LayarHijau– Rising actress Lu Yuxiao recently opened up about her distinctive acting process and shared an amusing behind-the-scenes story about taking photos with top actress Liu Yifei. Her candid comments quickly caught the attention of fans, showcasing both her dedication to craft and her refreshing honesty.
During a recent interview, Lu Yuxiao discussed her unique approach to embodying characters. Rather than relying on conventional preparation, she prefers to “live” inside the character’s emotional space, letting intuition lead her performance. “I don’t think too much before the camera starts rolling,” she said. “Once I’m in costume and step onto the set, I let the environment and emotions guide me. I want everything to feel real, not performed.”
The actress, who gained attention through her role in Love in the Clouds (入青雲), also revealed that her acting style is rooted in observation and empathy. She often studies the small details of how people express emotion—how their eyes shift, how their breathing changes—so she can capture those subtleties on screen. “Sometimes the smallest movements say the most,” Lu added. “When you feel the character’s heartbeat, the audience will too.”
Aside from her insights on acting, Lu Yuxiao also shared a charming story about her recent photo opportunity with Liu Yifei. She admitted feeling both nervous and awestruck. “It was my first time standing that close to Liu Yifei,” Lu recalled with a laugh. “She was glowing. I couldn’t even look straight at her face for the first few seconds because she’s that beautiful in person.”
She confessed that the experience made her momentarily forget how to pose for the photo. “I froze for a bit,” she joked. “Then Liu Yifei smiled and told me, ‘Relax, just be yourself.’ That instantly calmed me down. She has such a gentle aura—it’s impossible not to feel at ease around her.”
Fans praised Lu Yuxiao’s humility and authenticity, saying that her reaction to meeting Liu Yifei reflected the feelings of many viewers who admire the senior actress.
As for her future plans, Lu hinted that she’s interested in exploring more complex female characters—women with quiet strength, conflicting emotions, and layered pasts. “I want to portray women who are real, who make mistakes, who feel deeply,” she said. “I’m not afraid of imperfection. In fact, that’s what makes a character come alive.”
With her grounded personality and immersive acting method, Lu Yuxiao is fast emerging as one of the most intriguing new faces in Chinese television—an actress unafraid to be vulnerable both on and off screen.
