What does Mengtong look like in your mind? Is she the goddess who stands in front of the "China News" camera with a charming and elegant temperament? Or is it like the breeze of early summer, gently passing through your heart, making you unforgettable? I have to say, her image is indeed like this. But behind that dazzling image, there is a story that you might not expect - becoming a host was a complete accident for Mengtong!
Mengtong did not originally have such a glamorous career in her life plan. She may have dreamed of walking on a completely different path, but fate allowed her to enter the CCTV gate by mistake and stand on the stage that countless people dream of. What kind of turning point is this?
From music to screen: Meng Tong’s cross-border journey
In a family with a strong artistic atmosphere, Meng Tong (formerly known as Liu Jing) has had high hopes since she was a child. Her parents, two musical artists, expected her to follow in their footsteps and become an outstanding musician.
Mengtong lived up to expectations and developed a strong interest in music. She has been immersed in the black and white keys of the piano since she was a child, dreaming of one day being able to soar in the palace of music.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Mengtong has become a high school student in the best local art school. With her outstanding musical talent, she was admitted to the Tianjin Conservatory of Music, and she seemed to be at the pinnacle of her music career. However, fate always seems to like to play tricks. By chance, the visit of a director broke the originally peaceful life.
It was a sunny afternoon, and the director came to the school to look for new film and television talents. Originally, this had nothing to do with Mengtong, who was a music student, but she signed up with a try.
stood on the stage, and she completed her self-introduction and talent show with confidence. Although she was not selected as an actor in the end, the director said to her: "You are very talented as a host."
These words were like a seed that quietly took root in Mengtong's heart. She recalled the praises her Chinese teacher had given her and the words that encouraged her to publish articles in the school magazine.
The teacher once named her "Mengtong", which means that her dream is as tall and straight as a sycamore tree. Today, this dream seems to be changing subtly.
A brave leap from music dream to hosting
One sentence changed Mengtong’s life trajectory. That was the advice of the director and teacher, which made her stand at a crossroads in life and re-examine her future.
She found that learning music was more like a habit than a true love in her heart. This discovery, like a seed, quietly took root and sprouted in her heart.
She originally only knew a little bit about hosting, but after getting to know it more deeply, she seemed to see a whole new world unfolding before her eyes. That desire for the stage and love for communication made her resolutely choose this path.
This decision was like a bolt from the blue to her parents. After all, Mengtong has already obtained a place for recommendation, so the college entrance examination is not a problem for her. But she chose another, more difficult path.
"Are you sure your idea is correct?" Her parents tried to persuade her, but Mengtong's eyes revealed firmness and determination. She knew that this was her choice and she was willing to pay any price for it. In the end, her parents chose to respect her decision. They understood that their daughter had grown up and had her own ideas and pursuits.
Facts have proved that Mengtong’s choice was correct. With her musical talent and her parents' resources, she can also make a difference in the field of music. But there is only one chance for the host. She seized this opportunity and used a short preparation time to successfully enter the Beijing Broadcasting Institute, which later became the Communication University of China.
After entering college, she discovered that she started late and had a poor foundation. On a campus full of talents, she experienced unprecedented setbacks and hardships.
"Academic Master" Female Anchor: Fearless of Challenges on the Counterattack, Climbing to the Peak of CCTV
Stepping into college, Mengtong seemed to have entered a new world. The halo of the past seemed so insignificant here. For the first time, she felt the shock of "there are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the sky". The classmates around her are becoming more outstanding than the other, and she is no longer the academic leader who attracts everyone's attention. This loss and inferiority weighed on her heart like a huge stone.
But Mengtong is not someone who gives up easily. In order to get back her shining self, she began to work hard. Get up early and go to bed late every day, practice pronunciation diligently, study hard in class, actively participate in activities after class, and constantly enrich your practical experience. Her grades began to improve by leaps and bounds, and the teacher was impressed by her.
Finally, a major opportunity came to her - to be a commentator at the World Table Tennis Championships. Facing such an important task, Mengtong was both excited and anxious. She was worried that she would make a mistake and even wanted to give up at one point. Fortunately, the teacher discovered her uneasiness in time and took her to visit the players preparing for the competition, allowing her to draw strength from it.
’s communication with the players made Mengtong understand that everyone is moving forward under pressure. She had no reason to back down and had to move forward. So, she adjusted her state and actively faced the challenge. In the end, she won everyone's praise for her outstanding performance.
After graduation, Mengtong successfully entered CCTV as an intern. Not long after, she received the task of participating in the live broadcast event "Welcome Hong Kong's Return in 72 Hours". This was a major event that attracted national attention and was a huge challenge for her. But she lived up to CCTV's training and attention and completed the task brilliantly.
From then on, Mengtong’s career in CCTV went smoothly. She became the anchor of the international channel "China News" and used her own voice to convey the voice of China. However, her income was limited when she first started working, and she even had some trouble with the leaders in the station because of this. But none of this stopped her from pursuing her dreams.
The Queen of Aura in the Live Broadcast Room and the Fighter in Real Life
When we talk about CCTV’s live broadcast room, the figure of Meng Tong always comes to the audience’s mind first. That aura and style seemed to be born for the camera. As soon as she stepped into the live broadcast room, all the light was focused on her.
Some viewers may notice that Mengtong always wears the same few clothes on the screen, changing outfits back and forth. In a media environment that pursues freshness and change, such "unchangedness" can easily cause the audience's aesthetic fatigue. Even the leader of the station talked to her and suggested that she should pay more attention to her personal image.
But Mengtong is not an ordinary girl, she has her own persistence and story. Faced with the leader's reminder, she did not choose to remain silent or compromise. On the contrary, she frankly stated her dilemma: "I don't have money to buy clothes. If I can record, it's okay if I can't." This kind of frankness and courage make people have to admire her truthfulness and tenacity.
Mengtong's income was not high at the time, and in sharp contrast to the glamorous image on the screen was the simplicity of her life. But it is this dilemma that highlights her love and persistence for her work. In her mind, ability is the foundation of CCTV, not external decoration.
Fortunately, the leader did not give up on her, but instead got her clothing sponsorship. This not only solved her urgent need, but also allowed more people to see the difficulty behind her talent.
Since then, Mengtong has had a well-known title in Taiwan - "Hard Stubble". This is not only because of the dispute she had with her leader, but also because she always sticks to her beliefs and does not follow the crowd.
The strong woman behind the wealthy family: How to balance career and family?
28 years old, for many people, may have entered the palace of marriage, but Mengtong is still sprinting hard on the road of career. In CCTV, a stage with many experts, late marriage and late childbearing have become the choice of many hosts, and Mengtong is no exception. Faced with the urging of her parents, she always adhered to her belief: start a career first, then start a family.
However, fate is always so wonderful. At a business party, she met an unusual man. He is not from the entertainment industry, but a young talent who is emerging in the financial world. Although the two come from different worlds, they have similar values and life pursuits. After a brief exchange, they found that they liked each other at first sight.
Mengtong did not pursue this relationship deliberately, but when love comes, there is no way to stop it. The two soon fell in love and got married with the blessing of their families.
In wealthy families, many women choose to give up their careers after marriage and concentrate on raising their husbands and children at home. But Mengtong's husband respects her personal wishes and career choices very much. He knew that his wife's journey was not easy, so he took the initiative to take on more family responsibilities so that Mengtong could continue to shine in the career he loved.
Soon after their marriage, they welcomed the fruit of their love - a lovely daughter. Although she briefly took pregnancy leave, Mengtong did not give up her career. She quickly recovered and returned to work.
Now, the two have been married for nearly 20 years together, and there have been no scandals about either party. It is said that love is the best skin care product for a woman. Seeing that the 47-year-old Mengtong is still as sunny as a girl, we know that she has received enough love and respect in this marriage.
In this seemingly glamorous entertainment industry, Mengtong used her own experience to prove that women can also find a perfect balance between career and family.
Her story inspires countless women to pursue their dreams and values, and also allows us to see what a truly happy family looks like. May Mengtong and her family stay happy forever!
