houseandwhips.com – Jia Ling has recently stunned many people with her weight loss journey. She lost 50 kg of weight while filming YOLO. She shared a photo of herself with her distinctive dimpled smile on social media after her transformation.
Jia Ling is a Chinese comedian, Xiangsheng, sketch performer, actress, producer, and director who rose to fame after appearing at the 2010 Spring Festival Gala and has since become a frequent guest on a variety of shows. In 2016, she launched her own company called, Big Bowl Entertainment with fellow comedians, Sun Jibin and Li Kun.
Likely, the 41-year-old comedic actress’s maiden film, Hi, Mom, became the second-highest-grossing film of all time in China in 2021, with a box office revenue of more than 5.3 billion yuan, making her the highest-grossing female director in the world.
Recently, Jia Ling has been a highlight of debate due to her drastic change in physical appearance. She seems to have undergone a weight loss journey to stay in shape and fit. So, if you’re curious to know the secret behind her transformation, here’s what we’ve discovered.
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Jia Ling Underwent 50 KG of Weight Loss for Her New Movie, YOLO!
On the second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, actress Jia Ling was the most talked about topic on social media. Her incredible weight loss of 50 kg while filming her movie, Yolo sparked intense discussions about leading a healthy lifestyle and inspired some viewers to set goals similar to her difficult weight loss journey.
Jia Ling before and after weight loss.
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Likely, Weibo was buzzing with conversations regarding her incredible weight loss, including “full record of Jia’s losing weight journey” and “Jia Ling totally shocked me,” and whether or not it’s time to start making more balanced habits for the Spring Festival. Moviegoer Li Qiaoya, who frequently goes to the gym to lose weight, told the Global Times,
Her achievement is quite inspiring and it deserves a movie ticket. I feel guilty for eating too much during the Spring Festival already.
As we know, Jia Ling was previously known for her infectious laughter and emotional performances. But she recently took social media to share her post-transformation image, complete with her unique dimpled smile. Fans were shocked by her newfound jawline, and many admired her bright beauty.
However, the 41-year-old comedian later stated that the film is not about boxing or reducing weight, but rather a heartfelt story about learning to love yourself. Yet, not everyone agrees with her weight-loss plan. She had to gain 20 kg to finish filming the picture before losing weight in just six months. According to Jiang Chong, a Chongqing-based fitness expert,
Not everyone can manage to shoulder the burden of losing 50 kilograms in just six months. It is not only a physical challenge but also a mental one.
When discussing Jia Ling’s weight-loss journey, she highlighted the necessity of having realistic goals in interviews leading up to the publication. Jiang reiterated the view, stating that setting attainable goals is essential for maintaining good health. He told,
It’s never bad to have a movie reminding so many people of the importance of keeping fit. To lose weight in a healthy way, it takes a long-term goal that consists of several reachable short-term goals. It would be better to work out a schedule and stick to it, rather than blindly trying extreme workload to lose weight.
More About Jia Ling: How Was Her Early Life?
YOLO actress Jia Ling was born on April 29, 1982, in Dashan, Hubei Province, to a poor family of four. She studied acting for two years at Wuhan Art School in 1994, She then applied to the Central Academy of Drama’s acting program in 2000 and was eventually accepted.
Jia Ling became a disciple of Xiangsheng veteran Feng Gong in 2005.
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In 2001, she applied to the Central Academy of Drama for both the Drama Performance and the Cross Talk Performance simultaneously. Later, she was admitted to both majors, but due to her mother Li Huanying‘s incorrect selection, she could only enroll in the college class of cross-talk performance
Jia Ling was unable to find cross talk performance job after graduation due to her female status, so she started working everywhere, earning a living as a part-time host, script developer, temporary assistant to the artist, and with the help of her sister, Jia Dan. She was then enrolled in the China Broadcasting Art Troupe in 2005 and began studying under Feng Gong.
