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Taiwanese Actress Su Yan-pei Reveals Supernatural Encounters, Insists on 'Red Envelope' Ritual for Protection

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Interview Sources not specified Context piece
  • Actress Su Yan-pei revealed her "supernatural sensitivity" and shared experiences of sleep paralysis and out-of-body phenomena.
  • She described feeling unwell at historically significant sites like the Colosseum due to perceived negative energy.
  • Su Yan-pei adheres to a strict "no red envelope, no work" rule on set to ward off spirits, especially when filming scenes involving illness or death.

Taiwanese actress Su Yan-pei has opened up about her "supernatural sensitivity," sharing unsettling experiences that have shaped her approach to work and life.

I have a 'human radar.' When I enter a place with bad energy, I immediately feel dizzy.

— Su Yan-peiThe actress described her sensitivity to negative energy.

During an interview, the star of the miniseries "Tofu Mama" detailed a lifelong connection to the paranormal, including frequent sleepwalking and a profound out-of-body experience where she observed herself sleeping. She claims to possess a natural "human radar" that triggers dizziness when she enters places with negative energy. This sensitivity even led her to abandon a visit to the Colosseum in Rome, feeling intense discomfort before entering the ancient amphitheater.

Recounting harrowing episodes of sleep paralysis, Su Yan-pei described persistent encounters with dark figures and unsettling presences. She has experienced moments where she felt unable to move or speak, desperately trying to ward off perceived intruders in her room.

Don't come, don't come!

— Su Yan-peiHer internal plea during a sleep paralysis episode when a dark figure approached her.

Her experiences extend to eerie occurrences on film sets. While shooting a hospital scene, the crew recorded unexplained screams and applause during a take, forcing a complete reshoot. In another instance, while filming in Malaysia, her hotel room was permeated by a strong, persistent odor that she couldn't identify.

Why were there screams behind us?

— DirectorThe director's shocked question after recording an eerie scream during a hospital scene shoot.

To navigate these unsettling encounters, Su Yan-pei has developed a strict "supernatural protection SOP" on set. She insists on receiving a red envelope, a traditional gesture for good luck, before commencing any scenes that involve illness, confinement to bed, wheelchair use, or death. This practice, she believes, appeases any lingering spirits and ensures a smoother filming process.

They are purely here to watch the drama, they don't mean any harm and are not aggressive.

— Su Yan-peiHer calm assessment of the spirits she encounters on set.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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