BEIJING, Jan 18 — Perhaps Huang Xiaoming hasn’t heard of the phrase "Happy wife, happy life” — but he may soon wish he had.

According to Singapore’s Straits Times, the popular Chinese actor was asked during an interview with Sina website for his opinion on his wife Angelababy’s acting ability.

Commenting on photos of her crying at the premiere of his latest film, Forever Young, he replied: "Baby is a very emotional person, so if and once she gets it, she should be a very good actress.”

It should be noted, however, that even Angelababy’s fans feel that her acting skills leave much to be desired — even if she is one of China’s biggest stars.

Huang’s frank assessment didn’t stop there.

Sina quoted him as adding: "I’m just being very objective. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Bad is bad. We’ll just have to try hard.”

However, Huang appeared to hint that this has caused a little friction at home, especially when he tries to critique his wife’s work.

"But every time I’m serious, she doesn’t accept it easily and I have to coax her,” he continued.

"But actually, she knows, and she knows what her problem is. She’s also trying hard to change and learn.”

Huang then took the opportunity to point out that his acting success is all down to hard work, and not talent.

"I’m not the talented type, I’m the hardworking type, my only talent is hard work,” he was quoted as saying.