It is often said that love in the entertainment industry is always inseparable for a long time, but there are even fewer couples like Fu Huayang and Jin Meng who have fallen in love so far. And Jin Meng, a goddess-level figure who was a smash hit in the 90s, also chose to retire in his early thirties at the peak of his career, leaving a lot of speculation and regret.
Some people say that she is crazy about love and is willing to give up her career for Fu Huayang, while others say that she has tradition in her bones and is willing to retreat into the background for the sake of her family and children.
Is Jin Meng really like the rumors in the outside world, giving up his prosperous career for love? In the years since she retired, have she and Fu Huayang lived happily?
Change your life with a "pen" and become famous in one fell swoop
Many people know Jin Meng from the gentle and lovely Xiumei in "The Wind is Full of Xiaoxiang". At that time, she still had a little baby fat on her face, and her big eyes were full of aura, which vividly interpreted the simplicity and kindness of the fisherman's girl. This drama not only made Jin Meng an instant hit, but also opened her indissoluble bond with the "pen".
Jin Meng's acting career was actually started by a "distress letter". She has shown outstanding artistic talent since she was a child, but because of the "political trial" problem, she missed her dream again and again.
Jin Meng, who refused to admit defeat, did something unexpected to everyone: she wrote a letter to Deng Xiaoping, the leader of the country at the time, boldly expressing her confusion and incomprehension.
This letter was actually sent to Deng Xiaoping's desk and received instructions to "make proper arrangements according to the situation." In this way, Jin Meng put on the green uniform as he wished and became a glorious literary soldier.
In 1980, the million-dollar disarmament, Jin Meng's song and dance troupe was also disbanded, and she had to obey the arrangement and become a naval health soldier. From the spotlight to the ward, the huge gap made Jin Meng confused for a while.
She remembered her original dream, the lights and applause on the stage, and she didn't want to give up. So, she picked up the pen again and wrote a "letter for help" to her Bole, the famous screenwriter Song Jianguo.
It was this letter that completely changed the fate of Jin Meng. Song Jianguo recommended her to the director who was preparing to shoot the TV series "The Wind is Full of Xiaoxiang" at the time. On the day of the audition, Jin Meng impressed the director with her sincere performance and successfully won the role of the heroine "Xiumei".
So at the age of 17, Jin Meng officially stepped onto the screen and started his acting career.
The hit of "The Wind is Full of Xiaoxiang" made Jin Meng quickly popular, and the film appointments continued. But she was not carried away by the achievements in front of her, she knew that if she wanted to go further in the entertainment industry, she must constantly improve her professionalism. So, during the rising period of her career, she resolutely put down her halo and was admitted to the Performance Department of Shanghai Theater Academy for further study.
At the Shanghai Theater Academy, Jin Meng devoted himself to studying and constantly honing his acting skills. After graduation, with her solid acting skills and accurate grasp of the role, she has created one classic screen image after another. From the fake field sister-in-law in "The Story of Bandits in Oolong Mountain", to Ou Ailin in "Deep Courtyard", and then to Huimei in "Women's Tragedy", Jin Meng conquered the audience with her superb acting skills and became one of the hottest actresses at that time.
In 1993, Jin Meng won the 13th "Feitian Award" and the 11th "Golden Eagle Award" Best Actress Award in one fell swoop with her outstanding performance in the TV series "Wind and Rain Beauty", becoming a "double queen".
By chance, she met the famous director and producer Fu Huayang. The two hit it off at first sight, talked happily with each other, and the seeds of love quietly sprouted in each other's hearts. Fu Huayang admired Jin Meng's independence and strength, and Jin Meng was attracted by Fu Huayang's talent and thoughtfulness. After that, the two entered the palace of marriage.
Focus on the family and start again for love
Just when everyone thought that she would continue to shine in the entertainment industry, Jin Meng made an unexpected decision - Xiying. That year, she was only in her early 30s, which was the golden age of actresses. For this decision, the outside world is full of speculation and regret, but Jin Meng is very firm.
"Instead of losing yourself in the whirlpool of fame and fortune, it is better to jump out and give yourself and your family more time and space." Jin Meng said in an interview.
The famous Sichuan restaurant "Hei Sanniang Fish Village" in Shanghai, with its heroic and delicate decoration style, is from the hand of Jin Meng, which makes it hard to imagine that this former screen goddess still has such an outstanding design talent.
In addition to showing amazing talent in her career, Jin Meng is also a good wife and mother in the family. She not only kept the family in order, but also became a "smart star" in her husband's career.
Many of the popular commercials directed by Fu Huayang were originally inspired by Jin Meng. For example, the well-known sentence "Nongfu Spring is a little sweet" was casually said by Jin Meng when she discussed the script with her husband.
In 1998, the birth of her daughter Fu Mulan added more color to Jin Meng's life. She devoted herself to her children's education, accompanied her daughter's growth, and also absorbed a lot of nutrients from her children.
Interestingly, her daughter showed amazing assertiveness at a young age, and even renamed herself "Fu Mulan", just because she felt that it was "the most amazing Chinese woman's name in the world".
On February 14, 2005, the flight of Jin Meng's family of three encountered a dangerous situation during the flight, the aircraft engine caught fire, and the cabin was in chaos. In the face of sudden danger, Jin Meng behaved unusually calm, she comforted her daughter with a gentle voice, telling her that "the plane is just coughing".
Jin Meng's bravery and composure not only infected her daughter, but also touched all the passengers in the cabin.
In 2004, with the encouragement of her husband Fu Huayang, Jin Meng chose to make a comeback with the accumulation of seven years of life and enthusiasm for acting. She is no longer the young "baby soldier" she was back then, and her mature charm and deep understanding of the role precipitated over the years have allowed her to successfully create vivid characters in TV series such as "Court Now", "Say Your Love", and "My Teardrops".
In 2008, the sudden death of her mother-in-law made Jin Meng choose a family again. She gave up her thriving career and wholeheartedly accompanied her daughter to grow up. During this period, she used delicate brushstrokes to record the bits and pieces of her daughter's growth and the harvest of family travel, and these words were finally collected into a book, which became a "parenting book" in the mouths of relatives and friends.
In 2016, after her daughter was admitted to the film department of New York University and completed her mother's mission, Jin Meng returned to the screen she loved. This time, with her more mature acting skills and perception of life, she has created impressive roles in film and television works such as "Romantic Full House China Version", "Bright Sword: Thunder Warrior", and "Dapudong".
In the eyes of her husband Fu Huayang, Jin Meng is a woman who "makes you unable to finish reading", she is cheerful and optimistic, full of aura, she is the "soul character" among friends, and she is also the muse of inspiration on his creative road.
On the stage of life, there is no eternal protagonist, nor an eternal supporting role. As long as you love life and dare to chase your dreams, you can live your own wonderful life!