Hanoi [Vietnam], August 29: Zhang Ziyi has for the first time directly responded to months of discussion about her altered appearance. The actress recently shared her thoughts on this change.
According to Sina , when appearing at several events in the first half of this year, Zhang Ziyi received mixed opinions about her appearance. Some people said the actress had undergone "excessive cosmetic surgery" and that her "face looked stiff due to Botox injections."
On August 26th, at an event, Zhang Ziyi was asked about the recent controversies surrounding her appearance. The actress explained, "I just gained weight." According to Chinese sources, she gained weight around the end of March and April, the time she was filming the new movie " Searching for the Dead " directed by Cao Baoping. "Whatever the character needed, I provided it; I think that's a necessary condition for an actress," Zhang Ziyi added.
In the film *Searching for the Dead* , she plays Pang Wei, a single mother devastated after her son's death. According to Chinese media reports, Zhang Ziyi's character refuses to accept a simple explanation for her son's death. As she uncovers the truth, the mother gradually has the opportunity to reflect on herself and her life. To embody this traumatic mother, Zhang Ziyi reportedly gained about 20 kg. Behind-the-scenes photos from April show the actress with a fuller face and a noticeably changed physique. This everyday look also helps her move away from the sharp, elegant image she's known for on the red carpet.
Zhang Ziyi has transformed herself many times for different roles.
Zhang Ziyi's proactive approach to adjusting her appearance to suit a character is not entirely new. Throughout her career, the actress has undergone physical preparation for many roles, especially those with demanding visual requirements.
In The Grandmaster , she spent time practicing martial arts to embody the character of Gong Er. In The Garden of the Immortals, the actress also attracted attention with a look different from her usual image.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
