According to Sina, during a livestream on the evening of 23/6, Yuqi confirmed rumors that she and Liu Ziqi, who works outside the entertainment industry, were no longer in a romantic relationship. The man initiated the breakup, coldly distancing himself without providing a specific reason.

"We didn't argue, and even now I don't know the reason; I can only accept it," Zhang Yuqi stated. The actress is still grappling with her sadness, speculating Liu Ziqi felt pressure dating her.

Zhang Yuqi, 39 years old, and her ex-boyfriend Liu Ziqi. Photo: QQ

The couple went public with their relationship in 1/2025. Liu Ziqi is 12 years her junior. During their time together, they participated in several reality shows and were seen taking Zhang Yuqi's children out.

The actress has experienced two failed marriages. She married director Wang Quanan in 2011, divorcing in 2015 following Wang Quanan's prostitution scandal. One year later, she married businessman Yuan Bayuan and announced the birth of twins (one boy, one girl); they divorced in 2018.

Actress Zhang Yuqi. Photo: Weibo

Earlier this year, Yuqi became the focus of the Chinese entertainment industry due to a personal scandal. Ms. Ge Xiaotian, Yuan Bayuan's ex-wife, filed a complaint accusing Zhang Yuqi of using surrogacy services in 2016. The actress announced the birth of twins, but official documents showed the two babies were born 85 days apart.

Ms. Ge Xiaotian provided videos and photos, stating that in 2016, while she and Yuan Bayuan were still married, Zhang Yuqi interfered in their marriage and frequently entered her apartment. The actress was also accused of using Ge Xiaotian's cosmetics and personal items without permission.

Zhang Yuqi's representatives remained silent regarding Ge Xiaotian's accusations. Since late January, many brands have successively canceled advertising contracts with her, including skincare and makeup brands. Posts related to Zhang Yuqi on these brands' websites or social media accounts were also deleted or hidden.

In 2001, China enacted a law prohibiting surrogacy due to concerns over legal and ethical issues, such as pressuring surrogate mothers to abort female fetuses or abandoning children with birth defects. Actress Zheng Shuang previously lost her career after it was revealed she used surrogacy services in the United States.

Zhang Yuqi and Deng Chao in "The Mermaid". Video: Bilibili

Zhang Yuqi is known for her high-earning livestream sales appearances. According to her rate card, for an advertising video lasting 1-20 seconds, she receives a fee of 540,000 yuan (approximately 2 billion VND). For a 21-60 second video, she is paid 600,000 yuan (approximately 2,2 billion VND), and for videos over one minute, the fee is 800,000 yuan (approximately 3 billion VND).

Born in 1987, Yuqi gained significant audience affection for her role as a kind, gentle teacher in Stephen Chow's "CJ7". In 2016, she played a villain in "The Mermaid," also directed by Stephen Chow. The actress also appeared in "White Deer Plain" and "Honey Enemy". In recent years, she has primarily filmed reality shows and conducted livestream sales.

By Nhu Anh (according to Sina)