The mainland Chinese variety show “Actors Please Take Your Place 3” caused a stir upon its premiere, with Hong Kong actress Deanie Ip grabbing attention for her stern mentoring style. In the first episode, ex-wife of Bonafilm CEO Yu Dong, Jin Qiaoqiao, was publicly scolded by Deanie Ip for being late, and was ordered to apologize to the entire audience first. Deanie Ip’s sharp demeanor was quite surprising.
In leaked clips from the show, it can be seen that when all the participating actors were gathered, Jin Qiaoqiao suddenly appeared at the door. Her late arrival prompted mentor Deanie Ip to express dissatisfaction, demanding that she apologize to everyone immediately.
Jin Qiaoqiao explained, “After I arrived in the morning, I realized that I forgot this set of clothes, so I went back to get it.” Deanie Ip didn’t buy her explanation at all, interjecting, “I don’t want to hear excuses, I want to hear you say ‘Sorry, I was late’ to everyone first.” Producer Yang Xiaopei also joined in, directly asking why preparations weren’t made a day in advance.
Faced with the mentor’s strong demand, Jin Qiaoqiao was momentarily speechless, bowing and apologizing on the spot, “It was indeed my fault, no matter how many reasons I give, it’s just excuses.” Deanie Ip responded, “I accept it, but don’t let it happen again.”
This exchange quickly trended online, with netizens buzzing about how “Red Sister (Deanie Ip) dares to rebuke even the ex-wife of a heavyweight in the film industry,” while others commented that “being late should be acknowledged, there are no privileges in the workplace.”
49-year-old Jin Qiaoqiao, who has been in the industry for many years, married Bonafilm CEO Yu Dong in 2013. The couple, who have two children, divorced in 2021 after an 8-year marriage. Jin Qiaoqiao, known for her roles in numerous film and television works, made a lasting impression on audiences with her portrayal of the Peacock Princess in “Journey to the West.” Due to her performance as various types of princesses, she was dubbed the “Princess Specialist.”