Xa Thi Man: from 'Nhat Billion TVB' labeled as a mobile vase, 4 times crowned Queen?

Xa Thi Man has just set an unprecedented record when she was crowned TVB Post-Photo for the 4th time. From the prejudiced title of "mobile vase" at the beginning of her career, the female star has proven her class of "Nhat Billion" with a spectacular makeover journey.

Coming from the spotlight of beauty and stormy beginnings

Xa Thi Man was born in 1975 in Hong Kong in a family with stable economic conditions. However, events struck when her father died early, leaving the mother alone to raise her children. It is this circumstance that has forged her an independent and resilient personality from an early age. After completing her studies in Hotel Management in Switzerland, she returned to her hometown and enrolled in the Miss Hong Kong 1997 pageant according to her mother's wishes. With a delicate face, bright eyes and elegant demeanor, she excellently won the 2nd runner-up position. This was the launching pad that brought her into the entertainment industry, but also the beginning of the years of being labeled as a "movie beauty".

As soon as she joined TVB, Xa Thi Man was favored by the station to play heavy roles in big projects such as Tuyet Son Phi Ho. However, the excessive expectations from the public have become heavy pressure. At that time, her acting was considered awkward, lacking in emotion, and even her voice was criticized as "high-pitched like a chick". Audiences and critics did not hesitate to label her as a "portable vase", saying that she only had beauty but lacked the qualities of a real actress. Those harsh criticisms seemed to be able to knock down a young girl, but for Xa Thi Man, it was a stimulant for her to start her journey to change prejudice.

The desire to dispel prejudice and the spectacular makeover at TVB

Not accepting to stop at the title of beauty, Xa Thi Man began to plunge into training with terrible intensity. She spends hours a day reading newspapers aloud to improve her voice, thoroughly study the psychology of the character and is not afraid to roll around on the set. Her perseverance began to pick sweet fruits through the role of Chuc Quan Hao in The Road to Happiness. Her natural, emotional acting style in this film touched the hearts of viewers, helping her receive recognition from the public for the first time. This is an important milestone marking her transformation from a runner-up to a movie to a capable actor.

The peak of her career at TVB is associated with diverse roles, from the main character to the villain. In the masterpiece Civil War, Xa Thi Man showed an Er Thuan who was both pitiful and terrifying, torn between love and hatred. This role not only helps her assert her position but also shows her ability to handle complex interiors. This was followed by a series of hit works such as Steel Proof II, The Precious Princess or The Heart Meter. Each role is a separate color, helping Xa Thi Man gradually approach the title of "Nhat Billion" – the most powerful actress at the station, completely erasing the silhouette of a "mobile vase" every year.

4 times crowned Queen and the affirmation of "unprecedented" class

In the history of TVB, it is rare for an actress to maintain a persistent performance and reap many prestigious awards like Xa Thi Man. She is the holder of an unprecedented record with 4 times being crowned "Queen" at TVB's annual award ceremonies. Her first coronation with Phoenix Lau proved her ability to embody four characters from four different eras. Coming to the Apostle of the Traveler, the role of "Dinh Billion" is cunning and meaningful, which has helped her sweep all big and small awards, creating a fever all over the small screen.

Most recently, with the role of Man Billion in the Queen of News, Xa Thi Man once again shocked the entire entertainment world when she won the Best Actress award in Hong Kong for the third time. This achievement is not only a number, but a testament to the professionalism and unlimited creativity of a true artist. She not only acts with technique but also with all life experiences, making each character she takes on become vivid and have a unique vitality. Continuously winning major awards has affirmed that her status as "Nhat Billion" is completely worthy and irreplaceable.

The villainous beauty in Dien Hi Cong Luoc and the explosion in the Mainland

In 2018, Xa Thi Man decided to venture strongly into the mainland Chinese market with the role of Nhan Phi (Queen Ke) in Dien Xi Cong Luoc. Although she only took on the main role, her performance became the focus of attention. The audience was really shuddering at the "blackening" without the need for rich lipstick or sophisticated techniques. With just a sharp look in her eyes, a half-smile or a haircut, she has fully depicted her transformation from a gentle and peaceful concubine to a cruel and miserable mother.

The success of this role has created a strong media fever. Xa Thi Man is praised as a "master of acting with the eyes" and is a rare Hong Kong face who has been hugely successful in the fierce mainland market. She has proven that the class of a star does not lie in the amount of time they appear on the screen, but in the value they bring to the character. After Dien Hy Cong Luoc, she continued to impress with projects such as Sidewalks Not Hai Duong Pink, affirming her durable attraction and excellent adaptability to any working environment.

Dismantling the Portable Vase Label: The Legacy of a Symbol of Energy

Looking back at Xa Thi Man's journey of more than 25 years, one can clearly see a path up from doubts. She used her own silence and effort to respond to the criticism. The image of a Xa Thi Man rolling on the set, accepting to be injured, accepting to embarrass herself to serve the role has become an inspiration for many generations of young actors. Not only did she dispel the label of "mobile vase", but she also redefined the concept of success: there are no shortcuts to glory, only perseverance leads to the top.

Currently, at the age of 50, Xa Thi Man still retains her salty beauty and luxurious charisma. She is a living testament to the fact that women can master their lives and careers with talent and bravery. Xa Thi Man is not only an actress, she is a symbol of Hong Kong pop culture, a "Nhat Billion" in the hearts of fans and a great artist who always knows how to renew herself to shine the brightest under the spotlight.

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