Chinese rising star Lu Yuxiao recently peeled back the curtain on her distinctive approach to acting — and shared an adorably awkward moment she had when taking a photo with none other than Liu Yifei.
Her honesty and humour quickly won over fans, giving a glimpse into both her craft and her down-to-earth personality.
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| Lu Yuxiao Shares Honest Thoughts on Acting and Her First Encounter with Liu Yifei |
Acting by Feeling, Not Formula
In a recent interview, Lu Yuxiao revealed that she doesn’t depend much on traditional acting prep.
Instead, she chooses to “live inside the character”, letting emotion and instinct guide her performance rather than overthinking.
“I don’t plan too much before the camera rolls,” she explained.
“Once I’m in costume and step onto the set, I let the surroundings and emotions take over. I want everything to feel natural — not rehearsed.”
Known for her graceful yet expressive performance in Love in the Clouds (入青雲), Lu Yuxiao said her style is rooted in deep empathy and observation.
She often studies how people subtly express emotion — from eye flickers to breathing shifts — to bring realism into her roles.
“Sometimes the smallest movements say the most,” she said.
“If you truly feel what the character feels, the audience will feel it too.”
A Nervous Encounter with Liu Yifei
When asked about her recent encounter with Liu Yifei, Lu couldn’t help but laugh at herself.
“It was my first time standing that close to Liu Yifei,” she recalled.
“She was literally glowing. I froze for a few seconds because she’s that beautiful in real life.”
The actress admitted she forgot how to pose for the photo until Liu Yifei herself stepped in with warmth and calm.
“She smiled and said, ‘Relax, just be yourself,’” Lu Yuxiao shared.
“That instantly made me feel comfortable. She has such a gentle aura — it’s impossible not to feel peaceful around her.”
Fans found her reaction endearing, saying her shy excitement perfectly reflected how most people would feel in the same situation.
Future Roles and Reflections
As for what’s next, LuYuxiao said she’s drawn to characters with quiet resilience and complex inner lives — women who aren’t afraid to show their flaws.
“I want to play women who feel real — those with contradictions, strength, and softness,” she said. “Perfection isn’t interesting to me. It’s the imperfections that make people alive.”
With her introspective method, sharp emotional instincts, and genuine humility, Lu Yuxiao is steadily becoming one of the most promising faces in Chinese television — an actress who dares to be authentic, both in front of the camera and behind it.
Source: Upmedia