Sun Yi on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam August 2024. Photo: Fan Yi.
The key words for this shoot are romance, passion, vitality, and freedom, which truly reflect Sun Yi’s daily life. From a newcomer actress to a high-profile star, Sun Yi has written her own growth story with hard work and perseverance. She always maintains high standards for herself at work, but once she is away from the camera, she mingles with the staff, and her cheerful laughter can always be heard on set. Sun Yi remains as brave as she was when she first started, facing every unknown challenge with confidence.
Dress, Elio Abou Fayssal.
Recently, the variety show The Island Youth, in which Sun Yi participated, aired and sparked a heated discussion among viewers. Sun Yi remained candid while mentioning her filming experience on The Island Youth. A warm smile appeared on her face as she recalled the spring trip with the kids on the island, describing it as an unforgettable experience. The innocent smiles and pure hearts of the children brought her immense joy and happiness. She felt that her interaction with them made everything worthwhile. “The ‘internet’ children’s speed is so fast, it’s fun to be with them”, Sun Yi said with a smile.
Dress, Elio Abou Fayssal.
She often shares photos of her travels on Weibo, and whenever she’s on a break, traveling is her go-to option. Sun Yi considers the beach one of her favorite travel destinations. Recently, she went to the beach with her friends for a relaxing weekend. She excitedly recommended, “If you have the opportunity, I suggest you take a relaxing walk on the beach with your friends”.
Dress, Zhaoyi.
Break time is always precious for Sun Yi, and she hopes to experience new changes and gain new insights during these short periods. Traveling is also one of the ways she seeks inspiration. Apart from traveling, she enjoys watching movies in her spare time, which allows her to sit quietly and relax. When she feels stressed, she sings to decompress, finding it a tangible and sensual release. For Sun Yi, “Long live happiness” is her guiding principle.
Dress, Zhaoyi.
When asked if she would make a documentary film about her life, Sun Yi didn’t hesitate to give the name – “Me”. She said that the documentary would start from the moment she began her acting career, capturing her growth and emotional journey. She believes her development as an actress has been filled with various challenges and opportunities, which have made her cherish her current life and work even more and strengthened her resolve in her chosen path.
Sun Yi is accustomed to experiencing the emotions of acting countless times in her life, capturing all the realities of life with her keen senses. She then amplifies these emotions and releases them in her acting. In the soul of her constantly switching roles, she embodies a million worlds but remains true to herself.
Dress, Zhaoyi.
When talking about the roles she has played, Sun Yi mentioned that each role has similarities to her own personality. She often watches her performances repeatedly, hoping to find areas for improvement. She also continuously reflects and summarizes her experiences, believing that each review allows her to perceive the freshness between herself and her roles. This process leads to a collision of the two, resulting in sparks that shine brightly.
Dress, Marchesa.
If there is one word that best sums up Sun Yi, it must be “growth”. For Sun Yi, the word “growth” represents a lifelong process of self-discovery. Throughout her journey, she has inevitably faced collisions with the outside world, but these experiences have helped her understand what she truly wants and the kind of person she aspires to be. “When I start to believe in my own heart, I feel my growth”, she says.
Dress, Marchesa.
Since starting out, Sun Yi has constantly been learning and exploring new fields and roles. These diverse experiences have made her cherish her current life and work even more, and strengthened her resolve in the direction she is heading. For her, growing up is a process of continuous learning and exploration. “Hear 10,000 Different Voices, Become Truly Myself” – this is Sun Yi!
Dress, Marchesa.
When talking about her feelings on set, Sun Yi described it as a very fresh and interesting experience. Unlike acting, which is dynamic and allows for free expression over time, graphic photography involves immersing oneself emotionally while achieving a state of stillness. She particularly enjoyed the interactive shooting session with her dog. Unlike previous shoots, interacting with her pet made her feel more relaxed and cozy.
Outfit, Chenpeng.
When the flash turns on, Sun Yi enters another world, and the studio becomes a space and time for her to “constantly switch herself”: wearing a long red dress and lying in the middle of a sea of flowers, she exudes warm vitality and unlimited possibilities; donning a sharp and simple silhouette jacket, she displays a casual sense of strolling and thrilling, as well as a loose and flexible spirit!
Outfit, Chenpeng.
For magazine shoots, Sun Yi gravitates more towards bright color palettes, but in her daily life, her style focuses mainly on comfort and simplicity. “Probably due to my work, I often need to fly around, so apart from looking good, I pay more attention to the comfort and convenience of dressing”, she says. In her eyes, fashion doesn’t necessarily mean pursuing trends and luxury, but rather finding a style that suits her and allows her to look her best in comfort.
Outfit, Chenpeng.
Sun Yi never forces herself to do anything, nor does she deliberately plan her future. For her, growth and progress happen naturally and unconsciously. She has never been afraid to show her true self in the public eye. As the wind stops at the window and the cicadas chirp outside, she feels urged to love the world, and she has indeed done so.
Outfit, Chenpeng.
Producer: Zhang Nan.
Photographer: Fan Yi.
Stylist: Sun Zheng.
Makeup: Yang Yanfei.
Hair: Chen Rong.
Setting: Xuzitai from 27X.
Model: Sun Yi.
Assistants: Zhang, Jingwen, Emily, Yuan.
PR: Firebird PR Agency.
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