Wearing a black cap and face mask, Chinese actress Sun Li was spotted recording her daughter’s performance on her phone at the 14th Singapore International Ballroom Dance Open.
- Sun attended the dance event on Nov. 7–8 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, The Star reported.
- Her 12-year-old daughter, Deng Hanyi, reportedly earned three gold medals at the competition.
- Fans recognized Sun from her television role in “Empresses in the Palace” and referred to her by the character’s nickname, Niang.
The 44-year-old star attended the international event on Nov. 7–8 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, according to 8days. A spectator shared photos and videos on Xiaohongshu on Nov. 9 showing Sun dressed in black while supporting her daughter. The girl, known as Xiao Hua, performs competitively in Latin dance.
Seated opposite the actress, the spectator expressed excitement at the unexpected encounter. “I was so lucky! Niang was sitting right opposite me. She’s really beautiful in person and looks amazing,” the spectator told The Star.
Xiao Hua reportedly took home three gold medals from the weekend event. Sun also drew attention when she wore the medals around her own neck.
Chinese media reported that Sun introduced Xiao Hua to dance at age five. At age seven, the youngster turned her focus toward Latin dance and is said to log upwards of 15 hours of practice weekly.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | 14th Singapore International Ballroom Dance Open |
| Venue | Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre |
| Dates | Nov. 7–8 |
| Dancer Age & Discipline | 12 years old, Latin dance (training 15+ hours/week) |
Born in 1982, Sun is known for television dramas including “Empresses in the Palace”, “The Legend of Mi Yue”, “Happiness as Flowers” and “Shanghai Bund”. Scoring best actress accolades at the Magnolia, Golden Eagle, and Flying Apsaras ceremonies, she achieved the milestone of becoming the youngest performer to finish China’s TV acting Grand Slam in 2018.
Sun married actor Deng Chao, 47, in 2010. They have two children: son Han Zhi, 13, and daughter Deng Hanyi, 12, known as Xiao Hua.
