Actor Zhang Linghe, popular for his role in "The Legend of Zhuohua," attended the 18th Cross-Strait Forum in Xiamen. Dressed in a Zhongshan suit, he spoke about his career transition from engineering to acting and emphasized the unifying power of culture across the Taiwan Strait, inviting Taiwanese fans to visit the mainland.
Actor Zhang Linghe spoke at the 18th Straits Forum in Xiamen, encouraging cross-strait exchange and sharing his experiences. He highlighted the resonance of his drama "Zhu Yu" with Taiwanese audiences, emphasizing shared cultural roots and the power of cultural exchange to connect people. The forum aims to expand people-to-people exchanges and deepen integrated development.
Chinese actor Zhang Linghe, popular for his role in "Zhu Yu," is in talks with the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines for a potential fan event in Manila by year-end. The drama's popularity in the Philippines has led to the initiative.
Taiwanese-American actor Peter Ho has seen renewed popularity in mainland China after his 14-year-old warlord role gained attention amid controversy over Chinese actor Zhang Linghe's glamorous portrayal of a warlord in the drama Pursuit of Jade. Zhang's fans posted a promotional video showing the character with perfect makeup after battle, sparking ridicule. The PLA-affiliated Jun Zhengping Studio criticized the portrayal, stating 'men do not need to be masculine, but soldiers must be masculine.'
