A virtual actress named Fang Taozi has gained 400,000 followers and starred in a miniseries with 250 million views, sparking industry debate.
Key facts
- •Fang Taozi has gained 400,000 social media followers in two months.
- •The miniseries The Laid-off Girl has accumulated 250 million views.
- •The character is designed with realistic flaws like wrinkles, pores, and sweat.
- •Industry professionals have expressed concern over the potential replacement of human actors by AI.
A virtual actress named Fang Taozi has amassed 400,000 followers on a Chinese social media platform in two months. She stars in the miniseries The Laid-off Girl, which has reached 250 million views. Her success has triggered industry-wide discussions regarding the potential for AI to replace human actors.
By the numbers
Character design and audience reception
Fang Taozi is depicted as a 20-year-old protagonist who moves to the city of Shangnan to pursue a career in modeling. According to the industry media outlet AI Value, audiences have responded positively to the character because her personality and image are perceived as relatable. Unlike many AI characters designed with flawless features, Fang is rendered with realistic details such as pores, wrinkles, and blemishes. The series depicts her with realistic physical reactions, including sweat after physical exertion, tangled hair, and makeup that fades throughout the day.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by South China Morning Post.
