Speaking of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", it is really a well-known martial arts classic, and the "Solicitation of Ideal Huang Rong" activity of Hong Kong TVB in 1982 was simply a sensational event. If you think about it, more than 3,000 people have signed up, how spectacular this scene is! Everyone has the dream of becoming Huang Rong and wants to leave their mark on the screen.
Weng Meiling, this name may not be loud at the time, but her delicate face and smart temperament made her stand out in this fierce competition. She is not the kind of beauty that is stunning at first sight, but that eccentric energy, as well as that brutal and willful and cute appearance, is like Huang Rong herself who came out of a book.
The casting process was also quite interesting. It is said that the director at that time, Wang Tianlin, put a lot of effort into finding the most suitable Huang Rong. He organized an open casting that lasted more than a month and screened four candidates from more than three thousand actresses. When it came to the final election, Mr. Jin Yong was still in charge in person, which shows how important this matter is.
Weng Meiling's appearance can be said to be eye-catching. She was dressed in ancient costumes, walked lightly, folded off a wicker, and came to Jin Yong with a neat side flip, clasped her hands into fists, and said, "Daughter of the Lord of Peach Blossom Island, meet Jin Daxia." This scene not only made Mr. Jin Yong decide her as the heroine, but also made everyone present impressed by her charm.
Her success is not only because of her appearance, but also because of her deep understanding of the role and superb acting skills. Weng Meiling vividly expressed Huang Rong's wit and playfulness, allowing the audience to see a living Huang Rong, rather than a flat character. Her performance made the 83 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" have a rating of 99.6%, and she and Huang Rihua have become hot stars overnight.
Moreover, the success of this drama is also due to a strong cast of supporting actors. Wu Mengda, Guan Lijie, Xie Xian, Zeng Jiang, Liu Dan and other big names joined, as well as Wu Zhenyu, Carina Lau, Ouyang Zhenhua, Stephen Chow and other celebrities who will be famous in the future, this lineup is unimaginably luxurious now.
At that time, the shooting conditions were not as advanced as they are now, there were no special effects, there were no cutouts, and everyone focused on the script and casting. Finding the right actor and playing the right role is the key to making a classic. Unlike now, sometimes the star effect overshadows the character itself, but makes the audience feel "putting the cart before the horse".
Weng Meiling's Huang Rong is still a classic in the minds of many people. Her beauty is not only reflected in her static appearance, but also in her agility and vitality. Every action and expression of her makes people feel the charm of Huang Rong's character. How can such an actor and such a role not be remembered?
Weng Meiling, this name may be more associated with the eccentric Huang Rong in many people's memory. But few people know that this pretty woman on the screen actually has a bumpy family background and childhood experience.
Weng Meiling was born in Hong Kong in 1959, her father was an army officer, and her family was relatively wealthy at that time. Unfortunately, her mother was not her father's main family, but one of many wives and concubines. Such a family structure was not uncommon in Hong Kong at that time, but it also meant that Weng Meiling was destined not to be fully recognized by the family from the moment she was born.
Weng Meiling in childhood, living in such a family environment, although she may not lack materially, she is extremely insecure spiritually. After the death of her father, the already fragile family completely lost its pillars. The mother had to take Weng Meiling to marry someone else, and such a change was undoubtedly a huge shock for a young child.
It is conceivable that little Weng Meiling may often feel lost and uneasy during this time. She may often wonder why her family is like this. Why can't I have a stable and warm home like other children?
Weng Meiling's childhood can be said to have been spent in turmoil. She may have learned early on how to read words and how to find her place in complex family relationships. Such an experience undoubtedly had a profound impact on her personality and outlook on life.
But instead of being knocked down by difficulties, Weng Meiling showed amazing resilience in the face of adversity. Although her childhood was full of challenges, she did not give up on finding her own path. Her heart, probably more than anyone else, longs for recognition and love.
Weng Meiling's story tells us that although a person's childhood experience may cast a shadow on his life, it can also be the driving force for his growth. It is these experiences that have shaped Weng Meiling's indomitable character, and also allowed her to perform every role to the fullest in her later acting career.
Although Weng Meiling's family background and childhood experience are full of ups and downs, her story has given us a lot of inspiration. Everyone's life will not be smooth sailing, but as long as we have the courage to face difficulties and have the determination to pursue our dreams, we will be able to create our own wonderful.
Weng Meiling's life, although short, is also full of dramatic love experiences and emotional entanglements like Huang Rong she plays. Her love story still touches many people to this day.
First of all, I have to talk about her transnational relationship with her Dutch boyfriend Rob. In 1976, when Weng Meiling was studying at the Cambridge School of Arts and Sciences in England, she met Rob and the two fell in love. Their love affair was sweet and deep, but cultural differences and family opposition became insurmountable obstacles between them.22 Weng Meiling's family, especially her mother, is not optimistic about her relationship, thinking that she should find someone who is "the right person". And Rob, as a foreigner, is not the best choice in the eyes of Weng Meiling's family. Although the two loved each other deeply, they eventually had to face reality and chose to break up.
After breaking up with Rob, Weng Meiling returned to Hong Kong and began her acting career. Here, she met Tang Zhenye, and the two met and fell in love because of their cooperation in the filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes"2129. Their romance has received a lot of attention from the outside world, and the media and the public are full of curiosity about their love life. Tang Zhenye was a popular student in TVB at that time, and Weng Meiling was a rising star, and the relationship between the two naturally became the focus of media pursuit. However, this relationship is not all smooth sailing, and their relationship is often disturbed and questioned by the outside world, making their road to love full of ups and downs.
In addition to her romance with Rob and Tang Zhenye, Weng Meiling also had an affair with Zou Shilong23. Zou Shilong is Weng Meiling's friend, and the two have a close relationship, and they were once mistaken for a couple by the outside world. But according to Rob's recollection, Weng Meiling revealed to him before her death that she and Zou Shilong were just friends, and there was no relationship beyond friendship.
Weng Meiling's love story, like her life, is full of ups and downs and twists and turns. Her persistence and desire for love are touching and embarrassing. Her transnational relationship with Rob, her high-profile love affair with Tang Zhenye, and her scandal with Zou Shilong each show her different attitudes and choices towards love. Although her life ended in tragedy, her love story is still remembered.
Weng Meiling's acting career can be said to be a legend. Her start was not all smooth sailing. Initially, she entered the entertainment industry by participating in beauty pageants and working as a showrunner. In 1982, Weng Meiling participated in the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant, although she only won the eighth place in the end, but this experience opened the door to the entertainment industry for her. In July of the same year, she signed a contract with Hong Kong TVB and began to serve as the host of "Women's New Look"31.
During her tenure as the host, Weng Meiling was not satisfied with the status quo, she was eager to have greater development in her acting career. Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared, and in August 1982, she was transferred to the drama group and began auditioning for TV series. In October, she was invited to audition for the role of double grid 31 in the TV series "Thirteen Sisters". Although this drama did not make her popular, it laid a solid foundation for her future acting career.
The real turning point came in 1983. That year, Weng Meiling played the role of Huang Rong in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Her Huang Rong, smart and eccentric, completely subverted people's previous perception of Huang Rong's image. Her performance not only won the love of the audience, but also received high praise from industry insiders. After this drama was broadcast in Chinese mainland, the idol effect caused by it has not been comparable to any star 34.
Weng Meiling's Huang Rong has become a memory of an era. Her smile and smile are deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience. Her success is not only because of her acting skills, but also because of her deep understanding and dedication to the role. She fully integrated herself into the role of Huang Rong, allowing people to see a living Huang Rong.
However, Weng Meiling's acting career was not smooth sailing because of the success of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". In her later works, although she also had wonderful performances, no role could surpass Huang Rong. This may be because the role of Huang Rong is too classic, or maybe because her talent in acting has not been fully developed.
Despite this, Weng Meiling's status in the entertainment industry is unshakable. Her name represents the collective memories of Chinese teenagers in the 80s of the 20th century. Like an angel, she used her talent and charm to move and sigh to the people of that era.31 Although she has left us, her works and images will remain in our hearts forever.
Weng Meiling's tragic ending is undoubtedly one of the most shocking news in the entertainment industry in 1985. On May 14, the actress, who was in the mood for love, chose to commit suicide by turning on the gas at home due to emotional problems, and her life was forever fixed at the age of 26 and 37. Weng Meiling's death not only plunged her family and friends into great grief, but also aroused widespread attention and discussion in society.
At that time, the news of Weng Meiling's death was like a bombshell, shocking the whole of Hong Kong and even the entire Chinese-speaking world. People can't believe that this "Huang Rong", who is lively and agile on the screen and brings laughter to countless audiences, will pass away in such a way. Her suicide triggered a reflection on the brutal competition and ruthless reality of the entertainment industry4344.
Weng Meiling's emotional state before her death has become the focus of public discussion. Some people believe that she committed suicide because she was deeply entangled in emotions and could not bear the pain of falling out of love; There is also speculation that she has encountered a bottleneck in her career and feels lost and helpless. It has even been pointed out that Weng Meiling's paranoid personality and her overly persistent pursuit of love and fame and fortune eventually led to the tragedy.46
At Weng Meiling's funeral, countless fans and fans spontaneously came to see her off, many of them were grief-stricken, and some even cried until they fainted. Weng Meiling's death is not only a personal tragedy for her, but also a loss for the entire society. At the cost of her life, she aroused people's attention to mental health and the ecological environment of the entertainment industry.
Weng Meiling's death also put her boyfriend Tang Zhenye under huge pressure and accusations. Many people blame Weng Meiling for his death, thinking that he did not give Weng Meiling enough love and support, and some people even regard him as a "negative man" and "culprit". Tang Zhenye's acting career has been greatly affected by this, and the trajectory of his life has also changed3738.
However, no matter how the outside world speculates and discusses, we have no way of knowing Weng Meiling's inner world and true thoughts. Her departure left the world with endless regrets and thoughts. Although her life is short, the role she created on the screen, the laughter and tears she left us, will always be remembered in people's hearts. Weng Meiling's tragedy makes us cherish life more and pay more attention to the people around us, perhaps, this is the most precious legacy she left us.