Since her divorce from Chen Xiao in February, Michelle Chen has been energetically active, earning acclaim for her new dramas "Legend of Hidden Sea" and "Dear Enemy." Her romantic drama "Sniping the Butterfly" with young rising star Zhou Keyu is also gearing up for release. On the 24th, she announced more good news: this September, she'll make her stage play debut, collaborating with renowned theater master Stan Lai. Quoting the play’s theme as inspiration for herself, she said: “Only you can decide how to take your next step forward.”
On February 18, Michelle Chen announced her divorce. On March 9, she revealed her post-divorce life for the first time on social media by posting photos supporting Stan Lai’s classic stage play “Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land” in Shanghai. She quoted a line from the play: “Some places can’t be returned to just because you want to, some things can't be forgotten just because you say so.” Reflecting, she said: “Life is full of helplessness and unpredictability. Everyone is searching for their own Peach Blossom Land. But if you really find it, is it truly what you want? Or must we learn to accept and let go?” These sentiments echo her feelings about her divorce.
Back then, she took a group photo with director Stan Lai and his wife Ding Naizhu. Now set to collaborate, Michelle will perform from September 29 to October 5 in Shanghai, starring in "Mirrored Flowers, Water Moon” directed by Stan Lai to mark the 10th anniversary of “Theatre Above.” She and Theatre Above actor Dou Jin will portray the dual female leads “Flower” and “Moon,” depicting their lives from childhood to old age. The play will also be performed at Hangzhou Grand Theatre on January 16 and 17 next year.
Excited, Michelle Chen said: “The stage play ‘Mirrored Flowers, Water Moon’ is coming! It’s a long-awaited stage—a brand-new experience and challenge. I am so thrilled to work with the esteemed Teacher Lai! ‘Only you can decide how to take your next step forward.’ Turn left, turn right. Look forward to everyone joining me on the journey of 'Moon's' life. See you at Theatre Above and Hangzhou Grand Theatre!”
News Source: Apple Online News