A review from chen
in an interview with huan data, love's ambition director chen chang shared,the audience resonates so strongly with xu yan because every step she takes is an effort to fight for her own leverage; xu yan is a silent rebellion against the idea that background and resources alone determine one's worth.
"I believe that even if a character is flawed, as long she feels real and is truly alive, the audience will still be willing to watch it, because it brings them closer to real people"
the success of xu yan's character is a vivid example of the growing trend of "imperfect female leads" on screen. what makes such characters resonate is precisely the way they break free from the traditional "halo" that surrounds female protagonists.
['halo' in this context refers a morally flawless, endlessly selfless, emotionally composed, and universally likeable; an idealised version of womanhood rather than a real person.]
the journey of "imperfect female leads", from staying silent to finding their voice speaks to something we all feel today: a deep need for honesty and a respect for real strength.
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xu yan forged her own breakthrough through self-discipline and resilience. love's ambition (许我耀眼) also marks a significant breakthrough in zhao lusi’s acting career.
director chen chang explained, "this role required restraint and inner depth. it shows a completely different sense of maturity and complexity compared to her previous characters."
with this complex, multi-dimensional role, zhao lusi has pulled off a beautiful transformation.
data from huan tv also shows that xu yan significantly boosted the show’s popularity. she was the top-ranking character in terms of online buzz, with related keywords dominating social media discussions. this is a clear proof of zhao lusi's strong market appeal!
through her precise command of details, zhao lusi portrayed the transitions in xu yan's emotional state with natural ease:
from the despair and breakdown after being forbidden for taking the college entrance exams by her father, to the subtle expression of "smiling while scheming" when dealing with her in-laws, to the determined resilience after her true identity is exposed. every glance and every tremble of her fingertips stood up to the scrutiny of close-up shots & struck a powerful emotional chord with the audience
speaking about his two collaborations with zhao lusi, director chen chang shared, "back when we were filming dating in the kitchen, her acting was more instinctive; still a bit raw but relaxed.
this time, xu yan is a much more complex and layered character but lusi fully took it on. she stepped into xu yan's life and genuinely internalised the role."
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