Zhang Yingfei, known as Linda Walker, meets Filipino students in Manila, sharing her advocacy for education and lifelong learning values. Photo by Kiko Escuadro
Zhang Yingfei, known for “The Heiress Who Won With Brains,” meets students in Manila and highlights education’s power to change lives.
Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, widely recognized for her breakout performance as Linda Walker in the viral micro-drama “The Heiress Who Won With Brains,” continues to capture the attention of Filipino viewers.
Her portrayal of Linda Walker, a brilliant, disciplined, and hardworking student helped propel the series to online popularity, earning her a growing fan base in the Philippines.
Off-screen, Zhang reflects the same passion for education that defined her character. During her recent visit to the country, she met with students and shared her advocacy for learning, emphasizing its role in shaping one’s future.
“In China, there’s this saying that, ‘Education could change your destiny,’” Zhang said through an interpreter during a press conference in Quezon City on Tuesday.
Zhang’s visit highlights the growing cross-cultural popularity of short-form Chinese dramas among Filipino audiences, further strengthening entertainment exchange in the region.