Although it was previously rumoured that Dilraba Dilmurat will be playing a guest role or a supporting character in Stephen Chow’s “Shaolin Women’s Soccer”, many are now speculating that the actress actually has a bigger role and might be the lead in the movie.

It was previously reported that the lead actress for the movie, which has been filming in a hush-hush, was Zhang Xiaofei, who is most known for her many collaborations with comedienne Jia Ling.

Many speculated that Zhang was the lead originally due to her jersey number in the movie, which bore the same No. 10 like Stephen had in his own film. On the other hand, Dilraba reportedly has a No. 8 jersey on.

However, it was recently revealed that the “YOLO” actress has already completed all of her parts in the film even before the crew finished shooting. However, Dilraba, who has participated in the shoot since day one, is reported to will only conclude her role in June, sparking speculations that she is the actual star of the movie.

Notably, the production of “Shaolin Women’s Soccer” has been extremely low-key and secretive about the shoot. It is said that the film was shot in a large stadium in Shenzhen, Guangdong and a large number of tents, cranes and rest vehicles were set up in the venue.

(Photo Source: Dilraba Weibo, Zhang Xiaofei Fanpage IG)

Rumours are rife that Stephen Chow will begin shooting his new movie, “Shaolin Women’s Soccer” soon and that it will star Zhang Xiaofei in the lead.

As reported on Mingpao, sources are saying that the film, which has been announced by the comedy auteur back in June, has finally found its protagonist in the Chinese comedian and actress, who recently won Best Actress at the Golden Rooster Awards for her performance in “Hi, Mom”.

The actress reportedly will be co-starring alongside Wang Yibo, of whom Stephen reportedly has shown interest in cooperation in the past.

The news of the two participating in the film has spread widely, and fans from both sides said that everything will be subject to the official announcement. It was also said that the movie will begin filming in February with a new title.

A synopsis of the plot has also gone viral on social media, revealing that it will be about a women’s team that reunites after facing a betrayal to finally win the AFC Champions League.

(Photo Source: Wang Yibo IG, Zhang Xiaofei Fanpage IG, HK01)

Zhang Xiaofei has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Beijing TV Artists Association.

The comedienne-actress is one of the 11 appointed, and the only woman, during the 7th member representative conference of the association, which was held in Beijing on 19 December.

Speaking about the appointment, she stated, “First of all, I feel very honoured and I thank the Beijing Television Association for recognising me. I hope that I can make more improvements in my thoughts and art in the future.”

She also said that she has a heavy burden on her and wants to try more in the diversity of her works, create more characters, and discover more forces.

(Photo Source: Lancel IG, SINA)