My Country, My Parents
Actress Zhang Ziyi, actor-and-director Wu Jing, comedian Shen Teng, and actor-and-director Xu Zheng come together to direct four short films as part of a new anthology drama paying tribute to China’s families.
Zhang Ziyi (Chinese: 章子怡; born 9 February 1979) is a renowned Chinese actress and model, celebrated as one of the Four Dan Actresses of China. Her illustrious career spans various international films, earning her critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Born on 9 February 1979 in Beijing, Zhang Ziyi was raised in a family with her father, Zhang Yuanxiao, an accountant and later economist, and her mother, Li Zhousheng, a kindergarten teacher. She has an older brother, sharing a close bond with him. Zhang began studying dance at 8, leading to her enrollment at the Beijing Dance Academy at 11. Despite facing challenging environments at the academy, she persisted, winning the national youth dance championship at 15 and venturing into TV commercials.
In 1996, at 17, Zhang entered the prestigious Central Academy of Drama in Beijing.
Zhang’s acting debut was in the television film “Touching Starlight” at 16. Her film career took a significant turn when director Zhang Yimou cast her in “The Road Home” (1999), winning her the Best Actress Award at the Hundred Flowers Awards.
Zhang’s international fame skyrocketed with her role in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000), directed by Ang Lee. This success led to her Hollywood debut in “Rush Hour 2” (2001) and further roles in “Hero” (2002) and “House of Flying Daggers” (2004). Her role in “Memoirs of a Geisha” (2005) garnered nominations for the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Zhang voiced Karai in “TMNT” (2007) and continued to star in various Chinese and Hollywood films, including “Forever Enthralled” (2008) and “The Horsemen” (2009).
In 2013, Zhang received the French Cultural Order at the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Her performance in “The Grandmaster” (2013) was highly acclaimed, earning her numerous Best Actress awards.
Zhang’s recent works include “The Cloverfield Paradox” (2018) and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019). She made her directorial debut with the short film “Shi” (Poem) in 2021.
Zhang has served as a global ambassador and spokesperson for various organizations and brands, including the Special Olympics and Clé de Peau Beauté. She also engaged in numerous endorsement deals with international brands.
Zhang successfully pursued legal actions against Boxun and Next Media for defamation, concerning false reports about her personal life.
Zhang is known for her selective approach to Hollywood roles and her contribution to the local film industry. She obtained Hong Kong residency in 2007 and is an admirer of Chinese contemporary artist Shen Jingdong. She was previously engaged to Aviv Nevo and married Chinese musician Wang Feng in 2015, with whom she has two children. In 2023, Zhang and Wang announced their divorce.
Actress Zhang Ziyi, actor-and-director Wu Jing, comedian Shen Teng, and actor-and-director Xu Zheng come together to direct four short films as part of a new anthology drama paying tribute to China’s families.
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