According to Sohu, at the beginning of the lunar new year, Zhu Lin participated in several poetry recitation and New Year's greeting programs on CCTV. She evoked nostalgia among many viewers when she recited "If There is a Next Life" by poet San Mao.
Before Zhu Lin began her recitation, the team inserted a clip from the 1986 "Journey to the West" film. In the clip, the queen of the Women's Kingdom expressed her affection for Tang Sanzang, but the monk remained steadfast on his pilgrimage. Tang Sanzang (played by Xu Shaohua) told the queen: "If we are destined in the next life", to which the queen replied: "I only think of this life, not wishing for another."
The artist wore a silk outfit, maintained her short hairstyle for many years, and used natural nude-toned makeup. On fan pages, many viewers commented that she looked youthful for her age, with her gentle charm and elegant demeanor unchanged over time.
Fans wrote: "Although not as glamorous as in her youth, it's hard to believe she is 74 years old", "Time has treated her gently", "One can tell she has never had plastic surgery; all her features are harmonious and natural".
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Zhu Lin at the poetry program. *Photo: Weibo* |
The actress has been absent from the film industry for over 10 years, only occasionally recording poetry recitation and cultural-artistic programs. In her daily life, she reads and travels. According to Beijing News, the actress exercises daily, plays basketball, and swims, which keeps her in good health. Zhu Lin travels extensively, documenting the landscapes and people that move her. She stated that she is always curious and excited before visiting new places.
The actress is private about her personal life; she married before joining director Yang Jie's "Journey to the West" film crew. Due to her on-screen romance with Tang Sanzang (Xu Shaohua), Zhu Lin and her husband faced numerous divorce rumors, which left them exasperated. The actress once stated that she and her husband trusted each other, and their relationship was never affected by speculation. Zhu Lin and her husband do not have children.
Born in 1952, the artist graduated from the China Medical University in 1978. In 1981, she enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy, majoring in Performance, thus embarking on her artistic career. At 30, Zhu Lin joined director Yang Jie's "Journey to the West" film crew, playing the queen of the Women's Kingdom – a character deeply enamored with Tang Sanzang.
In this particular film segment, the director and screenwriters made significant changes to the original story, especially regarding Tang Sanzang's psychology. In the novel, the character was completely unyielding to romantic feelings, whereas in the film, Tang Sanzang was occasionally flustered by the queen. The director once stated that she wanted to show Tang Sanzang as a mortal, with the key being his willingness to set aside everything for his pilgrimage.
The Paper wrote that Zhu Lin's acting and appearance were as gentle as water, making her a classic image in the hearts of audiences.
Nhu Anh
