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Fan Bingbing, one of China’s most popular actresses,has not been seen since in months— but she has broken her silence to address her massive tax evasion fines.
Fan will not be charged if she pays back the money within a time limit,The Hollywood Reportersaid that Xinhua reported. A person from her company, however, is reportedly in custody.
Fan made a statement about her situation on Weibo. She started, according toThe Hollywood Reporter, “Recently I have been enduring an unprecedented amount of pain, undergoing deep self-reflection and introspection. I am deeply ashamed and feel guilty for what I have done, and I offer my sincere apologies to everyone.”
TheX-Menactress said, “I have come to realize that, as a public figure, I should have observed the law, setting a good example for society and the entertainment industry. I shouldn’t have lost the ability to control myself in the face of economic interests, allowing myself to break the law.”
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She continued, “As an actor, I take pride in showcasing our country’s culture on the global stage, and I do my best to be in the forefront of this. I owe my success to the support of my country and the people. Without the great policies of the [Communist] Party and the state, without the love of the people, there would have been no Fan Bingbing.”
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“I failed my country which nurtured me; I failed the society which trusted me; I failed the fans who loved me,” she wrote. “I offer my sincere apology here once again! I beg for everyone’s forgiveness!”
One of the last times Fanwas seen in public was at May’s Cannes Film Festivalto promote the female spy thriller355, which costarsJessica Chastain,Penelope Cruz, Lupita Nyong’o andMarion Cotillard.
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One rumor, that Fan was seeking asylum in Los Angeles, spread after Hong Kong’sThe Apple Dailysaid thatJackie Chanhad advised her to go to an immigration office. Chan’s company labeled the allegation “nonsense,” according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
source: people.com
