Actress Liu Xuehua Reportedly Removed Her Teeth for the Role of a Grandmother - The Truth is Even More Shocking

Kapanlagi.com - Hong Kong actress Leanne Liu (Liu Xuehua), now 65 years old, recently took on the role of a 90-year-old grandmother in the Chinese film titled Row to Win.

Her elderly appearance is so natural that many people even think she is toothless. The images that circulated from that role eventually sparked rumors that she had removed all her teeth for the grandmother role.

Is this true?

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1. Profile of Liu Xuehua

This actress, born in Beijing in 1959, is known as one of the icons of the screen who has managed to maintain her charm for over four decades. Although she is no longer young, her career and dedication to the world of acting continue to shine, even becoming an inspiration for many young generations.

Liu Xuehua's life journey began in Beijing, but at the age of five, she moved to Hong Kong with her family. From a young age, Liu showed a strong artistic talent. At the age of 12, she began to pursue traditional Chinese painting, an artistic foundation that shaped her aesthetic sensitivity as an actress.

Liu's steps into the entertainment world began in 1978 when she was recruited by the renowned film company Great Wall in Hong Kong. Four years later, her career skyrocketed after joining the legendary Shaw Brothers agency in 1982. This is where her acting career truly took off.

Her peak popularity came when the famous writer Qiong Yao, known for her melodramatic works, featured her. She invited Liu to star in the series Many Suns. This collaboration marked the beginning of Liu Xue Hua's golden era in the Asian drama world. Her emotional and expressive acting style earned her the nickname 'Queen of Tears', due to her ability to portray tragic roles so profoundly.

During the 1980s to 1990s, Liu became an irreplaceable face in the Mandarin entertainment world. However, her uniqueness did not stop in the past. In the modern era, she remains relevant by appearing in popular series such as Jade Palace Lock Heart and Legend of the Concubine Zhen Huan. These two roles prove that Liu Xue Hua's charm is timeless.

2. Rumor About Losing Teeth for a Role

Regarding the viral rumor that she 'sacrificed' her teeth for the sake of acting, Liu Xuehua could only laugh it off. She explained that her teeth had actually fallen out and that she is now wearing dentures. So it wasn't something that was pulled out for filming, but rather that they had already fallen out from the beginning.

"I didn't pull them out for the film," she clarified with a smile.

She also explained that the director thought she was too young to play the character when they first met. To prove that she could play the role, she immediately took out her dentures on the spot, and instantly transformed into a toothless old woman. Quite hilarious, right KLovers!?

3. The Director Was Initially Shocked

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The director was indeed shocked at first, but then agreed that she was very suitable for the role. In his words, that was her way of fighting for the part.

This veteran actress does not only rely on her appearance; she even lost weight, learned the local dialect, and carefully studied the physical gestures of elderly women.

In the film Row to Win, Liu Xuehua plays the character 'Ah Tai', a tough old woman whose story becomes the focal point of the film.

(kpl/chn)