Zhou Haimo: Iconic Roles Spanning the Screen from 19 to 57

The studio confirmed today that Zhou Haimo passed away on December 11 due to an incurable illness at the age of 57. Reflecting on her screen journey from 19 to 57, she left behind many beautiful and classic roles.

When mentioning Zhou Haimo, the first thing that may come to mind is her portrayal of Zhou Zhiruo in the 1994 version of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber." Rumor has it that Jin Yong highly favored this actress and even considered rewriting the plot to give her a happy ending with Zhang Wuji.

Zhou Haimo, born on December 6, 1966, in Hong Kong, China, started her career as an actress in 1985. Although she didn't make it to the final round of the 1985 Miss Hong Kong Pageant, this experience ignited her interest in the entertainment industry. She then joined the TVB Artistes' Training Course and became an artist under TVB.

In the early days of her career, Zhou Haimo's path was smooth, with numerous acting opportunities alongside well-known actors like Tony Leung and Leon Lai. She starred in the hit series "Righteous Guards" and the star-studded "Fight Back to School 3." She even played the lead role in the music video for Jacky Cheung's classic song "Farewell Kiss."

In the early '90s, Zhou Haimo was voted "Most Popular Actress in the Hong Kong Region" for three consecutive years. Her captivating eyes and thick, dark hair became synonymous with the "dream lover" of that era.

In 1994, the TV adaptation of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber," starring Ma Jingtao as Zhang Wuji and Ye Tong as Zhao Min, left a less profound impression compared to Zhou Haimo's portrayal of Zhou Zhiruo.

In 2014, Zhou Haimo played Yang Shufei in the mainland Chinese hit series "The Empress of China," reintroducing her ability to accurately portray characters to a new audience.

In 2018, the remake of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" once again invited Zhou Haimo to join the cast. However, after 24 years, she did not reprise her role as Zhou Zhiruo but instead played Abbess Miejue. Many netizens jokingly commented, "After growing up, I became you..."