Zhao Lusi Opens Up About Helath Struggles And Ongoing Battle With Her Illness

Zhao Lusi bravely shares her ongoing health struggles and battle with depression, revealing the physical and emotional toll it has taken on her.
Chinese actress and singer Zhao, known as Rosy Zhao, earned her name in the entertainment arena with her appearance in the web drama “Cinderella Chef.”
Highlights
- Zhao Lusi is best known for her roles in the web drama Cinderella Chef.
- She was recently hospitalized because of physical health issues such as joint pains, nausea, dizziness, and even hearing loss.
- Lusi disclosed struggling with depression and physical abuse from her seniors in the workplace.
Zhao started her glory path in 2020 with an appearance in a hot drama called “The Romance of Tiger and Rose,” which earned her the Best Leading Actress Award.
In addition to acting, she made her mark in fashion, becoming a global brand ambassador for Versace in 2023.
Fans and the fashion industry have appreciated her fashion sense and energy. Recently, she has expanded her scope with new projects, such as “There’s a Kiosk by the Clouds.”
Actress Zhao Lusi’s Heart-wrenching Health Battles: A Star’s Fight Against Depression And Physical Pain
Recently, Zhao Lusi, one of the fan-favorite Chinese actresses, disclosed her long-standing health issues very personally.
On Weibo in January 2025, she said she had severe depression and some physical health issues such as joint pains, nausea, dizziness, and even hearing loss.
#ZhaoLusi‘s change from January to December 2024.
Her journey is a testament to the power of hard work and resilience. NOW SPIT THE TRUTH, How a walking and laughing bubbly sunshine changed into thinner baby gurl that now she can’t walk, speak.#ZhaoLusi #TruthForZhaoLusi pic.twitter.com/O9AsPTZqfs—
P@k Girl*ੈ✩‧₊˚
(@khalidsania179) December 30, 2024
She opened up about how these conditions have taken a toll on her, saying depression, which has plagued her since 2019, worsened with physical symptoms and the d*ath of her loved ones.
Her health crisis comes after reports of her being physically ab*sed by a former workplace supervisor, which she alluded to in the post, although the ab*ser’s identity remains unspecified.
The star of hit dramas such as “The Romance of Tiger and Rose” said that depression is an illness and not some state that she can easily get over by just “letting it go.”
Zhao Lusi Opens Up About Her Struggles With Abuse And Depression Fans Rally In Support
Zhao Lusi, 26, recently made gut-wrenching revelations regarding her health and personal life.
Taking to Weibo, she shared that she was subjected to physical abuse on the job and is currently struggling with depression.
#ZhaoLusi courageously shared her diagnosis with a caption:
“𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈”
Diagnosis:
Dissociative [Conversion] Disorder with Anxiety ConditionTreatment:
•BMI < 18.5, malnutrition identified. Referral to the Nutrition Department… pic.twitter.com/Xh1eNIKC6h— Jodi (@itsmejodiiii) January 1, 2025
The star posted photos showing her in such a gaunt state, including one showing her at 36 kg, which raised the alarm among her followers.
Moreover, Zhao said her teachers had abused her during her school days, and then experienced further emotional and physical damage from someone in her workplace.
In the same post, she also highlighted how long she had been depressed, starting in 2019 and worsening in recent years.
The Chinese star’s fans came out to support her, sending messages under hashtags such as #FreeZhaoLusi and #TruthForZhaoLusi. They noted that a person’s well-being is most important.
and sending blessings to her. For healing and recovery. May she continue to get better and stronger.she is very brave in sharing this and I am so proud of her.
Additional Information
- Zhao Lusi’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million as of 2025.
- She was rumored to be in a relationship with Chen Zheyuan in 2024 but never confirmed it.
- Lusi was suspected of having plastic surgery done on her face, but she has denied the allegations.