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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August 6th, 2007 at 11:05 am
joe… I think she is busy in love lol.
She has just finished filming a movie a couple of months ago; I can’t remember the title but it should be coming out in another few months.
She is currently filming a Chinese movie, and after that the ‘cowboy’ movie with a Korean star.
August 8th, 2007 at 9:29 am
me facinan casi todas las pelis,en ke trabajo ziyi…ademas me considero uno de los mas admiradores de ella….tambien por el parecido ke tiene con una mejor amiga mia…te keremos ziyi..
August 27th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
she’s hot,i like
September 21st, 2007 at 1:49 pm
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October 6th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
ewwww… she just turns me off… I mean she used to be okay, but seeing her in like movies where she’s always desperate for the guys and sleeping with them just makes me feel something bad towards her.. sorry yall’s but I have to say no about zhang ziyi!!!
October 9th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
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October 21st, 2007 at 2:15 pm
I from Japan. I like her. U gays have her nude photos? plz mail to yz1@yahoo.co.jp
October 31st, 2007 at 2:03 am
:)))
November 1st, 2007 at 1:41 pm
i see her i very happy
November 27th, 2007 at 10:01 am
yo she’s good actress ….playaz……….
November 27th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
feelings to her are complex. sometimes I like her, sometimes dont. I dont really think she is a good actor, but have to admit she tries as hard as she can, which is something I admire. I like strong women. strong outside but tender inside.
November 28th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
i love her potential. She is strong-willed, and she does not give up easily. i love her alot. go gurl,you roxz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(not many chinese actresses like her can access hollywood)
November 30th, 2007 at 8:49 am
she’s one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever seen.
December 27th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
she is more than ok now! But she is too thin,like girl but woman.
Assako
February 24th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
what rumours do you mean yummy?
February 24th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
ben… I have not been responding to this thread for months… don’t know what rumours are you referring to.
March 11th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Zhang Zi Yi is such a wonderful actress. I really loved “Memoirs of a Geisha”.
March 26th, 2008 at 7:27 am
who ever is in charge of this website’s photos, zhang zi yi is gorgeous yet you had to use this photo of her that looks like she has lazy eyes.
April 19th, 2008 at 10:18 am
shes awesome in action films
May 10th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Is Zhang Ziyi anytime sooner or later going to do a nude scene either in a movie or even just a photoshoot. I mean everything including a full frontal pubic hair nude. If she were offered a good deal and money would she really do it.