Riding back to the spotlight

After a period of absence from the public spotlight, Qu Ying, 52, has made a triumphant return that wows viewers in the music and reality show Riding the Wind 2023.

Stepping into the show with a powerful presence, she started with a confident, fluid catwalk and then grabbed the microphone to unleash her potent vocals, singing out her cherished hit single from the past, Acceleration.

Her choice of a black dress accentuated her suntanned complexion and highlighted her well-defined leg muscles, a testament to her longtime commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Her well-honed physique, radiant appearance and confident aura amazed the audience, with many noting that Qu helps them dismiss age anxiety.

Age is merely a number for those who always embrace new experiences and challenges. Qu, a versatile artist who juggles roles as a model, actress, comedian, host and singer, undoubtedly falls into this category.

Qu's love for performing was nurtured from a young age, thanks to the environment of her family in which the mother was a dancer and the father was a performer of huaguxi, "flower-drum opera".

She decided to study theater at a local art academy in Hunan province. After graduating, she joined an art troupe as a theater actress.

However, her height of 1.75 meters posed a challenge in finding male actors who could match her onstage, which limited her opportunities.

She then explored modeling by posing for print advertisements and made the decision to move to Beijing in 1990 for better opportunities. Fortunately, the next year, she secured second place in a national modeling competition.

Following that, she became a regular presence on the covers of fashion magazines and also garnered opportunities in the film and television industry.