This Famous Chinese Actress Opens Up About Hospitalization, Confirms Physical & Mental Abuse

Famous Chinese Actress Opens Up About Hospitalization

This story has recently made waves on social media. 

The management for the actress Zhao Lusi, recently said that because Zhao Lusi had illnesses, she would seldom go out and work, which happened right after a disturbing video of her in a wheelchair, and which appeared as though she could not move at all. 

“In April 2019, during a break in her schedule, Lusi was in Beijing auditioning for roles. At the time, she didn’t have a place to stay, so she stayed at my house. During the day, we were both busy with our own work and only occasionally ate and talked together. But one night, I came home, turned on the light, and found her curled up in the living room in the dark. I asked her what was wrong, and she said, ‘I don’t know why they hit me. I’m really scared.’ I was shocked. ‘Why? There has to be a reason, right?’ She told me about someone who had dragged her into the bathroom and berated her for two hours, saying things like how useless she was, why she couldn’t land a role, and how she should reflect on why she hadn’t been cast as a lead actress before. They criticized her weight and said she wasn’t as good as others, just constantly putting her down. This went on until 2 AM. Finally, because Lusi stayed silent, that person slammed the door and left. Lusi, feeling aggrieved, grabbed her bag and opened the door to leave. It was drizzling outside. and the person chased after her, seemingly trying to grab her. We’re not sure whether they intended to slap her or pull her hair and missed, but either way, she was hit. She was terrified. Over the years, we’ve talked about this incident many times, and I’ve always felt guilty for not realizing how much it had been weighing on her. Both she and I thought that openly discussing what happened meant she had moved on. Lusi has been doing better and better, so we assumed she wasn’t dwelling on it anymore. However, when I learned that she still wakes up in terror from nightmares about it, I realized that this issue was far from resolved. “

They continue their list of what it was like for the actress, such as how she struggled with night terrors and more. At that time, they even thought about going to the police, but were afraid that they would not have proof and nothing would be done except people would lose their jobs and maybe financially penalized. The agency dismissed it with the excuse that the lady was drunk, and they had already called the young woman’s mother complaining that she is disobedient. Then, Zhao Lusi herself spoke up, and talked in brief about mental health, in general.

"My career has brought me more help and support than I could have imagined. I am truly grateful and feel fortunate. This has helped me understand all the misunderstandings. I support anyone’s right to choose their desired career at any time because you always have the right to escape situations that bring suffering and exhaustion. You can stop anytime—you are free, and you can be brave. I also understand that everyone has faced grievances and injustices. I’ve heard far too many horrifying stories. When there is no help, and the abuser continues to escalate, regardless of profession, age, or gender, it is wrong. Forcing someone to reopen their wounds to prove “it’s not overthinking,” “it’s not weak resilience,” or “it’s not dissatisfaction” is absurd. No one but a doctor has the right to determine the severity of someone’s trauma or whether it qualifies as an illness."

She also added, "When I was a child, people called me a useless “pretty face.” During extracurricular tutoring, I was beaten in the teacher’s dormitory. At the time, I thought it was right to be punished because I wasn’t good at studying. I didn’t dare speak out because I was taught to “always find the problem within yourself.” When I grew up, I was beaten again for not securing an acting role. I thought it was my fault, so I didn’t dare make a fuss—I just wanted to escape. I was used to handling my problems alone and didn’t have the habit of seeking help. Later, when my work was recognized, I gained the courage to say goodbye to those who hurt me. In the end, the person demanded a huge “breakup fee” before they were willing to stop their manipulative behavior. Countless defamation attempts inside and outside the industry followed, with people coming to me after gossiping about me. Each time, the pain only deepened. The harm has never stopped."

Though her current situation is disturbing, it is glad to see that she is ending it on a positive note.

She said, "To those of you who can relate to me: in such circumstances, whether you are truly “understood” no longer matters. What matters is breaking free from the endless cycle of proving yourself and finding a way to save yourself. Understanding mental health and prioritizing psychological treatment is truly important. Regret is a useless emotion. Treat this as a “special time” to overturn inner conflicts and rebuild yourself. I am grateful to everyone who cares. Because of love, I get to live again."

#ZhaoLusi:

This is my first and last response to everything that has happened recently. I sincerely apologize for taking up public attention.

Before all this, I never allowed my illness to affect my work or those around me. I also acknowledge my own shortcomings. I’ve always… pic.twitter.com/cvg8lwE5eh

— jov ☀️ (@wonwoncity) January 1, 2025