Jia Ling’s Return to Spring Festival with New Film “Hot and Spicy”
Jia Ling, renowned Chinese actress and director, made a major announcement on January 11, revealing that her new film “Hot and Spicy” will be released on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which falls on February 10. This marks her return as a director for the Spring Festival after a three-year hiatus since her last film “Hello, Li Huanying”. The movie lineup for “Hot and Spicy” has also been unveiled, creating a buzz among fans and movie enthusiasts.
Jia Ling shared on social media that she lost 100 pounds for her role in the film and trained to look like a boxer. She described the intense process as a transformation into a tired warrior holding her trophies. Furthermore, she stated that “Hot” is a movie about finding oneself and learning to love oneself, promising to meet the audience on the first day of the new year.
Following the announcement, the news quickly sparked heated discussions on various platforms, with the topic “Jia Ling lost 100 pounds” trending. Additionally, the film lineup and the upcoming Spring Festival film releases, including “Flying Life 2”, “Red Carpet”, “Let’s Shake the Sun Together”, and “Bear Infested: Reverse Time and Space”, have also generated significant interest among the audience.
“Hot and Spicy” is a comedy sports film adapted from the Japanese movie “One Hundred Dollar Love”, starring Jia Ling and Lei Jiayin, with several other prominent actors and special appearances. In preparation for her role, Jia Ling shared that she underwent a remarkable physical transformation.
As anticipation builds for the release of “Hot and Spicy” and other films scheduled for the Lunar New Year, it is evident that audiences are eagerly looking forward to the diverse offerings that will hit the big screens on New Year’s Day. With the prospect of an exciting lineup of films, moviegoers are poised to have an entertaining and enriching cinematic experience.
Jia Ling had made a significant mark in the Chinese film industry with her previous film “Hello, Li Huanying”, becoming the highest-grossing female director in China. The movie garnered widespread acclaim, showcasing her talent and directorial prowess, and now, with “Hot and Spicy”, she is set to captivate audiences once again.
As the films prepare to make their debut on New Year’s Day, the stage is set for an exhilarating and captivating cinematic celebration, providing audiences with an array of compelling and entertaining stories to enjoy.