Zhang Ziyi (Chinese:章子怡 ; born February 9, 1979 in Beijing) is one of the best-known Chinese film actresses working today, with a string of Chinese and international hits to her name. She has worked with renowned directors such as Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee, Wong Kar-Wai, Seijun Suzuki and Rob Marshall.
Personal life
Soon after her debut in Zhang Yimou's The Road Home, rumours arose regarding a possible affair between the actress and the older director. Zhang Yimou was previously involved in an extra-marital affair with actress Gong Li, whom he similarly debuted and with whom Zhang Ziyi was quickly compared. However, a relationship between the two remains unconfirmed. Hong Kong and Taiwanese media have often pushed at ties between Zhang Ziyi and co-star Jackie Chan. This was fuelled in part by photos that emerged of the pair during celebrations of Chan's birthday on the set of Rush Hour 2. Zhang Ziyi for a while was publicly linked with Fok Kai-shan, grandson of Hong Kong business tycoon Henry Fok. Although Zhang Ziyi does not like to talk in public about her private life, in 2006 she stated in an interview that she had found love but did not offer a name. When quizzed in early 2007 if she was happy by Phoenix TV, she stated in the interview: "Yes, very much so ... I'm doing the things I enjoy."
In January 2007, Zhang Ziyi was spotted holding hands and kissing with her new partner at a New York basketball game. The man was identified as 41-year-old, Israeli multi-millionaire, venture capitalist Vivi Nevo. The two were again seen together at an Oscar party in Los Angeles. Nevo, who has previously been tied to model Kate Moss, is a major shareholder in Time Warner and an early backer of The Weinstein Company with whom Zhang Ziyi is purported to have a multi-film deal.
Personal life
Soon after her debut in Zhang Yimou's The Road Home, rumours arose regarding a possible affair between the actress and the older director. Zhang Yimou was previously involved in an extra-marital affair with actress Gong Li, whom he similarly debuted and with whom Zhang Ziyi was quickly compared. However, a relationship between the two remains unconfirmed. Hong Kong and Taiwanese media have often pushed at ties between Zhang Ziyi and co-star Jackie Chan. This was fuelled in part by photos that emerged of the pair during celebrations of Chan's birthday on the set of Rush Hour 2. Zhang Ziyi for a while was publicly linked with Fok Kai-shan, grandson of Hong Kong business tycoon Henry Fok. Although Zhang Ziyi does not like to talk in public about her private life, in 2006 she stated in an interview that she had found love but did not offer a name. When quizzed in early 2007 if she was happy by Phoenix TV, she stated in the interview: "Yes, very much so ... I'm doing the things I enjoy."
In January 2007, Zhang Ziyi was spotted holding hands and kissing with her new partner at a New York basketball game. The man was identified as 41-year-old, Israeli multi-millionaire, venture capitalist Vivi Nevo. The two were again seen together at an Oscar party in Los Angeles. Nevo, who has previously been tied to model Kate Moss, is a major shareholder in Time Warner and an early backer of The Weinstein Company with whom Zhang Ziyi is purported to have a multi-film deal.
Filmography
Touching Starlight (Xing Xing Dian Deng)
The Road Home (Wo De Fu Qin Mu Qin)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo Hu Cang Long)
Rush Hour 2
The Legend of Zu (Shu Shan Zheng Zhuan, Zu Warriors)
Musa
Hero (Ying Xiong)
Purple Butterfly (Zi Hudie)
House of Flying Daggers (Shi Mian Mai Fu)
2046
Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua Kai)
Operetta Tanuki Goten
Memoirs of a Geisha
The Banquet (Ye Yan)
TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
The Horsemen
Touching Starlight (Xing Xing Dian Deng)
The Road Home (Wo De Fu Qin Mu Qin)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo Hu Cang Long)
Rush Hour 2
The Legend of Zu (Shu Shan Zheng Zhuan, Zu Warriors)
Musa
Hero (Ying Xiong)
Purple Butterfly (Zi Hudie)
House of Flying Daggers (Shi Mian Mai Fu)
2046
Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua Kai)
Operetta Tanuki Goten
Memoirs of a Geisha
The Banquet (Ye Yan)
TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
The Horsemen
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