Actor takes lead role in boosting Thai ties
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Luo Yunxi, a Chinese actor, has been appointed as the China-Thailand Cultural Friendship Ambassador and attended a series of cultural exchange events in Bangkok last week.
The photos of Luo's arrival in Bangkok to receive a beautiful welcome wreath were released on the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Sina Weibo, garnering 22,000 likes and over 1,200 comments.
Wrapped in a dark striped suit, Luo attended one of the events on Nov 4, starting his speech with a greeting in the Thai language to introduce himself. Additionally, he promoted the delicacies and traditional culture in China, introducing that the distinctive aesthetics in his recent popular series Till the End of Moon is inspired from Mogao Caves of Dunhuang in Gansu province, the world-renowned Buddhist treasure.
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Shot to fame from being a member of the pop idol band JBboy 3, the singer-turned actor sang three songs for Thai fans during the event. He also shared the household saying of Chinese sage Confucius saying "How happy we are, to meet friends from afar" with the Thai audience.
Luo, who was born in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in 1988, has gained popularity for his portrayal of vivid characters in a string of popular TV series, ranging from the real-case-adapted Light Chaser Rescue to the romance hit Love Is Panacea. Among the series, Till the End of Moon, which draws inspiration from Chinese history and philosophical thoughts, is one of his most popular series that has been released in more than 30 countries and regions.
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