Heiress ‘Linda Walker’ heads to PH for education campaign

Business chamber announces actress’s school visits and outreach programs in June.

The actress behind one of social media’s most recognizable “smart girl” icons is set to visit the Philippines next month, mirroring her character’s perseverance in promoting education and opportunity.

Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, better known online as Linda Walker from the viral micro-drama “The Heiress Who Won with Brains,” is scheduled to visit the country from June 8 to 11 as part of the “Education for a Better Future” campaign organized by the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).

During her visit, Zhang is expected to participate in school outreach activities, distribute educational supplies, and meet students ahead of the reopening of classes in Manila and Quezon City. The FFCCCII said the campaign aims to encourage young Filipinos to value learning, discipline, and persistence despite hardships.

Zhang’s character went viral after scenes depicting Linda’s supposed IQ of 180 and her now-famous “719-point” mock exam score spread widely across social media earlier this year.

In the series, Linda is portrayed as a student who rises from poverty, discovers she is the rightful heir to a wealthy family, and relies on academic excellence rather than privilege to overcome challenges.

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