Actress praised as the “Queen of Martial Arts Movies” Chen Peipei Zheng Pei-pei has passed away at the age of 78. Her family confirmed the news in a Facebook post on Friday, July 19, revealing that she had been living with a rare illness, which she had kept private.
Remembered for an iconic role
During a film and television career spanning more than six decades, the Shanghai-born actress trained at the Shaw Brothers Studio and later appeared in numerous Shaw Brothers films. King Hu(Hu Jinquan) Action crime classic Come drink with me <大醉俠>. Starring in classic martial arts movies. Golden Swallow <金燕子>, Dragon Swamp <毒龍潭>, Thunder Sword <神劍震江湖>She left the glamorous world of showbiz in 1971 after marrying a wealthy businessman. Yuan Wendong (Translator)And then I moved to America.
Like her on-screen heroines and the classic characters she played, the actress was known for her passionate and fearless personality, but she faced intense pressure to give birth to a son for her husband, revealing in an interview that she mistakenly thought childbirth was a kind of “marriage homework.” The couple had three daughters and one son, but their relationship ended in divorce after 17 years.
She returned to film and gained fame again with her performances in: Painted Face <七小福>, Cheating Scholar
Before the shoot Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon <臥虎藏龍>, Ang Lee Li An insisted on casting a legendary martial arts actress in the villainous role of “Jade Fox,” but only Chen could play the part, which she gladly accepted.
For this role she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2001 Hong Kong Film Awards, the only Hong Kong Film Award she won in her career.
In her later years, she disappeared from the big screen, but regained attention through a Chinese reality TV show. Diva goes on a journey <花兒與少年>attracting young fans and forming close friendships with Chinese actresses Liu Tao She often referred to Chen as her “best friend forever.”
Aside from being a martial arts superstar, the mother of four was also deeply committed to Buddhism. Legendary Warrior: Yang's Heroine In an interview, Yang Meng revealed that she transcribes Buddhist scriptures and participates in many Buddhist activities. Early in her career, she considered becoming a nun, but was persuaded by the famous Chinese monk, Master Xingyun, who told her that she had not yet severed her worldly ties, which led to her illustrious career.
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