Chen Yixin moves to Paris to find out how life could be like 'somewhere new'
Singaporean actress Chen Yixin has moved to Paris to seek personal growth and escape the pressures of living in the public eye. She plans to document her journey on a new YouTube channel while building a private community.
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The story reflects the challenges faced by second-generation celebrities navigating digital footprints and mental health.
Local actress-model Chen Yixin has packed her bags for Paris.
The 26-year-old revealed the move in a video posted to social media yesterday (Sept 8), titled The (X) in Paris Diaries, in which she spoke from her new room about what prompted her to embark on this new chapter.
"For the longest time I kept most of myself to myself. I don't really like talking to the camera, just because so much of my personal life is discussed," she said.
"I didn't want to give any more ammunition to be picked apart. I really wanted to be accepted and not give anyone any reason to talk about me."
Yixin is the daughter of veteran actress Xiang Yun and former actor Edmund Chen . Her 35-year-old brother Chen Xi is also a local actor.
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