China actor gains renewed fame after fellow star’s warlord role mocked for flawless make-up
South China Morning Post • 4/25/2026
Summary
Taiwanese-American actor Peter Ho has gained renewed fame in mainland China for a warlord role he played 14 years ago. This resurgence follows the mockery of Chinese actor Zhang Linghe, who was ridiculed as the “foundation general” for his flawless makeup in a similar role in the recent drama Pursuit of Jade. A video clip promoting Zhang's performance went viral but received public ridicule.
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