Terry Hu
Terry Hu | |
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Native name | 胡因夢 |
Born |
Hu Yinzi (胡茵子) April 21, 1953 Taichung, Taiwan |
Residence | Mainland China |
Nationality | Taiwanese |
Other names |
Hu Yinyin (胡茵茵) Hu Yinmeng (胡茵夢) |
Alma mater | Fu Jen Catholic University |
Occupation | Actress, writer, translator |
Years active | 1975 - present |
Notable work |
The Life God Far Away From Home A Teacher of Great Soldiers |
Religion | Buddhism |
Spouse(s) |
Li Ao (1980.05.06 - 1980.08.28) |
Children | Daughter: Hu Jiesheng |
Parent(s) |
Father: Hu Gengnian Mother: Qu Shifang |
Awards |
Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress 1977 Far Away From Home |
Terry Hu (simplified Chinese: 胡因梦; traditional Chinese: 胡因夢; pinyin: Hū Yīnmèng; born 21 April 1953) is a Taiwanese actress, writer and translator.[1][2] She is an alumnus of Fu Jen Catholic University.
Life
Early life
Hu was born Hu Yinzi in Taichung, Taiwan on April 21, 1953, with her ancestral home in Shenyang, Liaoning, the daughter of Qu Shifang (璩詩芳), and Hu Gengnian (胡賡年), a Legislative of the Republic of China.[3]
Hu was raised in Taichung and Taipei, where she attended the Christchurch School. She graduated from Fu Jen Catholic University in 1971, where she majored in German language. When she left Fu Jen Catholic University, her university students said: "Fu Jen Catholic University have no spring from now on."[4] After graduation, Hu went aboard to study at Seton Hall University, majoring in mass communication, she also studied at a modeling school in New York City.
Acting career
Hu returned to Taiwan in 1975. At the same year, Hu first rose to prominence for playing in The Life God, a film starring Brigitte Lin.
In 1977, Hu appeared in Bai Jingrui's Far Away From Home, which earned her a Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress. One year later, Hu acted in the historical film A Teacher of Great Soldiers, a film starring Chun Hsiung Ko.
Hu studied at HB Studio, majoring in acting.
In 2003, Hu attended the 40th Golden Horse Awards.
At the age of 35, Hu withdrew from entertainment industry, she appeared in 42 films during her 15 acting years.
Writing career
In 1986, Hu gave up her acting career to focus on writing and translating. She has translated the works of Jiddu Krishnamurti, Pema Chödrön, A. H. Almaas and Ken Wilber.
Personal life
Hu was married to a Taiwanese writer, historian, politician, and host, Li Ao, on May 6, 1980, but the couple divorced on August 28, 1980, after three months and twenty-six days of marriage.[5][6]
On November 25, 1994, Hu gave birth to a daughter, Hu Jiesheng (胡潔生), as an unmarried mother.[7] When it comes to the child's biological father, Hu always keeps secret.
Works
Book
- Death and the Maiden (Chinese: 《死亡與童女之舞》), ISBN 978-957-607-378-6.
- Ancient Future (Chinese: 《古老的未來》), ISBN 957968510X.
- Immensee (Chinese: 《茵夢湖》)
- Hu Yan Meng Yu (Chinese: 《胡言夢語》)
Translation
- When Life Falls Apart (Chinese: 《當生命陷落時》), ISBN 978-957-30163-1-1.
- Grace and Grit (Chinese: 《恩寵與勇氣》), ISBN 9576933803.
- Freedom, Love and Action (Chinese: 《自由、愛、行動》), ISBN 9576794412.
- The Only Revolution and The Urgency of Change (Chinese: 《人類的當務之急》), ISBN 9576790328.
- Krishnamurti: A Biography (Chinese: 《克裡希那提傳》), ISBN 9576791391.
- Exploration into Insight (Chinese: 《般若之旅》), ISBN 9579685436.
- Respect for Acting (Chinese: 《尊重表演藝術》), ISBN 957629116X.
- The Ending of Time (Chinese: 《超越時空》), ISBN 9579685681.
Film
Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Parking Service | 《代客泊車》 | ||
Reunion | 《我們都是這樣長大的》 | |||
1985 | Even the Sun Is Sobbing | 《太陽也哭泣》 | ||
《智勇三寶》 | ||||
1983 | That Day, on the Beach | 《海灘的一天》 | ||
1982 | 《南十字星》 | |||
《酒色財氣》 | ||||
《大手王》 | ||||
1981 | A Maiden and Wanderer | 《大小姐與流浪漢》 | ||
《帶槍過境》 | ||||
Say You Love Me | 《跟我說愛我》 | |||
《七月幽靈》 | ||||
1980 | 《鬼靈》 | |||
1979 | Off to Success | 《成功嶺上》 | ||
《牆內牆外》 | ||||
The Legend of Six Dynasty | 《六朝怪談》 | |||
Where Is My Home | 《何處是兒家》 | |||
《瀟瀟秋水寒》 | ||||
《寧靜海》 | ||||
1978 | The Phoenix | 《無字天書》 | ||
《第二道彩虹》 | ||||
A Teacher of Great soldiers | 《黃埔軍魂》 | |||
《鸚鵡傳奇》 | ||||
Wild Flower In the Storm | 《花非花》 | |||
《你追她也追》 | ||||
1977 | 《秋詩篇篇》 | |||
The Youthful Delinquents | 《發往追蹤》 | |||
《愛情大進擊》 | ||||
The True Love | 《真真的愛》 | |||
The Brave Ones | 《強渡關山》 | |||
Far Away From Home | 《人在天涯》 | |||
1976 | The Star | 《星語》 | ||
Warmth in the Autumn | 《溫暖在秋天》 | |||
Heroes of the Eastern Skies | 《筧橋英烈傳》 | |||
《蝴蝶穀》 | ||||
《小玲瓏》 | ||||
《追入天地》 | ||||
《佳期假期》 | ||||
《我是一片雲》 | ||||
Golden Leaves | 《秋纏》 | |||
1975 | Victory | 《梅花》 | ||
《海誓山盟》 | ||||
The Life God | 《雲深不知處》 |
Television
Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | The Biography of Empress Dowager Cixi | 《慈溪外傳》 | ||
1980 | Bihai Qingtao | 《碧海情濤》 | ||
1976 | Daye Xiongfeng | 《大野雄風》 |
Awards
Year | Work | Award | Result | Notes |
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1977 | Far Away From Home | Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress | Won |
References
- ↑ 台湾作家胡因梦 做客深圳. GMW (in Chinese). 2013.
- ↑ 李敖前妻昔日台湾第一美女胡因梦旧照(图). 163.com (in Chinese). 2013.
- ↑ 中国女孩胡因梦:1970年代我在美国经历的性解放. Ifeng (in Chinese). 2013.
- ↑ 李敖研究 (in Chinese).
- ↑ 难忘美人前妻胡因梦 李敖感性祝其生日快乐(图). Xinhuanet (in Chinese). 2013.
- ↑ 李敖忆与前妻胡因梦旧情 揭上世纪台湾四大美女(图). CRL (in Chinese). 2013.
- ↑ 李敖前妻胡因梦被揭与连战未婚生女. Sina (in Chinese). 2000.
External links
- Terry Hu on Sina Weibo
- Terry Hu on Sinablog
- New Age Music, a translation of a chapter from Terry Hu's Ancient Future.