Tom Felton

Tom Felton is a British actor best known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series. He is currently newsworthy due to his unexpected popularity in China during the Lunar New Year celebrations. Felton's character, Draco Malfoy, has become an unlikely icon for the Year of the Horse. This is because the Mandarin transliteration of Malfoy's name, "mǎ ěr fú," contains the character "mǎ," which means "horse," and the character "fú," which means "fortune" or "blessing." This linguistic connection has resonated with Chinese fans, leading to widespread use of images of Felton as Malfoy in Lunar New Year displays and social media posts, making him a viral sensation in China.