China university graduate quits finance job for acting, values freedom over high pay

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fran LuOctober 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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Zeng Shuangyi, a 30-year-old university graduate from Peking University's prestigious Yuanpei School, has left her finance job in Hong Kong to pursue an acting career. Zeng gained public attention by participating in the talent show Produce Camp 2020 as the sole independent trainee among 101 contestants. Despite being eliminated early in the competition, she emphasizes valuing personal freedom over high-paying jobs. Originally from Fuding, Fujian province, Zeng was her hometown's top scorer on China’s national college entrance exam (gaokao) in 2013 before excelling academically and professionally in finance. Her decision highlights a shift towards prioritizing passion over conventional success metrics.

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