Celebrity / Famous person

What are the disadvantages of being a celebrity?

As I mentioned, being a celebrity does not have a private life. Many reporter will be eye-ing on your daily live.

Compare how people become celebrities today with how people become celebrities years ago, for example, 30 or 50 years ago?

Compare to 30 or 50 yars ago, people nowadays can easily become celebrities. It is because with technology, there are many social platforms and media that can help them to become famous.

Compare what kinds of people were famous in China in the past time (your grandfather was young) to the kinds of people who are famous today.

Compare to the past, the people who are famous today are usually very different, they are famous on the social media platform or media. They are not like the famous politicians, for example Chairman Mao was the famous person in my grandfather's time.

Can you talk about your favourite celebrity?

I dont have a special celebrity that I like. But in China, everyone know about Jacky Chan, who is a martial art actor. He inspire me to practice my Taichi.

What are the benefits of being a celebrity?

I think being a celebrity can help them to gain more money, increase their income. For example, famous people will have more jobs and this can help them to earn more money.

Can you give me some examples of celebrities in your grandfather's time?

I think the famous person in my grandfather's time would be Chairman Mao. It is because in the older days, famous people are usually politicians or people who contribute to the country.

Who is the legendary celebrity in your country?

I think the most legendary famous person in China is Chairman Mao. There are many families would have his painting or picture in their home, to show a good respect to the late Chairman Mao.

Do you think, to be famous, a person needs to have some special talent or ability?

I think, a person needs to have some special talent or ability is important to be famous. It is because they need to make high quality videos to attract people.

What kinds of people become famous?

In the modern society, many people on the Facebook or Youtube become famous. They are usually the younger generation.

Do you want to be a celebrity?

No, I don't think so. Usually celebrity does not have a private, I prefer to have my private life and not be famous.

How do celebrities influence their fans in China?

With the current technology, Wechat is a household name application in China. The celebrities in China usually use Wechat to influence their fans. They post a lot of daily life on wechat.

In general, how do people become famous?

With the current techonology, internet is very popular in our lives, some people published some funny videos to make themselves popular. And people use internet to share this video and make the person popular.

Do you like foreign celebrities?

Yes, I like foreign celebrities. For example Lady Gaga is very popular in China, I think she is very different from other celebrity and she always have unique appearance.

What are some general qualities of famous people? Do they have any qualities that are different from ordinary people?

Yes, I think these famous people are different from ordinary people. Famous people are usually very creative and have high imagination, they can make many high quality content to make them famous.

Do you think we should protect famous people's privacy?

Yes, I think we should protect famous people's private life. It is because all people should have the right to live their life, we shouldn't invade 侵入／disturb 干扰 another's personal life.