On September 8, QQ published an article about the relationship between Liu Yifei and her adoptive father, Tran Kim Phi. He is a well-known talent manager in the entertainment industry, recognized globally for his contributions. According to QQ, all of Liu Yifei’s works have received significant support from Tran Kim Phi.
Liu Yifei moved from the United States to China at the age of 15 to study at the Beijing Film Academy as an international student. At this time, Liu Yifei was not yet famous. In contrast, Tran Kim Phi had a fortune of 215 million USD, ranking 23rd in China in 2002.
Tran Kim Phi established Hong Ting Entertainment Company to manage the artistic activities of his adopted daughter, Liu Yifei.
Thanks to her father’s support, Liu Yifei appeared in the TV series The Return of the Condor Heroes alongside two famous actors at that time, Tran Khon and Dong Khiet. However, due to Liu Yifei’s lack of acting experience, she often made mistakes that caused Tran Khon to feel uncomfortable.
Later, when the production company, Trung Ky Trung, planned to film Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre (2003 version), he gathered famous actors such as Ho Quan, Liu Dao, Tran Hao, and Doan Du. Tran Kim Phi fought for his daughter to have a role in this film, as the works were adapted from Jin Yong’s novels, which were widely popular.
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre began filming on August 23, 2002, and wrapped up on January 27, 2003. At this time, The Return of the Condor Heroes had not yet aired, and Liu Yifei was still an unknown actress with little experience. Therefore, Tran Kim Phi decided to transfer 10% of Hong Ting’s shares to the production company Trung Ky Trung to help his daughter secure a role. However, externally, the media suggested that Tran Kim Phi and Trung Ky Trung had a close relationship due to their shared company.
In the film, Liu Yifei plays the role of Vuong Ngu Yen, referred to by Doan Du as “the immortal girl.” The success of the film helped Liu Yifei rise to A-list stardom, and the title “immortal girl” remained with her for over 20 years. This fame contributed to the audience’s affection for Liu Yifei, even as her acting skills were still developing; viewers continued to praise her beauty.
According to QQ, Tran Kim Phi continues to seek management opportunities in the entertainment industry for Liu Yifei. Recently, she starred in the Hollywood film Kung Fu King alongside martial arts legends Thanh Long and Ly Lien Kiet. Liu Yifei’s roles have been highly recognized, although she often faced criticism from the media, particularly when introducing her roles. Recently, works like The Mysterious Flower and The Colorful Story have also seen her involvement as a producer, thanks to Tran Kim Phi’s support.
It can be said that Liu Yifei’s success cannot be separated from the support she received from her adoptive father, Tran Kim Phi.
