China university graduate quits finance job for acting, values freedom over high pay

A university graduate gave up her glamorous life in the finance industry to embark on a new journey as an actress, stating that she values freedom above all else.

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Zeng Shuangyi, 30, gained public attention after taking part in the Chinese talent show Produce Camp 2020.

She stood out as the only one among the 101 idol trainees not signed to a talent agency and was also notable for being a graduate of China’s prestigious Peking University.

In 2013, she excelled in her hometown of Fuding in southeastern China’s Fujian province by becoming the top scorer in the competitive gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam. Photo: thepaper.cn
In 2013, she excelled in her hometown of Fuding in southeastern China’s Fujian province by becoming the top scorer in the competitive gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam. Photo: thepaper.cn

Zeng ranked 75th in her first stage performance and was eliminated in the second round. She described this as the lowest score she had ever attained.

In 2013, she was the top scorer in her hometown of Fuding in southeastern China’s Fujian province, during the competitive gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam.

As a result, she was admitted to Peking University’s Yuanpei School, which allowed her the freedom to choose any major that sparked her interest.

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After graduating with a degree in economics, Zeng secured a job at a finance company in Hong Kong.

Although she grew up taking dance lessons, her mother, right, rejected the teacher’s suggestion for her to pursue professional dance training, prioritising her impressive academic performance instead. Photo: thepaper.cn
Although she grew up taking dance lessons, her mother, right, rejected the teacher’s suggestion for her to pursue professional dance training, prioritising her impressive academic performance instead. Photo: thepaper.cn

  

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