Lee Se-yun is a patriotic Hong Kong star well-known to everyone for her ancient costume dramas. Especially, Lee Se-yun's portrayal of Wang Zhaojun in “Zhaojun Goes to the Frontier” is widely recognized as the most impressive, beautiful, and stunning depiction of Wang Zhaojun, perfectly fitting the image of one of the Four Beauties! Lee Se-yun's portrayal of Wang Zhaojun in elegant Hanfu costumes gives a feeling of clarity and gentleness, while her magnificent and noble frontier attire is even more breathtaking. This promotional photo of Lee Se-yun wearing frontier attire and riding a white horse makes the editor exclaim that Lee Se-yun is the perfect Wang Zhaojun!
Yang Mi's portrayal of Wang Zhaojun, although she betrayed her childhood sweetheart and her character had some flaws, still left a deep impression when seen standing there in Hanfu with a graceful demeanor. Just like every reader has their own Hamlet in their hearts, everyone's Wang Zhaojun is also different. I still prefer Yang Mi's portrayal of Wang Zhaojun. At that time, Yang Mi had not yet experienced the harshness of society or the hardships of love, so her eyes were clearer and her performance was more playful, further enhanced by the veteran actors around her. While we do not expect her acting skills at that time to be a saving grace, it certainly added luster to the drama.
In addition, Zhang Yuxi, wrapped in a large cloak, also portrayed Wang Zhaojun vividly. “Snow falls beyond the border, beauty captivates the city, a graceful swallow, renowned through the ages.” Zhang Yuxi, dressed in a white robe with a large red cloak, depicted the reluctance Zhaojun felt after leaving for the frontier. Unlike others, in addition to portraying Wang Zhaojun's ancient costume image, Zhang Yuxi also released photos of herself with twin braids, wearing a pure black leather bodysuit dress that not only revealed her long and straight legs but also showed her sexy and charming side, completely different from the cloaked Wang Zhaojun. Indeed, ancient women valued “conservatism,” and this unique style also won Zhang Yuxi many fans.
The last portrayal is of Wang Zhaojun. Yang Mi's performance in “Wang Zhaojun” was also commendable, though it did not become as famous as some of her other roles. Nonetheless, it was still Yang Mi's hard work. Yang Mi's version of Wang Zhaojun was delicate and pure, especially with those lovely big eyes that blinked enticingly. Whether portraying the young or older Wang Zhaojun, Yang Mi was able to convey the characteristics of each age, earning much praise for her acting. Unfortunately, such a beautiful woman as Wang Zhaojun could only stay in the frontier due to illness until her death, unable to return to her homeland, which is regrettable.
Wang Zhaojun was born in a place called Zigui (now Xingshan County, Yichang City, Hubei Province) near the Yangtze River Gorges, in an ordinary family. In the first year of Jianzhao during Emperor Yuan of Han's reign, beauties from all over the country were selected for the imperial harem, and Wang Zhaojun was among those chosen. Although Emperor Yuan was already in his forties and physically weak due to indulgence, Wang Zhaojun, despite living in luxury, was merely a bird in a cage or a fish in a pond. With thousands of beauties in the imperial harem, it was uncertain when Wang Zhaojun would receive the emperor's attention, and even if she did, what difference would it make? Moreover, upon entering the palace, all beauties had their portraits painted, and the court painter Mao Yanshou, bribed by others, drew a tear mole on the corner of her eye, which was considered an ominous sign, causing her to be neglected by the emperor. Thus, Wang Zhaojun was lost in the harem, only becoming a minor palace lady. However, a diplomatic matter changed Wang Zhaojun's life. This matter starts with the greatest enemy of the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu.
Wang Zhaojun, whose given name was Qiang and courtesy name Zhaojun, was one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. To avoid the taboo of Sima Zhao's name in the Jin Dynasty, she was also known as “Mingfei.” She was a palace lady during Emperor Yuan of Han's reign and a native of Zigui (now Xingshan County, Yichang City, Hubei Province). She became the queen of the Xiongnu ruler Chanyu Huhanie. The story of “Zhaojun Goes to the Frontier” has been passed down through the ages. Wang Zhaojun was born in an ordinary family in a place called Zigui near the Yangtze River Gorges. In the first year of Jianzhao during Emperor Yuan of Han's reign, beauties from all over the country were selected for the imperial harem, and Wang Zhaojun was among those chosen. In 33 BCE, Chanyu Huhanie came to Chang'an again, this time requesting a marriage alliance. Wang Zhaojun volunteered to go to the Xiongnu. As she left for the frontier, facing endless sandstorms and watching lone geese flying south, she sighed in melancholy and played the pipa, composing the “Song of the Frontier” filled with homesickness and a hint of hope, which moved people to tears. The flying geese, seeing the stunning beauty and hearing the sorrowful music, fell onto the sandy plains, creating the timeless scene of “Geese Falling on the Plains.” After arriving in the Xiongnu territory, Wang Zhaojun was titled “Ninghu Yanzhi” and bore a son for Chanyu Huhanie. She later became the wife of Diao Tao Mogao and gave birth to two daughters. She died at the age of fourteen.
“A face that can close the moon and make flowers shy, a beauty that can sink fish and make geese fall.” Among these, “fallen geese” refers to the story of Zhaojun going to the frontier. Although Yang Mi's portrayal of Wang Zhaojun was not as famous as her current TV dramas, at that time, Yang Mi's eyes were very beautiful, and her face was still tender and square. Yang Mi's portrayal of Wang Zhaojun was delicate and pure, with her moving eyes vividly depicting the lively and cute young Zhaojun and the mature and bold older Zhaojun, earning much praise. Such a beautiful woman as Wang Zhaojun, her journey to the frontier has been sung throughout the world. It is a pity that she died in the frontier, unable to return to her homeland.
When I was young, I saw Wang Zhaojun in TV dramas, wearing a phoenix crown and a vermilion veil, carrying a pipa, her clothes light and flowing, her smile bright and charming, her fiery Hanfu capturing my attention. In TV dramas, Wang Zhaojun wore a hollow gold hairpin adorned with pearls hanging down, a crimson pearl bracelet on her wrist; I saw Lady Wang Xifeng wearing a gold-threaded eight-treasure gathered pearl headdress and a golden floral embroidered red gown, and I was deeply attracted to this attire. However, at that young age, I did not realize that it was Hanfu.
Through the excavation of the story of “Zhaojun Goes to the Frontier, Xuanping Marriage Alliance,” the large-scale live-action stage play [Wang Zhaojun] has made a grand appearance at the Xuanpingli scenic area during the May holiday period. Starting from the May holiday in 209, the show is performed every day at 4 PM at the Xuanpingli scenic area (currently free admission), and the successful staging of the large-scale live-action play [Wang Zhaojun] not only enhances the fame and cultural uniqueness of the Xuanpingli scenic area but also, by comprehensively promoting the region's unique cultural heritage of “Wang Zhaojun,” turns Xuanpingli into a cultural landmark of Han culture in Greater Xi'an.
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