Actress Gong Li says actors do not need acting skills, just heart

Actress Gong Li at 11th Beijing International Film Festival on Sept 20, 2021. Photo: AP

Actress Gong Li has sparked a debate on the Internet with her comment that actors do not need acting skills, as reported by Chinese media.

At a workshop at the Beijing International Film Festival on Friday (Sept 24), Gong, 55, was sharing on her acting experience when she was asked about her understanding of the term "acting skills".