Lâm Diệu Khả – The Little Girl from the “Lip-Syncing” Performance at the Olympics 14 Years Ago
Fourteen years ago, during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, many people were enthralled by the performance of Lâm Diệu Khả (born 1999, from Beijing, China). With her enchanting singing voice and angelic beauty, it was no surprise that the young girl became a favorite among the audience.
After the opening ceremony, Lâm Diệu Khả’s name skyrocketed in popularity. Her social media platforms saw a rapid increase in followers, as many were captivated by her charm. However, not everyone knew that during the Olympic opening, Lâm Diệu Khả was not the one actually singing.
Reports later revealed that Lâm Diệu Khả was merely lip-syncing. The true voice belonged to another girl named Đường Bái Nghi. After the incident was exposed, the spokesperson for the Beijing 2008 Olympic program explained that the organizers had to execute a “voice swap” because Đường Bái Nghi’s voice was better suited for the performance, while Lâm Diệu Khả’s appearance was deemed more visually appealing.
Nonetheless, after two years of the lip-syncing scandal being revealed, Lâm Diệu Khả remained one of the most prominent child stars, but her life had become a subject of scrutiny. She was continuously attacked by the media and often had to defend herself against allegations of “deceiving” the audience during the performance.
Tragically, Lâm Diệu Khả was later branded as a “money-making machine” and was subjected to strict control over her life. Not only was she pressured into participating in entertainment programs, but she also had to sign contracts for jobs that were not suitable for her age, such as modeling and acting, which greatly affected her emotional well-being.
All of these factors contributed to Lâm Diệu Khả earning a significant amount of money for her family, yet her name was becoming more and more controversial. Due to the immense pressure, she decided to move to Australia for her studies when she turned 16. Far from home, the child star became increasingly withdrawn and lacked self-confidence. Currently, Lâm Diệu Khả is no longer the vibrant star she once was.
Đặng Minh Hạ – The Famous Child in the Tet Painting Who Always Cited Her Mother
Đặng Minh Hạ was born in 2006 into a farming family in Hà Bắc Province, China. From a young age, Đặng Minh Hạ displayed extraordinary artistic talent. Recognizing her potential, her grandfather Minh Hạ encouraged her to start singing from the age of three. At that time, her family was able to earn a little money from her performances.
At four years old, Minh Hạ was enrolled in a specialized talent development school in the city and had to live apart from her family. However, her mother, Đặng Minh Hạ, did not take advantage of this situation; instead, she nurtured her ambitions for her son to become a star, hoping to bring prosperity to the family.
Eventually, her mother’s aspirations came true in 2012 when, at the age of six, she was selected to perform on the Spring Festival program of China Central Television (CCTV). With her adorable looks and charming way of speaking, Minh Hạ quickly captivated the audience and became a “phenomenon” during that time. Her fame and popularity soared, and she continued to be invited back to the Spring Festival in the following year.
At present, the allure of Minh Hạ is undeniable. Furthermore, her mother decided to step back from work to ensure that she could seize every opportunity for her son. The young girl had to perform at various events, constantly receiving invitations for advertising appearances and appearing on numerous different television shows.
However, as the showbiz scene became increasingly demanding, Minh Hạ faced health issues. It turned out that she developed symptoms of a serious illness shortly after her second appearance on the Spring Festival. At that time, she began to show signs of fatigue, which her family had to help her cope with, allowing her to continue performing.
Nonetheless, the intense pressure and scrutiny over Đặng Minh Hạ’s life led to her facing severe repercussions. Before her public appearance, doctors advised that she should not engage in overly strenuous activities, as she had been diagnosed with a serious illness that could worsen.
It is worth noting that those who were once close to her also faced difficulties, as Đặng Minh Hạ was often burdened by her family’s expectations. Eventually, in 2015, she faced a relapse of her illness, causing her to withdraw from the entertainment industry.
Kỳ Bảo Như – A Child Star with a Distinctive Life After Being Controlled by Her Family
Kỳ Bảo Như was born into a family that had a traditional patriarchal mindset. From her early days, the young girl was subjected to her grandmother’s disdain, growing up with harsh criticisms, often feeling unloved. The situation only changed when the neighbors noticed Bảo Như’s beauty and discreetly informed her grandmother that she could pursue a career in acting. At that point, her grandmother decided to enroll Bảo Như in an acting class, which drastically altered her life.
Despite her shy exterior, Bảo Như had a natural talent for singing, dancing, and acting, and soon began to gain attention. From then on, her career as a child star blossomed. Although she was still young, Bảo Như brought in considerable income for her family. Kỳ Bảo Như quickly became seen as a cash cow for her family, as her grandmother even devised a long-term plan to ensure her granddaughter would be financially successful.
At the age of 13, Bảo Như experienced significant changes in her life when she began to develop. Her rapid growth and noticeable changes in her appearance led her grandmother to panic, fearing that her “money-making machine” would lose its charm. To address these concerns, she resorted to various questionable methods to try to control Bảo Như’s growth, hoping to keep her at a certain height for continued success.
As she turned 19, Bảo Như met someone, became acquainted, and decided to get married, despite being significantly younger than her partner. Instead of continuing her acting career, she chose to invest in stocks and was not as fortunate. At the same time, she also decided to leave her husband despite having two children together, as the marriage became unbearable. Shortly after, her husband passed away in a tragic traffic accident.
In a new environment, Kỳ Bảo Như sought to escape her reality and increasingly fell into a lifestyle marked by substance abuse. Her children were not well cared for, leading her eldest child to develop a dependency on drugs. It was only at this point that she realized her life was spiraling out of control and decided to turn her life around.
Conclusion
It can be said that nurturing child stars is one of the trends in the entertainment industry today. However, along with the surge of this trend, many serious issues have arisen. In many cases, parental pressure to exploit their children for profit has become a concerning reality. Many experts suggest that there need to be regulations in place to protect children’s rights in the face of this “star-making” phenomenon.
According to some psychological experts, forcing children to become “stars” is not only a pursuit of fame but also a manifestation of the “burdened psyche” of their parents. If parents become overly involved, it may lead to an imbalance in the child’s interests and aspirations, placing undue pressure on them to fulfill the parents’ desires. This is a “trap” that needs to be addressed to prevent further tragedies like those mentioned above.
Ultimately, how many children have to sacrifice their childhood, working tirelessly merely to become stars? The act of instilling “fame” in their hearts from a young age could create an environment where they feel trapped. It raises the question of whether this is a form of exploitation that needs to be addressed.
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