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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April 16th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
I can’t argue about it if I haven’t seen those pics… I do believe that celebs these days wear a bit too less sometimes, easily waldrobe malfunction; I doubt that celebs with Ziyi’s fame would need to do that in purpose.
April 16th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Sometimes it’s hard to say.. Some celeb juz trying to show off.. This can help them build up their profile..
April 19th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Z doesn’t come off as the type.
May 10th, 2007 at 3:02 am
[...] actress Zhang Ziyi at a recent party hosted by Time [...]
May 11th, 2007 at 8:33 am
You dumbasses! I love Zhang Zi Yi. So you are implying that she is a whore, but when you watch those american movies with blonde, white girls, you are like, “WHOA! SEXY CHICK!”
So how about when Elisha Curtbert in “The girl next door” totally made that guy get an erection by seducing him for lack of better words? HUH?!?! You think she’s a whore too?!? *sarcasm* noooo, because she’s white.
May 11th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Zhang Ziyi!!! i love her!! shes sucha good actress!
May 12th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Ahhh, Elisha Cuthbert. She’s hot too! ;) hmmmm.
But this is a Zhang Ziyi thread. Love ZZ. My favorite Chinese actress. So pretty.
May 15th, 2007 at 9:46 pm
I never liked ziyi, but I can’t deny that she is such a wonderful and strong actress, and she is enchanting. She is so confident. I worship her success.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:18 am
Hi,
about Flying Daggers can i get a profile on the japanese man?
and yes what is his name really?
June 1st, 2007 at 12:36 am
He is Takeshi Kaneshiro… half Chinese, half Japanese.
http://men.stareastasia.com/takeshi-kaneshiro/
June 10th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
i dun really know bout Zhang Ziyi.I onli know dat she bcame host of the Garnier Light dats all….
June 26th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
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June 28th, 2007 at 9:48 am
she’s my favorite actress! i don’t like that she wears some pretty risqué clothing, but she is such an amazing actress. her voice and movements are powerful, key to being successful onstage or in a film. she conveys emotions extraordinarily.
July 16th, 2007 at 9:52 am
HELLO PPL. THIS IS GARY… I JACKED YUMMYS NAME :)… ZIYI UR BEAUITFULL SRY YUMMY HERES UR NAME BACK.. I JUST WNATED TO POST SOMETHING :)
July 16th, 2007 at 11:20 am
Hello Gary…
July 17th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I hope Ziyi show us her improved acting skill. Cool gal she is! And lucky. :)
August 4th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
I really don’t like her….
August 6th, 2007 at 1:13 am
i think she iz really beautiful :D
August 6th, 2007 at 1:30 am
Is there any updated news about her new upcoming movies or any new productions in the works?
August 6th, 2007 at 1:30 am
This lady is due for some movie exposure.