Vicky Zhao Wei Discusses Daughter During Rare Singapore Appearance
Chinese actress and filmmaker Vicky Zhao Wei made a rare public appearance in Singapore at an event hosted by hairstylist Kim Robinson, marking a notable outing for the star after she was blacklisted in 2021, according to the compiled reports.
Public Appearance in Singapore and Comments on Family Life
During the event, Zhao spoke about her 16-year-old daughter, nicknamed “Little April,” from her marriage to Chinese-born Singaporean businessman Huang Youlong. The couple divorced in 2021 after 13 years of marriage. Zhao noted that her daughter stays by her side during school breaks from a private school in Switzerland.
Reflecting on her daughter’s upbringing, Zhao said that watching her grow older brings feelings of concern rather than gratitude. “Growing up inevitably brings challenges that every individual must face alone. Once the lesson of life begins, it’s filled with the unknown and various trials,” Zhao said, according to the compiled reports. “All I can do is to let go, offer my blessings and allow my daughter to embark on her own life journey.”
Zhao described their dynamic by joking that her daughter acts as her “boss” while she remains the “employee.” Regarding a potential acting career for her daughter, Zhao expressed skepticism about her current demeanor. “I don’t think she will make the cut. She’s at an age where she’s incredibly shy; she practically goes into a ‘withdrawn’ mode whenever she encounters strangers,” Zhao said. “In fact, she really admires classmates who are socially confident – the ones who can sing and dance in front of a crowd.”
Industry Status Following 2021 Restrictions
Zhao’s public visibility remains limited following her sudden removal from the Chinese entertainment sphere. In August 2021, her works vanished from Chinese video streaming services without an official explanation, though industry observers noted claims linking the decision to her former husband’s alleged ties with disgraced Public Security Vice-Sun Lijun. Restrictions began to shift slightly in February 2024 when select Chinese video and social media platforms partially restored access to her content.
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