Taiwan actress, 58, praised for ‘youthful’ looks advocates against ‘female competition’
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Famous Taiwan singer and actress Annie Yi has called for an end to “female competition”, saying that “being 58 years old is nothing to be ashamed of”.
The comments have won her widespread praise online.
On February 26, Yi, 58, posted a message calling on women to “stop female competition”, sparking lively online discussion.
She said that after attending events, she often sees comments comparing women as if their appearance and age are the only things that matter.
However, she rarely sees the same thing with men.
She added that women’s strength, life experiences and the abilities and wisdom they gain deserve recognition beyond physical appearance.