Beijing Review | 13-Jul-2020 | By Li Qing
Actress and singer Jin Sha debuted in the entertainment industry in a campus drama nearly 20 years ago. Since then, she acted in eight TV series and released six albums. But then came a time when she found her career going downhill.
With the roles drying up, Jin started doing commercial jigs sponsored by malls and companies so that she could still remain in the industry and make some money to self-produce her songs. And refusing to be disheartened, the 37-year-old signed up for professional training to improve her skills and find opportunities in the future. As the saying goes, God helps those who help themselves. Jin’s break came when Mango TV, a streaming site backed by Hunan Satellite TV, invited her to take part in their new talent show. Sisters Who Make Waves is a song and dance contest featuring a group of women who are already celebrities with established careers. The unique thing is that they are all over the age of 30, with the oldest being 52.
The TV show has already become a trending topic in China, especially among women. The group of financially independent, confident and hardworking women who have a mind of their own have broken away from the norm of meekly following orders in a reality show. They are not afraid of being critical of the comments made by the judges.
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