7 Typical Jobs for Foreigners in China - Model / Actor / Singer

Model / Actor / Singer Think you’re the next Brad Pitt or Lady Gaga? You can realise your dream in China, sort of. There’s no shortage of job opportunities for young, photogenic foreigners in China. The most common and arguably easiest opportunity available is modeling. Many Chinese companies are looking for foreigners to model their products, which could be anything from sexy lingerie to mobile phones. Some foreigners pursue modeling as a full-time career in China, while others see it as a bit of pocket-money when the right opportunity comes along. Acting roles on Chinese television shows and the growing number of Chinese movies are also available from time to time. Typically, for foreigners without past experience and the right connections, these roles will be limited to that of an extra. However, the pay can still be worthwhile and, who knows... maybe you’ll get spotted in the background of a Chinese soap opera and get your big break. Perhaps the most challenging job of the three listed here is that of a singer or musician. You can’t get by on your foreigner looks alone for this one. You’ll need at least some musical talent. In the past, the best chance to make a name as a foreign musician in China was to work with agents and promoters and trawl the bar and nightclub circuit across the country. Yet, as the pool of foreigners in China grows, more and more singers and musicians are finding each other and forming bands. They then start by playing open mic nights at bars and slowly build a name for themselves.