caused a sensation in the entire Chinese film industry. Although it was only a "one-off" large-scale shooting chosen for work needs, once upon a time, this scene also became a lingering label for her.
However, thankfully, director Chen Kaige saw Qiu Shuzhen's extraordinary acting skills. Her excellent performance in "Farewell My Concubine" is impressive, successfully dissolving the "tertiary film" frame of the past. Film critics are full of praise, "This kind of soft and rigid charm is Qiu Shuzhen's unique personal charm." In this way, a new "Qiu Shuzhen" has emerged in the film industry.
No effort has been spared in transforming art films
Riding the free ride of "Farewell My Concubine", Qiu Shuzhen starred in a series of literary films one after another, such as "Food Chain", "Flowers Are Blooming" and so on. Every time she plays a new role, she will repeatedly ponder the inner monologue of the character, deliberately suppress the emotional expression of joy, anger and sorrow, and strive to show good acting skills and delicate emotional embodiment.
She has loved acting since she was a child, and it seems that she is going farther and farther on the road of art films. Film critics spoke highly of her "excellent acting skills" and "unforgettable and moving image". For a time, Qiu Shuzhen's fame and box office appeal became a good story in the Chinese film industry. seems to have completely shaken off the shadow of "tertiary films", and his career is gradually getting better.
The dream of drama ends, and a new chapter in life
Just when everyone was expecting Qiu Shuzhen to reach new heights in her acting career, in 1997, this popular fried chicken in the Hong Kong film industry unexpectedly announced her retirement from the film industry! As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused a heated discussion in the entertainment industry - why did the "Hong Kong actress" come to this day with hard work, but chose to quit suddenly in her heyday?
Qiu Shuzhen herself never specifically explained the reason for quitting the circle, but only revealed that it was to "cherish life and live back the life of ordinary people". Some entertainment media speculated that it might be to devote herself to family life, and she herself did not explain further.
In fact, for an old man in the entertainment industry, it is not surprising that Qiu Shuzhen made such a choice. After all, in the second half of an acting career, family and career often contradict each other, and trade-offs need to be made. It can be said that her decision fully demonstrates her noble sentiments and unique pursuit of a happy life.
Withdrawing from the world and enjoying the beauty of ordinary life may be the reason why she made this decision at that time. An insider commented: "Qiu Shuzhen gave up the aura of her acting career and took the initiative to choose an ordinary and simple life, which shows her unique understanding of life and her complete letting go of herself." This kind of courage to live a poetic life is indeed admirable. "
Looking back on Qiu Shuzhen's tortuous life, her life trajectory is so twists and turns, but she has always insisted on showing the lives of different characters on the screen with her skillful acting skills, which has won praise from film critics and has also been labeled as a "tertiary film". But in the end, she broke through the shackles of ideology and realized her true self.
"An ordinary seed can only blossom into an extraordinary flower when it takes root and sprouts in the sun." Qiu Shuzhen may be an example of this. Her independent decision to retire at the peak of her glamorous career is enough to show her unique understanding of life - away from flashiness and return to the ordinary, which may be the life she pursues.
epilogue
Whether you agree with her life choices or not, this dedication and calmness to herself, and this inner freedom not to be bound by external objects, are already admirable and desirable enough. As netizens said: "Isn't she living a life in her own way?" Not bound by the world, free to show the unique beauty of life. "