Nandu News Reporter Liu Yifan This morning, host Cao Kefan, director Hu Xuehua, film critic Sun Mengjin and others posted messages in memory of Zheng Peipei, which triggered heated discussions. Subsequently, Nandu Entertainment exclusively learned from the agency: "Our beloved Sister Peipei passed away on July 17th, U.S. time. The relevant news was released by the company's official website."
The agency where the well-known actor Zheng Peipei works issued a statement: "It is with heavy hearts that we The emotional announcement is that Ms. Zheng Peipei passed away on July 17, 2024, U.S. time. All colleagues at Kaiyi Entertainment are deeply saddened and regretful about this. The company and Sister Peipei’s children would like to thank all Sister Peipei’s friends and relatives. Colleagues and supporters, love has always been burning in her life. Sister Peipei, we will miss you forever!"
Director Li Lichi, who has collaborated with Zheng Peipei in "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance", told the Nandu reporter: "It is very sad to hear that Peipei. The news of Sister Pei's departure today is very sad. I remember when we were filming "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance", it was the first time for her to work with us on such a nonsensical comedy as a young traditional actor. She was very cooperative and kept rehearsing and singing. Practice, this is where I am very grateful to Sister Pei Pei, especially the scene where she raised her hair and laughed while doing it. This scene is her support for me and Stephen Chow. I haven’t heard from her in years. I heard the news today and hope her family can express their condolences.”
Well-known Hong Kong director Gao Zhisen revealed to Nandu reporters: “It’s a pity that Ms. Cheng Peipei and I have no chance to collaborate in movies. Twenty years ago (2005), she and I co-produced a musical starring her, which was adapted from one of her most famous Shaw Brothers works, "Moonlight Night" in the 1960s. After I bought the copyright, I adapted it into a stage play of the same name. Although she did not perform many performances, I was very impressed by her. She is very rigorous in doing things, not just for fun, and she is demanding in all aspects. She has high standards for her performance. "
In recent years, Zheng Peipei's health has deteriorated. Liu Tao also revealed in this year's "Flowers and Friends" program: "Pei's mother's health has deteriorated. It’s already very bad and needs support.” In the show, Liu Tao showed a note that Zheng Peipei gave to her when she traveled to Spain ten years ago. It said, "How can we not be as perfect as everyone wants, but we must be clear in our hearts and encourage Taoer together. Pei's mother." Liu Tao said that this note is her spiritual support. Whenever she questions herself, she can regain her direction and confidence after seeing this sentence.
Liu Tao wrote on the social platform: "Dear Peipei's mother, I am very grateful to have met you in this life. I will always remember that you called me 'Tao, Tao...' and that you shared your life experience and wisdom with me. and strength, you are the forever chivalrous woman in everyone’s heart, and also my forever confidant mother. You are the kindest, most beautiful, independent, strong, sincere and loving. This is how I look when I think of you. No matter where we meet again in the future. When we see each other, we will still hug each other, talk and laugh about life, and say: I miss you! I have always missed you!"
Zheng Peipei was born in Shanghai on January 6, 1946. Zheng Peipei was born in Hong Kong in May 1962. He was admitted as a student in the first batch of the training class of the Southern Brothers Experimental Theater Troupe, and became classmates with Yu Qian, Xing Hui, Qin Ping, Wu Ma, etc. After graduation, Zheng Peipei entered Shaw Brothers as an actor and signed an eight-year contract with Shaw Brothers. In 1963, Cheng Peipei played a male role in the movie "Lotus Lantern", which was her first entry into the film industry. In 1965, Cheng Peipei participated in the Asian Film Festival with the literary film "Lovers' Stone" directed by Pan Lei, director of Shaw Brothers Taiwan Branch, and won the "Golden Samurai Award for the Most Promising Film Star" from the International Association of Independent Producers of the United States. Later, she starred in Hu Jinquan's new film Her performance in the martial arts movie "The Drunken Man" further established her status as a generation of screen heroines. With the role of Jin Yanzi, the image of Zheng Peipei as a kung fu warrior is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It also prompted Hu Jinquan to shoot the solo film "Golden Swallow" for Zheng Peipei the following year. During her time in Shaw Brothers, Zheng Peipei won the title of "Shaw Brothers' No. 1 Hit Girl".
Cheng Peipei plays a male role in the movie "Lotus Lantern". This is her first time in the film industry.
In 1965, Zheng Peipei collaborated with director Hu Jinquan on "The Drunken Man".
In 1970, Zheng Peipei quit the film industry and went to the United States to marry Yuan Wentong. After her marriage, she entered an American university to study dance art. In 1973, Cheng Peipei returned to film two films, "Iron Baby" and "Tiger Braid", for Golden Harvest Films. After filming, she returned to the United States and continued to settle down. In 1992, Zheng Peipei officially came back and collaborated with Stephen Chow in "Tang Bo Hu Spots Autumn Fragrance". Her role as "Mrs. Hua" became a generation classic.
After her comeback, Cheng Peipei collaborated with Stephen Chow in "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance".
Having been in movies for many years, Cheng Peipei has won many awards: In 2000, Cheng Peipei won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 20th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role as the blue-eyed fox in the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Ang Lee; in 2011 , won the Best Actress Award in the Costume Category at the 2011 Huading Awards China Top 100 TV Drama Awards Ceremony for "Deep House". In 2014, the British film "Shaking Gently" starring Ben Whishaw premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in the United States. Cheng Peipei was nominated for the Best Actress Award at the 17th British Independent Film Awards. In November 2018, Zheng Peipei won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Huading Award.
Cheng Peipei won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 20th Hong Kong Film Awards for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
In 2020, Zheng Peipei and Liu Yifei co-starred in Disney's live-action movie "Mulan", in which she played the matchmaker, which became the last film work of her acting career.
has been working in movies for more than half a century and has created hundreds of screen images. In an interview with a Nandu reporter in 2021, Zheng Peipei said that She Taijun, who secretly loves "The Female Generals of the Yang Family" the most, "feels very similar to myself." Taijun She, the head of the family and resolute, is the best portrayal of Zheng Peipei's journey through life as a chivalrous woman.
Cheng Peipei said: "The action of Hong Kong martial arts films is very good, so that audiences around the world who speak different languages can understand it, and it is still the case today." The fictional martial arts films of Hong Kong's golden age have attracted countless audiences at home and abroad. The chivalrous world of longing. Although Jianghu is fictional, the beautiful qualities of Jianghu heroes truly affect martial arts fans around the world, as well as the people in the drama. They use their life experiences to remind us that in this ever-changing real world, the spirit of martial arts will never go out of style.
