Qi Qin and Wang Zuxian (right)
Yesterday, the Hong Kong media broke the shocking news that 42-year-old Wang Zuxian had cut his hair as a nun at a Chinese Buddhist club in western Canada in early June. At present, Hong Kong and Taiwan media have flown to Canada to find out. Yesterday, the reporter contacted Wang Zuxian’s ex-boyfriend Qi Qin, who said that he did not know the specific news of Wang Zuxian’s ordination, and he was also trying to contact the other party, hoping that this was just misinformation.
At about 6 p.m. yesterday, the reporter contacted Qi Qin, who was in the mainland. Regarding the news of Wang Zuxian’s ordination, Qi Qin said that he had just learned about it and was now checking with Wang Zuxian’s family. "I just found out about this news, but I don’t know what the specific source of this news is and where it came from. I have already called Xiaoxian’s fourth uncle. But they are also unclear. I have asked the fourth uncle to call Xiaoxian’s mother, hoping to get some specific information."
Mr. Qi said he and Mr. Wang had not been in touch for a year. "We spoke on the phone about a year ago, and she was fine at the time, but when I went to Vancouver to perform this year, I called her, but her phone was always on voicemail. I left a message to her, and she hasn’t returned to me yet. I don’t know if she changed her phone number or if she didn’t want to contact me and wanted to have some peace."
Ms. Qi said that Ms. Wang did not return to Taiwan after her grandfather passed away in June. After returning to Taiwan, Ms. Qi went to see Mr. Wang’s brother and grandmother, and to pay homage to Mr. Wang’s grandfather. "Grandma told me that Xiaoxian had never contacted them, and had more contact with his mother."
According to Qi Qin, Wang Zuxian has been dedicated to studying Buddhism since she arrived in Vancouver. "After I took Xiaoxian to Tibet in 1992, she became fascinated with Tibetan Buddhism and became a believer. After she went into seclusion in Vancouver in 1999, I knew that she put most of her energy into Buddhism and had less and less contact with the outside world, but I think if she wants to live a clean life, it’s over now, and there’s no need to cut her hair! I think she should also choose a big temple if she wants to become a monk. The news of hoping to become a monk in Canada is misinformation from the outside world." Our reporter, Liu Zhe
The setback in her relationship and career disheartened her
According to Taiwanese media reports, Hong Kong veteran filmmaker Du Huidong broke the news that Wang Zuxian cut his hair in Canada due to frustration in both career and relationship. Wang Zuxian and Qi Qin had an unforgettable first love, and the two had been separated and connected three times. Qi Qin told reporters yesterday that Wang Zuxian lived in seclusion because of his frustrated feelings and career over the years. "I admit that I have a lot of responsibility. Later, we have been like our relatives, and our feelings are difficult to describe in words."
Two "wrong love"
Wang Zuxian entered the industry in Taiwan as soon as he graduated from middle school at the age of 16. He met and fell in love with Qi Qin, who first debuted in the literary film "Last Year’s Lakeside Was Very Cold". After developing in Hong Kong, he starred in blockbusters such as "Killer Butterfly Dream", "Twelve Young Masters of Temple Street", "The Soul of a Thousand Women", and "Fairy in Painting", which were as famous as Lin Qingxia, Zhang Maggie and Zhong Chuhong.
Wang Zuxian’s appearance is outstanding, and countless suitors inside and outside the circle have retreated, but in the end, Lin Jianyue has a soft spot for her and strives to pursue her. At that time, Lin Jianyue was married and had children with his wife Xie Lingling. Lin Jianyue’s mother often scolded Wang Zuxian in front of the media. Wang Zuxian resolutely cut off the love thread and returned to Taiwan.
After that, Wang Zuxian and Qi Qin got back together. The two were originally scheduled to hold a wedding in Tibet in 1999. Unexpectedly, on the eve of the wedding, Qi Qin suddenly had a 7-year-old son. The child’s mother claimed that if Qi Qin married Wang Zuxian, she would go to court to sue him for bigamy. Wang Zuxian and Qi Qin’s marriage fell apart, and she went to study in seclusion in the suburbs of Vancouver, Canada.
career disappointment
In 2000, director Yang Fan went to Vancouver and tried to convince Wang Zuxian to make a comeback to shoot the Kunqu Opera film "Dream in the Garden", saying that the film would definitely cause a sensation. But when Wang Zuxian returned to Hong Kong with Yang Fan, the media did not mention the film and only asked her about her love history with Lin Jianyue, which made her very annoyed. The film was sent to the Moscow International Film Festival and indeed won the "International Best Actress", but the winner was the second lead of the film, Japanese star Miyazawa Rihui. Wang Zuxian was frustrated again in his career, turned down all new film contracts, and ran back to Canada to live a complete life in seclusion. Our reporter, Liu Zhe
Those stars who "see through the world"
■ Huang Yuanshen
Shortly after successfully playing Huo Yuanjia, Huang Yuanshen went to Jiuhua Mountain to become a monk, and his name was Yanshen. At the end of 2006, news broke during the 25th anniversary gathering of "Huo Yuanjia" that Huang Yuanshen had returned to the secular world and lived alone in the United States.
■ Li Na
Li Na, a famous singer, quietly became a monk on Mount Wutai when she was becoming popular. It is said that Li Na’s ordination was related to her emotional setbacks. In 1998, Li Na went to Los Angeles to devote herself to the study of Buddhism, under the name Shi Changsheng.
■ Chen Xiaoxu
Chen Xiaoxu, who played Lin Daiyu in "A Dream of Red Mansions," became a monk at Xinglong Temple in Baiguo, Changchun on Feb. 23, 2007, under the name Miaozhen. She died of breast cancer shortly thereafter.
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