Overseasidol.com — Chinese actress Zhao Yingzi has recently drawn widespread attention after openly admitting that she once underwent plastic surgery.
The revelation was made during a live stream, where she spoke candidly about the insecurities and pressures she experienced earlier in her career.
According to Zhao Yingzi, the decision dated back to the time she portrayed the character Lin Duomei, when the internet was far less developed than it is today.
She explained that there was little to no direct feedback from audiences at the time, especially compliments regarding her appearance.
The absence of positive responses led her to mistakenly believe that she was not attractive enough.
She shared that this lack of affirmation made her feel the need to enhance her looks in order to keep up with changing times.
Using a metaphor, Zhao Yingzi compared her mindset to wanting to upgrade from “a bicycle to a sports car,” suggesting that advancements in technology and beauty trends made her feel compelled to change.
As she was still actively filming dramas back then, she ultimately chose to undergo cosmetic procedures.
Her honest admission sparked mixed reactions online. Many netizens expressed sympathy, pointing out the immense pressure faced by actors and actresses in the entertainment industry, particularly during an era without instant feedback from social media.
At the same time, Zhao Yingzi’s transparency has been praised for shedding light on beauty standards and the psychological impact of a lack of validation on public figures.
