Zhu Mingying's artistic path stemmed from a change of fate. She was born in Linyi County, Shandong, and her surname is Zhang. For as long as she can remember, her parents have had frequent quarrels over trivial matters in life. One day, my mother packed her bags and took her young to her hometown in Shenyang.
It was in that place that my mother was introduced to an artist surnamed Zhu. The artist did not mind the fact that his mother was married for the second time with children, and the two soon became husband and wife. Since then, the little girl has changed her surname to Zhu and has become Zhu Mingying.
Under the influence of her singer mother, Zhu Mingying developed a strong interest in art and aspired to become an artist like her mother.
Zhu Mingying showed a very high artistic talent. She has a sweet and touching voice, and the songs she writes are even more popular with people, so she has become a well-known child star in the local area.
Despite the family's modest wealth, her mother and stepfather saved money and sent her to an art school for professional training.
However, Zhu Mingying's path to pursuing her dreams has not been smooth sailing. When she first signed up for the audition of the China Dance Academy, she was overly nervous and her movements trembled, and she finally missed out on the Dance Academy.
However, she was not discouraged by this, but made up her mind to fight again next year, and in order to overcome her timidity, she would practice alone on the playground every morning, even if there were onlookers, and in the process, she gradually realized the true meaning of dance.
Hard work pays off. In the second year's audition, Zhu Mingying successfully stood out among 30,000 applicants. At that time, the scene was packed, and the number she got had already reached more than 20,000, but this provided her with more time to practice.
In the end, she managed to make it to the final 7 people to be admitted.
Standing in front of the school gate of the China Dance Academy, Zhu Mingying's heart was full of gratitude and determination. She knew that this was not only the beginning of her dream, but also the result that the whole family was looking forward to. With her love for art and her vision for the future, Zhu Mingying embarked on her artistic path and opened a new chapter in her life.
Zhu Mingying's life path is gradually on the right track, but fate has given her a surprise problem. When she was successfully admitted to the China Dance Academy, her mother, who had been unconditionally supportive, was diagnosed with an incurable malignant tumor.
In order to let their daughter prepare for the exam with peace of mind, her mother and stepfather chose to conceal her illness Every time she sent Zhu Mingying to an art school to practice dance, her mother would stop at the school gate for a long time and cherish every moment with her daughter.
After Zhu Mingying was admitted to school, her mother revealed the truth to her. She burst into tears and stayed by her mother's side all day. Before she died, her mother held her daughter's hand tightly and left her final entrustment: "You must stick to your ideals, don't seek to be famous, but have no regrets in life."
This sentence was deeply engraved in Zhu Mingying's heart and became her motivation to move forward in the future.
However, the test of reality does not end there. Zhu Mingying just caught up with the special period, and it was difficult to make a living, let alone realize her dreams. She was sent to a distant countryside to do voluntary labor.
During these difficult years, Zhu Mingying met her childhood sweetheart Wang Mingqi, and the two soon got married and had children, and their son was named Wang Jue.
Although Zhu Mingying's family of three is not wealthy, the family is harmonious and happy. After spending a special period, Zhu Mingying returned to the song and dance theater and was willing to return to her artistic dream.
Despite being nearly 30 years old and missing out on the best time to train, she still insists on working in the theater, even if she is not the main character.
However, the contradiction between Wang Mingqi's dream pursuit and family responsibilities gradually emerged. He hoped that his wife Zhu Mingying could concentrate on taking care of the family, but Zhu Mingying could not give up his ideals.
The differences between the two deepened, and they finally divorced in 1981, and their son lived with Wang Mingqi.
After the divorce, Zhu Mingying devoted all her time and energy to her dance career, turning the pain and frustration in her life into motivation to move forward. Although she has lost a lot, she has never forgotten her mother's last words and has always insisted on chasing her artistic dreams.
This experience made her stronger and laid a solid foundation for her future success.
1985 was an important turning point in Zhu Mingying's life. This year, she was invited to participate in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and brought a song "Back to My Mother's Home" to the national audience. When Zhu Mingying appeared on stage dressed in red, her performance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
With neat short hair, lively dancing, and sweet and moving singing, Zhu Mingying instantly captured the hearts of audiences across the country.
This catchy lyric quickly spread all over the country and became one of the most popular catchphrases of the era. Zhu Mingying's performance at the Spring Festival Gala became one of the most popular shows of the year, setting a record that no one has yet to do — her records sold more than 5 million boxes.
After the Spring Festival Gala, Zhu Mingying became a hot star, her fame skyrocketed, and various business opportunities followed. Many advertisers and investors have approached the door, hoping to sign a contract with the new star.
Many people believe that Zhu Mingying's career will reach a new peak.
However, when everyone thought that Zhu Mingying would continue to expand her influence in the domestic entertainment industry, she made a surprising decision - to give up domestic development opportunities and go to United States for further study.
Her goal is Berklee College of Music in United States, where there is world-class music education.
Zhu Mingying knows that going to study in a foreign country means giving up everything at the moment and starting from scratch. Although she has achieved a lot, she still needs more professional and systematic learning to truly achieve something in art, so she decided to do so.
In the face of everyone's incomprehension and dissuasion, Zhu Mingying's eyes are still burning with love and pursuit of art. It was a passion that no one or fame could extinguish, a motivation that made her firm in making this decision.
She firmly believes that only by constantly learning and improving herself can she go further on the road of art.
At the peak of her career, Zhu Mingying resolutely chose to leave the domestic stage. With anticipation for the future, she embarked on a flight to United States. This decision not only changed the trajectory of her life, but also laid the foundation for her future diversification.
Zhu Mingying proves with practical behavior that true artists will not be satisfied with the status quo, but will continue to pursue a higher artistic realm.
After Zhu Mingying arrived in United States, she quickly realized that the gap between ideals and reality was far greater than she expected. At Berklee College of Music, tuition is as high as $750 per month, which is undoubtedly a huge expense for new international students.
In order to maintain her studies, Zhu Mingying had to start looking around for part-time work.
After trying a lot of jobs, Zhu Mingying finally found a job as a nanny that seemed to be good, but the job brought her an unexpected humiliating experience. Her employer's trust in her was extremely low, and in order to prevent her from stealing, he would lock her in the house every time she went out.
Zhu Mingying was locked up in a strange house, feeling unprecedented loneliness and helplessness at that moment, how she longed to return to the familiar stage and relive the cheers and applause.
However, Zhu Mingying was not defeated by this encounter. She understood the purpose of her trip to United States and kept her mother's instructions in mind. With her love for art and her vision for the future, she resolutely quit her job as a nanny and began a busier and more fulfilling life.
Zhu Mingying's schedule is full: classes during the day, part-time work at night, and time to practice on weekends. She is often exhausted, but whenever she thinks about her dreams, she has the motivation to move forward.
Although this life is tiring, she feels fulfilled and happy, because this is the life she has always dreamed of.
Through her own efforts and hardships, Zhu Mingying has successfully gained a foothold in a foreign country, which is the result of her efforts. During her studies, she not only successfully completed her studies, but also won a full scholarship, becoming the first Chinese female student in the history of Berklee College of Music to receive a full scholarship.
The experience of studying in United States has improved Zhu Mingying's professional level qualitatively, and her horizons have also broadened a lot. There she met many friends from all over the world and learned about a variety of different cultures and ideas.
These experiences laid a solid foundation for her future diversification.
After several years of work-study, Zhu Mingying finally graduated from the University of Berkeley. Looking back on this difficult but fulfilling period of studying abroad, she is full of emotion. She knows that it was this experience that transformed her from a simple singer to a more well-rounded artist.
With the knowledge and experience she learned in the United States, Zhu Mingying embarked on a flight back to China, ready to welcome a new chapter in her life.
After returning to China, Zhu Mingying once again devoted herself to the art industry in China with the knowledge and experience she had accumulated while studying in the United States. Her horizons were broader, her skills were more sophisticated, and she soon made a name for herself in the art world.
Zhu Mingying's unique artistic insights and rich international experience have gradually made her a recognized and authoritative mentor in the industry, and many young artists are proud to have been mentored by Zhu Mingying.
However, Zhu Mingying did not limit her vision to the field of art, influenced by the alumni she met during her time in the United States, she deeply understood the great potential of China's business development, and under the guidance of foreign friends, Zhu Mingying entered the business field, skillfully applying the innovative thinking of artists and the international vision cultivated during her study abroad to business practice.
Surprisingly, Zhu Mingying's development in the business world is very rapid. In just a few years, she has achieved tens of millions of sales and has become a well-known entrepreneur in the Far East.
Her success is not only reflected in the numbers, but more importantly, she has created a unique business model by blending art and business perfectly.
Despite her great success in her career, Zhu Mingying has never forgotten her love for art and her original intention. In her busy work, she still insists on learning the culture and art knowledge of various countries.
Her enthusiasm for learning and ability are breathtaking—Zhu Mingying is now able to perform in 26 languages for the arts and cultures of various countries, an achievement that many professional artists are proud of.
Today's Zhu Mingying has successfully transformed from a young girl who can only sing and dance to a leader in the field of art and business. Her experience, to a certain extent, perfectly illustrates the true meaning of "endless learning".
Even after the age of regular study, she still has an incomparable thirst for knowledge, and constantly pushes herself to challenge new fields.
Zhu Mingying's story is also a microcosm of people who seek progress and are not satisfied with the status quo. She proved her mother's last words with her actions: although she doesn't want to be famous, she shouldn't have regrets in life.
Whether in art or business, Zhu Mingying is constantly moving forward, using her story to show us what it means to be truly successful in life.