The actress who plays Chang'e in the 83 version of Journey to the West

Chang'e was played by Qiu Peining in the 1983 version of "Journey to the West".

The CCTV version of "Journey to the West" is adapted from the literary classic of the same name by the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Cheng'en. It is a 41-episode costume myth drama produced by China International Television Corporation. Directed by Yang Jie, written by Dai Yinglu, Yang Jie, and Zou Yiqing, it stars Liu Xiaolingtong, Xu Shaohua, Chi Chongrui, Wang Yue, Ma Dehua, Cui Jingfu, Yan Huaili, Liu Dagang, etc.

The play tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Monk, who help protect the eminent monk Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty when he goes to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. The four masters and apprentices rush to the beach and take risks along the way, subjugate monsters, and go through eighty-one difficulties. The story of returning to the true scriptures and the final result.

"Journey to the West" started filming in 1982 and premiered on CCTV during the Spring Festival in 1986. In 2000, "Journey to the West Sequel" was launched on CCTV.

Once aired during the Spring Festival in 1986, it became a sensation across the country and was suitable for people of all ages. It received high praise and created the myth of a ratings of 89.4%. It is still the most replayed TV series during the winter and summer vacations, with more than 100 replays. 3,000 times, I still never get tired of watching it, and it has become a recognized classic that cannot be surpassed.

Character introduction: Chang'e, the daughter of Emperor Ku (Emperor of Heaven) and wife of Hou Yi (Dayi), one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in ancient times, was exceptionally beautiful. Her original name was Chang'e, because she was the queen of the Han Dynasty. To avoid the taboo of Liu Heng, Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty, she was renamed Chang'e, also known as Chang'e.

It is said that Chang'e and Hou Yi pioneered monogamy. In order to commemorate them, later generations performed the story of Chang'e flying to the moon. There are many legends and poems about it among the people. In myths and legends, Chang'e flew to the moon and became an immortal because she stole the elixir that Yi obtained from the Queen Mother of the West, and lived in the Guanghan Palace on the moon. Before the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was no information showing that Chang'e and Yi were husband and wife. It was not until Gao You's annotation "Huainanzi" that Chang'e was the wife of Hou Yi.

Later Taoism merged Chang'e and the Moon Goddess Taiyin Xingjun into one person in its mythology. Taoism regards the moon as the essence of yin, and is respectfully called the Moon Palace Huang Hua Su Yao Yuan Jing Saint Queen Taiyin Yuanjun, or the Moon Palace. Emperor Taiyin was filial to King Ming and made a statue of the goddess.

Actor profile: Qiu Peining, formerly known as Qiu Peining. Born in Beijing on June 23, 1958, she is an actress in Mainland China. From 1974 to 1978, he studied dance at the Art Department of the Central University for Nationalities, and was originally a dancer in the Comrades Song and Dance Troupe of the Beijing Military Region. He once worked in the International Department of China National Radio.

In 1983, she served as the scene reporter for the CCTV version of "A Dream of Red Mansions". In 1986, she played the role of Chang'e in the CCTV version of "Journey to the West" and became familiar to fans of "Journey to the West".

Qiu Peining's version of Chang'e is the most praised among the many versions. Now, more than 20 years have passed. Many of the beautiful actresses in the past have chosen to go into business, including Qiu Peining, who is now the chairman of a group company.