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AYI JIHU - CHINA’S 1ST R&B STAR AND ICON (Con’t)
deliberately or not, it's all good to be fun but we also need positive
role models, those who are willing to inspire give hope and help
others.
Tell us about the premiere of your first film in London and
how it made you feel. Are you currently working on any films
right now?
I am definitely proud to have my first part in a film. Doing some-
thing new is always exciting, and I'd love to learn much more
about acting. We have a film called “Fear Chaser”, it will be something that everyone can relate
to, partly based on my experiences of my journey, fighting my fears and doubts, having faith and
belief.
Being of Asiatic decent, a Chinese woman, how has being from that culture helped or even
enhanced your creativity? What motivates you?
Being Chinese and doing what I do is exactly what makes me unique and stands out. I am a true
China born Chinese who talks Chinese read Chinese writes Chinese and eat Chinese! Which al-
so means I have many fears of what people think of me and how others see me. I was taught not
to do anything unless I’m perfect at it and don't embarrass yourself. Make mistakes in front of
people. That is the biggest mountain I have to climb is to not self- doubt and not be afraid to
make mistakes, this constant fight has enhanced creativity especially with the people around me,
bring my own culture into what I do, or just being me really adds something different to the table. I
have some people around me who always encourage me, motivates me and people who are very
far away from me who motivate me by showing their support and love, as I know that my people
would love to see 'one of them' succeed and make them proud.
This is my question: How do you handle your haters, I know you got plenty being out there
in the limelight.
We all have hater’s lol even if you are not in the limelight, but plenty visible ones when you are in
the public eye. I used to be someone who lets negativity affect me, but now they real ly don't af-
fect me, as I have put my faith and trust in God. People who hate really wish they were doing
what you are doing, they usually aren't happy with themselves and their own lives, but it's easier
to blame someone else than to look at the man in the mirror. So don't let their hateful words put
you down as misery loves company and they want you to feel the misery they feel.
Who do you idolize in the entertainment world? Is there anyone that you model yourself
after?
I wouldn't use the word idolize, there are people who inspires me and great role models for peo-
ple. Artistically Michael Jackson is a huge inspiration to me, from the beginning it was from
watching him that made me want to entertain and be on stage. His music crosses over to all parts