Zhang Ziyi Profile
Name: Zhang Ziyi (Ziyi Zhang, Zhang Zi Yi)
Chinese name: 章子怡
Birthdate: February 9, 1979
Birth place: Beijing, China
Height: 164 cm
Blood type: O
Religion: Buddism
Family: Parents and an elder brother
Profession: Actress
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Zhang Ziyi Biography
Zhang Ziyi was trained as a dancer since 10 at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, and won in a national competition. Ziyi was regarded as one of nation’s most potential dancer back then but she felt that she couldn’t achieve much as a dancer, and decided to switch path to acting instead.
Ziyi’s talent in dancing perhaps contributed for her being accepted into China best drama school, the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Ziyi was just 15 then and had to start all-fresh in acting and worked extra hard than her fellow students.
Zhang Ziyi movie debut was actually back in 1996 with “Touching Starlight” which was not noticable. Ziyi’s breakthrough was when she went for an audition by renowned director Zhang Yi-Mou, and was selected by the director to lead his next movie.
The movie “The Road Home” was released in 1999, and Zhang Ziyi became a popular name in China.
It was however in 2001 movie, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” directed by Oscar winning director Ang Lee that burst Zhang Ziyi into international superstar status.
Ziyi’s experience with dancing and harsh physical training allowed her to make difficult moves in the martial arts award winning movie, and her kungfu fighting still remains as some of her trademarks nowadays.
Since then Ziyi has star in multiple movies production from Asia to Hollywood. Some of her familiar movies include “Rush Hour 2,” “Hero,” “2046,” “House of Flying Daggers” and “Memoirs Of A Geisha.”
2005 movie Memoirs Of A Geisha created lots of controversies in China where Ziyi was hammered with critics for acting as a Japanese in the movie (China and Japan relationship has been in tight situation ever since World War 2 back in 1940s). The Geisha role however won Ziyi a best actress nomination at US Golden Globe Awards.
Other than acting, Ziyi can sing as well. She sang “The Beauty Song” which was adapted from ancient Chinese poem, which was featured in movie House of Flying Daggers.
Zhang Ziyi’s latest movie is “The Banquet” which was released in Autumn 2006.
As one of the most recognizable Chinese around the globe, Ziyi’s pretty face has been appearing here and there, everywhere.. and we will be seeing her for at least another few more years as one of worldwide most influential actress.
Why I like Zhang Ziyi
There are always bunch of bad comments surrounding Zhang Ziyi, some of her fellow countrymen from China always critisize her for various reasons.
I can’t say I’m a big fan of Ziyi, but I admire her for handling all the pressures and working hard on her acting career. Despite often critisized by local media, she remained polite and calm most all the time.
Nonetheless, Ziyi does have a charming appearance that is one of the most popular and lovable face around the globe.. and her contribution for Chinese/Asian movie industry is massive and deserve our respect.
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January 7th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Resolutions… a lot. In general just hope that everything will be better than last year, that will be good. What’s yours?
January 10th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
just hope that this gonna be my year………..hope t’hs year everything gonna be perfect to me……o what’s u’r doin’ for livin’, this u’r permement jod or u’r odd job or just a hobbie?
January 10th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
thor… I am a freelancer, handling IT, engineering and web development projects. This site is more like a hobby, if I depend on this for income I’ll just be eating plain bread and water everyday.
January 11th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
o u must be expert on this….
January 11th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
Expert? Not really… just decent. Btw let’s keep this section for Ziyi shall we?
You are welcome to register at asiapopular.com forum, we can have some good chat there :)
January 18th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
[...] The press is fond of her multi-talents and beauty, and the media coverage she received was only comparable by Zhang Ziyi among younger generation of China actresses. [...]
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:42 am
[...] China star Zhang Ziyi was spotted watching a NBA game with a Western partner; their close intimacy suggested that he’s Zhang Ziyi new boyfriend. [...]
January 24th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
[...] The mysterious man who’s Zhang Ziyi’s latest boyfriend finally revealed… he is Aviv ‘Vivi’ Nevo, an Israeli and one of the richest man in New York. [...]
January 25th, 2007 at 6:16 am
You donot need to say that he is israeli, rich also goes being jew here. They have the money, and start getting women. I would say, if you like her, go and get her back :)))
January 25th, 2007 at 10:30 am
Hi blue_Sky… from what I read he is not just a Jewish, he is an Israeli… Israel citizen instead of US citizen.
I am happy for Ziyi, seriously. I don’t really mind if it’s a Chinese, Asian or Westerner, as long as she finds true love, that’s fine.
January 28th, 2007 at 10:07 am
from her pixs she looks alot like thai not as pretty as on tv
January 31st, 2007 at 10:17 am
I agree, that’s not a great pic of Z. It barely looks like her.
January 31st, 2007 at 11:06 am
I know, the pic is a bit old… she looks slimmer these days. Okie, will try to get a later picture to replace it.
February 1st, 2007 at 11:45 am
y6our so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
February 2nd, 2007 at 4:27 am
Shouldn’t be too hard to find. She is one of the most photographed superstars these days.
February 2nd, 2007 at 5:08 pm
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February 9th, 2007 at 10:35 am
Zhang Ziyi and Aviv ‘Vivi’ Nevo is a joke. If she has any dignity she will stay with her own not to go for this joke for his money. Isn’t it obvious. That is the problem with some Asian women now a days. They are lost and forget who they really are. Wake up Zhang Ziyi.
February 9th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Zhang Ziyi and Aviv ‘Vivi’ Nevo a couple. Another wasted Asian women. Throw her in the garbage.
February 9th, 2007 at 11:32 am
Why can’t Ziyi or any other Asian women look for a non-Asian partner? And what’s wrong with looking for a rich guy?
We can’t expect Ziyi to look for a poor farmer and hang out with him ain’t so? It’s common that people are looking for a partner with good qualities, and wealth is a major criteria these days.
February 10th, 2007 at 6:28 am
Wow! this is all really eye-opening for me! And a little amusing also. lol. :D