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xin zi, the heroine of idol dramas who once led a wave of "national first love" in the early 2000s, is now 38 years old. looking back on her acting career, the ups and downs and ill-fated life are really sad.

a brilliant career path that made him a "first love idol"

in the early 2000s, a wave of youth idol dramas swept across the mainland, and the most well-known of them was "red apple paradise". once the drama was broadcast, it caused a huge response among the audience. the actress who played the heroine xiao qing in the drama was lou anqi, who was only 18 years old at the time.

although she debuted not long ago, lou anqi became the most popular "national first love" idol at the time with her outstanding acting skills and slender and elegant appearance. her "baby face" that was haggard but full of youthful atmosphere became the dream lover in the hearts of countless boys and girls. the audience was attracted by the kind and pure high school girl she played with dreams.

in fact, lou anqi has also put a lot of effort into shaping her role. she once said: "xiao qing is like a clear stream, transparent and pure. i just want to use my body language to perfectly show this gentle and kind temperament." as expected, her outstanding performance has also won unanimous praise from the industry.

in the same year when red apple paradise was a big hit, lou anqi starred in another youth idol drama, dream of the stars. her career was soaring and her career was so successful. the road to stardom for this little girl from shanghai seemed to be advancing by leaps and bounds.

at the most critical moment, she made a puzzling decision: temporarily put aside her career and go abroad for further studies. such a sudden turn of events also caused a lot of controversy in the circle at that time. after all, lou anqi was in the golden period of career development. if she left, she would probably miss the opportunity and lose all her previous efforts.

retired sadly and encountered a career slump

as people worried, when lou anqi returned to the mainland entertainment industry four years later in 2007, she found that the entire industry had changed and generations had changed. although she was once very popular, she had been replaced by a new wave of stars as time passed.

as an "outdated idol", lou anqi found it difficult to get a good chance to appear in the main theme. for a long time afterwards, she could only make guest appearances in some small-scale online dramas or tv series, often playing only a supporting role or only making a brief appearance at the end of the film.

faced with the low point in her career, lou anqi tried to communicate with directors many times, hoping to regain the resources of the female lead like in "red apple paradise", but was often directly rejected.

this was undoubtedly a heavy blow to lou anqi. once upon a time, she was the "national first love" that everyone was paying attention to, but now she has missed even a small opportunity. however, even after suffering such a blow, she still maintained a humble and polite attitude on the surface, and did not say anything bad to the director.

suspected of hype, she "made fun of herself" in the mirror

although her career has been in a slump, lou anqi's family background has become the focus of public attention. some people spread the rumor that she is actually a "resource artist" who "relies on money to get to the top", and the reason she was able to play the leading role in "red apple paradise" was entirely because her family was rich and had a good background.

in fact, lou anqi's family background is quite ordinary. she was born in an ordinary family in shanghai. her father died when she was 14 years old. she did not have any so-called "second-generation official" or "capitalist" background. faced with all kinds of doubts and criticisms, she once fell into the trouble of self-doubt.

once, lou anqi posted a video on her weibo in which she made fun of herself in front of a mirror. the video said: "i admit that i am not good-looking enough, i am just a nobody, my acting skills are mediocre, and i am not worthy of being liked by fans." once this video was exposed, it immediately sparked heated discussions on the internet.

many people expressed sympathy for this, believing that lou anqi was not hyping herself up, but was sincerely expressing her frustration and disappointment with her career development. in an interview with the crew, she also thought that she was marginalized because of her "ordinary appearance" and "poor acting skills." obviously, this sincerity made many former "black fans" feel more at home.

however, some people are skeptical, believing that this is just a marketing gimmick, using the method of "selling misery" to deliberately gain sympathy and achieve the purpose of regaining attention. in general, there are different opinions on the right and wrong of lou anqi's move, but it is undeniable that she has at least regained the public's attention.

self-reliance and self-improvement, "saleswoman" is not ashamed to make a living

despite this, lou anqi did not give up, but chose to be self-reliant and self-reliant. a netizen once ran into lou anqi in a shopping mall. at that time, she was working as a cosmetics saleswoman, showing and selling various skin care products and makeup to passers-by.

the profession of a salesgirl may not have a high status in the traditional concept of occupational hierarchy, and the income is also very average. but for lou anqi at that time, this was precisely a way out of her difficult life and to be self-reliant again. through such a seemingly "insignificant" job, she was not only able to support herself, but also won the recognition and praise of many passers-by.

not only that, lou anqi also tried to open a personal account on social media platforms and became an "internet celebrity" who live-streamed and shared interesting things about her life. with the help of new channels such as live-streaming, she has gained a group of new fans who like her. she said that although she is now unknown, she lives a life of renting a house and traveling everywhere, and she feels very at ease and content.

"no matter what kind of job you do, it's not easy, regardless of whether it's high or low. it's already pretty good if you can earn money and support yourself with your own hands." lou anqi said that she has learned to be indifferent to fame and fortune, and to focus on inner happiness and a simple life.

although she has moved away from the spotlight of the entertainment industry, this lifestyle still makes her happy and comfortable.

looking back on the road of life with gentleness and calmness

now 38 years old, lou anqi has completely faded out of the mainstream entertainment circle in the mainland. however, she occasionally takes on some small-scale scripts and plays some supporting roles.

as for why she didn't choose plastic surgery to improve her resources and opportunities, she once said: "my face, the 'national first love', is my symbol, and i won't change it easily. i love myself, even if i don't have much fame and fortune for the time being, i am still happy and at ease."

looking back at lou anqi's career as an artist, the ups and downs and the helpless experiences make people sigh. but in the end, she still maintained a positive and optimistic outlook on life, cherishing the ordinary, which is awe-inspiring. in this exaggerated and artificial circle, she used her straightforward and gentle temperament to interpret an actor's persistent pursuit of inner self.