Since the broadcast of "Fairy Sword 4", the person who Xiaoju should be most grateful for is probably the female No. 2 Mao Xiaohui. Cold on the outside and tender on the inside, she treats others with few words, but shows unexpected tenderness to those she cares about.
Mao Xiaohui plays the identity of "Liu Mengli" as a rich daughter, and in the original voting, someone suggested which actress was more suitable for this role, and the comment area almost overwhelmingly supported "Liu Yifei". It can be seen that although "Liu Mengli" is only the second female lead, the audience's expectations for her as the "first beauty in the fairy sword series" are still quite high.
When it comes to Reuters**, I have to admire her picturesque eyebrows, jade and ice clear. Her appearance and temperament far exceed the extravagance and delicacy of the heroine "Han Lingsha". Many people thought that under the backdrop of Xiao Ju's unchanged makeup, Mao Xiaohui was finally going to make a name for herself, but they didn't expect that the result was two completely different styles, which shocked game fans.
Mao Xiaohui is known for her sober elegance, while the other party focuses on refinement, with each eyelash clearly visible and her lips bright and eye-catching. Figure-of-eight bangs, delicate eyeshadow and eyebrow ......The moment in the same frame makes it difficult to discern which one is the real daughter.
This unexpected contrast made netizens feel deceived, causing Mao Xiaohui, who played this role, to also suffer abuse in the hot search. With Mao Xiaohui's "lead", Xiaoju, who was originally standing on the cusp of the storm, was also ignored by the audience. In fact, over the years, there have been countless actresses who have fallen into the whirlpool because of their performance as "peerless beauties".
For example, Yang Zi's interpretation of Lu Xueqi and Jinmi; Jiang Xuening and Zheng Shuyi played by Bai Lu; Zhang Yanyan starred in the flower god Zifen; Ariel Lin's interpretation of Huang Rong. There are also some actors who have been boycotted by the audience because they do not match their roles, such as Zhao Lusi's Bai Fengxi, Yu Shuxin's Yue Qi, and Ren Min's Zhu Yan. Whether it is a small flower with skilled acting skills, a senior drama bone, or a popular traffic star, they have all experienced the stage of being questioned. Is it because the actors failed to choose the right roles, or are the audience too demanding? The answer is obvious.
This is not the first time Mao Xiaohui has experienced such a situation. As early as when "Hibiscus Flower West Moon Splendor" was broadcast, some netizens left an impression on the heroine. However, some of the other characters are more striking in comparison. In the last wave of popularity, she was selected as a member of the list of "ugly men in ancient costumes". The heroine's sense of presence is almost zero, and she is lucky to avoid it.
However, the popularity did not dissipate, Mao Xiaohui took over the script of the remake of "The Condor Heroes" and continued to play the heroine Xiaolongnu. As we all know, this role has been tried by many actors, including Huang Shuyi, Weng Jingjing, Chen Yulian, Wu Qianlian, Fan Wenfang, Pan Yingzi, Chen Yanxi, etc. These actors are all great beauties, and they are all powerful factions that have passed the test of the market. However, in the end, the only actors who can win the recognition of the audience and Mr. Jin Yong are Li Ruotong in the 95 version and Liu Yifei in the 06 version.
It is conceivable that Mao Xiaohui must have been under considerable pressure. But what about the end result? After the makeup photos were released, the audience's eyes couldn't help but be attracted by "Li Mochou", causing the heroine to be reduced to a situation where few people cared about.
Of course, her appearance and makeup are only part of the criticism, and the more important reason is that her previous performance is a little "too superior".
The first two parts of "Fairy Sword" can be called the pinnacle of domestic Xianxia dramas. The actors who were not very famous originally, such as Hu Ge , Liu Yifei , Yang Mi , Tang Yan , etc., were all successfully promoted to first-line stars through this series. Therefore, "Sword and Fairy 4" is highly anticipated, but the expectations are greater, and the disappointment is even greater.
Someone who is too good will later find it more difficult to be recognized. Nowadays, the performance of the male and female protagonists in "Fairy Sword 4" is not as good as that of their predecessors, and even Mao Xiaohui, who is the second female lead with An Yixuan and Liu Shishi, has become the focus of everyone's discussion.
Among them, the roles she played include "Yueru", who was willing to sacrifice in order to fulfill the love between Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Linger, and "Princess Jiangguo" who sacrificed her sword to help Brother Wang defend the city after the defeat of the city. At that time, Liu Yifei was only 22 years old, with little acting experience, and she was also a gentle girl in reality. Playing two very different personalities was a huge challenge for her.
Therefore, when the makeup photos were released, some people questioned her, thinking that she lacked fairy spirit and was not smart enough. In the face of these doubts, she has been patient, not because she has not shown the confidence of the role, but just hopes that after the TV series is broadcast, she can prove herself with actual performance. Eventually, it turned out she did. The "Fairy Sword" team is also very attentive, constantly trying different shapes, and finally found an image that suits Liu Yifei.
Liu became a "fairy sword goddess" overnight. Regarding the good and bad at the beginning, Liu used a metaphor to express his feelings: "Just like when you go to school, the teacher will praise you and criticize you, there is no need to compare this truth." If it's praise, it's definitely fun, but if it's criticism, you have to be calm, and if you say it, it's okay to listen. These words are not only a warning to himself, but also a revelation to Mao Xiaohui.
Since the broadcast of "Fairy Sword 4", Mao Xiaohui seems to have fallen into a crazy situation. In the face of what kind of vicious remarks, this 27-year-old girl issued 11 apologies in the middle of the night? She expressed her apologies: "I'm sorry that I'm ugly to everyone", "Liu Mengli disappointed everyone", "It's not me", "I have a lot to say, but I don't seem to know what to say".
Then, she showed a series of costume looks, which were supported by the same group of actors Xiao Ju and Mao Zijun. This makes people think deeply about how many people need to work behind a good role, including costumes, styling, and shooting team. If you don't pay attention, you risk being nailed to the pillar of shame.
Whether it is Mao Xiaohui or other actors, playing Liu Mengli will inevitably be questioned. However, since you have the courage to take on this script, you must have the mindset to take the consequences. As the saying goes: "Knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, I prefer to go to the tiger mountains." Perhaps, this turmoil is not a bad thing for her.