37-year-old Chinese actress Zhao Liying, who has been divorced from ex-husband Feng Shaofeng for four years, has recently been rumored to be quietly dating Golden Horse Award-winning director Midi Z for a year. It was even reported that he can freely enter and leave Zhao Liying’s home and has taken her son out on trips. Yesterday (22nd), Zhao Liying made her first public appearance after the rumors and cheekily responded to trending keywords afterwards.
On the 22nd, Zhao Liying appeared with pink hair at a brand event, marking her first public appearance since the rumors emerged. The Weibo trending keyword "Zhao Liying makes first appearance after relationship rumors" became the top-ranking item. Shortly after, when Zhao Liying posted to promote her work "In Human World," she deliberately included the keyword: "Taking advantage of a trending topic given by Weibo," but she did not address the rumors.
Following her post, as she did not deny the rumor, the public speculated that she tacitly acknowledged it, and another trending topic "Is Zhao Liying Announcing Her Relationship?" quickly appeared. Upon seeing it, Zhao Liying reposted and retorted: "Not at all. 'In Human World' premiere tomorrow." The high attention made "Zhao Liying’s Response" another popular keyword. Zhao Liying further reposted the keywords, taking the opportunity to gain more exposure for "In Human World."
Zhao Liying previously collaborated with director Midi Z on the film "Jo Yat's Secret," sparking rumors of mutual affection and a secret year-long romance. Reportedly born in Myanmar, Midi Z moved to Taiwan for studies at age 16 and renounced his Myanmar citizenship in 2011 to become a Taiwense citizen. His remarkable achievements in film have been notable; he won the Award for Outstanding Taiwanese Filmmaker of the Year at the 53rd Golden Horse Awards, and his works such as "Ice Poison," "The Road to Mandalay," and "Nina Wu" have shone at international film festivals.
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On the 22nd, Zhao Liying attended a skincare brand event in Shanghai, styling her pink hair into an updo and wearing a champagne-colored spaghetti strap gown showcasing her beautiful bare back. Fans screamed "Fairy Descends" and "Real-life Barbie."
Although the double Zhao rumor has not been responded to by either party, Zhao Liying appeared at an endorsement event yesterday afternoon. Even before the shopping mall opened in the morning, over a thousand people lined up at the door. The first and second floors had to halt passage due to the crowd. Upon hearing fans’ calls, Zhao Liying turned her head to smile and wave, occasionally making a heart gesture with her cheeks as a bonus. Throughout, she focused on promoting the product, while her relationship with Midi Z remains elusive.
Source: 壹苹新闻网, China Times