In the golden age of action movies in Hong Kong, "Kung Fu Emperor Fang Shiyu" starring Jet Li and Xiao Fangfang is definitely a rare classic.
Xiao Fangfang played the role of Miao Cuihua, who has good skills, laughed and cursed, and is still talked about by mainland movie fans. The most amazing scene in the
film is the passage where she was hung on the city wall by the wicked and was thrown full of eggs. Miao Cuihua’s eyes revealed her stubborn spirit of fighting against the power of evil. The superb acting skills are evident.
In 2009, Xiao Fangfang was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 2010, CNN selected the greatest actors in Asian history. Hong Kong has three on the list: Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung and Xiao Fangfang.
Xiao Fangfang How can he be able to win this honor?
On the occasion of Hong Kong's return in 1997, TVB filmed a film "Difficult Brothers, Difficult Brothers". The nostalgic style made several leading actors popular in Hong Kong.
Xie Yuan, played by Wu Zhenyu, is based on Nicholas Tse’s father’s fourth brother, Xie Xian, while the two female characters in the play, Shao Fangfang and Cheng Baozhu, are based on the legendary actress Xiao Fangfang and Chen Baozhu.
The real Xiao Fangfang is not as lucky as in "Brothers and Difficulties". She is a socialite who lost her father in her childhood, was divorced in middle age, and deaf in her later years. Her life can be described as a rough fate.
In 1947, she was born in a prominent family in Suzhou. She moved to Hong Kong with her parents when she was 2 years old. Unfortunately, her father Xiao Naizhen died of illness a year later. The family of
lost its source of income. In addition to the soaring prices in Hong Kong at that time, the Xiao family declined suddenly, but her mother got married and still used the resources in her hand to let Xiao Fangfang learn Peking opera, ballet, archery, horse riding, martial arts, painting, etc. Wu Yi, these laid a solid foundation for her subsequent success.
I have to mention here about getting married and this person. All the achievements that Xiao Fangfang will make in the future are inseparable from her vision.
got married and was a celebrity in the scholarly family. In his early years, he was the chairman of the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts Student Union. Later, he had a teacher-student relationship with the principal Liu Haisu and married.
Liu Haisu is a famous artist in Shanghai. He is also the teacher of Pan Yuliang and Lu Xiaoman. After marriage, he often travels for art exhibitions. The two get together and divorce more, and the emotional rift gradually develops. The ten-year marriage finally ended in divorce.
After that, he met Xiao Fangfang's father, Xiao Naizhen, a chemistry doctor who studied in Germany. Because of the social resources of the previous generation, Zhang Shizhao became Xiao Fangfang's godfather. Even the master of Chinese painting Zhang Daqian also guided her.
got married with Fu Lei’s family, so he called Xiao Fangfang a niece, and even taught her calligraphy through letters, and even deliberately matched her with Fu Cong...
In short, all the sufferings suffered in the early years will bloom in the future. . After several years of careful training, the film goddess
, 6-year-old Xiao Fangfang began to perform on stage, and entered the showbiz at the age of 7, starring in the movies "Little Star Tears" and "Mei Gu", winning the Best Child Star Award at the Southeast Asia Film Festival. When
was 8 years old, she and Bruce Lee played siblings in the movie "Blood and Tears".
And what really made her stand out was "The Wandering Child", which she collaborated with the superstar Hu Die when she was 11 years old. This is the first Chinese film to be nominated for the Gold Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
And the theme song "There is only a good mother in the world" that the audience is familiar with, sang Xiao Fangfang, she impressed hundreds of millions of people with her pure and sweet childlike voice.
Since then, she has the title of "Xiulan Temple" in China, and the road to acting has been smoother.
The fame and fortune brought about by the fame of a teenager solved the family's economic crisis at once, but at the same time, Xiao Fangfang also lost the childhood life and happiness enjoyed by his peers. After
entered the 1960s, Hong Kong action movies gradually emerged, and Xiao Fangfang’s previous dance skills also came in handy, allowing her to do well in action movies.
From 1962 to 1970, she participated in nearly 200 movies and formed the Seven Princesses with Chen Baozhu and Shen Zhihua, and she was Princess Rose.
Xiao Fangfang, second from the left in the back row
Just when his career was in full swing, Xiao Fangfang made a bold decision to temporarily put aside his acting career and study in the United States.
She only studied for two years when she was youngShe dropped out of school at the first grade. Although she was assisted by a family teacher, her lack of campus life has always been her regret. After
arrived in the United States, the master's skill showed that he deserves to have the excellent gene of scholarship. Xiao Fangfang only completed the four-year courses in three years and graduated with a full-excellent grade.
's thesis "Review and Prospect of Chinese Movies" was highly appreciated by professors. After returning from studying at
, Xiao Fangfang returned to the film scene with the title of "Hong Kong's First Bachelor Movie Star", co-starring with Qin Xianglin and Lin Qingxia in the Qiong Yao movie "Girlfriend", and won the Taiwan Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Then, she wrote, directed and acted in "Jumping Ash", which became a prelude to the new wave of Hong Kong movies.
then went to study in the United States again, and tried to create comedy after returning. With the comedy "I'm Not an Enemy", Xiao Fangfang won the Golden Statue Award.
In 1995, nearly half a hundred years old, she accepted Xu Anhua's invitation to star in "Forty Women". In the film
, she has a degree of relaxation and perfect performance, allowing her to win the Golden Horse Award and the Golden Image Queen at the same time. She also became the second Chinese Berlin actress after Maggie Cheung.
Xiao Fangfang was almost deaf in both ears at this time, but even under such a physical condition, she participated in the farewell film "Hudumen" the following year. With this film, she won the Golden Horse Award for Best Picture, and was called by the media. As the "Goddess of Movies." What's interesting about
is that at the end of "Hordumen", her role is to bid farewell to the audience:
"I hope you don't forget me so quickly, a man who has been fighting for 30 years on stage. I am cold. Jianxin (Xiao Fangfang), no regrets in this life."
Xiao Fangfang can be described as the queen of variety, from Hu Die’s daughter to Bruce Lee’s sister, from Brigitte Lin’s love rival to Jet Li’s mother. The safflower, dressed as a green leaf, has achieved outstanding results. As an actor,
has achieved great success. She has starred in more than 300 films since the filming for forty-four years, including Golden Horse, Golden Statue, Admiralty and Berlin Film Queen, and was awarded the highest achievement award of the Asian Filmmakers Association.
emotional destination
"In my three identities in life, the roles of wife and mother are always above the actors." Xiao Fangfang said.
Some people say that female artists who have a smooth career in acting are often bumpy in love, such as Liu Xiaoqing, Lin Qingxia, and Gong Li, and Xiao Fangfang is no exception. When
was young, she and her fourth brother Xie Xian cooperated in filming and became acquainted with each other. The two were very sweet at one time. They were really talented men and women, and envied others.
When Xie Xian's father passed away, Xiao Fangfang still went to express his condolences as a "quasi-daughter-in-law", but they broke up after only more than a year.
The reason for breaking up is also very interesting. She thinks Xie Xian is too playful and doesn't like reading. Isn't
? At that time, the fourth brother of
was completely a romantic dandy. He didn't even have enough time to play, so where could he go to read and study.
Later Xie Xian recalled that one day they drove out for a ride, and halfway Xiao Fangfang let her get off somewhere, and at the same time told him of the decision to break up. This was the first time Xie Xian was dumped by a woman, and he was depressed for a long time.
Later, Xiao Fangfang and Qin Xianglin co-produced "Pure Love" and did the fake play. Outside the play, he chased the goddess, from Taiwan to Hong Kong, and then to the United States, and finally succeeded in embracing the beauty.
A year later, the two entered the red carpet. Since they are both top stars in Hong Kong and Taiwan, this perfect marriage was naturally a sensation.
But the good times didn't last long. Qin Xianglin is a lover, and he has had scandals with Brigitte Lin and Teresa Teng.
is even more addicted to gambling. He often goes home in the middle of the night. After Xiao Fangfang's repeated persuasion failed, one night Qin Xianglin deliberately locked the door, and Qin Xianglin, who had closed the door, called the police, and slapped her in public after opening the door.
As a result, early the next morning, Xiao Fangfang packed his bags and flew back to Hong Kong, ending this short marriage.
Uncle Mai appreciates the courage of the goddess very much. When he encounters a scumbag, he knows how to stop losses in time, without procrastination, and without letting himself cause more damage.
Love is together, and if you don’t love, separate.
Not long after, Xiao Fangfang found his emotional home. He was Zhang Zhengfu, a senior member of TVB. The two met more than ten years ago and they had two daughters after marriage.
Regarding this marriage, she said:
"We have always been happy with him. Our attitudes, outlook on life, and views on things are very similar. He never affects me and respects all my decisions. He gets along very happily!"
Indeed, at the stage of Xiao Fangfang, she no longer pursues the so-called gorgeous love, but seeks a dear lover, a companion in the depths of the soul, and a lover who will stay together for life. The goddess
finally married love. Looking at the pictures of their old couples and wives, there was a charming smile on her face. She was really happy.
In fact, no matter which marriage, it will not be smooth sailing. The most important thing is that the two people have the three views, and they have the wisdom and courage to manage a love.
Conclusion
Xiao Fangfang, now in her 70s, occasionally makes public appearances at charity activities. She is using her influence to continue to contribute to this society. On the
screen, she is both talented and beautiful, capable of literary and military skills, as well as solemn and harmonious. Off the screen, she worked hard for her dream, surpassed herself again and again, understood her pursuit, and gained a successful career and a happy family. A life like
, compared to those Mary Su who are named heroines in film and television dramas, is simply amazing.
Someone once asked Wang Jing, if you rank actresses for acting, who do you like best?
As a result, he replied very confidently: "In my eyes, the first place is always Xiao Fangfang."
She is the glory of Xiangjiang people, and the goddess in the heart of his brother Leslie Cheung. Duan Yihong's dream actress is even more so. Wang Jing's pride engraved in blood.
Thousands of sails have been exhausted. After half a lifetime, Xiao Fangfang still has an 18-year-old soul. She said that time is not forgiving. How has she ever spared time?
