Actress, 18, Loses Baby Fat 6 Days Into Filming New Drama; Director’s “Extreme Weight
Chinese actress Ai Mi has drawn attention for her rapid weight loss while filming a new drama under director Guo Jingming. The director is known for enforcing a strict, controversial 16-day regimen that includes severe dietary restrictions and fluid intake limits.
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The story highlights ongoing concerns regarding extreme beauty standards and health risks within the entertainment industry's production culture.
The strict diet reportedly involves 16 days of restricted eating — no oil, salt or sugar, and... no water after 8pm.
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Now, 18-year-old Chinese actress Ai Mi has caught attention after her signature baby fat was reportedly noticed to have “disappeared” just six days after she started filming new drama Bai Yao Pu .
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