Chinese actress Song Zu'er has made a dramatic comeback following her tax evasion controversy, with her last two dramas, 'Wuyou Du' and 'Zhe Yao', both receiving great reviews and high viewership. With her stunning looks and impressive acting skills, she's once again one of the most promising rising stars. Recently, she officially announced her role in the new drama 'Liao Zhai' (Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio), specifically in the 'Nie Xiaoqian' segment. Interestingly, she won't be playing Nie Xiaoqian herself, but rather the 'Lao Lao' (Old Lady). Unlike previous portrayals of Lao Lao as old and wicked, Song Zu'er's version is completely different. As soon as the promotional poster was released, she was hailed as the 'most beautiful Lao Lao' ever.
Nie Xiaoqian will be played by 23-year-old actress He Shiyu, who is relatively new to the industry and made her debut last year in 'Shan Hua Lan Man Shi'. She isn't very well known and has a gentle and delicate appearance. Netizens joked, 'Won't the Old Lady outshine Nie Xiaoqian?' and 'With such a beautiful Lao Lao, who would still chase after Nie Xiaoqian?'.
Song Zu'er's role in 'Liao Zhai' is purely a cameo, and her take on the Lao Lao character breaks away from tradition. The main goal is for her to portray a 'white cut black' persona—a seemingly good person on the outside but evil within, showcasing a strong contrast.
Nie Xiaoqian will be played by 23-year-old actress He Shiyu, who is relatively new to the industry and made her debut last year in 'Shan Hua Lan Man Shi'. She isn't very well known and has a gentle and delicate appearance. Netizens joked, 'Won't the Old Lady outshine Nie Xiaoqian?' and 'With such a beautiful Lao Lao, who would still chase after Nie Xiaoqian?'.
Song Zu'er's role in 'Liao Zhai' is purely a cameo, and her take on the Lao Lao character breaks away from tradition. The main goal is for her to portray a 'white cut black' persona—a seemingly good person on the outside but evil within, showcasing a strong contrast.