Q: Is Yao Chen one of China's best actresses?

For sure! She's won, or has been nominated for, over twenty nominations/awards over the time of her career - which has been less than twenty years itself. Her rise to fame was fairly quick and her natural talent is shown in her natural rise to fame. Apart from acting, she's also very famous for her activism and philanthropic work she does. FUN FACT || She's one of Weibo's biggest users (with over 80 million followers) . She uses the platform for activism bringing up and sharing various issues with her followers as she travels the world visiting refugees in various locations around the globe.

Q: What is the scandal surrounding Zhao Wei?

There are a few actually! Despite her success, there has also been a number of controversial moments with Zhao. It starts in 2001 where Zhao Wei does a photo shoot for L'Officiel wearing a dress that allegedly (when certain parts are pieced together) forms the nationalist Japanese flag used during WW2. This is still very alive in the psyche of many Chinese today who feel anti-Japanese sentiments due to this time period. The netizens were quick to point it out and blame her at first. However, in a twist, it seemed as if she may have been set up, so support went back to her side. She made an apology nonetheless. Even her performance as Little Swallow was criticised as bad for children due to the rebellious nature of her character. There is plenty more as well - open this article to find out.

Q: Has Fan Bingbing ever been cast with any famous Hollywood stars?

Yes! She's starred alongside some big names including Penelope Cruz and Hugh Jackman . Barbie even made a doll out of her and Louis Vuitton selected her to walk down the red carpet in their specially tailored dress.

Question 1

How did Fan Bingbing become famous?

Accepted Answer

Fan Bingbing studied at the Shanghai Xie Jin Film and Television Art College and Shanghai Theatre Academy.

After graduation, she played in a few minor roles.

Through these minor roles, she was noticed by a Hong Kong actress who recommended her to be a part of the cast of My Fair Princess.

It was her role in this drama that aired from 1998 - 1999 that saw her first recognition with some big players in Chinese cinema.

Question 2

Is Yao Chen one of China's best actresses?

Accepted Answer

For sure!

She's won, or has been nominated for, over twenty nominations/awards over the time of her career - which has been less than twenty years itself.

Her rise to fame was fairly quick and her natural talent is shown in her natural rise to fame.

Apart from acting, she's also very famous for her activism and philanthropic work she does.

FUN FACT || She's one of Weibo's biggest users (with over 80 million followers). She uses the platform for activism bringing up and sharing various issues with her followers as she travels the world visiting refugees in various locations around the globe.

Question 3

What is the scandal surrounding Zhao Wei?

Accepted Answer

There are a few actually!

Despite her success, there has also been a number of controversial moments with Zhao.

It starts in 2001 where Zhao Wei does a photo shoot for L'Officiel wearing a dress that allegedly (when certain parts are pieced together) forms the nationalist Japanese flag used during WW2.

This is still very alive in the psyche of many Chinese today who feel anti-Japanese sentiments due to this time period.

The netizens were quick to point it out and blame her at first. However, in a twist, it seemed as if she may have been set up, so support went back to her side. She made an apology nonetheless.

Even her performance as Little Swallow was criticised as bad for children due to the rebellious nature of her character.

There is plenty more as well - open this article to find out.

Question 4

Has Fan Bingbing ever been cast with any famous Hollywood stars?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

She's starred alongside some big names including Penelope Cruz and Hugh Jackman.

Barbie even made a doll out of her and Louis Vuitton selected her to walk down the red carpet in their specially tailored dress.

Question 5

Are Li and Fan Bingbing related?

Accepted Answer

Li Bingbing is an entirely different actress to Fan!

Although the bingbing '冰冰' are the same characters, they're not related.

Like Fan Bingbing, however, Li Bingbing is one of the most famous Chinese actresses around.

She's cropped up in Forbes Top 100 China Celebrity list for multiple years and has starred alongside actors like Jason Statham in Hollywood blockbusters including Resident Evil and Transformers.

Question 6

What happened to Tang Wei in the film Lust, Caution?

Accepted Answer

Soon after the release of Lust, Caution, China banned the film due to Tang's performance of sexual acts.

She lost major roles in big films she was supposed to play in, and also lost her endorsements.

All of the adverts involving her and adverts of the movie were removed.

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