Chinese university graduate quits finance job for acting, values freedom over high salary
Zeng relinquishes a lucrative job and a vibrant lifestyle, but in return, she attains what she describes as ‘freedom of life’
A university graduate gave up her glamorous life in the finance industry to embark on a new journey as an actress, stating that she values freedom above all else.
Zeng Shuangyi, 30, gained public attention after taking part in the Chinese talent show Produce Camp 2020.
She stood out as the only one among the 101 idol trainees not signed to a talent agency and was also notable for being a graduate of China’s prestigious Peking University.
Zeng ranked 75th in her first stage performance and was eliminated in the second round. She described this as the lowest score she had ever attained.
In 2013, she was the top scorer in her hometown of Fuding in southeastern China’s Fujian province, during the competitive gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam.
As a result, she was admitted to Peking University’s Yuanpei School, which allowed her the freedom to choose any major that sparked her interest.
After graduating with a degree in economics, Zeng secured a job at a finance company in Hong Kong.
