LayarHijau – Zhao Lusi once again became the center of attention at the Tencent Video All Star Night (星光大赏), held recently. Her popularity is at an all-time high after her latest drama, Love’s Ambition (許我耀眼), was officially named Tencent’s Drama of the Year. Her appearance at the awards night further underscored Zhao Lusi’s special standing with Tencent Video.
Zhao Lusi appeared as the final star on the red carpet. The moment was made even more grand with a custom tiger animation played along the red carpet, symbolizing Zhao Lusi’s journey over the past year as she faced and overcame various challenges.
She wore a pink, low-cut sequin gown from AADNEVIK’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Her look was completed with Bulgari’s “One of A Kind” high jewelry necklace, described as a globally unique and priceless piece that had previously only been displayed at exhibitions in Italy. The fact that the necklace was brought out by Zhao Lusi herself as a Bulgari brand ambassador further highlighted the level of trust and special treatment she receives from the luxury house.
Upon entering the venue, Zhao Lusi’s privileged status was again evident as she was seated in the front row at the center position. She changed into a lace-and-sequin haute couture gown from Francesco Scognamiglio’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection, marking a new milestone as she “unlocked” a top-tier couture brand she had not worn before. Many netizens praised this achievement, calling it proof that Zhao Lusi deserves the title of the year’s rating queen.
However, the spotlight on Zhao Lusi was not without criticism. While her red carpet makeup was widely praised for looking fresh and well-balanced—earning her the nickname “a living peach”—her makeup inside the venue sparked mixed reactions. In unedited photos, her contour was considered too heavy, her complexion appeared pale under the strong lighting, and her aegyo sal was seen as overly exaggerated. As a result, some netizens felt that her indoor makeup look was less successful.
Zhao Lusi was aware of these criticisms and addressed them during a livestream on Sunday, December 21. She said, “I can’t spend an entire year struggling internally over makeup or clothing. That’s no longer important to me. Besides, if the makeup doesn’t look good, then it simply doesn’t look good. As long as the drama performs well, that’s what matters. Even if I hired a makeup artist, people might still say it doesn’t look good, and that would only place unnecessary pressure on them.”
Love’s Ambition has recorded 2.2 billion views since its premiere in September 2025. The drama also swept six awards at the Tencent Video Golden Penguin Awards 2025, held on December 20, including the highest honor, Drama of the Year.
