Chinese actress and model
Born: February 9, 1979
Zhang Ziyi is a Chinese actress internationally recognized for her roles in martial arts epics and critically acclaimed dramas. Born on February 9, 1979, in Beijing, China, she trained in dance at the China Central Academy of Drama before transitioning to acting.
She gained international fame with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), directed by Ang Lee, which won multiple Academy Awards and showcased her martial arts prowess. She further cemented her stardom with performances in Rush Hour 2 (2001), Hero (2002), and House of Flying Daggers (2004). Her role in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Beyond action films, Zhang has delivered powerful performances in dramas like The Grandmaster (2013) and The Cloverfield Paradox (2018). She has received numerous awards, including from the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards. A global ambassador for luxury brands, Zhang remains one of China’s most celebrated actresses.
Zhang Ziyi’s 5 most popular quotes
- Men are different. When they are in love they may also have other girlfriends.
- The atmosphere at my school was very competitive. Young girls were competing with each other every day for status, for leadership, for the affection of the teachers. I hated it.
- For myself I don’t like the geisha look. It’s like a mask.
- I always think it’s really hard if you are Asian or Chinese to be really in Hollywood. There are not so many really great characters for you.
- That whole environment was just incompatible with my beliefs and my personality. It was a dark time for me.
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