Hong Kong star Li Ruotong, who was crowned as the “most beautiful Xiaolongnu” for her role in the TV series “The Return of the Condor Heroes,” surprised many netizens on the 22nd by posting a photo of herself in a wedding dress on social media with the caption “Here’s the wedding photo you all wanted.”
In the photo shared by Li Ruotong, she is seen wearing a wedding dress with simple accessories, showcasing her elegant and graceful demeanor. Looking into the eyes of He Gang, who plays the groom in the drama “Afternoon Roses,” they exude a loving couple aura with radiant smiles, appearing perfectly matched in appearance. She playfully asked, “Can you tell there’s a 16-year age difference between us?” Many netizens commented that the couple looked harmonious together without any sense of mismatch.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Li Ruotong rose to fame with the 1995 version of “The Return of the Condor Heroes,” where her portrayal of the ethereal character “Gu Gu” left a lasting impression on audiences. Apart from being recognized as the “most beautiful Xiaolongnu,” she was also praised for her on-screen chemistry with Louis Koo, who portrayed “Yang Guo,” as the “best on-screen couple.”
Despite being often referred to as “Gu Gu” for the roles she played for decades, Li Ruotong maintains her appearance through proper skincare and regular exercise routines. At 58 years old, she still possesses a fit physique that rivals those of younger actresses. He Gang, aged 42, bears a striking resemblance to Andy Lau and portrayed a character inspired by Andy Lau in the drama “Mei Yan Fang Fei.”
Netizens left comments such as “Scared me for a moment, it’s just a drama photo,” “They look like a real couple,” “I almost thought Gu Gu was getting married,” and “Gu Gu looks so young and energetic.” Some netizens even expressed surprise at Li Ruotong’s playful nature, joking about her lifelong commitment.
In reality, Li Ruotong, now 58, publicly revealed that she retired from the entertainment industry after marrying a wealthy businessman and went through a rough patch due to marital issues. It was a chance encounter on a flight with Chow Yun-fat (“Fat Gor”) and his words of wisdom that helped her regain her confidence. In recent years, Li Ruotong has made a successful comeback in mainland China, rejuvenating her career through fitness.
Li Ruotong once mentioned that the fitness coach who taught her had stopped practicing long ago, but she continued her routine for over 20 years. She frequently shares fitness tips on Weibo, records videos of her workouts, challenges her limits, and is admired by many netizens for her well-maintained appearance. Numerous fans marvel at how the “Xiaolongnu” has seemingly defied aging, looking even more youthful as time progresses.