Controversial screenwriter-producer Yu Zheng clearly didn’t pull his punches when he bluntly said his impression of actor Deng Wei was “very bad”. Yu Zheng appears to be getting into the habit of engaging with his followers and answering their questions from time to time. Having helped launch the careers of a lot of stars, Netizens would usually ask for his impressions about a certain actor.
When a Netizen commented for Yu Zheng to take a look at Deng Wei, the producer unexpectedly replied “I can’t deal with people who put on airs”. A Netizen who initially thought Yu Zheng’s negative opinion resulted from the recent airport incident where the 27-year-old actor was accused of acting like a big shot due to his assistant’s harsh attitude towards the people filming them at the airport explained that the issue has been cleared up. Whilst fans defended Deng Wei saying he really wasn’t like that at all, turns out the producer’s response was from his own personal encounter with the actor.
“Terribly Pretentious”
“I saw him once, but my impression of him was very bad. He was told to audition but he didn’t even wanna do it. Terribly pretentious” Yu Zheng recounted. As expected his comment caused quite a stir online.
He also shot a short clip saying, “I think I might have said the wrong things again and trended on the hot search. But what I’m saying are my first impressions…” Yu Zheng said that actors who come to his auditions are generally very humble whether they’re popular or not. However, there are always one or two exceptions who come in acting quite arrogant. These are the people who leave a bigger impression on him. Moreover, Yu Zheng also revealed that the actor left without even auditioning. He said that he looked him up online afterwards and saw that Deng Wei barely even had any dramas to his name!
The producer also took the opportunity to counsel young people not to be too arrogant or impetuous. “This is actually a very important thing and will ensure the path you’re walking will lead to a better future”. He also said being humble will do you a lot of good one day. “Because in the end, you’ll have to rely on acting skills to convince people and not through putting on any airs.”
Some are questioning Yu Zheng’s claims with one saying, “You know it’s hard to be scolded by others, so because of your words is it okay for a rookie actor to be scolded?” Nonetheless, Yu Zheng seems determined to stand by his words.
Deng Wei’s Upcoming Dramas
It’s worth noting here that as a fairly green actor, Deng Wei has been cast in supporting roles for a few anticipated dramas like Chong Zi and Till the End of the Moon which reunites Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu. He also recently wrapped filming for Lost You Forever where he acts opposite Yang Zi as one of her three love interests. The potential for these xianxia dramas to turn into a hit has put Deng Wei amongst the up and coming actors to watch for.
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HL- Hoh Liu
Yu Zheng is such a bitch but he does make some interesting comments sometimes… Anyway, regardless how Deng Wei behaves towards Yu Zheng. It is not the end of the world… there are many producers who do not take Yu Zheng’s opinions to heart.
But Deng Wei, on the other hand should really reflect on his action… regardless if it was his intention to look arrogant, if he did come across arrogant then he will not go far in this industry… The industry is not short of another newbies.
Anon
Hahaha. Sometimes, only “bitches” who are not concerned what others think of them will speak unpleasant truths. Most people are too politically correct or pretentiously polite.
HL- Hoh Liu
Agree!
Coralie
sometimes bitches are just that, too. they bitch about anyone and anything that doesn’t serve their purpose. it’s not the first time Yu Zheng’s been caught as a deceitful arsehole. nearly ruined several actors/actresses too.
Ash
Except here, Yu Zheng didn’t do that. This only came out when he was specifically asked about Deng. I do not find Yu Zheng deceitful or intentionally mean. Brash, undiplomatic, opinionated, risk taker, a loose cannon, yes. Maybe you should also consider how many newbie actors/actresses’ careers he has helped launched. His dramas have been pretty good. He is obviously not someone who does not know what he is talking about.
His encounter with Deng was just his own personal encounter and his impression. He is as entitled to his opinion as anyone else. Why call him a bitch? If his opinion was positive, you would then call him an angel, is it?
I’m pretty sure some of us have also left some bad impressions on others on first encounter, eg. on prospective employers.
Considering Deng’s recent airport incident, YZ might not be alone in his opinion.
Lisa
My personal take on this is Yu Zheng has no reason to lie. But Deng Wei is only human, and he might have just been having a bad day. We don’t know all the details and this is all from Yu Zheng’s perspective. Who knows if they asked for him to do something unreasonable, and therefore he refused. There’s not a lot of information to go on. Yu Zheng also seems like the type that is offended easily since he has such a big ego. I wouldn’t really read too much into this.
Coralie
in his career I think only one drama of his was worthy of praise. I haven’t seen anything else that wasn’t a copy of something else that existed or great quality.
in any case, his lawsuits and reputation speak for themselves. he can have an opinion of deng, we can also have our own opinion of him. it goes both ways.
even if his opinion on deng has merit, I’m not a fan of Deng btw so this has no bearing on me whatsoever, he shouldn’t run his mouth until there’s more evidence of sh1t behavior before he decides to go and try to ruin someone’s career.
HL- Hoh Liu
I was thinking if YZ words can ruin Deng… I am unsure his words carry lots of merit in the industry as many producers/directors really dont like him and they dont find his words credible. They will likely give Deng a chance to proof himself instead of listening to YZ… I know afew people that YZ bitches about but it did not affect their career, he just did not use them in his projects anymore.
I believe this may put Deng in a position that allots many who dont know him before, knows him now. It may be good for his career if he conducts himself carefully from now…. But I do hope if YZ’s comments are true, he does listen to advise..
Coralie
agreed. if deng is an arrogant prick, he will def humble himself more after these accusations.
Tina
It could just be the case of the actor not wanting to work with the Yu Zheng, for whatever reason, and Yu Zheng found that personally offensive. After all, he is a well known producer; why would a rookie not want to work with him? I’d probably feel a little insulted, too, if I had his ego. I think people are probably reading too much into this, though.
Based on his upcoming projects, I think Deng Wei will do just fine.