According to Sinchew, Zhao Wei filed a lawsuit with the Beijing Internet Court, and the case is being processed. Initially, the police identified the source of the online rumors as a group of media companies in Hefei. These companies used public accounts to create a network for disseminating false information, aiming to attract attention and expand their businesses.
On 12/7, Zhao Jian, Zhao Wei's brother, posted on his personal page, criticizing those who deliberately linked the actress to the scam. According to him, they fabricated false information and photoshopped her images to defame her, causing the actress and her family to suffer significant criticism.
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A photo Zhao Wei posted on her personal page in March. Photo: Weibo/Zhao Wei |
A photo Zhao Wei posted on her personal page in March. Photo: Weibo/Zhao Wei
Zhao Jian wrote, "Numerous fake accounts continuously spread offensive rumors about Zhao Wei. My mother is devastated and has lost sleep seeing her daughter humiliated. This is no longer a simple rumor but prolonged personal harassment." He added that Zhao Wei is going through the worst period of her life. "As her brother, I feel deeply sorry for her," he wrote.
Under Zhao Jian's post, many viewers left comments expressing their hope that the actress would soon regain her reputation. They wrote: "Support her in protecting her rights," and "Hope she makes a comeback soon".
Zhao Wei in the film "Romance in the Rain". Video: Bilibili
Zhao Wei, 49, was one of the "Four Dan Actresses" of Chinese cinema. Xinhua commented that she is among the few Chinese artists who have achieved success in film, television, and music. The actress is famous across Asia for her roles in series like "My Fair Princess," "Romance in the Rain," "Painted Skin," "Shaolin Soccer," and "The Twins Effect."
The actress has been out of the public eye for years, halting all entertainment activities since 2021. All films starring her were removed from video platforms, and her name was deleted from film award portals. Brands that Zhao Wei represented also hid or deleted related posts on Weibo. These actions led fans to believe the star was "blacklisted," but authorities have not announced the reason for her alleged punishment. In 12/2024, she announced her divorce from businessman Huang Youlong after rumors surfaced about his debts.
Hoa Mi (Sinchew)
