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Text: Dragon Shadow
Edited by Dragon Shadow
Preface
Mei Ting, who debuted at the age of 19 and became popular at the age of 22, is one of the eight golden flowers of the 96th class of Chinese opera.
Some say that she is a woman who is shrouded in an aura of luck.
With her excellent acting skills, Mei Ting has created many impressive classic roles so far.
At the age of 22, Mei Ting was still a student, but she was fortunate to play against the popular star Leslie Cheung, was taught by her seniors, and was given glasses, which made Zhang Ziyi, who was not famous at the time, envious.
However, when her career was in full swing, she chose to marry Yan Po, who had nothing at the time. In this relationship, Mei Ting gave everything she could, but it ended in divorce.
Now Mei Ting has "disappeared" in the entertainment industry for 2 years, but in another circle, she is becoming purple.
1. From the barracks to the stage: Mei Ting's first dream of acting
The Spring Festival of 1994 was destined to be an extraordinary year for Mei Ting, who was only 19 years old at the time. As an ordinary member of the military art troupe, she never thought that she would appear on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala.
What I didn't expect was that this seemingly ordinary appearance turned out to be a turning point in her acting career.
That night, Zhu Shimao's sentence "Miss Chen Peisi is invited" made Mei Ting appear in front of hundreds of millions of viewers as a prop. Although it is only a silent character, Mei Ting's performance attracted the attention of director Ye Daying.
The next day, Ye Daying couldn't wait to send a shooting invitation to Mei Ting.
For a young girl with a dream of acting, this is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, the reality presented Mei Ting with a difficult problem: as an active soldier, could she accept this invitation? After difficult coordination, Mei Ting was finally allowed to star in "Scarlet Childlike Heart" directed by Ye Daying.
In the film, 19-year-old Mei Ting played the heroine "Chu Chu". Although it was the first time she was electrocuted, Mei Ting showed acting skills far beyond her age. She vividly interpreted Chu Chu's youthfulness, melancholy and fierceness, which deeply moved the audience.
With this role, Mei Ting won the Chunyan Award for Best Actress in one fell swoop, making a good start to her acting career.
However, before the taste of success could be savored, the shackles of reality once again bound Mei Ting. Due to the restrictions of her military status, she had to turn down the film appointments that followed.
Seeing opportunities slip through her fingers again and again, 21-year-old Mei Ting made an astonishing decision: retire and chase her acting dreams.
2. Superstar cooperation: Mei Ting's acting career is open
After retiring, Mei Ting was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama as she wished, and became a member of what was later known as the "96 Star Class". However, the quiet campus life didn't last long. When Mei Ting was 22 years old, an opportunity that was hard to refuse came again.
is still the same Bole Ye Daying, this time he brought a more tempting proposal: to invite Mei Ting to serve as the female number one in the movie "Red Lover" and partner with superstar Leslie Cheung.
For a newly enrolled college student, this is undoubtedly a great temptation. However, the school's regulations once again became a stumbling block for Mei Ting to chase her dreams.
Faced with the ban from the school and the opportunity of her career, Mei Ting once again made an amazing decision: to apply for withdrawal and concentrate on filming. This decision surprised many people, but Mei Ting insisted on her choice. She believes that opportunities are fleeting, and that her studies can continue at any time.
Facts have proved that Mei Ting's choice was correct. "Red Lovers" caused a sensation as soon as it was released, and Mei Ting also won the Best Actress Award at the Cairo Film Festival for her outstanding performance. This award is not only an affirmation of Mei Ting's acting skills, but also a reward for her courage.
The cooperation with Leslie Cheung not only allowed Mei Ting to gain honors, but also allowed her to gain a firm foothold in the entertainment industry. As Mei Ting's classmate Zhang Ziyi recalled: "I remember Mei Ting and she said, you see that these glasses were given to me by Leslie Cheung." I was especially envious of her at the time. This envy not only comes from the opportunity to cooperate with superstars, but also from Mei Ting's courage to let go.
However, Mei Ting did not rest on her laurels. She knows that in order to gain a firm foothold in the entertainment industry, more efforts and breakthroughs are needed.
Subsequently, she took over the filming of "Don't Talk to Strangers" and played the role of "Mei Xiangnan" in the play. The success of this role not only made Mei Ting's name resounding all over the country, but also established her status in the entertainment industry.
3. The choice between love and career: Mei Ting's life trough
However, just when Mei Ting's career was in full swing, love brought her a heavy blow. In 2001, 26-year-old Mei Ting met director Yan Po. The two fell in love at first sight, and they got married in a flash after only three months of acquaintance. This seemingly romantic love has brought huge twists and turns to Mei Ting's life.
After marriage, Mei Ting wholeheartedly supported her husband's career. She not only invested 3 million in Yan Po's movie "Aspirin", but also served as the heroine herself. With Mei Ting's full support, Yan Po became famous with this movie.
However, after becoming famous, Yan Po failed Mei Ting's sincerity. He has had scandals with other female stars many times, and his relationship with Li Xiaoran is even more uproarious.
Faced with her husband's betrayal, Mei Ting chose to be patient at first. She hopes that through her own efforts, she can save this marriage. However, as time passed, Mei Ting gradually realized that the relationship was irretrievable. In 2006, after careful consideration, 31-year-old Mei Ting made the decision to divorce.
The failure of this marriage brought a huge blow to Mei Ting. After the divorce, she once fell into a trough, and even lost 20 pounds. However, it was this failure that made Mei Ting re-examine her life. She understands that she can't let a failed marriage ruin her life and career.
During this difficult period, Mei Ting put all her energy into her work. She has taken on many works and worked hard to improve her acting skills. Although these works did not cause much repercussions, they accumulated valuable experience for Mei Ting and allowed her to regain her confidence in the trough.
4. "Parents' Love": Mei Ting's acting peak
The turning point came in 2011, when Mei Ting was 36 years old. Director Kong Sheng found her and invited her to play the heroine An Jie in the TV series "Parents' Love".
At first, Mei Ting was not optimistic about this role. On the one hand, she was thinking about transitioning into a film actress at the time; On the other hand, she felt that the plot of "Parents' Love" was a bit bloody and did not meet her standards.
However, Kong Sheng's sincerity touched Mei Ting. He not only personally came to the door to invite, but also repeatedly asked Mei Ting to read the script carefully. After carefully studying the script, Mei Ting was deeply moved by the plot and finally agreed to play the role of An Jie.
This decision has become another turning point in Mei Ting's acting career. Although some people questioned how the 37-year-old Mei Ting played the 20-year-old girl, Mei Ting proved that her choice was correct with her strength.
In the play, An Jie played by Mei Ting is a character with a complex personality. She has both the arrogance of a capitalist lady and her dedication to love. Mei Ting vividly interpreted this role, not only perfectly showing An Jie's youthful vitality, but also portraying the character's inner contradictions and growth.
"Parents' Love" caused a sensation as soon as it was broadcast, and Mei Ting's acting skills won unanimous praise from the audience and industry insiders. This drama not only made Mei Ting a well-known actor again, but also made her acting career reach a new peak.
5. The balance between career and family: a new chapter in Mei Ting's life
The success of "Parents' Love" not only brought about the take-off of her career, but also brought a turnaround to Mei Ting's love life. During the filming of "Tuina", Mei Ting got acquainted with photographer Zeng Jian. Under the mediation of his old classmate Qin Hao, the two gradually came together.
In 2012, 37-year-old Mei Ting and Zeng Jian got married in Hong Kong. This marriage allowed Mei Ting to find a balance between career and family. After marriage, Mei Ting continued her acting career while also beginning to pay attention to social welfare.
She joined Han Hong's charity team and actively participated in various charity activities.
Han Hong once publicly praised Mei Ting: "Mei Ting uses her resources and influence to provide practical support and assistance to those in need!" It's really great. This praise is not only an affirmation of Mei Ting's charity, but also a recognition of her personality charm.
After marriage, although Mei Ting's appearance rate in film and television works has decreased, she has not stopped pursuing her acting career.
In 2023, she starred in the suspense drama "The Daughter Who Came Back", playing a scheming mother Liao Huifang. This role is very different from the image Mei Ting has created in the past, but she uses superb acting skills to interpret this complex role well.
Especially in the play, in order to cover up the crime, Liao Huifang did not hesitate to cut off her nails with a kitchen knife. Mei Ting vividly interpreted the pain and madness of the role, allowing the audience to see another side of her as an actor.
This performance not only proves that Mei Ting is "not old", but also shows her versatility and plasticity as an actor.
Now, 49-year-old Mei Ting challenged herself again and starred in the period drama "Six Sisters".
In the play, she plays the eldest daughter He Jiali, a brave, tenacious and responsible character. It can be seen from the trailer that Mei Ting's grasp of the role is still accurate, and she interprets He Jiali's complex inner world just right.
epilogue
Mei Ting's acting career is a legend full of twists and challenges. From the 19-year-old "Miss Chen Peisi" to today's powerful actor, she has used her own choices and persistence to compose a wonderful music of life.
Mei Ting's success lies not only in her talent, but also in her courage to make choices and continuous efforts. Her story tells us that as long as we dare to pursue it, there is no dream that cannot be realized.
Mei Ting is undoubtedly an "evergreen tree" in the entertainment industry, and her story will continue to inspire countless dreamers.
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