Once the "beauty queen of Northern Film", now Meng Ziyi is famous because of... beauty scandal?

From the title "Beauty Queen of Northern Film" to her memorable roles, and even the times she was criticized for being "too beautiful to be chosen for the role" - the artistic journey of this girl born in 1995 is colorful and no less controversial.

The perfect starting point: Beauty and education go hand in hand

Born on December 5, 1995 in Changchun, Jilin Province, China, Meng Ziyi grew up in a business family, as the only daughter. Unlike many female stars who had to struggle from an early age, she had a stable economic foundation and was supported by her family to pursue art. In 2013, Meng Ziyi excellently passed the rigorous entrance exam and officially became a student of the Performing Arts Department of the Beijing Film Academy - the cradle that trained a series of top Chinese stars. Her elegant, classical beauty quickly helped her to be affectionately called "the beauty of Beijing Film" by the media and students at the school.

Step by step asserting himself through a series of outstanding roles

Starting his acting career in 2014 with the supporting role of Thach Nghien in the TV series "God of War Zhao Zilong", Manh Tu Nghia gradually left an impression on the audience thanks to his attractive appearance and increasingly improved acting style.

Some of the roles that helped her stand out include:

Mu Nianci in The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2017): This is the first time Meng Ziyi plays the female lead in a classic adaptation. Her gentle beauty and ancient temperament are praised as "coming out of a novel".

Diep Hong Ngu in Tuong Da (2018): This role shows Meng Ziyi's flexibility in expressing emotions, helping her escape the "mobile vase" stereotype.

Wen Qing in The Untamed (2019): Although the role was controversial because of the amount of time he appeared, this was the "launching pad" that helped Meng Ziyi's name shine.

Dou Zhao in Nine-Tailed Dragon (2024): Marking her strong comeback after a period of silence, this role helps her reaffirm her ability in the historical palace drama genre.

In addition, the actress also appeared in a series of works such as People's Prosecutor, Kim Dung's World of Martial Arts, Grocery Store in the Clouds, The Stars Belong to You, Peach Blossoms and the Mountains... showing her diligence and diversity in choosing scripts.

Causing a storm online because... "too beautiful to be rejected for a role"

In early 2025, in an episode of the show Phi Thuong Dao, Manh Tu Nghia suddenly revealed that she was once eliminated from a role because she was... "too beautiful". According to her, the film's director at that time bluntly commented that her face was "too delicate" and not suitable to portray a tough, experienced character.

"I really don't understand what's wrong with being beautiful. You can say I'm not good enough to act, or that role isn't right for me. But when the reason is 'too beautiful', I feel extremely confused and hurt," the actress frankly shared.

Immediately after the broadcast, this statement quickly climbed to the top 3 searches on Weibo, dividing public opinion into two distinct factions. One side thought that she was "exaggerating herself" and using the incident to gain attention. Meanwhile, many people expressed sympathy and believed that Manh Tu Nghia was just bravely speaking out the truth that few people dare to admit - that in the entertainment industry, appearance is sometimes a double-edged sword.

A netizen commented: "If you are rejected for not being pretty enough, people will criticize you, but if you are rejected for being too pretty, people will criticize you for 'showing off'. She is just pointing out the dark side of the profession."

Talented, but also has its share of scandals

It is undeniable that Manh Tu Nghia is a multi-talented artist. In addition to movies, she also "invaded" reality shows such as Heart Signal S5, My Home Court and received a lot of attention. In particular, 2024 was a brilliant year in her career when she continuously received prestigious awards such as:

"Most Favorite Show Star" and "Shining Artist of the Year" at the 2024 Starlight Awards.

"Shining Actor of the Year" at Weibo Night 2024.

One of the main performers at the 2025 Spring Gala - Hundred Flowers Welcome Spring.

However, her artistic path has not been entirely smooth. She has been involved in many controversies due to her "inappropriate" statements on television shows. Some opinions say that she is "so frank that she is carefree", while experts emphasize that artists need to have a certain amount of restraint when appearing in public.

From "academy beauty" to "goddess of controversy": Where is Meng Ziyi going?

After more than a decade of working, Meng Ziyi is still trying to improve herself both in acting and public image. She is not afraid to challenge herself with new roles, not afraid to face conflicting public opinions. With her constant efforts, the career of this young girl from Jilin is gradually transforming from a "mobile flower vase" to a real actress.

Although there are still many conflicting opinions, it is clear that Meng Ziyi is one of the most notable faces of the current generation of young Chinese actors - a "flower" who is both beautiful and individual, and is not afraid to go through storms to assert herself.

From a famous "Bac Anh beauty queen" thanks to her pure beauty, Manh Tu Nghia has been proving that she is not just a beauty. After more than 10 years of artistic activities, she has gradually shaken off the prejudice of a "mobile flower vase" to build the image of a serious artist, constantly learning and renewing herself.

The list of roles is endless, from Mu Niem Tu, Diep Hong Ngu to Dau Chieu - each character marks a new step forward in acting. Despite the controversy surrounding the statement "eliminated because she was too beautiful", Manh Tu Nghia still maintains her point of view and frankly shares the dark side that few people dare to talk about in the entertainment industry. That statement, although causing a lot of public opinion, shows a true side of her: an artist who is always honest with herself and ready to face rumors to protect her personal views.

Success at major award ceremonies such as Tinh Quang Dai Thuong, Weibo and Bach Hoa Nghenh Xuan Gala is a clear affirmation of recognition from the public and experts. At the same time, trying out many program formats also shows that Manh Tu Nghia is not only limited to the image of a female lead in ancient costumes but is also ready to break out and renew herself every year.

Manh Tu Nghia: when beauty becomes a double-edged sword on the journey of acting Mimi12:49:03 01/07/2025Frankly sharing with the media, the actress revealed that she once lost her role just because her appearance was too outstanding, even considered too beautiful compared to the character's requirements.