Spring Festival Gala is an annual audio-visual feast and a happy moment that hundreds of millions of viewers are looking forward to. Crosstalk and sketches are the delicacies of this feast, which make people have endless aftertaste. However, in recent years, many viewers have felt that the Spring Festival Gala stage seems to have lost some of the charm of the past, and the touch that makes people laugh and feel emotional seems to be gradually drifting away.
Looking back on the Spring Festival Gala in the early years, those familiar faces such as Guo Donglin, Gong Hanlin, Guo Da, etc., their sketches brought us not only laughter, but also an emotional resonance. And on this stage where stars shine, there is a female comedian who is particularly unforgettable. She is Qi Hui.
Maybe you are a little unfamiliar with this name, but when you think of Xia Yu and Xiaoxue's biological mother in "Family with Children", or the star who competed with Fan Wei and Pan Changjiang in the sketch, you must still remember it fresh.
Qi Hui, a dazzling star who performed on the Spring Festival Gala stage five times, chose to retire at the peak of her career. Why? It turned out that her beloved husband died suddenly of illness, which plunged her into great grief. It took five years for her to finally come out of this shadow. This loyalty and perseverance to love has moved countless people.
So, what kind of life is Qi Hui living now after going through so many ups and downs? Have you regained your laughter and stood on the stage again?
Qingdao girl’s counterattack: a rescue mission, embarking on the road to stardom
On New Year’s Day night in 1986, the stage of Qingdao Conservatory of Music was brightly lit and full of people. Just when everyone was looking forward to the next poetry reading, the scheduled performer never showed up.
There was chaos in the background, but in the audience, the students and teachers were already waiting impatiently. At this moment, a lively figure stepped forward. She was Qi Hui, a cheerful girl from Qingdao, Shandong.
Qi Hui has been an all-around academic since she was a child. Not only does she have excellent grades, she also has a special liking for art, especially singing. Her mother was strict with her, and she always delivered satisfactory answers. After graduating from high school, she was successfully admitted to Qingdao Conservatory of Music and began her artistic journey.
That night, when the program director was anxiously looking for a substitute, Qi Hui stepped forward without hesitation. She had no time to prepare, no script, and she didn’t even know what she was reciting. But she has confidence and talent. She walked onto the stage, took a deep breath, and began her performance.
Her voice is clear and emotional, and her demeanor is confident and calm. Her recitation was like a moving song, which deeply moved everyone present. When she finished her performance, the audience erupted in applause and cheers.
The moment she walked off the stage, a person blocked her way. When I looked up, it turned out to be the principal Wang Chongxiu. This respected senior said to her: "Qi Hui, your performance is excellent. I hope you can learn acting from me."
Hearing this sentence, Qi Hui couldn't believe her ears. You know, Principal Wang has trained celebrities such as Ni Ping and Tang Guoqiang! She was so excited that she almost cried, but she still tried to stay calm and respectfully agreed to the principal's invitation.
From that day on, Qi Hui began her journey of acting learning. She followed Principal Wang to learn acting skills, figure out the psychology of characters, and practice her line skills... Her efforts and talents were recognized and appreciated by Principal Wang, which also laid a solid foundation for her future acting career.
Black girls are not black, they are the dazzling pearls in the entertainment industry
As early as when she was studying, Qi Hui's skin color was slightly darker than others. Perhaps out of a joke, her classmates gave her the nickname "Black Girl." But Qi Hui didn't get angry or feel inferior because of this. She accepted the title calmly and even used it as her nickname. This calmness and self-confidence will be evident in her future life and career.
After graduation, Qi Hui successfully joined the theater troupe of the Nanjing Military Region with her excellent grades and solid acting skills.At the same time, she also made a splash in the national speech contest and won the third prize. These achievements are not accidental, but the result of her constantly encouraging herself and facing challenges calmly.
Many people say that large-scale competitions are a touchstone that can reveal one's true colors. But Qi Hui can always perform at her best at critical moments. This is not only because of her extraordinary acting talent, but also because of her strong heart.
And the name "Black Girl" has become more and more loud as time goes by. From the initial joke among classmates to becoming a household name, the process is full of drama. But no matter how she changed, Qi Hui always maintained her true character and original intention.
Today, "black girl" has become synonymous with Qi Hui. When we searched for her name on Baidu Encyclopedia, "black girl" also popped up. This name not only represents a characteristic of her, but is an integral part of her life.
The "black girl" on the Spring Festival Gala stage, the persistence and tears behind the light
On the 1998 Spring Festival Gala stage, the "black girl" Qi Hui and Pan Changjiang jointly performed an affectionate story of searching for stamps. But who knows that behind this story lies Qi Hui’s true emotions and persistence.
Since she was a child, Qi Hui has witnessed the exchange of letters between her mother and her grandfather in Taiwan. Every letter is like a precious gift spanning thousands of mountains and rivers, carrying my mother's deep thoughts. This emotion is deeply imprinted in Qi Hui's heart, and also injects real emotions into her future performances.
On the Spring Festival Gala stage, Qi Hui played a young woman who came to the mainland from Taiwan just to find a stamp. Her performance seemed to be a reflection of her own longing for her grandfather.
That kind of deep feeling and desire moved countless viewers. And that monologue, which lasted for more than two minutes, pushed Qi Hui's acting career to its peak.
But just when her career was at its peak, fate dealt Qi Hui a heavy blow. Her husband died suddenly, leaving her in a deep state of grief. The story of her and her husband began with an encounter in a drama, but ended hastily in this way.
The love story behind the stage: Qi Hui and Xu Ran’s endless love
When Qi Hui first joined the Nanjing Military Region Theater Troupe, she was like a blank sheet of paper, with endless longing for performance. Destiny seemed to be particularly favoring this young girl, allowing her to get the chance to be the heroine in the troupe's first play. This is not only the starting point of her career, but also the beginning of her fate with Xu Ran.
Xu Ran, a mature and steady man, is 14 years older than Qi Hui. The role he played in the drama had a lot of rivalry with Qi Hui. Xu Ran always patiently guided his young partner, and Qi Hui was deeply moved by his gentleness and wisdom.
In the rehearsals day after day, their emotions gradually heated up. Qi Hui was attracted by Xu Ran's maturity and talent, and Xu Ran was also moved by Qi Hui's enthusiasm and straightforwardness. Despite the age gap between them, love has no age distinction, it's all about feelings.
Finally, on the night after the drama performance, Qi Hui mustered up the courage to confess her feelings to Xu Ran. She thought it was just unrequited love, but she didn't expect that Xu Ran had the same feelings for her. It turned out that Xu Ran had been waiting for the right moment to confess his love to Qi Hui, but he didn't expect that he would be beaten to it.
In this way, two like-minded people came together, and their love blossomed quietly behind the stage. Soon after, they got married and became the most important people in each other's lives.
After getting married, Qi Hui and Xu Ran's life was full of sweetness and happiness. They support and encourage each other, and pursue their dreams of performing arts together in each other's company. Xu Ran has always supported Qi Hui's career. No matter where she goes to perform, he will silently accompany her and give her endless strength and courage.
Tears and perseverance behind the Spring Festival Gala stage
In 1991, Qi Hui was still a member of the Nanjing Military Region Troupe. Natural disasters in East China have touched the hearts of countless people, and Qi Hui is no exception.
She decided to use her own way to send some strength to those affected by the disaster. As a result, "Anti-Tiange", a drama full of encouragement, came into being and was selected for the CCTV Spring Festival Gala that year. The stage of the Spring Festival Gala became the starting point for Qi Hui to stand out.
However, just when Qi Hui's acting career was at its peak, fate played a cruel joke on her. Her husband, Xu Ran, who had been silently supporting her and composing songs for her, suddenly passed away due to myocardial infarction. The new song has just been completed, but it has become the final work for the two of them.
Xu Ran's departure caused Qi Hui's world to collapse instantly. She once smiled on stage, but burst into tears countless times off stage. Every time they take the stage, it's like a cruel reminder of the good old days between the two. Finally, after completing another Spring Festival Gala performance, Qi Hui chose to leave the troupe. She needed time to heal her wounds.
Family and friends around her advised Qi Hui to start a new life, but her heart always stayed in the time with Xu Ran. Whenever it was quiet at night, those memories of Xu Ran would come flooding back, making her unable to extricate herself.
However, life is always full of unknowns and surprises. Just when Qi Hui thought she would be immersed in the memories of the past forever, someone walked into her life silently.
Low-key partner and new life, acting career and happy destination
After experiencing the ups and downs of life, she finally found her happy destination and spent the rest of her life hand in hand with a low-key drama actor.
This drama actor is like a quiet scenery in Qi Hui's life. He doesn't show off or show off, he just stays by Qi Hui's side silently. No matter where she goes, his figure will always follow her. He is not in a hurry to get married to Qi Hui, because he knows that their marriage can be truly happy only by waiting for Qi Hui to untie her heart.
Five years after the death of her first husband Xu Ran, Qi Hui was finally moved by his sincerity, untied the knot in her heart, and entered into marriage with him. Their married life was plain and happy. Soon after, they welcomed a lovely daughter, which added more joy to the family.
Qi Hui did not give up her career after her remarriage. She chose to return to the entertainment industry. With her solid acting skills and unremitting efforts, she has appeared in many movies and TV series, such as "Hot Mom and Dad", "Country Basketball Team", etc., all of which have won unanimous praise from the audience. The suspenseful online drama "Who is the Murderer", which she collaborated with Zhao Liying and others, has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions.
On social platforms, Qi Hui will also generously share her current situation. It can be seen from her photos that she has started a new life now, with a happy smile always on her face. She went on a casual trip to Tibet and posted many beautiful scenery photos, which made people feel her love and yearning for life.
In addition to her acting career, Qi Hui also actively participated in the performances of Henan Opera. She participated in the Yu Opera in Yu Garden and posted a photo with teacher Li Shujian, allowing people to see her talent and attainments in traditional culture. In fact, as early as 2003, Qi Hui completed the transition from "Huadan" to "Tsing Yi", demonstrating her versatility and strength in the field of opera.
Qi Hui’s story allows us to see the tenacity and courage of an outstanding literary and artistic worker. Although she has experienced heavy blows in her life, she was not knocked down. Instead, she chose to bounce back and won the love and respect of the audience with her hard work and talent.
Nowadays, the image of "black girl" has been deeply etched in our minds, but what makes us unforgettable even more is Qi Hui's love for life and pursuit of happiness.
