"The Last Queen of Hong Kong", was photographed in and out of the hotel with a black man, and is now 43 years old alone

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She is known as "the last diva of Hong Kong", carrying the expectations of countless fans for the continuation of the golden age of the HK Phil.

She is now 43-year-old Xue Kaiqi.

Since her debut in 2003, Hoi Ki Sit's musical journey has not only been her personal struggle, but also carried the future expectations of the HK Phil. Her voice quickly attracted the attention of the public, allowing people to see new possibilities in the transition period of the Hong Kong music scene.

As soon as Xue Kaiqi's debut album "F Debut" came out, he set off a craze with "Quirrell Reeves's Reply". This song has become a portrayal of the hearts of countless fans. Everyone was touched by her sincere emotions and found resonance in her singing.

"Quirrell Reeves's Reply" is not only a song, but also a symbol of the times. Its success not only made Xue Kaiqi popular quickly, but also won her a place in the Hong Kong music scene and became one of the iconic figures in the Hong Kong music scene in the new era.

But her life was not all smooth sailing, and even had a serious impact on her career and life.

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Back in 2008, Xue Kaiqi's father failed to invest and owed huge debts, and for a time she became the only spiritual pillar of the family.

Faced with financial pressure and family responsibilities, her mental state deteriorated dramatically, and she eventually fell into depression.

Depression continued to eat away at her health, dropping her weight to just over seventy pounds. She even thought of an extreme solution - to end her life.

Xue Kaiqi once said desperate words like "You must die tonight" in front of the mirror to her image, and this pain has never disappeared from her heart.

However, Xue Kaiqi sobered up. She understands that life is precious, and she doesn't want to make her loved ones more miserable. She decided not to fight depression alone and reached out for professional help.

She took the initiative to find a doctor for treatment, and under the guidance of the doctor, she came out of the psychological shadow little by little, although this psychological war was extremely difficult, but her every effort reflected her respect for life.

This experience has strengthened her and allowed her to smile in the face of life's unforeseen setbacks.

But an even bigger catastrophe is yet to come.

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However, the entertainment industry is not a place of right and wrong, and as Xue Kaiqi's popularity continues to rise, she has not been able to avoid the onslaught of public opinion in the entertainment industry. Once, a photo of her walking in and out of a hotel with a black man was captured by the media, and the matter was quickly pushed to the forefront.

There are all kinds of speculations and rumors in the report, and there are countless negative news.

In the eyes of many members of the public, this incident was a severe blow to her original image. The life of a star is always put in the big way, and any movement can set off big waves.

This incident made Xue Kaiqi's original sunny and pure image doubted, and even many fans began to question her, and her endorsement and cooperation were also affected.

For the media, this kind of news is natural traffic.

For the public, it is an onlooker and pastime. Reports of all kinds are everywhere, and comments in gossip magazines and online forums keep popping up.

Xue Kaiqi can imagine how much pressure he is under, this kind of torture of negative news is not only professional, but also psychologically an absolute test.

Even in the center of public opinion, Xue Kaiqi did not choose to do it directly.

She cleverly relied on music creation to divert the attention of the outside world and give herself a chance to start anew. Rarely appear in public, do not give up your dedication to music, and find peace and order in music.

At the same time, her team acted quickly and used reasonable public relations methods to calm down public opinion.

But in this era of information explosion, the public seems to be more willing to believe the rumors that chase after the wind, and the truth seems to be more and more obscured in the noise of rumors.

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The aftermath of the scandal has not subsided, and Xue Kaiqi's career has fallen into a trough. Her musical work is no longer as enthusiastically sought after as it once was, and the sales of her new album are far less than expected.

On stage, her once-confident smile faded away, replaced by a sense of exhaustion and confusion.

In order to save the situation, Xue Kaiqi tried hard to transform, and she began to get involved in the field of film and television, hoping to regain the audience's recognition through different forms of acting.

In the movie "Precocious", she partnered with Fang Zuming to play a high school student who fell into a youthful love. With her delicate acting skills, she vividly interpreted the innocence and rebellion of the girl, adding a lot to the film.

However, although the film increased her popularity to a certain extent, it did not completely change the decline of her career.

Since then, she has starred in many film and television works, such as "New Love", "Human Comedy", etc.

In these works, she constantly challenges herself and tries different types of characters, from gentle and kind girls to urban women with complex personalities, she strives to interpret the soul of each character.

In terms of music, Xue Kaiqi boldly tried a variety of music styles in subsequent albums, showing a more mature music concept. The album "Better Me" is a comprehensive reflection and display of her self-growth, and she uses songs to convey a positive attitude towards life and tell the story of her growth journey.

"Murong Xue" is her attempt to blend tradition and modernity, interpreting classical charm in Cantonese, as if telling an ancient and poignant love story.

"To Me Ten Years Later" is her expectation and reflection on the future, hoping to use music to make herself and the audience more clear about the challenges and hopes of the future. For each album, Xue Kaiqi has put a lot of effort into it, and those songs are not only melodies, but also stories and experiences.

She is no longer just a simple interpretation of songs, but also has become the soul of the song, striving to polish each song to the best. Her voice is still clear, but her singing skills are constantly improving.

Xue Kaiqi uses music to tell her own story, from struggling in the turmoil of public opinion to sticking to her music dream, behind the rich music, is a growing and tenacious soul.

She proves herself through music, allowing people to see the strong woman who broke out of her cocoon and turned into a butterfly.

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Xue Kaiqi, who is now 43 years old, is still the girl who makes people feel that "time can't help her". There is almost no trace of time on her face, delicate but no sense of distance, always with a warm smile on her face.

What she shows is always the most natural side of herself. Some people say that she looks like a girl who has not grown up, and some people think that she has long been an adult who has seen everything through. Xue Kaiqi can always find the most comfortable balance among these contradictions.

Instead of boxing herself in a certain field, she is more and more daring to try new things.

From music to movies, from variety shows to stage plays, she can always make some unexpected surprises.

She doesn't have the anxiety of desperately trying to "prove herself", but uses a unique sense of leisurely to slowly melt into each new challenge.

Xue Kaiqi makes people understand the true meaning of maintaining the original intention. For her, age is something that cannot be defined, and the real charm lies in attitude.