On November 10th, Chinese actress Sun Li appeared with her two children to support her husband Deng Chao at the promotional event for his new movie “Holding the Winning Ticket”. Sun Li mentioned that the reason for bringing their children, son “Waiting” and daughter “Xiao Hua”, to the event was because they had always thought of their mother as an actress and their father as a singer. Even when asked by their teachers at school, they would innocently say “Dad is sleeping”, making Sun Li realize the importance of letting their children know about their father’s profession.
Deng Chao, who wears both the hat of an actor and director, returned to acting after facing significant financial losses from his directorial work. Last year, the movie “China’s Table Tennis – Counterattack” that Deng Chao co-invested in and starred in with Sun Li was pulled from the theaters after just two days of poor box office performance. It was later re-released for 33 days but still incurred an estimated loss of 130 million Chinese yuan. This setback led Deng Chao to focus back on his acting career.
At the promotional event on November 10th, Deng Chao stood out with his red-haired look from the film “Holding the Winning Ticket”, while Sun Li exuded elegance in a simple and sophisticated outfit.
However, the center of attention for many spectators were Sun Li and Deng Chao’s children, 13-year-old “Waiting” wearing a pink jacket and loose jeans, bearing a striking resemblance to Sun Li, and 10-year-old sister “Xiao Hua” resembling Deng Chao, displaying a mix of tranquility and cuteness. “Waiting” stood next to his mother a bit shy, but couldn’t hide his handsome appearance, while “Xiao Hua” showcased her charm, interacting with the audience and making everyone burst into laughter.
During the event, Sun Li lovingly held the microphone for her son, who proudly expressed that “Holding the Winning Ticket” was the best movie he had seen his father act in, filled with admiration for his father.
Sun Li also reflected on how the last time she came to the same cinema for Deng Chao’s event was right after giving birth to their daughter “Xiao Hua”. Despite being on the same stage, their children had already grown up.
Back in November 2019, the family of four had appeared together for the movie “The Galaxy Tutoring Center”. At that time, “Waiting” and “Xiao Hua” were younger and a bit nervous in front of the camera. Even when handed the microphone by their mother, the young “Xiao Hua” shyly shook her head in refusal, but Sun Li and Deng Chao smiled indulgently at their daughter, accepting her little tantrum.
Sun Li shared that the reason for bringing their children to the event was to make them aware of Deng Chao’s profession, as they had a misconception about their parents’ careers, thinking of their mother as an actress and their father as a singer. This highlighted the importance for Sun Li to clarify Deng Chao’s occupation for their children.
Despite their busy schedules, Deng Chao and Sun Li usually take turns working to avoid prolonged periods away from home in order to witness their children’s growth. Sun Li once detailed the differences between her and Deng Chao’s personalities and preferences, showcasing a harmonious balance in their relationship.
Known as the “Chinese TV Drama Queen,” Sun Li describes herself in her Weibo bio not as an actress with listed works, but as “1+1=4,” clearly prioritizing her family. While celebrity couples often face separation due to work commitments, Sun Li and Deng Chao are seen to cherish their time together and maintain a sense of routine even when apart, always keeping each other in their hearts.