Edison Chen Looks Like Zhao Benshan, Netizens Lament a Dramatic Decline in Appearance
A recent interview with 45-year-old Edison Chen in a Los Angeles Chinese restaurant quickly went viral. His appearance in the video has sparked strong feelings among netizens about the passage of time. Chen was wearing a white baseball cap and appeared very casual, even with an unkempt beard.
Due to noticeable sagging and wrinkles in his facial skin, his expression and contours are said to strongly resemble renowned performing artist Zhao Benshan, with some netizens joking that even Zhao Benshan himself might be stunned to see the resemblance.
Some analysts believe that Chen's dramatic aging is largely related to his long-term passion for high-intensity outdoor sports such as skiing and surfing. Due to prolonged exposure to strong ultraviolet rays without adequate sun protection, the rays from the sun have accelerated the breakdown and aging of skin fibers.
In fact, this is not the first time Edison Chen's appearance has sparked controversy. Several years ago, during a bare-faced livestream, he was repeatedly said to resemble Zhao Benshan. Faced with widespread teasing and concerns about his appearance, he recently demonstrated a very candid attitude in an interview, showing a completely relaxed approach to life.
Edison Chen admitted that his mindset changed drastically after having his daughter, Alaia. He felt like he aged a lot overnight, like an ordinary middle-aged man. He even sighs while changing his daughter's diapers, hoping that when he gets old and needs care, his daughter will also be by his side.