Chinese actress Zhao Lusi, once criticized for overshadowing her male co-stars, has now proven to be a true “career booster” not just for herself, but also for those she works with most notably actor William Chan.
Known for her breakout roles in series like Love Like the Galaxy, Zhao Lusi had previously been compared unfavorably to fellow actress Esther Yu in terms of “bringing luck to co-stars.” Critics claimed Zhao often stole the spotlight, making her male leads appear dull in comparison. But the narrative has shifted.
Her recent on-screen partnership with William Chan, despite their 13-year age gap, has become a surprising hit. Initially met with skepticism and snide comments about William Chan being “past his prime” and merely playing second fiddle, the duo proved everyone wrong. Their chemistry and the drama’s success have propelled both stars forward especially William Chan.
According to 163.com, the success of the show helped secure William a spot among the top-earning male leads in C-dramas, now commanding a fee of 8 million RMB (around $1.1 million USD) per project. His fanbase has also skyrocketed across social media, surpassing even mega stars like Xiao Zhan and Dylan Wang on platforms like Weibo.
The actor, now with over 40 million followers, has re-emerged as a bankable star, receiving numerous acting offers and shedding his image as an “older male lead mismatch” for young actresses.
Off-screen, William Chan also made headlines after confirming he had a child with Chinese supermodel and former Victoria’s Secret Angel Sui He, a surprise that drew both admiration and bittersweet reactions from fans still shipping him with Zhao Lusi.
Meanwhile, Zhao Lusi has also undergone a personal transformation. After deleting her 31-million-follower Weibo account once the source of relentless online rumors she’s now riding a wave of positive public sentiment. Her TikTok (Douyin) following exceeds 51 million, officially surpassing top-tier actress Dilraba Dilmurat.
Together, Zhao Lusi and William Chan not only delivered a commercially and critically successful drama but also elevated each other’s careers proving that true synergy can be mutually rewarding.
Sources: kenh14
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