'Queen of Weibo' makes movies with a message

In producing her passion projects, Chinese actress Yao Chen hopes to extend her influence as a maker of women-led films

Chinese actress Yao Chen’s recent works have focused on the experiences of women. PHOTO: COURTESY OF YAO CHEN
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Chinese actress Yao Chen was formerly known as the "Queen of Weibo" for having the most followers on the Chinese microblogging site.

In 2014, Time Magazine named her as one of the world's 100 most influential people, calling her "a Chinese superstar with an activist streak".

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 04, 2019, with the headline 'Queen of Weibo' makes movies with a message. Subscribe