In the new Journey to the West (西游记), we will get to see Bai Ling(白灵) playing Guan Yin (观音). Talk about shocking. There are mixed sentiments regarding this cast choice as Bai Ling is better known for her roles in movies like "Red Corner", "Three Extremes - Dumplings" (饺子) and even her posing nude for Playboy in 2005.
Interestingly, this JTTW rendition has changed the story line so much so that Guan Yin will fall in love with the Monk Xuan Zang (玄奘). Wait, there's more!! Guan Yin drinks Martini and Xuan Zang is white. Yes. White!! They will even kiss and hope to be together next life (apparently this life, they are both a little busy being noble).
What can I say? It is a crazy world. You better keep an open mind.
A short chinese article discusses the show here.
Note: Guan Yin's mortal life was a male and she has been debated to be both male and female in immortal form.
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