A shocking photo taken in Italy recently has shaken the entertainment space. Yet not over a new celebrity relationship or latest fashion fail, but for Liu Xiaoli the 65-year-old mother to popular Chinese actress Liu Yifei. Xiaoli looked significantly younger than her age as she sipped coffee with a friend outdoors at the café. Wearing only a plain blue sweater and silk scarf, she had applied very delicate makeup that should have made her look timeless. Jaw drooped all over the internet with fans and social media behind talking never eroding Xiaoli time.
The praise was less restrained on the popular Weibo platform in China. A flight attendant who recounted an unexpected run-in referred to Xiaoli as having “the face of grace and timeless elegance” and joked about how she “really does not look anywhere near her age.”
But Xiaoli is more than just a pretty face, Once a national dancer, she was the one mesmerizing audiences with her grace and skill. But, her dedication to those she loved was far brighter than the lights of Hollywood. Deciding to bow out from the industry, she took all her energy behind-the-scenesg as a pillar of support in helping foster aid her daughter’s young acting career.
The strong relationship of mother and daughter is another foundation part in their lives. In a heartwarming gesture, Liu Yifei had once said: “Thank you Mother for accompanying me in 18 years and beguiling all these experiences from life. Hopefully, we stay the wonderful companions. Yifei has been incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated encouragement, and it is this that we believe largely accounts for the success so far of her path.
Yifei is now 37, and a famous name both in China and abroad. Her entertainment career started in 2003 when she made her debut on the small screen with “Story of a Noble Family.” Making her feature film debut as recently as 2008 with ease, Ruby wielded a unique position in both Chinese and Hollywood movies. In 2009, she was named one of the New Four Dan Actresses by Chinese media; these four actresses are referred to as the most bankable young actress in Mainland China.
Just weeks ago, her latest TV series “The Tale of Rose” aired on China Central Television (CCTV), instantly becoming the talk of town. The popularity of the show is a true reflection of this long-lasting appeal Yifei holds with her status as one of the most leading actresses in the industry.
The recent spotting of Liu Xiaoli is more than just a peek into the life of a star’s mother. It is a tale as old as time: infinite grace, unconditional love and the incredible power of the pride found in every mother for her daughter. Her beauty well beyond the decades can only mirror a love and dedication that carved out her star.
