Once greeted as one of the most captivating actresses of her generation, Chen Hao has gone gracefully from the spotlight of the Chinese showbiz to a life of silent results – as a wife, mother, investor and now, a respectable teacher.
Chen Hao was famous with his unforgettable representation of a zi in the 2003 adaptation of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. The audience was enchanted by his powerful performance and his exceptional beauty, with many still considering his version of an unparalleled Zi, even among the following remakes with actresses such as Cya Liu, Jia Qing and Honghan.
Born in 1979 and graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, Chen attracted national attention through the film for the first time Postmen in the mountains In 1999. His growing celebrity culminated in leading roles through main productions such as Royi and Xiangyu AND Three kingdomsEarning a place among the “four contemporary beauties” of China together with Liu Yifei, Huang Shengyi and Li Bingbing.
Despite his thriving career, Chen Hao surprised fans by retiring by the entertainment industry in 2010 after filming Three kingdoms. In the same year, he married Liu Haifeng, a rich financier with children of a previous marriage. Although their report aroused rumors of a financially motivated union, Chen has always underlined his belief in independence: “At any time, you have to rely on yourself and never depend on others”. once he said.
Together, they have three children: two daughters and a son. With the support of her husband, Chen also built a successful profile as an investor of the share market. In 2019 she returned to her roots, not as an actress, but as a teacher at the Central Academy of Drama, gaining the nickname of “most beautiful teacher of China”.
His modest salary of about 10,000 yuan (~ $ 1,400) has been seen as a testimony of his passion for education rather than profit. He is also vice -president of the China Television Actors Association, further cementing his influence in the sector behind the scenes.
Now 46, Chen Hao remains graceful and radiant. After six years after the acting, he made a quiet return to television in the drama of 2021 Meritorious service Next to Huang Xiaoming. Although he took a step back at the height of his fame, Chen did not express regrets, believing in the natural seasons of life and stating that his dream of becoming a mother before 30 years had always been a priority.
Today, Chen Hao is celebrated not only for his legacy on the screen, but to successfully balance his career, family and personal growth, a rare undertaking in the high pressure world of celebrity.
Sources: K14
