Zhou Haimei（Kathy Chau, December 6, 1966 - December 11, 2023）[61], born in Hong Kong, China, with ancestral home in Guangzhou, is a film actress and host in Hong Kong, China[63], singer[43-44], graduated from Tan Boyu Middle School of Hong Kong Shunde Friendship Association[64]。
In 1985, she ran for Miss Hong Kong. After losing the election, she signed a contract with TVB to become an artist under TVB;In the same year, he participated in his first TV play《Yang Jiajiang》[65]。In 1986, she participated in the annual top rated TV series in Hong Kong《Rogue tycoon》[72]。In 1989, with the help of TV series《Righteousness is intolerant》It became popular and won the award of "the most watched TV series by Chinese in the world" on the 28th anniversary of TVB[1][65][72]。From 1990 to 1993, she was rated as "the most popular actress in Hong Kong" for three consecutive years[65]。In 1993, he was invited to play Jacky Cheung's songs《kiss good-bye》The MV heroine of.In 1994, starred in a TV play《Heaven Reliant Dragon Slaughter》[65]；In the same year, she won the title of "Most Popular Female TV Artist in Hong Kong" for the first time in Taiwan[66]。In 1995, he released his first music album《Sunrise Love》[54]。In 2003, it developed in the mainland of China.In 2015, released individual single《she》[56]；In the same year, he served as the image ambassador of the Straits International Micro Film Festival[2]。In 2016, he participated in the Red Revolution TV series《Red Star Shines in China》[3]。In 2017, starred in TV series《Sweet honey sinks like frost》[8][77]。Play again in 2018《Heaven Reliant Dragon Slaughter》[4]And was nominated as the best supporting actress of China's top 100 TV dramas the next year.
Zhou Haimei is enthusiastic about public welfare activities.In 2010, he attended the "Invisible Wings" public welfare party for helping the disabled and won the title of "Ambassadors of Caring for the Disabled".In 2011, he served as the tenth beauty ambassador of "Red Feather" and donated 100000 yuan.[6][45][66]。In 2023, it won the title of annual star of China Charity List for the third time[67]；In the same year, she attended the 9th Ya'an Giant Panda and Nature Film Week, which was her last public appearance[48]。
On December 11, 2023, Zhou Haimei died of invalid medical treatment at the age of 57.[46][52]
Taiwan Golden Dragon Award Hong Kong Outstanding TV Actress Award[44] 2012 Asian Idol Classic Screen Partner Award[44] In 1994, the most popular female TV performer in Taiwan won the first place in Hong Kong Fashion Ceremony "Best Fashion Film and Television Actress of the Year"[68] The Most Fashionable Award of the 1990s in the Sino French Film List[69]open
Key achievements
Taiwan Golden Dragon Award Hong Kong Outstanding TV Actress Award[44] 2012 Asian Idol Classic Screen Partner Award[44] In 1994, the most popular female TV performer in Taiwan won the first place in Hong Kong Fashion Ceremony "Best Fashion Film and Television Actress of the Year"[68] The Most Fashionable Award of the 1990s in the Sino French Film List[69] Image ambassador of 2015 Straits International Micro Film Festival[2] The Third Cyber Movie FestivalActress of the Year[70]
Zhou HaimeiBorn into the Guarga family[96], whose ancestors were Manchu Bannermen[62]；My father's ancestors were local officials stationed in Guangdong in the Qing Dynasty, and my mother came from a small island fishing village surrounded by the sea in Hong Kong.As a child, Zhou Haimei lived with her grandparents[50]。
In 1985, Zhou Haimei participated in the Miss Hong Kong contest because her father wanted her to learn from a lady. Zhou Haimei's performance at that time was not very consistent with Miss Hong Kong's noble and generous requirements, so she lost the election[71]。
Performing experience
Announce
edit
New to the performing arts circle
In 1985, Zhou Haimei participated inMiss Hong KongLost the election, but successfully made his debut in the first wireless artist training class;In the same year, Zhou Haimei officially signed a contract with TV stations and entered the performing arts circle[71], and participated in my first TV playGeneral of the Yang Family, playing the role of "Yang Jiumei" Yang Yanying[65]。Since then, Zhou Haimei has embarked on the road of becoming a star[71]。
The Generals of the Yang Family "Yang Yanying, the" Ninth Sister Yang "
Become famous when young
In 1986, Zhou Haimei participated in the annual top rated TV series starring Wu QihuaRogue tycoon[72], Zhou HaimeiRogue tycoonChina plays Fang Xuening.After its broadcast, the play received Changhong's ratings, becoming the number one TV series in Hong Kong throughout the year. It has been more unique in TVB dramas for many years, and is one of the top ten TVB dramas with the highest ratings in the world[65]。Zhou Haimei's actual address at that timeRogue tycoonThe living room environment in the play is similar. Zhou Haimei said frankly that "at that time, she was playing herself"[71]。
In 1989, Zhou Haimei acted"Justice brooks no mercy"Won the title of "the highest rating Hong Kong Opera in history", and the "Li Hua" played by him has the prominent characteristics of weakness and vacillation[73]。She became famous for her role as Li Hua. This play won the award of "the most watched TV series by Chinese in the world" on the 28th anniversary of TVB, which also caused a sensation when broadcast in the mainland[65]。
In 1992, Zhou Haimei was invited by Chinese film director Xu Kechi to participate in the filmHappy Jianghu II Asia the InvincibleZhou Haimei was in a car accident at the beginning of filming, so she had to give up.In the same year, Zhou Haimei was invited by Taiwan's gold medal producer Yang Peipei to co star with Huang Rihua in Taiwan TV's (TTV) Taiqing DramaThe Last Emperor Sun, which set a record in Taiwan's history in 1993[76]。
In fact, Zhou Haimei was a high-profile front-line actress at that time, and she was the highest paid actor in TVB except Tony Leung. But in order not to be imprisoned by ladies, she resolutely chose to leave TVB.[90]。
In 1994, Zhou Haimei left Hong Kong to shoot"Yitian Slaughter the Dragon"The role of Zhou Zhiruo is well known by audiences on both sides of the Taiwan Straits[76]。Zhou Haimei, who was only 28 years old, presented Zhou Zhiruo's gentleness as a girl, and Zhou Zhiruo's majesty and malice in his later years, which won high praise[77]。
In 1995, Zhou Haimei performedLove the EarthIn this play, she believes that she has completely subverted the previous screen image, and clearly expressed her love for this play.In this play, Zhou Haimei plays a rural child bride, who plays a female's life in a poor environment[90]。In the same year, Zhou Haimei released her first music album《Sunrise Love》[54]。
"Yitian Slaughter the Dragon" Zhou Zhiruo
Inland period
In 1996, Zhou Haimei returned to TVB to participate in the drama"Making a scene in Guangchanglong", played Little Furong in the play, setting a record in wireless viewing history. Zhou Haimei was nominated as the best actress, and won the Best Screen Couple Award with Lin Jiadong at the TVB Wanqian Stars Award Ceremony[79]。
On January 7, 1997, he released his second music album, infatuated with you[55]。
"The uproar in Guangchanglong" Little Lotus
Fade out
In 1998, Zhou Haimei and Huang Rihua co starred in TV dramasHeroic Feelings of Heaven and Earth。In the same year, Zhou Haimei left TVB and signed for Asian TV Station to take over 4 Hong Kong films and 1 Japanese film, becoming the first Asian spokesperson of Jade Treasure List[80]。
In 1998, Zhou Haimei participated in TV dramasAcross the World, playing the role of female No.1 Lu Yun in the play[80]。This play is Zhou Haimei's first series for Asian TV, directed by Wang Jing.However, Zhou Haimei, as the heroine, suddenly left the production team in the middle of filming, and the director had to end Zhou Haimei's part in the play with the gas explosion accident. In the later stage, the heroine's part was changed to Yang Gongru.Years later, Yang Gongru said that many of the scenes of Zhou Haimei in this play were shot by doubles, and at that time, people did not know that Zhou Haimei had lupus erythematosus[77]。
Starlight Accompanies Me II
In 2000, Zhou Haimei came back to shoot TV dramas of Asian TVCinema tycoon，Served as a guest host in Starlight Accompanies Us II[94]。Later, due to the influence of the body, the career entered a dull period[81]。
Photographed by Zhou Haimei on November 13, 2006"The Painting of Eight Spirits"Premiere[36], the same year,"Ask the Sky about Wine"It is also broadcast in the mainland[19]。In 2007, Zhou Haimei played Bao Xixiao in Hu Ge's version of The Legend of Heroes in Carving Shooting[77], TV broadcast in the mainland in July 2008[82]；In December, Zhou Haimei was invited by TVB to attend the "Thousands of Stars Award Ceremony", and was invited to be the awarding guest of "Best Actor"[7]。
In January 2008, Zhou Haimei went to Morocco, set foot in the Sahara Desert, and served as the guest of the first episode of the third episode of Departing for the World[83]。
In 2008, Zhou Haimei returned to TVB and cooperated with Liu SongrenCai E and the Little Impatiens, playing the role of Little Phoenix in the play[81]。
In 2009, Zhou Haimei went back to TVB to shootStudent Police Snipe[77]In the play, he developed a love triangle with Miao Qiaowei and Xie Tianhua. He is still beautiful, but his face is slightly swollen.When asked by the media about her disease, she denied suffering from lupus erythematosus and said that her platelets were too low, and slight bumps would cause blood stasis and scars[77]。In 2011, we cooperated with Wu Xiubo and Li Guangjie in TV dramasDrunken and Singing, playing the female boss in the play;In July, the red tribute play for the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of ChinaSongful Spring TideOn the air, Zhou Haimei plays Cheng Meishan, a strong woman in the business world.
In September 2013, participated in TVB TV seriesSharp Gun Sniper[77]；In November, she participated in the Dunhuang themed travel film Dunhuang Legend, in which she played Queen Zhou.
In December 2014, he starred in the mainland ancient costume TV seriesThe Legend of Wu Meiniang, playing Princess Yang in the play[77]。On February 3, 2015, she released her single She[56]Singles for singing with Liu JiaMiss Your Eyes[57]；On October 29, Zhou Haimei became the image ambassador of the Straits International Micro Film Festival[2]。In 2016, she participated in the Red Revolution TV drama Red Star Shines in China, and played Song Meiling in the drama[3]。In 2017, shooting"Honey Sinks Like Frost"As Tiantian Dayao[8]As a villain, Zhou Haimei was attacked and subjected to cyber violence[77]。In the same year, Zhou Haimei participated in the TV play"The Cloud of Han Dynasty in Xuanyuan Sword"Play Gu Yuxiang, the eldest princess of Cangwu clan[29][84]。
The Legend of Wu Meiniang
Final image
In January 2018, Zhou Haimei was invited to play the ancient costume martial arts drama again《Heaven Reliant Dragon Slaughter》, who played the role of Zhou Zhiruo's master, Nun Extinction, and was rated as the most beautiful Nun Extinction by netizens[85]。
In 2020, he will play Ye Mang in the TV drama I Love You[21]。In the same year, he participated in the Oriental thriller love movieShura BrideGo online and play Princess Xie in the film[34]。
On January 30, 2021, starring film"Return from Armor Removal"Shown[10]；On October 31, we participated in the "Jingdong 11.11 Boiling Night - Live Broadcast Ceremony of a Better Age" jointly produced by Beijing Radio and Television Station and Jingdong[31]。
On June 27, 2022, participate in the live broadcast of "Our Bauhinia Flower" Cloud Song Conference[39]。 In June, he participated in the variety show "Star Shining Xiangjiang Sailing";On August 20, participated in the 3rd Lushan International Love Film Week[40]；On December 20, starring filmThe Soul of the Han Armygo online[41]。
Zhou Haimei's father was born in Guangdong, a descendant of Manchu people.Later, he settled down in Hong Kong and gave birth to children.In 1966, their second daughter was born, named Zhou Haimei.[49]Zhou Haimei has been severely disciplined by her father since childhood. She not only has top academic performance requirements, but also has a series of standards for her behavior.[89]
Emotional life
Zhou Haimei and Lv Liangwei
The Wind and Cloud on the Island
Lv Liangwei is 10 years older than Zhou Haimei. In 1986, Zhou Haimei and Lv Liangwei fell in love with each other because of their joint performance of "The Wind and Cloud of the Island".In 1989, Lv Liangwei, 33, took Zhou Haimei, who was in her early 20s, to Las Vegas, the United States, to secretly register for marriage on her birthday.After marriage, their personalities were not compatible, and they quarreled frequently. It was not long before they broke up.Although the marriage was short and became an oolong, the two remained friendly after their separation. Zhou Haimei also said that she did not regret the marriage, and she did not make a hasty decision at the beginning. Both of them were serious, but a little confused.Later, she did not marry any of her boyfriends.[86]
Zhou Haimei and Wu Shirong
In 1998, Wu Shirong, the executive director of Disney Group, pursued Haimei. In 1999, Zhou Haimei admitted to the Hong Kong "Oriental New Land" Weekly that she had broken up with Wu Shirong[11]。
Exposure of love between sister and brother
In 2003, Zhou Haimei met her architect boyfriend, Xiao A, who was 7 years younger than her.In 2004, Zhou Haimei decided to go to Beijing to develop for Little A[49]。In September 2013, Zhou Haimei admitted that she had a boyfriend 7 years younger than herself.
In December 2015, Zhou Haimei was photographed appearing on the streets of South Korea with her boyfriend[12]。
health
In 1998, Zhou Haimei was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus.In 2014, Zhou Haimei indicated in a TV program that there was thrombocytopenia during her study period, which would lead to bruises and fainting in serious cases.[51][97]
The character died
Sent by Zhou Haimei's studio
On December 12, 2023, Zhou Haimei's studio sent a document: "Sister Haimei left us on December 11, 2023 due to invalid medical treatment";On the same day, Zhou Haimei's mother led the whole family to issue an obituary: "Dear Haimei, I hope you will continue to be happy in the other world. My family is proud of you."[46-47][52]On December 18, Zhou Haimei's studio sent a message: Zhou Haimei's farewell ceremony is overCheng.[58]On December 27, Ms. Zhou Haiying, Ms. Zhou Haimei's sister, made a statement on the cause of her death: according to the surveillance video and the forensic department, Ms. Zhou Haimei died of a sudden heart attack. She was calm, serene and painless.I hope everyone will stop discussing and guessing the cause of death. Please show more respect.[59]
On April 18, 2024, Zhou Haimei's studio announced that Zhou Haimei's cemetery was located in Tianshou Cemetery, Changping District, Beijing.[99-100]
Family property distribution
On December 27, 2023, Ms. Zhou Haiying, Ms. Zhou Haimei's sister, made a statement on the distribution of Ms. Zhou Haimei's estate: all her property and real estate will be inherited by her mother in accordance with the law.[59]
In May 2008, he served as the UNICEF Children's Anti AIDS Ambassadors[23]。
In 2009, we offered love to the May 12 earthquake stricken areas;On March 24, as an envoy of the fund, I attended the launching ceremony of the "New Era Dream Fund" public welfare activity jointly sponsored by Guangzhou New Era Hospital, the Provincial Association of Good Birth and Family Planning, and the Provincial Women's Federation[24]；On April 27, "Love Star" was a guestDragon TV Charity programs《Moved by Lightning Star》Raising funds for Sichuan disaster areas;On June 2, served as the deputy head of the Charity and Medical Aid Corps of Child Aid Association;On August 1, we joined hands with "Ibesh" to appeal for funds to help children with congenital heart disease;On August 20, attended the "Cross Strait Love, Assistance to Taiwan's Disaster Affected Compatriots Relief Party";On December 28, attended the New Humanity Charity Fund[25]。
On January 5, 2010, he attended the 2010 Happiness Project Charity Ceremony of "One Thousand Yuan Changing the Destiny" to help poor mothers;On July 16, we went to Yuzhong Happiness Project site in the rain for special assistance to visit poor mothers;On August 7, we adopted giant pandas as volunteers and joined hands with students in disaster areas to show love;In August, he attended the Love Zhouqu Performance Circle to make donations and pray for the disaster area;On November 25, he attended the "Invisible Wings" public welfare party for disabled people and was awarded the title of "Ambassadors of Love for Disabled People"[26]。
On March 1, 2011, attended the 2011 "Chinese Medical Beauty" free plastic surgery national public welfare activity;On March 14, he attended the activity of "2011 Fourth Southwest Plastic Assistance Special Assistance for Nasal Plastic Surgery in Dallas", and acted as the love ambassador for the public welfare activity of "2011 Fourth Southwest Plastic Assistance of Huamei Meilai"[27]；On April 24, he attended the "Red Feather - Sunshine and Beauty" charity event, served as the tenth beauty ambassador of "Red Feather", and donated 100000 yuan;On April 26, he attended the 8th China Charity Festival and won the annual Charity Star Award.
In November 2023, Zhou Haimei attended the 9th Ya'an Giant Panda and Nature Film Week, which was her last public appearance.[48]
Fashion Ceremony "Best Fashion Film and Television Actress of the Year"[68]
Award
two thousand and ten
2012 Asian Idol Classic Screen Partner Award[93]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
Taiwan's most popular Hong Kong TV female artist[44]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
The fourth place of Taiwan's dream lover[44]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-three
The second most popular Hong Kong TV female artist hosted by Minsheng Daily[44]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
The Fourth Most Popular TV Artist of One Week[44]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
Minsheng Daily hosted the third most popular TV female artist among the top ten stars of wireless Hong Kong TV series in 1991[44]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and ninety
The second most popular TV female artist in the top ten of NEWSWEEK[44]
Award
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-eight
Taiwan Golden Dragon Award Hong Kong Outstanding TV Actress Award[44]
Award
Honorary title
Award time
Award Name
Award results
two thousand and eleven
2010 Honorary Social Work Certificate of the Second China Social Work Annual Conference[92]
Award
two thousand and ten
Honorary Trophy of "Invisible Wings" Charity Party for Handicapped Ambassadors[26]
Award
two thousand and ten
The Most Fashionable Award of the 1990s in the Sino French Film List[69]
Award
two thousand and two
Glamour Award[44]
Award
two thousand and two
Renche League Award[44]
Award
2023-11
Ambassadors of Love and Environmental Protection[53]
Award
Character evaluation
Announce
edit
Zhou Haimei has a pair of big, passionate eyes, stubborn and infatuated eyebrows and corners of her mouth, and her long hair shows the unique characteristics of the "dream lover" of that era[87], fans call her "seafood"[88]；In the 1980s and 1990s, the name of Haimei was almost closely linked with the heyday of Hong Kong Opera,Rogue tycoon"Justice brooks no mercy""Making a scene in Guangchanglong"No Regret in This LifeAlmost every one of them was the top rated drama of the year, and Haimei was rated as "the most popular actress in Hong Kong" for three consecutive years[89]
Now Zhou Haimei, a hybrid orchid, exudes her charm from the inside out[87]。In life, Zhou Haimei is stubborn, frank and casual.(commented by Beijing News)[89]Zhou Haimei is a gentle, strong, optimistic and cheerful person who loves the motherland, life, public welfare.(commented by Beijing Youth Daily)[59]
