Famous Chinese film director and actress Jia Lin’s physical transformation from a cheerful and full-bodied personality to a slender, sexy icon and the release of her hit movie theme song have made the mainland public famous. surprised me.
Gia’s latest work, Li La Gun Tanor you only live oncewas released on February 10 and grossed 2.8 billion yuan (US$390 million) at the mainland box office.
This made the film the highest-grossing film in China during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, Jim News reported.
According to the China Film Administration, the total box office revenue for domestic films during the holiday period exceeded 8 billion yuan, a record high, and attracted 163 million people to movie theaters nationwide.
While making the film about an unemployed, overweight woman who takes up boxing and “discovers her true self,” Gia first gained 20 kilograms, then lost 50 kilograms within a year.
On February 18th, Gia released the movie’s theme song. There’s still time to do everything On Weibo.
“This is the first song I ever wrote lyrics for. It’s also what I always wanted to say, there’s still time to accomplish everything, don’t forget to love yourself,” Gia said.
In her song MTV, she sings a duet with her older self.
“It’s too late to do anything. After all, my life has passed half of what it was meant to be. I can’t change anything, probably until the next life,” Gia says at the beginning of the song, echoing an earlier version. singing.
This is followed by an all-new Gia singing: you are the most beautiful in the world. Don’t try to fit yourself into so-called rules. Don’t think about changing anything. ”
At the end of the song, the two Jias say, “The world will always love you. You should take care of your own future and start loving yourself now.”
The song was very popular on mainland social media.
It received 500,000 likes on Weibo and more than 2 million likes on Douyin.
“Sister, I’m your biggest supporter. From crosstalk comedians to movie actresses to directors and lyricists, you’re so talented!” said one online observer.
“When I saw Jia Lin in a yellow evening dress and long wavy hair, I was moved to tears. She is a beauty!” Another added: I really love her. Your smile heals me. ”
“No need to imitate others anymore. You are the most amazing heroine,” another wrote.
According to Variety magazine, Gia is the highest-grossing female film director in the world.
her first movie hello momalso appeared on screens during the 2021 Lunar New Year holiday and recorded box office revenue of 5 billion yuan (US$700 million). you only live once This is Ji-ah’s second film as a director.
Jia has a large fan base in China thanks to her cheerful personality and ability to interact with people. Her viewers described her previous larger-than-life appearance as “adorable.”