Tan Chi Loi from not having enough money to eat Beijing roast duck to becoming the global face of Chanel

Tân Chỉ Lôi từng không đủ tiền ăn vịt quay Bắc Kinh đến gương mặt toàn cầu của Chanel - Ảnh 1. — Tan Chi Loi received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress - Photo: SOHU

Tan Zhilei (39 years old) is the third Chinese actress to receive the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival, following Gong Li ( The Legend of Qiu Ju , 1992) and Diep Duc Nhan ( The Legend of Tao , 2011).

In The Sun Rises on Us All, she plays My Van - a woman who is separated from her ex-lover Bao Thu (Truong Tung Van) after an accident. 7 years later, the two accidentally meet again and are forced to face the unresolved wounds of the past.

In her acceptance speech, she shared: "More than 10 years ago, I said something a bit 'arrogant': I want to stand on the world stage, become an international star. At that time, many people laughed at me. But today, I stand here, with the world's top actresses. I want to say to all girls: if you have a dream, dare to pursue it!"

Tan Chi Loi in the movie The Sun Rises on Us All

From poor girl to silver screen star

According to ET Today, Tan Chi Loi shared about her difficult times. When she was poor, her father wanted a computer to chat with relatives, but she could not afford to buy one.

Similarly, when her grandfather was in the final stages of cancer and was being treated in Beijing, she wanted to treat him to a Beijing-style roast duck meal, but at that time she only had about 2,000 yuan left in her pocket, so the two of them could only have a simple meal.

From those experiences, Tan Chi Loi confided: "I admit that I crave money, because I don't want to regret ever having a lack of conditions, even if it's just a meal or a computer."

Tân Chỉ Lôi - Ảnh 2. — Tan Chi Lei in Wong Kar-wai's film Prosperity - Photo: SOHU

In terms of fashion , Tan Chi Loi doesn't need fancy outfits to attract attention, she still makes an impression. Her "born to be a model" aura helps her exude charm no matter what she wears.

On screen, she made her mark with the role of female knight Dinh Bach Anh in Tu Xuan Dao II, or Imperial Concubine Kim Ngoc Nghien in Nhu Y Truyen. In particular, the role of Ly Ly in Phon Hoa under the lens of Wong Kar-wai brought her name to a new height, with the image of a beautiful, proud, mysterious and lonely woman.

Tân Chỉ Lôi - Ảnh 3. — Recently, Tan Chi Loi attracted attention with just a simple airport outfit: a light-colored thin sweater, straight-leg jeans, a dark blue bag and sunglasses. Without elaborate makeup, she still exuded freshness, elegance and a very unique confident demeanor - Photo: QQ

With a straight back, determined eyes, and strong steps, Tan Chi Loi almost doesn't need to act to still exude the demeanor of a true female lead.

It is this confidence, independence and free-spirited temperament that is said to be the reason why Chanel chose her as its global face. The brand values the image of modern, strong women and Tan Chi Loi is the right representative.

At the Venice Film Festival, Tan Chi Loi became the center of attention when she brought two contrasting looks but both exuded special charm. Appearing at the screening of The Sun Rises on Us All , she skillfully used the language of fashion to show off the multi-dimensional beauty of Asian women.

Tân Chỉ Lôi - Ảnh 4. — On the red carpet, Tan Chi Loi chose a contrasting black and white long dress, the halter neck design showed off her shoulders and graceful neckline. The neat bun hairstyle further highlighted her sharp face and balanced body proportions. The combination of two classic colors is both minimalist and modern, the tight waistline accentuated her slim waist, while the long white skirt created a soft visual effect - Photo: WEIBO

Tân Chỉ Lôi từng không đủ tiền ăn vịt quay Bắc Kinh đến gương mặt toàn cầu của Chanel - Ảnh 5. — Tan Chi Loi wore a caramel brown off-the-shoulder dress with a delicate slit and pink high heels. If the first dress evoked a sense of power and elegance, the second outfit brought a warm, intimate feel, reminiscent of autumn. The playful floral patch on the chest of the dress created a gentle, unconventional feeling while still maintaining sophistication - Photo: WEIBO

From cold and elegant to gentle and intellectual, Tan Chi Loi's two appearances show that she is not bound by any stereotype. With her confident demeanor and flexible transformation ability, she proves the appeal of "unlimited Oriental beauty", and affirms her increasingly solid position on the international cinema map.

At the premiere of the movie Hua Yang Nian Hua, Tan Chi Lei affirmed her unique fashion appeal when appearing in a classic Chanel 1995 Couture. The outfit not only witnessed fashion history, but through the way she wore it, it became more vibrant and modern than ever.