Chinese actor gains fame after fellow star's warlord role mocked
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 06:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Taiwanese-American actor Peter Ho has gained renewed fame in mainland China for a warlord role he played 14 years ago. The renewed attention comes after another actor, Zhang Linghe, was mocked for playing a similar role with flawless makeup.
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