A “girlish grandma” from eastern China is taking the internet by storm with her dazzling white hair, colourful outfits and fearless confidence.Yingzi, 74, from Shanghai, has more than two million online followers and often dances or poses on city streets in heels.Her videos have reportedly racked up over 100 million views at their peak.On her social media, Yingzi shares the secrets behind her youthful figure.She says it starts with “sticking to your style,” choosing clothes that young people love, and experimenting with different looks from girl-group fashion to punk.Yingzi, above, pictured in a fetching pink jacket in her younger days. Photo: QQ.comHer daily routine includes an hour of yoga each morning and stopping meals after 5pm.
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SUN · 2026-06-07 · 01:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0607-82325
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China grandma, 74, gains online fame for fashion sense, youthful spirit, inspires with confidence
Yingzi, a 74-year-old woman from Shanghai, China, has gained significant online popularity for her vibrant fashion sense and confident demeanor. With over two million followers, she frequently shares videos of herself dancing and posing in high heels on city streets, which have garnered over 100 million views.
Zoey ZhangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-07 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Yingzi, a 74-year-old woman from Shanghai, China, has gained significant online popularity for her vibrant fashion sense and confident demeanor. With over two million followers, she frequently shares videos of herself dancing and posing in high heels on city streets, which have garnered over 100 million views. Yingzi attributes her youthful appearance and spirit to adhering to her personal style, embracing trendy clothing, and experimenting with diverse fashion aesthetics. Her daily regimen includes an hour of yoga each morning and abstaining from meals after 5 p.m.
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Yingzi attributes her youthful appearance to sticking to her style, choosing clothes popular with young people, and experimenting with various fashion trends.
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Yingzi, a 74-year-old woman from Shanghai, has gained significant online fame for her fashion sense and youthful spirit.
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Yingzi's daily routine includes an hour of yoga each morning and not eating after 5 pm.
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Yingzi has over two million online followers and her videos have reached over 100 million views.
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