Recently circulated on social media on 16/1, photos from 2003 show Liu Yifei, then 16, enjoying an amusement park with classmates. She is seen in an orange tank top and gray sports pants. Commenting on Weibo, one user wrote, "Even on a rapidly shaking roller coaster, her facial features remained clear and beautiful. She has a natural star quality." Another observed, "Her skin looked smooth and radiant even without makeup."

According to Sina, viewers noted that the actress's appearance has changed little over the past 20 years, making her "fairy sister" beauty a trending topic.

Liu Yifei's beauty at 16. Photo: Sina

Beyond the amusement park images, other old school photos of her also resurfaced. One picture shows the actress in a white t-shirt and jeans, holding a camera. In another, she is in a wheelchair due to a leg injury, being cared for by her close classmate, Zhu Yawen.

Close friend Zhu Yawen caring for Liu Yifei when she was injured. Photo: Sina

Liu Yifei entered the Beijing Film Academy at 15, making her the youngest in her class. Sina reports that besides her beauty, she was known for her gentle and polite demeanor, as well as being an active, diligent, and sociable student. When busy, she proactively sought help from friends. Even with filming schedules, she dedicated time to study and review scripts late into the night.

Born in Wuhan in 1987, Liu Yifei's mother is dancer Liu Xiaoli, and her father, An Shaokang, was a French lecturer who later worked at the Chinese Consulate in France. When Liu Yifei was 10, her parents divorced, and she moved to the US with her mother, where she studied, lived, and became a US citizen. Five years later, she returned to China and entered the entertainment industry with her debut film, "Kim phan the gia."

Liu Yifei in "The tale of rose." Video: QQ

Following her debut, she starred in several major productions, including "Tien kiem ky hiep" (2005) and "Than dieu dai hiep" (2006). In recent years, she has gained acclaim for films such as "Mong hoa luc," "Den noi co gio," and "Cau chuyen hoa hong."

With 25 years in entertainment, she maintains her position as a top star. According to Sina, her advertising fees are among the highest for Chinese celebrities, with each contract earning her approximately 25 million CNY (3.4 million USD).

Hoa Mi (according to Sina)