#SHOWBIZ: Chinese actress Liu Yifei slammed for cropping Vietnamese star out of event photo
BEIJING: In show business, it's standard practice for publicists—or even stars themselves—to crop group photos so the focus stays entirely on them.
In the world of entertainment, it is customary for publicists or the stars themselves to edit group photos to ensure that the spotlight remains focused on them. However, Chinese actress Liu Yifei recently found herself at the center of controversy after engaging in this very practice. The 39-year-old, who serves as the Global Brand Ambassador for luxury brand Bulgari, recently attended the brand's High Jewellery Gala Dinner in Shanghai.
Following the event, Liu shared photographs from the evening on her Instagram account, but one particular image sparked outrage on the internet.
The photo showcased Liu alongside Bulgari CEO Laura Burdese. Not long after, astute netizens noticed that Vietnamese singer-actress Ho Ngoc Ha had originally been positioned on Burdese's other side in the same shot. The complete, uncropped version of the photo was already circulating on Ho Ngoc Ha's personal social media account.
It didn't take long for Liu's fans to take to her comment section in both English and Vietnamese, expressing their disapproval. Critics accused her of being disrespectful and insecure, while others questioned her professionalism.
Adding to the awkwardness of the situation was the fact that Ho Ngoc Ha had previously praised Liu online, referring to her as "super cute" and "very beautiful in person." Despite Liu quickly deleting the offending post, the cropped image had already gone viral. Liu's supporters came to her defense, arguing that as an international brand ambassador, she is entitled to curate her personal social media page according to her own preferences.
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