Lance Joseph Martinez

‘Linda Walker’ Lands in the Philippines, Ready to Inspire Filipino Students

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<p><strong>Zhang Yingfei,</strong> the Chinese actress best known for portraying the brilliant <strong>Linda Walker</strong> in the hit vertical micro-drama <strong><em>The Heiress Who Won With Brains, </em></strong>has officially arrived in the Philippines.</p><p>The 22-year-old actress landed in Manila on Sunday evening as part of a civic initiative spearheaded by the <strong>Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce &amp; Industry Inc. (FFCCCII).</strong> Her visit supports the organization’s<strong> “Education for a Better Future”</strong> campaign, which aims to encourage Filipino students to pursue academic excellence.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F2089933978404669%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="925" height="525" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Yingfei rose to international popularity through her portrayal of Linda Walker, the gifted protagonist of <em>The Heiress Who Won With Brains</em>. In the series, Linda grows up in a financially struggling household in Brookshire but earns a reputation as an exceptional student with an IQ of 180.</p><p>Dubbed an “academic weapon” by those around her, the character gained attention for her remarkable academic achievements, including earning an impressive score of 719 on a challenging mock examination where most students typically score between 400 and 500 points.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780900636332Screenshot 2026-06-08 at 2.32.37 PM.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Zhang Yingfei during her arrival in Manila | Photo from Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce &amp; Industry Inc.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780900712593Screenshot 2026-06-08 at 2.33.19 PM.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Beyond her on-screen success, Yingfei is a graduate of the <strong>Central Academy of Drama </strong>and launched her acting career in 2024. Her breakout role came with<em> The Heiress Who Won With Brains,</em> which debuted in China in September 2025. For the English-dubbed release, the character’s original name, <strong>Lin</strong> <strong>SiWang</strong>, was adapted to Linda Walker.</p><p>From June 7 to 11, 2026, Yingfei is scheduled to participate in a series of activities across Metro Manila, including visits to <strong>Binondo</strong> and <strong>Intramuros</strong>. She is also expected to visit <strong>Quezon City High School,</strong> where she will help distribute school supplies and essential items such as notebooks, pens, toothpaste, and soap to students.</p><p>Joining her during some of the activities are<strong> Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara,</strong> <strong>Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, </strong>and <strong>FFCCCII</strong> officials led by <strong>President Victor Lim.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1497612014670668%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="525" height="925" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>The actress is likewise expected to make a courtesy visit to<strong> Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso</strong> at Manila City Hall, where discussions are anticipated to center on cultural exchange initiatives and tourism promotion.</p><p>Meanwhile, Filipino fans will have the chance to meet Yingfei in person during a public meet-and-greet scheduled for <strong>June 10 </strong>at The Annex, SM North EDSA in Quezon City. According to FFCCCII, admission to the event will be free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from the <strong>Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce &amp; Industry Inc.</strong></p>

<p>Zhang Yingfei, the Chinese actress best known for portraying the brilliant Linda Walker in the hit vertical micro-drama "<i>The Heiress Who Won With Brains," is in the Philippines.</i></p>

Zhang Yingfei, the Chinese actress best known for portraying the brilliant Linda Walker in the hit vertical micro-drama " The Heiress Who Won With Brains," is in the Philippines.