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Zhang Zi
Yi |
| Height |
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5' 5" (165
cm) |
| Date of Birth |
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9 February 1979 |
| Place of Birth |
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Beijing, China |
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| Biography: |
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Born in Beijing to economist father,
kindergarten teacher mother, Zhang Ziyi had interests
in dancing and gymnastics. At the age of 15, she
enrolled in Beijing's Central Drama Academy, where
she finally seemed to find her place.
Later on, she was auditioned for a shampoo commercial
directed by Zhang Yimou. After working with Ziyi,
the veteran director thought her ideal for the lead
in his upcoming movie The Road Home (2000).
Cast as a young girl who falls in love with an older
teacher, the film won numerous awards as well as
international praise.
Ziyi’s next film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon (2000), brought
her more exposure and fame. With few martial arts
skills, Ziyi utilized her dancing to perfect the
moves needed for the physically challenging role.
Parts in high-profile Chinese films such as Zu Warriors
(2001) and Musa (2001),
Ziyi once again stepped in front of the camera in
the visually dazzling, historical martial arts drama
Hero (2002). In addition
to earning an Academy Award nomination for Best
Foreign Language Film, Ziyi was nominated for Best
Supporting Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 2003, she took the lead for the political drama
Purple Butterfly. Later that year, she accepted
a supporting role in the popular action comedy sequel
My Wife Is a Gangster 2. In addition to her film
work, Ziyi has been the spokeswoman for numerous
products, including Tag Heuer, Maybelline, and Visa. |
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| Filmography: |
| 2005 |
Princess Raccoon |
| 2005 |
Memoirs of a Geisha |
| 2004 |
2046 |
| 2004 |
House of Flying Daggers |
| 2004 |
Jasmine Woman |
| 2003 |
Purple Butterfly |
| 2003 |
Jopok Manura 2: Dolaon Jeonseol |
| 2002 |
Hero |
| 2001 |
Rush Hour 2 |
| 2001 |
Musa |
| 2001 |
The Legend of Zu |
| 2000 |
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon |
| 2000 |
The Road Home |
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| Awards: |
| British Academy Awards |
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2004 Best Actress (House
of Flying Daggers) |
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2000 Best Supporting Actress (Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon) |
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| Golden Globe |
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2005 Best Actress - Drama (Memoirs
of a Geisha) |
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| Hong Kong Film Awards |
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2002 Best Supporting Actress (Hero) |
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