Shanghainese Lou Jing's Chinese and African heritage sparked controversial debate when she appeared on Dragon TV's reality talent show Go! Oriental Angel.
"The whole thing was a big bomb to my family and me, and it caused great harm," the 20-year-old told Neteast News on Sept 14.
"I wish netizens could tolerate my particular parentage and let it go as soon as possible."
Lou Jing's biological father is an African American who left Lou's mother more than 20 years ago. Her mother raised her alone in Shanghai.
Her life was peaceful as she studied at the Shanghai Drama Academy until she decided to participate in a girls' talent show produced by Dragon TV, Shanghai Media Group.read more
