Determined China mother spends US$180,000 to turn daughter into online star with videos, publicity, demands refund from agent after failure
- Mother tries to propel daughter to internet stardom, life as entertainer
- Hires agent for 125 film projects, 28 videos, 8 original songs for daughter
A mother in China who spent 1.3 million yuan (US$180,000) over two years in a failed bid to make her daughter an internet celebrity is suing the agent she used to recover her cash.
The mother, surnamed Wu, from the southeastern province of Jiangsu, met an agent, surnamed Chen, through a mutual connection.
Chen claimed to be a shareholder in film, television, and culture companies and boasted of significant influence within the entertainment industry.
Wu, whose daughter was at art school, viewed this as a chance to propel her to internet stardom and life as an entertainer.
Chen claimed he could help Wu’s daughter create high-quality promotional videos and leverage his industry connections for publicity and fame.
Wu paid 1.3 million yuan for Chen’s team to produce 125 film projects, 28 urban-themed videos, eight original songs, and a music video for her daughter.