The slow pace of life of the 'most beautiful nun in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'

Chinese actress Ha My Dien, who starred in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" in 1996, says she enjoys a free and independent single life.

On 15/9, My Dien posted photos on her personal page showing her making incense seals, expressing happiness in living slowly and enjoying the aroma. Incense seals are a method of creating characters or patterns from natural aromatic powders.

Actress Ha My Dien, renowned for her role as nun Nghi Lam in the 1996 series "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer", is embracing a tranquil, single life away from the entertainment spotlight. The 51-year-old, dubbed the "most beautiful nun" by Chinese media, shares moments of her peaceful existence, including crafting incense seals, on her personal social media.

The 51-year-old actress resides in Guangdong. According to Star Setn, she remains unmarried and has rarely appeared at entertainment events in recent years.

Residing in Guangdong, My Dien has scaled back her appearances at entertainment events in recent years, a conscious shift from her earlier, more demanding career. She stated that she worked tirelessly on films in her youth but now selects scripts more carefully, avoiding frantic work. The actress refers to this new approach as a way to "return to tranquility". In May, she filmed a historical drama, then dedicated significant time to traveling.

Ha My Dien stated that she worked tirelessly on films in her youth. Now, she selects scripts more carefully, avoiding frantic work. The actress refers to this as a way to "return to tranquility". In May, My Dien filmed a historical drama, then dedicated significant time to traveling.

Her current lifestyle is filled with diverse hobbies and activities. She often hikes, strolls on the beach, and enjoys tea or coffee with friends on pleasant days. Ha My Dien also cultivates hobbies such as painting and cycling, finding joy in these creative and active pursuits.

The actress often hikes, strolls on the beach, and enjoys tea or coffee with friends on pleasant days. Ha My Dien also cultivates hobbies such as painting and cycling.

Fitness remains a priority for My Dien, who maintains a routine of running, gym workouts, and aerial yoga. She enjoys the feeling of sweating profusely during exercise. Unlike many in the public eye, Ha My Dien does not diet; instead, after indulging in her favorite foods, she increases the duration and intensity of her workouts to prevent weight gain.

She maintains a routine of running, gym workouts, and aerial yoga, as she enjoys the feeling of sweating profusely during exercise. Ha My Dien does not diet; after indulging in her favorite foods, she increases the duration and intensity of her workouts to prevent weight gain.

Thousands of viewers have noted Ha My Dien's youthful appearance, with her face showing little change since her active years in the film industry.

On her personal page, the actress wrote that she enjoys her current pace of life, feeling that "days pass slowly enough to have tea and savor the aroma of morning flowers and leaves".

Thousands of viewers commented that Ha My Dien exudes youthfulness, with her face showing little change compared to her active years in the film industry.

Born in Guangdong province, Ha My Dien began athletic training at the age of 5. She once won first place in the balance beam event at a national competition for teenagers in China. However, due to multiple injuries, she abandoned her dream of becoming a professional athlete at 18.

Born in Guangdong province, she began athletic training at the age of 5. She once won first place in the balance beam event at a national competition for teenagers in China.

Due to multiple injuries, My Dien abandoned her dream of becoming a professional athlete at 18. Discovered by TVB, Ha My Dien entered the film industry. She starred in many popular television series in the 1990s and 2000s.

Discovered by TVB, Ha My Dien entered the film industry and quickly rose to prominence, starring in many popular television series in the 1990s and 2000s. Her most iconic role was nun Nghi Lam in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" 1996, where she portrayed a gentle, kind girl who harbored feelings for the hero Lenh Ho Xung.

Ha My Dien in a historical costume.

Ha My Dien played nun Nghi Lam. Video: TVB

Beyond this memorable role, she also starred in "Dao Ma Dan", "Journey to the West" 1996 (as Na Tra), and "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" 1997 (as Chung Linh). Since 1997, Ha My Dien expanded her career into mainland China, gaining renown for "Young Hero Fang Shiyu" (starring alongside Truong Ve Kien), "Havoc in the Golden Pavilion", "Young Tang Bohu", and "Protege".

The star played nun Nghi Lam in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" 1996, and was dubbed the "most beautiful nun" by Chinese media across all adaptations of the work. In the series, Ha My Dien portrayed a gentle, kind girl who harbored feelings for the hero Lenh Ho Xung.