#SHOWBIZ: Actor Hu Ge carries a defibrillator after late-night filming affects his heart health
BEIJING: Not getting enough sleep can take a toll on our health. For celebrities who spend long hours filming, often through the night, the consequences can be particularly worrying.
Beijing – Chinese actor Hu Ge, 44, has spoken about his heart health concerns following his demanding film schedule. On the Chinese medical talk show Healing Encounters, Hu explained he now carries an automated external defibrillator (AED) and emergency heart medication with him at all times due to his heart problems. He admitted that carrying the device initially seemed inconvenient, but he later realized it could help others as well.
Hu spent over three years filming the Chinese drama Blossoms Shanghai, with 60-70% of scenes shot at night, a demanding schedule that took a toll on his physical condition. At 40, he began noticing a decline in his health, which worsened after filming the 2026 drama Born to Be Alive in high-altitude regions. A medical check-up revealed heart abnormalities, prompting Hu to emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for one's own health, rather than waiting for problems to arise.
He emphasized that health and life are like credit cards – while young, people often overspend without considering repayment, but now it's time to start settling the bill.
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