I am woman, hear me speak

Actress Vicki Zhao executive produced a female-centric monologue series which explores image anxiety

Magic Mirror, starring Chinese actress Qi Xi (left), is part of the Hear Her series. The episode, as well as another in the eight-part series, was directed by Chinese star Vicki Zhao (below centre).
Magic Mirror, starring Chinese actress Qi Xi (above), is part of the Hear Her series. The episode, as well as another in the eight-part series, was directed by Chinese star Vicki Zhao. PHOTO: TENCENT VIDEO, 2020
Magic Mirror, starring Chinese actress Qi Xi (left), is part of the Hear Her series. The episode, as well as another in the eight-part series, was directed by Chinese star Vicki Zhao (below centre).
Magic Mirror, starring Chinese actress Qi Xi is part of the Hear Her series. The episode, as well as another in the eight-part series, was directed by Chinese star Vicki Zhao (above centre). PHOTO: TENCENT VIDEO, 2020
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Chinese star Vicki Zhao was barely out of her teenage years when she shot to fame with the iconic role of Little Swallow in the period soap My Fair Princess (1998 to 1999).

But the 45-year-old says it took awhile before success made her feel confident.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 18, 2021, with the headline I am woman, hear me speak. Subscribe