Zhang Ziyi

Actor, Celebrity

1979 –

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Who is Zhang Ziyi?

Zhang Ziyi, sometimes credited as Ziyi Zhang, is a Chinese film actress and model. Chinese media have called her one of the Four Dan Actresses in China's film industry, along with Zhao Wei, Xu Jinglei and Zhou Xun.

Her first major role was in The Road Home. She achieved fame in the West after leading roles in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Rush Hour 2, House of Flying Daggers, and Memoirs of a Geisha. She has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

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Born
Feb 9, 1979
Beijing
Also known as
  • Zhang Zi Yi
  • Zhang Zi-Yi
  • Zhang, Ziyi
  • Ziyi Zhang
  • One of the Four Dan Actresses
Parents
Siblings
Nationality
  • China
Profession
Education
  • Central Academy of Drama
    (1996 - )
  • Beijing Dance Academy
Lived in
  • Beijing
    (1985 - 2008)
  • Hong Kong

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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