Fan Bingbing has paid more than 100 million USD, about to return to showbiz
Chinese media reported that Fan Bingbing has paid $104 million out of a total of $130 million to the tax authorities. She will return to showbiz sooner than expected.
According to China Times, Fan Bingbing was "banned" after an economic penalty of up to130 million USDat the end of 2018. By January 8, she had paid 80% of the amount, equivalent to104 million USD.
The rest, she is arranging to pay in cash. The actress is planning to return to art in 2019.
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| Fan Bingbing in new promotional photos. |
On the afternoon of January 8, an MC shared a series of photos advertising Pham Bang Bang's latest sunglasses. The MC said that the actress no longer has to suffer from being turned away by big brands after fulfilling her tax obligations to the state.
Thanks to the arrangement, Pham Bang Bang also did not lose her role in the movie.355.Thisis a Hollywood-produced film, starring famous actors such as Jessica Chastain and Penelope Cruz.
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| She is almost done paying the fine to the tax authorities. |
Earlier, Fan Bingbing appeared outside her office in Beijing. The famous actress wore a dark life jacket and sunglasses to avoid attracting attention.
Chinese reporters said Fan Bingbing stayed in her office until late at night. Sources said the actress was still finishing up unfinished work and waiting for the right time to return to showbiz.
The tax evasion scandal has severely affected the career of Pham Bang Bang and her relatives. The actress has had many advertising and film contracts cut.
Recently, the crew of The Deprivation 2 was forced to edit and cut out many scenes of Fan Bingbing in order to release the film. Artists managed by Fan Bingbing's company also stopped working with her.
Fan Bingbing is planning to withdraw her younger brother from the group NINE PERCENT. In 2019, she will step up her promotional activities for Fan Chengcheng as a solo artist.
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| Fan Bingbing was caught going to the office. |
Fan Bingbing's boyfriend was also affected by the scandal. For nearly 5 months, due to Fan Bingbing's scandal, Li Chen has barely appeared in public.
In an interview with Sina, Li Chen affirmed: "Every mistake needs to be corrected, we accept all criticism." He confided that he would be by Fan Bingbing's side during the most difficult time. Sohu revealed that Li Chen had put some real estate up for sale so his girlfriend could have money to pay the fine.
Previously, Chinese media reported that Fan Bingbing and Li Chen planned to get married in 2018. Due to problems with tax authorities, the couple decided to postpone their wedding to early 2019. However, they will most likely hold a private wedding ceremony because they are afraid of the noise.
"There will not be a wedding of the century because of Pham Bang Bang's recent financial scandals."