Esther Yu Shuxin recently attended an event celebrating the second anniversary of Love Between Fairy and Devil. Reflecting on her role as Xiao Lan Hua, aka Orchid Fairy, she wore a stunning powder blue gown from Yanina’s 2022 spring/summer collection, evoking fond memories of the show that catapulted her to fame.
Esther Yu’s Rise to Popularity
Esther Yu Shuxin made her debut in 2015 with a role in the wuxia series Border Town Prodigal. She has since taken on various roles, including headlining web dramas like My Amazing Boyfriend Season 2, where she stepped into Janice Wu’s shoes as the new female lead. In 2020, Esther drew some buzz for her second lead role as a student falling in love with her teacher in the hit drama Find Yourself. However, it was her participation in the Chinese reality show Youth With You 2 that truly skyrocketed her popularity. Joining the idol hopefuls despite being an actress, her bubbly and quirky personality won over audiences, leading her to debut in THE9. Following this success, her role in Love Between Fairy and Devil solidified her position as one of the top stars of the post-’95 generation.
Saying Her Makeup’s Just Like an Influencer
Despite her success, Esther Yu has faced criticism for her styling choices, particularly her makeup. At the recent anniversary event, her look once again received mixed reactions. Some felt the gown didn’t suit her 169 cm frame, making her appear shorter and bulkier. Additionally, her heavy makeup led to comparisons that it makes her look like the typical Chinese influencer, with some saying it made her look overly done-up. While some fans attributed the criticism to poor angles in photos and that she looks great otherwise, others are pushing for her studio to make changes, including possibly replacing her makeup and styling team or hiring a different photographer.
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