Xi Meijuan


Xi Meijuan is a Chinese film, television and stage actress. She is a member of the 12th National People's Congress.

Biography

Xi was born into a worker's family in Chuansha County, Jiangsu on 20 April 1955. In 1973, she enrolled at Shanghai Theatre Academy, where she majored in the Performance Department.

Family

After graduating from Shanghai Theatre Academy, Xi was assigned to work at Shanghai People's Art Theatre. In 1982, also came to work at Shanghai People's Art Theatre, and the two got married in 1985. Shortly after marriage, Zhou obtained a three-year study abroad spot in Canada, causing a rift in their marital relationship. In 1990, Xi had an unexpected miscarriage after becoming pregnant. At the age of 39, Xi gave birth to a son named Xi Nan during her second pregnancy. Shortly thereafter, the two divorced, and Zhou remarried "Qiong Girl" Wang Zhixia.

Filmography

Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976The Trials of a Long Journey /万水千山Li Fenglian
1978Ku Mu Feng Chun/枯木逢春Ku Mei Zi
1981Salam's Witch/萨拉姆的女巫Abigail Williams
1986Horse/马Jil
1987China Dream/中国梦MingmingChina Drama Golden Lion Award
Plum Blossom Prize for Outstanding Performance in a Play
1991Those Left Behind/留守女士Nai ChuanMagnolia Drama Award for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role
2003Family/家Ruiyu