Taiwanese fashion designer Wen Ching-chu dies at 69; actress Liu Yurou mourns mentor
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese fashion designer Wen Ching-chu has died at the age of 69.
- Actress Liu Yurou mourned her mentor, recalling Wen's support during her early modeling career.
- Wen Ching-chu was known for her work in Taiwan's fashion industry.
Taiwan's fashion industry is mourning the loss of renowned designer Wen Ching-chu, who passed away at the age of 69. The news has sent shockwaves through the fashion and entertainment worlds.
From when I first debuted as a rookie model, this name was deeply imprinted in my mind. Sister Wen, the designer who took care of me the most.
Actress Liu Yurou expressed her deep sorrow, sharing how Wen Ching-chu significantly supported her during her early days as a model. "From when I first debuted as a rookie model, this name was deeply imprinted in my mind. Sister Wen, the designer who took care of me the most," Liu wrote on social media.
She even entrusted me, a rookie, with shooting catalogs for hundreds of unreleased outfits.
Liu recalled that Wen Ching-chu consistently included her in fashion shows, regardless of their size. "She even entrusted me, a rookie, with shooting catalogs for hundreds of unreleased outfits." This trust and kindness left a lasting impression on Liu.
I can't believe this is real, the most romantic and beautiful Sister Wen, thank you for taking such good care of me.
"I can't believe this is real, the most romantic and beautiful Sister Wen, thank you for taking such good care of me," Liu stated, expressing her disbelief and profound sadness. She concluded her tribute with heartfelt wishes for her mentor, "In heaven, you will still be the most beautiful angel."
In heaven, you will still be the most beautiful angel.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.