在一个阳光明媚的清晨，王文娟 wake up from her cozy apartment in Hangzhou, the city she calls home for over a century. At 95 years old, she is still very much alive and kicking – albeit with a little less vigor than in her heyday as one of China's most celebrated actresses.
As I step into her living room, I'm immediately struck by the abundance of memorabilia that adorn every corner. Photos of her on stage, autographed scripts, and even a few awards line the shelves. It's clear that this isn't just any ordinary life we're about to peek into.
The first thing King notices is my gaze lingering on these mementos. She smiles warmly and invites me to take a closer look. "That's me at my best," she says with pride as she points out each item.
After all these years, it seems like nothing has changed for King – not even retirement from the stage can silence her passion for performing arts. As we chat over steaming cups of jasmine tea, I learn that while she may no longer be performing regularly on stage (her knees have given up their dancing duties), there are still ways in which she keeps active.
She tells me about how every morning begins with tai chi exercises under the guidance of an instructor who comes to visit weekly. Her eyes twinkle when describing how they work through various poses together: "It helps keep my balance and flexibility." She also takes great care in maintaining healthy eating habits; after breakfasts consisting mainly of vegetables and fruits (no sugar or salt!), lunch usually consists of rice porridge or noodles accompanied by seasonal vegetables – simple but nutritious meals designed to fuel both body and mind.
King's days are filled with more than just physical activities though - intellectual pursuits play a significant role too! On weekends or whenever time permits during weekdays, you might find her reading books on history or watching documentaries about different cultures around world; an insatiable thirst for knowledge never ceases to amaze those close to her!
As our conversation unfolds further down memory lane discussing favorite roles played throughout decades-long career spanning countless productions ranging from classic Chinese operas like 'Peony Pavilion' all way back 'Cinderella', it becomes apparent why people call Wang Wenjuan ('Wang Wenjuan' being alternative romanization) as "越剧王" - The Queen Of Yue Opera!
For now at least until health issues force otherwise—she continues what could only be described as modestly selfless acts within community - whether volunteering time teaching local children traditional songs & dances or sharing wisdom gained through years acting experience among aspiring actors & actresses—there appears no sign slowing down quite yet!
And so here stands 95-year-old Wang Wenjuan—a true legend whose spirit remains unbroken despite age catching up fast—the embodiment love for art & dedication towards nurturing future generations passionate performers keeping cultural heritage alive long after curtain falls forevermore...
