Ziyi Zhang

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Ziyi Zhang Fast Facts:

Originally dreamed of following in the footsteps of her mother and becoming a kindergarten teacher.
Enrolled in the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy at age 11 and spent the next six years there in training.
Won China's national youth dance championship, which led to appearances in TV commercials.
Made theatrical-movie debut in 1999's The Road Home after meeting acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou while auditioning for a shampoo commercial he was directing.
Costarring in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon made her an international star; Hero, House of Flying Daggers and 2046 cemented her reputation.
Solidified her star power in Hollywood by starring in Memoirs of a Geisha, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Became a producer with Sophie's Revenge in 2009.

Ziyi Zhang Relationships:
Li Zhou Sheng - Mother
Zhang Zinan - Brother
Vivi Nevo - Fiancé
Zhang Yuan Xiao - Father
Ziyi Zhang Awards:
2005 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
2004 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
2000 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2006 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
College:
Attended Central Academy of Drama, Beijing, China