At the press conference for the variety show “Sisters Take Charge” on July 15th, 45-year-old mainland Chinese actress Dong Xuan announced her remarriage, sparking a trending topic on social media. At Dong Xuan’s wedding, her friend Tong Liya attended as a bridesmaid, causing quite a buzz.
After divorcing from Gao Yunxiang in 2019, Dong Xuan had given up on marriage. However, meeting actor Zhang Weiyi changed her perspective, making her “believe in love again.” Gao Yunxiang, known for his role as “King Yiqu” in the drama “Empresses in the Palace” he starred in with Sun Li, was involved in a sexual assault case while filming in Australia in 2018. Although he was ultimately acquitted, the relationship with Dong Xuan reached a breaking point, leading to their divorce after her efforts to handle the legal matters.
Dong Xuan, now decided to remarry, had her wedding ceremony with Zhang Weiyi in his hometown in Shanxi last month. She shared her feelings, saying, “I know what I want now. I have chosen this way of life that I feel I can bear and have found someone who can share the burden with me.”
At the “Sisters Take Charge” press conference, Dong Xuan said, “Having experienced betrayal in marriage, I never thought I would step into marriage again. But meeting the right person, I bravely chose to marry for the second time.”
At the wedding, Dong Xuan wore a cream-colored dress with pearl earrings, looking elegant and poised. Zhang Weiyi wore a white shirt paired with black suit pants. They raised their glasses together, with happy smiles on their faces. While taking photos with the bridesmaid team, Dong Xuan changed into a champagne satin outfit, looking stunning as always. Tong Liya, as a bridesmaid, wore a long-sleeved suit and stood next to her friends, radiating joy.
Of note, when Dong Xuan and Zhang Weiyi toasted, Tong Liya stood behind them, appearing contemplative. The photos sparked discussions among netizens after being circulated online.
Dong Xuan and Gao Yunxiang had a failed marriage, while Tong Liya and Chen Sicheng also separated amicably. Both sisters had their share of disappointment, seemingly falling into the same pit one after another, hence their careful approach to making new choices.
Dong Xuan’s remarriage had a profound impact on Tong Liya. Dong Xuan revealed in an interview that her decision to remarry had influenced her close friends, especially Tong Liya. Tong Liya mentioned that she had closed her heart off, but witnessing Dong Xuan finding happiness again made her believe in love once more.
Aside from their deep friendship, Dong Xuan and Tong Liya are known as the “most alike female celebrities” in the Chinese entertainment industry. They were born in Heilongjiang and Xinjiang respectively, belonging to the Han and Xibe ethnic groups, and graduated from Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama. Due to their striking resemblance, netizens often mistake them for each other, dubbing them as “half-sisters from different mothers.”