LayarHijau — Actress Tian Xiwei has revealed her unusual habit before playing an antagonist in the period drama Where the Mask Ends (嫁金釵). At a promotional event for the drama in Hangzhou, she said she has to eat until she is very full first. The remark made the audience laugh and landed on the list of trending searches.
The drama has posted strong early ratings. Tian Xiwei plays two characters: Wei Rao, the true daughter of a noble family, and Jun Dai, the false daughter. Her scenes with veteran actress Tien Niu are described as intensely charged.
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At the Hangzhou event, Tian Xiwei performed some of Jun Dai’s cruel lines again. She then shared her acting secret. “Before I play a villain, I have to eat until I’m completely full,” she said.
According to Tian Xiwei, Jun Dai’s dialogue is dense. The role includes many shouting matches, screaming, and physical confrontations that drain her breath and energy. Performing on an empty stomach makes her feel short of breath and weak, so eating a full meal before filming has become her way of staying in top form.
Her candid remark drew jokes from netizens. One comment read, “I thought playing a villain meant getting into the right headspace first. Turns out you just eat first.” Another called her a true food lover and wrote that a villain can be ruthless, but can’t be weak.
Tian Xiwei has long been known for her sweet image. In Where the Mask Ends, she takes on two characters with opposite personalities. As Wei Rao, she shows the restraint and wariness of someone fighting to survive through hardship. As the spoiled and vicious Jun Dai, she relies on a raised chin, her gaze, and shifts in vocal tone to convey arrogance.
Her performance has drawn mixed reviews. Supporters say Jun Dai is a pampered young lady with a difficult temperament, so her big emotional swings and expressive face suit the character. They also praise Tian Xiwei for using her own voice, which they see as a sign of courage in stepping out of her comfort zone of sweet roles.
Some viewers feel her expressions are exaggerated when emotions run high, with frequent glaring and shouting. In their view, the villain lacks the scheming nature and quiet, menacing pressure the role calls for. Some have also compared it to Zhou Ye’s past villain roles, joking that the two might have taken the same acting class.
Known for New Life Begins (卿卿日常) and Pursuit of Jade (逐玉), Tian Xiwei is now working to break out of her usual roles. That effort has succeeded in sparking discussion. Whether Jun Dai’s expressive style suits the character or goes too far has become a focal point while the drama airs.
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