Shu Qi recovers gracefully from a fall and fans are loving it

A rainy day. Wet floor. Three-inch heels. A Taiwanese actress.

What could go wrong?

Well, it seems that the odds weren't in Shu Qi's favour as she took a tumble while gracing a Bulgari event in Shanghai on Tuesday evening (June 18).

Dressed in a stunning black number by Hillier Bartley, the petite star was ascending a flight of stairs when the incident happened.

According to Taiwanese media, the steps were wet and slippery from the rain and as the actress made her way up the stage, she took a spill on the stairs, much to the shock of the people around her.

However, she managed to recover gracefully from the fall and didn't seem affected by the embarrassing moment. With the help of the crew around her, the 43-year-old managed to make her way up the stage.

It was reported that she maintained her composure and poise throughout the event and even had a smile on her face, showing us all what it truly means to be classy - with a 'C'.

When asked by the crew if she was okay, Shu Qi apparently repeatedly assured them that she was fine.

As her appearance on stage came to an end, she gamely removed her heels and walked off the stage barefoot.

Her handling of the situation impressed the public who took to social media to praise the actress and wish her well.

In addition to sending her love, her fans also described how watching the fall broke their hearts and were glad that she was unharmed.

bryanlim@asiaone.com