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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February 13th, 2007 at 8:43 am
Let me tell you why yummy. If you are asian and think that way that fine. What it comes down to when you are a couple is culture and family values. I just think asian belong with asian that all. I am sure white, black and latin people feel that way to. They just don’t come out and say it ore they will be called racist. Listen to them behind close doors at home, when you are not there. Do a little spying, lol. If you don’t it happens, think again my friend. Peace out.
February 13th, 2007 at 8:49 am
I agree with Al, white are racist, still to this day yummy. Don’t let the times fool you. Just because it the year 2007. And think things have changed. It never changes they are just hidden. Much love.
February 13th, 2007 at 9:03 am
I too agree with Al and Brian. They never change they are just what they are, just look back in history. And you can see what type of close minded people they really are. Recent history is the war in Iraq. No respect for other peoples culture and people. Dont’ say it’s not my choice and it’s the presidents and congressional party choice. The majority in office is white about 95 %. Just a thought for everyone.
February 13th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Finally there is some asian pride, around here. Represent pees.
February 13th, 2007 at 10:06 am
They are racist in every race… and they are tolerant people in every race too. Thinking that Asians should match Asians, white to white blah blah is BS… that is discrimination.
February 13th, 2007 at 10:48 am
Let me ask you this in the white race you think there are more racist or tolerant people ? If you say tolerant you are wrong.
February 13th, 2007 at 10:51 am
Al quite obvious this dummy has been brain washed, don’t waste your time. As long as we know the truth. That all that matters. Peace brother.
February 13th, 2007 at 10:52 am
Yummy is a dummy !!!
February 13th, 2007 at 6:17 pm
To each their own I say. Nobody says we have to agree with what other people do or think, but sometimes we do have to accept that they’re gonna do it anyway.
If some people believe in dating only their own race, then so be it….If others want to date somebody outside their own race, then let them.
It’s kind of like my nosey neighbor always concerning themselves with everything I do on my own property. I want to ask them sometimes, “what do you care?, it’s not your property”.
February 15th, 2007 at 6:01 am
If Ziyi wants to date this guy then so what? I doubt she’s dating him just because he’s white, yet that’s all people wanna see. Her own people critisizing her for the things she chooses to do with her own life will most likely do nothing but alienate her from them even more. But then, maybe that wouldn’t bother some, in which case why bother worrying about her?
What’s strange is that the people who try to control or dictate to others what they should do, probably wouldn’t want anybody doing the same thing to them.
February 15th, 2007 at 6:38 am
Let me guess Joe you are white ?
February 15th, 2007 at 6:50 am
You people contradict yourself, that all I have to say.
February 15th, 2007 at 7:05 am
All through out history white people have shown there true colors, no need for apologies or to cover it up. History does not lie. Believe it or not White American’s actually are proud of what they have done ?
February 15th, 2007 at 7:07 am
If anything white american’s need to apologies to the black, asians and middle eastern people for what they have done.
February 15th, 2007 at 7:08 am
Oh I forgot one more native American Indians.
February 15th, 2007 at 7:10 am
I am not a racist, I am just an American history buff.
February 15th, 2007 at 7:13 am
Kevin you are a history buff – with some solid points.
February 15th, 2007 at 7:17 am
Wow Al and Brian are true to their words, keep representing. I am glad to see such knowledge and experience.
February 15th, 2007 at 7:25 am
I am a Chinese American who prefer only asian guys. I am just attracted to them. I proud of it.
February 15th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Yes, Al I’m white. Booooo! LOL. And I have alot of Asian friends. Wanna be my friend?
Kelly, if you prefer only Asian guys, great! Nobody should critisize or care one way or another. Be proud, be happy, and be in love Hon. :)
You other guys are missing the point. You gang up on Zhang Ziyi because you don’t approve of her dating a white guy. Then you try to cover up your own racism by bringing up the history that whites have of being racist. And yet, you show yourselves to be no different.
And Yummy is not a dummy. lol. He seems to be pretty tolerant, even of some of the ‘intolerant’ people on this forum. And he’s right. There are racists in every race…as is being clearly shown by some of the comments being made against Ziyi around here.