u/CrazyMany3114

Hey everyone!

I’m a high school senior from Turkey and I’ve already decided on moving to China for uni/life. I’m currently learning Chinese and I was originally planning to play it safe with a Marketing degree, but my real dream has always been Acting and Performing Arts.

I want to spend the next two years fully preparing before starting my bachelors (I will go there with a language program first), but I want to be realistic.

A few questions for the expats/students there:
- Is there actually a market for foreign actors who speak the language fluently?
- Is it possible for a foreigner to get signed by a legit Chinese talent agency, or is that super rare?
-I’m also a writer (published a book before, currently working on a web novel). Does being a creative help at all with getting a foot in the door in the industry?

Would you recommend going "all in" on an Acting major, or should I stick to a "safe" degree and do performing on the side? I really am confident in my skills and I know I could do it with right circumstances, but of course I need to know the real requirements in the industry too.

Hey everyone!

I’m a high school senior from Turkey and I’ve already decided on moving to China for uni/life. I’m currently learning Chinese and I was originally planning to play it safe with a Marketing degree, but my real dream has always been Acting and Performing Arts.

I want to spend the next two years fully preparing before starting my bachelors (I will go there with a language program first), but I want to be realistic.

A few questions for the expats/students there:
- Is there actually a market for foreign actors who speak the language fluently?
- Is it possible for a foreigner to get signed by a legit Chinese talent agency, or is that super rare?
-I’m also a writer (published a book before, currently working on a web novel). Does being a creative help at all with getting a foot in the door in the industry?

Would you recommend going "all in" on an Acting major, or should I stick to a "safe" degree and do performing on the side? I really am confident in my skills and I know I could do it with right circumstances, but of course I need to know the real requirements in the industry too.

Hey everyone!

I’m a high school senior from Turkey and I’ve already decided on moving to China for uni/life. I’m currently learning Chinese and I was originally planning to play it safe with a Marketing degree, but my real dream has always been Acting and Performing Arts.

I want to spend the next two years fully preparing before starting my bachelors (I will go there with a language program first), but I want to be realistic.

A few questions for the expats/students there:
- Is there actually a market for foreign actors who speak the language fluently?
- Is it possible for a foreigner to get signed by a legit Chinese talent agency, or is that super rare?
-I’m also a writer (published a book before, currently working on a web novel). Does being a creative help at all with getting a foot in the door in the industry?

Would you recommend going "all in" on an Acting major, or should I stick to a "safe" degree and do performing on the side? I really am confident in my skills and I know I could do it with right circumstances, but of course I need to know the real requirements in the industry too.