Qian Zhijun
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| Background information | |
| Chinese name | 錢志君 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 钱志君 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Qián Zhìjūn (Mandarin) |
| Born |
July 15, 1987 Jinshan District, Shanghai, China |
| Other name(s) | "Little Fatty" |
| Occupation | Actor, entertainer |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
Qian Zhijun (born July 15, 1987), nicknamed "Little Fatty" (小胖 Xiǎo Pàng), is a Chinese actor and entertainer. His fame began during the "Little Fatty" internet meme, and since then he has appeared in a film and a cooking show, hosted a festival for people with alternative body types, and also appeared in advertising.
Qian originated from Jinshan District, Shanghai. In 2003, an individual had taken a photograph of Qian at a traffic safety event. Starting in 2003, his face was superimposed onto various other images.
The boy said that he first discovered the meme when, at an internet café, a person approached Qian and asked him if he was the real "Little Fatty." Qian said that he originally felt humiliation, but "I have tried to turn sorrow into strength. At least this makes people smile and I have had quite a positive response from many surfers."
In the mid-2000s Qian worked as a gas station attendant, with a salary of 1,000 Chinese yuan ($125 USD, £60 GBP, about R1,000 ZAR) per month. He weighed 100 kilograms (220 lb). By 2006, as a result of exposure from the meme, the man had hopes about getting a career as an entertainer. Qian also said that he wanted to become a celebrity chef on television and teach people how to make healthier eating choices.
La Carmina of CNN said that by late 2006 Qian became "one of the most famous faces in China." Carmina added that, as a result of the internet meme, Qian "went from obscurity to movie stardom." Qian accepted an appearance to appear in Beijing on the talk show Tell The Truth. Qian was to star in Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon, where he was supposed to play Liu Shan, the last emperor of the Shu Han. In 2007 the film script was modified due to financing issues. The Liu Shan role was altered, and Qian's planned role in the film was removed.
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