Videos of the actress and her daughter at an airport on 24/7 went viral on social media, marking a rare paparazzi sighting of Huang Xin, according to Sina. Thousands of viewers expressed surprise at how much "Little April" (Huang Xin's nickname) had grown.
Huang Xin is approximately 1.7 m tall and attends high school in Switzerland, according to sources. Her annual tuition is estimated at 2.8 million CNY (about 390,000 USD). She lives in the school's dormitory.
Huang Xin at Beijing airport on 24/7. Video: Red Note
Zhao Wei has kept her private life out of the public eye and hasn't posted photos of her daughter on social media for nearly 10 years. She has stated she doesn't want her daughter to work in the entertainment industry.
Zhao Wei and businessman Huang Youlong secretly married in 2009, and Huang Xin was born in 2010. Late last year, Zhao revealed that she and Huang had ended their marriage years earlier, distancing herself from her ex-husband's legal troubles.
Zhao Wei, 49, and her daughter. Photo: Red Note
Huang Youlong has faced substantial debt issues in recent years, with creditors seeking over 700 million HKD (more than 90 million USD). His total debt is reported to be 1.1 billion HKD (141 million USD).
Zhao Wei has been absent from the entertainment industry since 2021. Her films have been removed from video platforms, and her name has been erased from film award websites. Brands she endorsed also removed or hid related posts on Weibo. These actions led fans to believe she had been "blacklisted," although authorities haven't publicly stated the reason for her apparent ban.
Zhao Wei in the film "So Close to Heaven". Video: Bilibili
According to On, Zhao Wei is currently focusing on Buddhist studies. In May, she posted a photo on social media with a quote from Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chogyam Trungpa: "Bravery is not pretending you’re not afraid, but it is being willing to feel your fear and relate directly with it.” Zhao said she is learning to confront her fears and vulnerabilities through these teachings.
Zhao Wei was one of the "Four Dan Actresses" of Chinese cinema. Xinhua noted she is one of the few Chinese actresses to achieve success in film, television, and music. She is known throughout Asia for her roles in "My Fair Princess," "So Close to Heaven," "Painted Skin," "Shaolin Soccer," and "Chinese Odyssey 2002."
Nhu Anh (according to Sina, On)
