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Tian Lulu tearfully hits back at online trolls criticizing her dogs

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese veteran artist Tian Lulu became emotional during a late-night livestream, responding angrily to online commenters criticizing her for owning dogs while allegedly having financial difficulties.
  • Tian Lulu defended her decision to keep her two dogs, stating they are like children to her and provide her with a reason to live, and she rejected accusations of faking hardship for sympathy or money.
  • She also spoke about the struggles of older artists in Taiwan, lamenting the lack of work opportunities and the industry's preference for younger actors playing elderly roles, while revealing she has made arrangements for her will and end-of-life care.

Veteran Taiwanese artist Tian Lulu became visibly distressed during a late-night livestream, fiercely responding to online commenters who criticized her for owning two dogs while facing alleged financial hardship.

Why do you care if I have no money and still keep dogs?

โ€” Tian LuluResponding angrily to online criticism during a livestream.

"Why do you care if I have no money and still keep dogs?" she angrily retorted. Tian Lulu expressed deep hurt over comments suggesting she shouldn't own pets if she lacks funds. She declared that her dogs are like children to her, providing her with a vital reason to continue living amidst life's struggles. The artist became tearful, emphasizing her need "to feel needed."

I need to feel needed.

โ€” Tian LuluExplaining the emotional importance of her dogs.

Tian Lulu also touched upon the difficulties faced by veteran artists in Taiwan, noting that many are no longer sought after for roles. She lamented the industry's trend of casting younger actors to portray elderly characters, questioning the logic behind it. She revealed that many older performers live difficult lives, especially after venues likeๆญŒๅŽ… (singing halls) closed decades ago, depleting even substantial savings.

Veteran artists cannot get on shows because nobody wants to use us.

โ€” Tian LuluDescribing the lack of work opportunities for older performers in Taiwan.

Despite her own challenges, including a chronic illness requiring over 20 years of medication, Tian Lulu maintains an optimistic outlook. She adamantly denied fabricating her situation for sympathy or financial gain, challenging any accuser to show proof of donations. She stated she would even return any money offered. Having lost her grandmother and having no other relatives, Tian Lulu, who entered the music industry at 13, has made arrangements for her will and signed a do-not-resuscitate order, having planned her final affairs.

Is it not too ridiculous?

โ€” Tian LuluQuestioning the practice of casting younger actors to play elderly roles.
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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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