Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat missed the Dior fashion show in Paris after being stranded in Dubai for over 24 hours. According to Qiangjiang Evening News on 4/3, she was in transit in the Middle East when her travel plans were disrupted by the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. This led to her being stuck at Dubai airport, preventing her from attending Dior's new collection launch as scheduled. Her manager confirmed that she and her team were safe.
Dilraba filmed an advertisement before departing for Europe. Video: Jiahang
Dilraba's management company stated that both her team and the fashion house attempted various solutions, including changing visas and flight routes, but all efforts were unsuccessful. "It is truly regrettable that this long-awaited appointment has fallen through, but safety is paramount," a representative for Dilraba posted on Weibo. "We hope everyone can depart smoothly soon."
Mathilde Favier, Dior's global public relations director, also confirmed Dilraba Dilmurat's absence from Paris Fashion Week, citing "force majeure." She extended apologies to fans who were anticipating the star's appearance at the show, noting that both the actress and the fashion house had actively promoted the event prior to the unforeseen circumstances.
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Dilraba wore a "sea flower" dress at Paris Fashion Week 2025. Anh: Jiahang
As a Dior brand ambassador, Dilraba has consistently generated significant media and social media buzz with her appearances at the fashion house's shows over the years. She stands out as one of the top Chinese celebrities prominently featured during fashion week events.
Dilraba Dilmurat, 34, was born in Xinjiang and gained fame through popular dramas such as *Eternal Love of Dream* and *The Long Ballad*. She is highly sought after for endorsements and serves as an ambassador for numerous brands. According to Sohu, she is among the most influential Chinese celebrities in the fashion industry.
The regional instability that caused the travel disruptions began on 28/2, when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting intelligence and defense agencies, as well as several high-ranking officials. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at Israel and US bases in the region.
The conflict resulted in severe casualties, with the Iran Red Crescent announcing on 3/3 that 787 people had died in Iran. Additionally, at least 11 people in Israel, six US soldiers, and many others across various Middle Eastern countries were killed. Global aviation experienced widespread chaos as the Middle East closed its airspace. Airports in Dubai and Doha ceased operations on 28/2 following the missile attacks, severing intercontinental flight networks.
Nhu Anh
