Actress Hong Mai has passed away.

The beautiful actress from "Water Margin" passed away at the age of 61. Besides her work as an actress, she was also a professor at the Central Academy of Drama.

According to Sinchew , on the morning of May 29th, renowned actress Hong Mai passed away after a long battle with illness. The news caused a stir in the Chinese entertainment industry. Many artists and fans simultaneously posted tributes to the veteran actress.

The actress passed away at the age of 61. Photo: Weibo .

Hong Mai, whose full name is Liu Hong Mai, was born in 1965 in Beijing. In 1991, she graduated from the Performing Arts Department of the Central Academy of Drama and subsequently chose to stay at the school to teach, dedicating 30 years to acting training. As one of the key figures in laying the foundation for the academy's musical theater training, she has held positions such as Vice Dean of the Performing Arts Department and Head of the Musical Theater Department.

In the early days when the musical theater industry lacked resources, she persistently and wholeheartedly promoted the development of a specialized system and innovation in teaching methods, earning the respect of her colleagues as a pioneer in this field. During her 35 years of teaching, Hong Mai trained many outstanding artists, including actress Hong Lei. The teacher-student relationship between the two has also been frequently mentioned by the public.

In the field of acting, Hong Mai left behind many memorable roles on screen. In her youth, she played the lead female role in the television series "The Imperial Escort Agency." In the 1998 CCTV production of "Water Margin ," she played the wife of Jiang Men Shen, making a deep impression with her lively demeanor and strong personality.

Hong Mai's role in Water Margin. Photo: Weibo.

In real life, Hong Mai is described as straightforward, generous, and enthusiastic towards everyone. She also maintains a thirst for knowledge, and in addition to her professional work, she actively participates in seminars related to smart education to continuously expand her research and teaching fields.

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