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On April 21, local media reported that Chinese new-generation actor Zhang Ling He was featured in France's "Ouest-France", one of the world's most-read French-language newspapers and France's leading paid daily. They say he became the first Chinese actor in the newspaper's over 100-year history to receive a full, dedicated feature in its culture section and was praised as an "emerging Chinese superstar sweeping across France."
This is not only a major recognition of Zhang's acting ability and global popularity but also marks a new stage in the international expansion of Chinese film and television culture. It further adds a new dimension to the deep integration of Eastern aesthetics with the European public's preferences.
As one of France's most influential newspapers, Ouest-France has a daily circulation of over 600,000 copies, covering all of France as well as French-speaking regions. It is reported that the paper has never before dedicated a full feature to one Chinese actor.
The feature systematically reviews Zhang Ling He's works and also offers an in-depth interpretation of his acting style and charisma. The report also focuses on Zhang Ling He's global hit Pursuit of Jade. The series was released worldwide via Netflix. After its launch, it quickly became a sensation, trending not only in France but in numerous countries worldwide. Ouest-France specifically notes that Pursuit of Jade broke the French audience's stereotype that Chinese actors in costume dramas are formulaic and one-dimensional.
Beyond his works, Zhang Ling He's personal charisma and international social media influence have also been key factors behind his favor with France's mainstream media.
Over the past year, his overseas social media metrics have continued to surge: a single Instagram post surpassed one million likes within 14 hours, and he gained over one million new followers within a single month, setting a record for the fastest follower growth by a Chinese male actor on overseas platforms.
Source: Dayu.com
