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         <title>ZIYI ZHANG -- Personal Profile</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Actress, singer, film producer and director from mainland China.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>She is regarded as one of the Four Dan Actresses of China in July 2000.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou_Daily"><em>Guangzhou Daily</em></a> editorial (2000) first used the term to reference modern Chinese actresses <strong>Ziyi Zhang</strong>, Wei Zhao, Xun Zhou, and Jinglei Xu in July 2000, when they were all in their 20s.<br><br>·&nbsp;<strong>Four Dan actresses</strong> were regarded as the four most <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bankable_star">bankable</a> young actresses from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainland_China">Mainland China</a>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Interview with Zhang Ziyi, one of the ‘Four Dan actresses’: Just A Little Girl</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In her interviews, she has repeatedly stated that not only herself but also her teachers think she is good-looking. This emphasises her <mark>innate good looks as a public celebrity</mark>.<br><br>Ziyi: 'At that time, I heard people say that <strong>as long as you are pretty</strong>, <strong>80%</strong> of you will get into the Beijing Film Academy, so I kept telling my teachers that I wanted to enter the Academy. But that year, the Central Academy of Drama was the first to admit students, so I went ahead and gave it a try, but <strong>I never thought I would get in</strong>.'</div>]]></description>
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         <title>The American public: &#39;Ziyi is a Chinese woman in the standard sense, and also has amazing Chinese kung fu skills.&#39;</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· By contrasting the <strong>American public's interpretation</strong> of Ziyi's image as a star with <strong>her own understanding</strong> of herself as an actress, it is seen that Ziyi is trying to <mark>change the stereotypical image</mark> of herself through her own words. Additionally, she is <strong>attempting to create the perception </strong>that Chinese actors do not only perform Chinese kung fu.<br><br>Ziyi: ‘There is actually a relatively typical conceptual character framework in the minds of the American public, such as what a Chinese woman acts as; what a Chinese man acts as; or what an Asian person acts as. However, we are actually capable of much more than just filming action scenes.’<br><br>· This speech underlines the fact that <mark>Ziyi has worked hard for her acting career</mark> and that she is not just a fortunate one.<br><br>Ziyi: 'My chances and fame don't imply that I'm just lucky and good looking, there's also a lot of hard work involved.'</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-10-16 10:43:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ziyi, who has no background in the entertainment industry, became the &#39;FACE OF CHINA&#39;S IMAGE&#39; through her efforts.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In this story, not only <strong>Ziyi's childhood</strong> <strong>upbringing</strong> is told, it is commented on by the media as a <strong>'</strong><strong><mark>role model for ordinary people</mark></strong><strong>'.</strong> She was also named '<strong><mark>one of the most important cultural symbols in the export of China's image</mark></strong>' by the guest of honour Ping Ni at the 'China Dream Practitioner' ceremony. She is thus considered by the nation to be '<strong><mark>the face of China's image</mark></strong>'.<br><br>· <strong>Ziyi's childhood upbringing:<br></strong>At the age of 8, Ziyi's mother decided to give her <strong>dance lessons</strong> because of her small stature. At the age of 11, Ziyi enrolled in the <strong>Beijing Dance Academy Secondary School</strong>, where she began six years of folk dance studies. In 1994, she <strong>won</strong> the <em>Best Performance Award</em> at the ‘National Tao Li Cup Dance Competition.’<br><br>NOTE: The 'National Tao Li Cup Dance Competition' is a professional dance competition organised by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and is known as the Oscars of Chinese dance.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-10-25 16:15:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ziyi is famous throughout China for her first major role in The Road Home (1999) when she was 19.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· <strong><mark>Persona</mark></strong>: In 1998, Ziyi was chosen by acclaimed director Yimou Zhang to play <mark>the </mark><strong><mark>lead rol</mark></strong><mark>e</mark> of Di Zhao in the film <strong><em>The Road Home</em></strong>, portraying the role of an innocent, intelligent and courageous girl in pursuit of love.<br><br>In the film's context, freedom of love is not a respected concept. Ziyi portrays a girl who is brave enough to be the first girl in her village to fall in love freely.<br><br>· This famous film also portrays Ziyi as <strong><mark>a brave, sincere and courageous person</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-10-25 16:53:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Actress Ziyi Zhang and director Yimou Zhang&#39;s rumours spread after the release of their film The Road Home...</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In the gossip, it was pointed out that <strong>Big Zhang</strong> (director Yimou) and <strong>Little Zhang</strong> (actress Ziyi) were grooming each other and complementing one another on important matters during the film launch. Some media outlets took the opportunity to publicise their close relationship. Shortly afterwards, Yimou got married, so the rumours were dispelled.<br><br>· However, to the extent that <strong><mark>the promotion of the film is concerned</mark></strong>, the rumour has given Ziyi <strong><mark>increased exposure</mark></strong> as <em>a film industry celebrity</em>, since it was her claim to fame.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>She won the Best Actress Award at the 2000 Hundred Flowers Awards for her performance.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· This is the first time for Ziyi to appear as an award recipient at a national gala. It was the award that took her <strong>from being an ordinary film actress to becoming a nationally acclaimed film star and </strong><strong><mark>a celebrity in the public domain</mark></strong>.<br><br>Note: The Hundred Flowers Awards (Chinese: 大众电影百花奖) are, together with the Golden Rooster Awards, the most prestigious film awards in China; the Chinese equivalent of the American Golden Globes.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi rose to international fame in 2000 with her role as Yu Jiaolong in Ang Lee&#39;s re-visioned martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Role: Ziyi plays a young Manchu noblewoman who has secretly learned martial arts and runs off to become a wandering swordswoman rather than commit to an arranged marriage. <br><br>· Prizes: This role won her the Most Promising Actress award at <strong><em>the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards</em></strong> and Best Supporting Actress awards from <strong><em>the Independent Spirit Awards</em></strong>, as well as <strong><em>Toronto Film Critics Association Awards</em></strong>.<br><br>· Comments: In contrast to her first film, Ziyi still chooses to portray a brave, sober-minded independent woman, which will <strong><mark>inevitably echo her personal star image again</mark></strong>. Ziyi's performance in the film has successfully <strong><mark>helped her to enter the international market</mark></strong> and win several awards. Besides, the movie's success in the US and Europe helped her <strong><mark>break into Hollywood.&nbsp;</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi‘s first American film cooperating with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker made her upset by her poor spoken English and thus she determined to refine her English skills.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Comments: In the interview, Ziyi said that this was her first time acting in an Oscar-winning film and that she loved the environment and atmosphere of Hollywood. <strong>As </strong><strong><mark>a public celebrity appearing in the global spotlight</mark></strong><strong>, it is </strong><strong><mark>necessary</mark></strong><strong> to have a good command of a spoken language.</strong> However, at that point, Ziyi only spoke a few simple words of English and indicated that she no longer had plans to act in Hollywood films <strong><mark>until her English was perfected</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi signed on to film an avant-garde drama film Purple Butterfly (2003), which put her at the Cannes Film Festival for the first time. [Video]</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Cannes, as a pure insider film festival, has all screenings for practitioners and journalists only. This means that Cannes never reaches the public directly, <strong><mark>it influences the public by affecting the industry and the media</mark></strong>. And so far, this route has been incredibly successful.<br><br>· Ziyi, a rising star in the film industry, has had the opportunity to participate in Cannes after only a handful of film and television appearances. This was <strong><mark>a turning point in her journey as a celebrity</mark></strong> and <strong><mark>set the stage for her subsequent role as a jury member at Cannes</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Appearing in the martial arts-themed film House of Flying Daggers (2004) earned Ziyi another international award from BAFTA...</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi went back to the martial arts genre in <strong><em>House of Flying Daggers (2004)</em></strong>, again by Yimou Zhang, where she starred along Takeshi Kaneshiro and Andy Lau. Her performance earned her <strong><mark>a Best Actress nomination at the BAFTA Awards</mark></strong>.<br><br>Note: The <strong>British Academy Film Awards</strong>, more commonly known as the <strong>BAFTA Film Awards</strong> is an annual award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to honour the best British and international contributions to film.<br><br>· Role: She plays the blind dancing girl Mei, who despite her lack of eyesight, is a skilled fighter. In preparation for the part, Ziyi spent two months living with an actual blind girl. When <strong>the news broke</strong>, the media from all sectors of society vigorously portrayed <strong><mark>the tremendous effort</mark></strong> Ziyi had put into playing a film. This once again rendered her as a hard-working Chinese film actress who is willing to work hard <strong><em>from a personal perspective</em></strong>, and <strong><mark>as a public celebrity who possesses traits worthy of the people</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi starred in Wong Kar-wai&#39;s romantic drama film 2046 (2004) and won two awards. Film critics consider Ziyi a rising star in the film industry.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi's role in the romance-themed film has earned her rave reviews from critics. From <strong><mark>a characterisation perspective</mark></strong>, Ziyi <strong><em>combines her "expressive" body language with her "reserved and complex emotions" in her performance as a struggling prostitute</em></strong>. Ziyi plays the protagonist with a tragic stubbornness that is not moral, systematic or social. Ziyi does a remarkable job of <strong><mark>conveying the character's inner conflict</mark></strong> and <strong><mark>inability to change while retaining her protagonist's personality</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In Jasmine Women, Ziyi challenged herself to perform three roles in the life of a woman, which spans three generations...</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· The <strong>challenge</strong> of playing three characters (grandmother, mother and daughter) on the big screen is a daunting task for any young film actress. However, <strong>her ability to </strong><strong><mark>deftly capture the common traits and differences between the three characters</mark></strong><strong> is a testament to her skill and ability to portray them</strong>. <br><br>· In the past five years, her soaring influence in the film industry, both nationally and internationally, has led to a reputation for her work. As such, her portrayal of women in different stages of their roles in the film <strong><em>Jasmine Women</em></strong> <strong><mark>has led Chinese communities to begin to value the psychological changes that women undergo as they grow up</mark></strong>, a significant impact on Ziyi's <strong><mark>social significance</mark></strong> as a public celebrity.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>After quickly gaining international popularity, Ziyi wanted to use her global influence to contribute to Chinese cinema.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· After Ziyi's success, her high salaries made her films unaffordable for most Chinese film crews, whereas Hollywood in the US could usually provide for them. However, <strong><mark>with such a great opportunity for international growth, she decided to support her country's film industry</mark></strong> by paying a relatively low fee. This shows her<strong><mark> patriotism, and her responsibility as a film celebrity</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>At the age of 26, Ziyi became an Oscar lifetime jury member for only 4 films.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi's progress has been marked by <strong>four major iconic films that showcase her </strong><strong><mark>strengths as a film actress</mark></strong>.<br><br><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_Home_(1999_film)"><em>The Road Home</em></a><em> --</em> BEAUTY (A country girl)<br><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crouching_Tiger,_Hidden_Dragon"><em>Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon</em></a><em> --</em> ACTING (An ancient lady of fortune)<br><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Flying_Daggers"><em>House of Flying Daggers</em></a><em> --</em> DANCING (An ancient heroine)<br><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memoirs_of_a_Geisha"><em>Memoirs of a Geisha</em></a><em> --</em> CHARM (A Japanese prostitute)<br><br>· After presenting the Best Visual Effects Award at the 77th Academy Awards, Zhang Ziyi became one of the lifetime members of the Academy's jury.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi, a Chinese actress played a Japanese geisha in the film Memoirs of a Geisha. It caused controversy within China, but once again became a box office hit in the West.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi took the lead role of Sayuri in the American film adaptation based on the<strong><em> international bestseller Memoirs of a Geisha</em></strong>. However, controversy arose in China about <strong><mark>having a Chinese woman portray a prominent Japanese geisha in a film set during the height of Japanese imperialist aggression against China in World War II</mark></strong>. Nonetheless, the film was <strong><em>a box office hit in the West</em></strong>. <br><br>· For the role, Ziyi was nominated for the <strong>Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama</strong>, the <strong>BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role</strong>, and the <strong>Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role</strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>A Hollywood film, Memoirs of a Geisha, nominated for six Oscars, has been banned in China because of the sensitivity of its content.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· The Hollywood production, which cost US$85 million and featured almost exclusively Chinese and Japanese actors for the first time, received <strong>negative comments and was banned in China</strong> because of the sensitivity of its content. In addition, there has been a lot of <strong>controversy among Japanese citizens</strong>. <br><br>Specifically, some Chinese netizens denounced the Chinese actress playing a geisha as a traitor to her country, condemning Ziyi for "disgracing the entire Chinese people" and "selling her body and her country to death by a thousand cuts". Japanese audiences, on the other hand, were unhappy with the casting of a Chinese actor as a Japanese, and felt that the film did not respect Japanese history enough.<br><br>· In fact, director Rob stressed that he had no intention of accurately portraying Japan as it was in the 1930s. He considered that he had chosen <strong><mark>the most suitable actors for each role and did not care about the nationality of the actors</mark></strong>.<br><br>· Ziyi faced criticism from her compatriots and said she had no regrets. "I'm really grateful to Rob Marshall for giving us this great opportunity to <strong><mark>prove to the world what Asian actors can do</mark></strong>," she said when she attended the opening ceremony. Japanese film critic Chiaki Fukuda believes the film will be well-received by Japanese audiences. He said, "It's a well-made film <strong><mark>without the weird depictions of Japan that we're used to seeing in Western films in the past</mark></strong>."</div>]]></description>
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         <title>The Wall Street Journal recognises the high business value of Ziyi.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><em>· The Wall Street Journal</em> is an<strong> international daily newspaper </strong>with a focus on American business and is one of the most widely circulated newspapers in the United States. As a news outlet with some authority in the US, it reports that Ziyi is '<strong><mark>Top 10 Remarkable Women In Asian Business Circles</mark></strong>'. This means that<strong> Ziyi is highly recognised and acknowledged for its</strong><strong><mark> business value within the film industry worldwide</mark></strong>. It was a useful piece of media coverage <strong><mark>that helped to build Ziyi's authority as a public celebrity.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· The three-minute action satire, <em>Waiting Alone</em>, follows a group of actors as they search for an unknown treasure lost by Suzhou's Jinji Lake. As <strong>a short film similar to the type used at the Oscars</strong>, the character of China's cinema over the past year is well illustrated by <strong>top stars</strong> such as Ziyi.<br><br>· Ziyi's <strong><mark>eligibility</mark></strong> to star in this <strong><mark>action-packed film</mark></strong>, which was screened on Chinese national television as a promotional meme, <strong><mark>demonstrates her exceptional acting and personal ability as well as signifying national recognition of her celebrity status in the international film industry.</mark></strong> This once again showed her <strong><mark>authority</mark></strong> and <strong><mark>credibility</mark></strong> to the public.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi stars in a film explaining the life of legendary Peking Opera actress Mei Lanfang, which is the first film to be publicly praised in China since she played a Japanese prostitute.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· So far, this biopic of <strong>Mei Lanfang, a well-known artist</strong>, starring Ziyi, has been a long-running success. It is<strong> a challenge to the actor's perception and acting skills to highlight this master of love, hate and fame</strong>. And nevertheless, Ziyi has done it.<br><br>· <strong><mark>After Ziyi's performance in Memoirs of a Geisha, she was much more reviled than cheered in Asian cinema</mark></strong> because she offended both the Chinese and Japanese public, even though she remained famous in Hollywood. However, in this performance, she was <strong><mark>in awe of the traditional Chinese Peking Opera master</mark></strong> and also perfectly rendered the life of the master through her acting skills. As a result, <strong><mark>her fame and prestige in Asian cinema are once again being gradually established.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>In an interview in English, Ziyi claimed in fluent English that she would prefer to gain the attention of the public through her film work.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In this video, Ziyi becomes significantly more confident in her use of English. She has kept her promise to the public and shown in action that she is <strong><mark>responsible for her acting career and future development</mark></strong>. This spirit serves as <strong><mark>a positive model for her fans</mark></strong>.<br><br>· Moreover, Ziyi has also shown that she <strong><mark>prefers to gain popularity through her films</mark></strong> than any other exposure to her private life. Her statement also shows that Ziyi is <strong><mark>a true 'powerhouse' actress</mark></strong> in every sense of the word.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Zhang Ziyi and Aaron Kwok star as an HIV-infected couple in director Gu Changwei's AIDS-themed film <strong><em>Life Is A Miracle</em></strong>. Set in a Chinese village where the HIV virus is spreading fast, due to illegal blood sales, the film revolves around Qinqin (Zhang Ziyi) and Deyi (Aaron Kwok), who are both Aids sufferers and eventually join together because of their shared misfortune.<br><br>· <strong><em>Life Is a Miracle</em></strong> is <strong><mark>the first feature film to address China's growing AIDS problem</mark></strong>. The movie also stars a few HIV-positive actors. Significantly, through the dedication of Ziyi and other actors, the film ultimately <strong><mark>received a good response and topic of discussion within the community</mark></strong>. This has had <strong><mark>a very beneficial effect on raising awareness of the issue of AIDS in China</mark></strong> and <strong><mark>reducing discrimination against people living with HIV</mark></strong>.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi won ten best actress awards for her performance of Gong&#39;Er in Wong Kar-wai&#39;s kungfu epic The Grandmaster.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ziyi won the Ziyi won the following awards for <strong><em>The Grandmaster</em></strong><br>- 20th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress<br>- 50th Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress<br>- 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress<br>- Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Best Performance by an Actress<br><br>Zhang Ziyi <strong><mark>became the first actress in Chinese cinema to win five awards for Best Actress.</mark></strong><br>- the Hundred Flowers Award<br>- the Chinese Film Award<br>- the Golden Rooster Award<br>- the Hong Kong Film Award<br>- the Golden Horse Award for Chinese Film in Taiwan</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Critics who were once serious critics of Ziyi consider the film The Grandmaster to be her best performance ever in Ziyi&#39;s career.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· The <strong>change in the attitude of well-known critics</strong> towards Ziyi's acting can be seen in the fact that <strong><mark>Ziyi's acting has continued to improve phenomenally</mark></strong> since her rise to fame. Moreover, the professionalism of Ziyi's filmmaking can be seen side-by-side <strong><mark>through the professional recognition of others</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi&#39;s two-year relationship with Qishan Huo ended in a break-up after she refused to quit the film industry.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· <strong>Qishan Huo</strong> is <em>Vice President of the Fok Ying Tung Group</em>, <em>Vice Chairman of the Guangzhou General Chamber of Commerce</em>, and <em>a member of the Board of Directors and Vice Chairman of the Youth Committee of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong</em>.<br><br>· In March 2004, Mr Huo and Ziyi Zhang first met at the "Dance of Roses - A Night in China" charity gala held by the Royal Family of Monaco in Monte Carlo, and four months later, their relationship was revealed. The relationship <strong>ended two years later in 2006</strong> <strong><mark>when Mr Huo's family asked Ziyi to quit acting because they were not satisfied with Ziyi's status as an actress, and Ziyi refused</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>She became engaged to Israeli-born venture capitalist Aviv Vivi Nevo in July 2008 and later split up in 2010.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In 2008, Ziyi made a high-profile display of her 12-carat engagement ring. In the public eye at the time, marriage to a wealthy foreigner was seen as <strong><mark>the result of Ziyi climbing the ladder of power</mark></strong>. Later, <strong><mark>Ziyi was devastated by the issue of a pre-nuptial agreement</mark></strong> (the man's property would not go to Ziyi after their divorce). The exotic love affair ended in failure. However, it is also widely believed that <strong><mark>Ziyi's unsuccessful desire for the man's property was the reason for the unsuccessful marriage</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2012, Ziyi dated Chinese CCTV host Benny Sa. After a short year, the pair broke up.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>· Personality reasons:</strong><br>Ziyi admits that both she and Benny Sa are<strong><mark> overbearing personalities</mark></strong>. When they encountered problems, they were both willing to argue about the highs and lows. As a result, personality differences were at the heart of their breakup. <br><strong><br>· Family background reasons:</strong><br>In addition, Benny Sa's family background <strong><mark>was so ordinary that Ziyi's parents did not think they were a good match for each other</mark></strong> and therefore suggested that Ziyi should break up.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>On 7 February 2015, at Ziyi&#39;s birthday party, Wang Feng proposed to her; in May of the same year, Ziyi and Wang Feng registered for marriage.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· <strong><mark>Wang Feng's relationship history has been mostly negatively commented on</mark></strong>. Prior to his romantic marriage to Ziyi, he was in three relationships, married twice and had two children (the second of whom was born out of wedlock). <br><br>· So when Wang Feng made a surprise proposal at Ziyi's birthday party, Ziyi readily agreed to it. However,<strong><mark> the public, including Ziyi's fans, was strongly against it</mark></strong>. People believed that Ziyi should not marry a man with such an unstable relationship history.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi is pictured with Wang Feng as a family of five. (Among them, Ziyi gave birth to Wang Feng&#39;s youngest daughter and son.)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· After their marriage, Ziyi gave birth to a daughter and a young son in quick succession. Meanwhile, Ziyi's daughters, born to Wang Feng and his ex, remain highly sincere. News of family harmony flows frequently. This made the public gasp that Ziyi had found true love. And because <strong><mark>Ziyi is equally devoted to her other children who are not hers</mark></strong>, people have commented that Ziyi is <strong><mark>a very good mother</mark></strong> and <strong><mark>a positive role model for families in reunited marriages</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2011, Ziyi became the Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics Winter Games.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· China's international movie star Zhang Ziyi, <strong><mark>global ambassador of the Special Olympics</mark></strong>, speaks at the opening ceremony of the <strong><mark>13th Special Olympic Games in Athens</mark></strong>, June 25, 2011. More than 7,500 athletes from about 180 countries and regions will participate in the event which runs through June 4. Ninety-seven Chinese athletes will take part in 11 events.<br><br>· During that event, she not only <strong><mark>gave a profoundly understanding and empathetic speech for special people, but also strongly encouraged them not to be defeated and to move forward with their dreams in life.</mark></strong> Here, Ziyi was portrayed as <strong><mark>an exemplary celebrity with motivation and positive energy</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi was paid zero dollars to lend her voice to a short public service film on China&#39;s fight against Covid-19 after she gave birth in January 2020.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· With her <strong><mark>powerful but empathetic voice</mark></strong>, Ziyi brought warmth to the hearts of those who were then blocked from their homes. This has<strong><mark> earned Ziyi a lot of praise from the community at large</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Major public service activities in which Ziyi has been involved:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>- In 2000, Ziyi was invited to be the <strong><mark>'Panda Ambassador'</mark></strong> of Animal Planet, for which she filmed a series of public service announcements and called for an end to the illegal trading of pandas and the protection of their habitat.<br>- In July 2001, she was invited by the Chinese version of Beautiful People International to participate in the <strong><mark>'Blue Ribbon Project' </mark></strong>in Taiwan, creating a blue sky for the aboriginal children in Taiwan.<br>- In 2003, he shot a public service announcement for CCTV on <strong><mark>the prevention of SARS</mark></strong> for no pay.<br>- In 2008, Zhang Ziyi held a charity event to raise funds <strong><mark>for the Sichuan earthquake, raising RMB 1 million</mark></strong> to rebuild the disaster area and help those in need.<br>- In May 2011, Zhang Ziyi attended the <strong><mark>AIDS Fund Charity Gala in Cannes.</mark></strong><br>- In September 2014, she <strong><mark>attended the Bazaar Celebrity Charity Night and donated millions </mark></strong>at the auction with Huang Xiaoming.<br>- In July 2021, Wang Feng and Zhang Ziyi <strong><mark>donated 1 million yuan to the Henan rainstorm disaster.<br><br></mark></strong>· Ziyi's passion for philanthropy has shaped her into <strong><mark>a caring and nationally-minded celebrity.</mark></strong> Not only does she spend her salary on herself, but she also donates a large portion of it to those in need. Her donations and charitable acts have helped her to<strong><mark> gain a steady following</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2016, Ziyi was cast in J. J. Abrams&#39;s science fiction thriller The Cloverfield Paradox, which premiered in 2018.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· For the first time in Hollywood history, Ziyi speaks Chinese throughout this Hollywood blockbuster, a role that <strong><mark>carries a lot of weight and yet speaks Chinese throughout</mark></strong>. Chinese fans have commented that this design, <strong><mark>while highlighting and promoting Chinese culture, does not fit in with the Hollywood film</mark></strong>. The film was also criticised after its release.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2017, Zhang was cast in the monster film Godzilla: King of the Monsters, playing a prominent character.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· After an almost decade-long absence from Hollywood, Zhang Ziyi plays a supporting role for monsters in a monster movie. In <strong><em>Godzilla: King of the Monsters</em></strong>, Zhang Ziyi plays the role of scientist Dr Chen, a senior mythologist in the 'Emperor's Organization' dedicated to the study of monsters.<br><br>· Speaking about her reasons for taking on the film, Zhang Ziyi said, ‘As a Chinese actress, it was <strong><mark>quite an eye-opener for me to be involved in a film of this calibre</mark></strong>. They respect Chinese actors and the director respected me and gave me a lot of room to act. And I have a richer role, not one that is symbolic.’ Through Ziyi's expressions, it is clear that <strong><mark>she is eager to progress in the film</mark></strong>. At the same time, she also hopes that <strong><mark>she can represent Chinese film actors to have a higher level of breakthrough in Hollywood, instead of just acting stereotypical roles</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2018, Zhang was cast in her first television series, Rebel Princess.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· This is an antique drama and <strong><mark>Ziyi's persona is a wealthy princess who seeks to be independent and equal in style</mark></strong>. This image is very appropriate for Ziyi, which <strong><mark>fits her celebrity image of being upright and independent</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2019, Zhang starred in the adventure drama film The Climbers.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· The plot is based on true events and focuses on another young team of climbers who will once again take on the world's highest mountain since the 1960 Chinese expedition to Mount Everest, <strong><mark>with a strong cast such as Ziyi ensuring that the performances are online throughout</mark></strong>, and Wu Jing and Zhang Ziyi playing <strong><mark>with pure sophistication and popularity.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2000, Ziyi participated in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and performed the opening song and dance ‘Bringing in Spring’.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· This is Ziyi's <strong>first appearance </strong>at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. To be on this stage represents <strong><mark>the country's high recognition of Ziyi's identity and her professional ability to sing and act. </mark></strong>It also shows that <strong><mark>Ziyi's dedication to the film and television industry is accepted and seen by the public</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2001, Ziyi performed the song ‘Choose Your Love’ with Ekin Cheng at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Appearing at the same Gala for the second year successively, <strong><mark>once again underlined Ziyi's fame in the public domain.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2008, Ziyi participated in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and sang the solo song ‘Heavenly Maiden Scatters Flowers’.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Here is Ziyi's <strong><mark>outfit and makeup</mark></strong> for her appearance at the Spring Festival Gala after taking Hollywood by storm. Excluding how fashion has evolved over the past few years, it is still clear to see that <strong><mark>her look has taken a quantum leap forward. </mark></strong>This shows that <strong><mark>she is being taken more seriously by the public, the authorities and the national agency</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· <strong><em>China's Greatest Voice: Season 1</em></strong> is a music talent show. The rights to the show were imported from the British talent show The X Factor.<br><br>· However, Ziyi's decision to be the mentor <strong><mark>was questioned by netizens</mark></strong>. Netizens believe that Zhang Ziyi, who is <strong><mark>an actress, is not suitable to be a judge on a singing show</mark></strong>. People questioned <strong><mark>her lack of ability and the show's lack of professionalism</mark></strong>. In the end, Ziyi's male team member, Zeng Yiming, won the show.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· As an international film actress, Ziyi's role as a judge on <strong><em>The Birth of an Actor</em></strong> variety show is <strong><mark>well qualified</mark></strong>. This is a reality show in which real actors from China compete and are selected to judge the winner. <br><br>· In the show, Ziyi is considered to <strong><mark>have made comments that are right to the point and to the point</mark></strong>. <strong>The actors she has coached have taken a quantum leap in their future acting skills.</strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2018, Ziyi was a judge on &#39;I Am The Actor&#39; (formerly known as &#39;The Birth of an Actor: Season 2&#39;).</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· The <strong><mark>professionalism</mark></strong> of Ziyi's comments was once again recognised by her peers, <strong><mark>in keeping with her image as an international film star</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2019, Ziyi participated in the second season of ‘The Wife&#39;s Romantic Journey’ with her husband Wang Feng.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· <strong><em>The Wife's Romantic Journey</em></strong> is a reality show for couples in love. The female guests of the show embark on a journey while the husbands of the female guests sit in the studio to discuss topics related to the family.<br><br>· After the pair got married, they were <strong><em>frequently questioned by the audience</em></strong>. <strong><mark>In this reality show, a detailed look into the sweet life </mark></strong>of Ziyi and her husband Wang Feng <strong><mark>is clearly visible to the fans even the audiences.</mark></strong> It was this show that <strong><mark>made the public accept and recognise the couple.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi was the first Chinese woman to be appointed as an Emporio Armani ambassador, and she served from 2009 to 2010.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· As the first woman to endorse the brand in China, Ziyi has taken a giant leap forward. <strong><mark>It has opened the way for endorsements of light and even high luxury brands</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi is the spokesperson for the Mercedes-Benz sports car family in Mainland China.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi is a new generation of Chinese stars, <strong>seemingly feminine but actually independent and determined</strong>. Endorsing a sports car range may <strong><mark>seem a bit contrasting, but it is also true to her personality.</mark></strong> This is in keeping with her outstanding personality and <strong><mark>her important role as a trendsetter in the film industry</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>From August 2006 to 2009, Ziyi was the face of L&#39;Oréal&#39;s Garnier in Asia.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi's <strong>wonderful skin is her best advertisement </strong>for the brand.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi is the global spokesperson for Maybelline New York for all types of make-up.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· <strong><mark>Ziyi has an avant-garde aesthetic as a celebrity</mark></strong>. This includes not only the look of the clothes, but also the make-up of the face. It is only fitting that such an international make-up brand should choose an international celebrity like Ziyi to endorse it.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-11-07 13:03:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>From 2001 to 2003, Ziyi was the global advocate for VISA credit cards.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· This was her first campaign with an international star, which <strong>made her international in her range of endorsements</strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>From December 2008 to 2015, Ziyi was the global spokesperson for OMEGA watches.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi's collaboration with OMEGA, a Swiss luxury watch brand, <strong><mark>is in keeping with the brand's tone and, on the other hand, with Ziyi's celebrity credentials</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Since September 2018, Ziyi is the global brand ambassador for the skincare and makeup brand Clé de Peau Beauté.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Clé de Peau Beauté, <strong><mark>a prestige skincare brand</mark></strong>, made the wise decision to choose Ziyi as its global brand ambassador. As <strong><mark>Ziyi's age and status are in line with the brand's target demographic</mark></strong>, such an endorsement makes sense.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-11-07 15:37:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>The Ink Throwing Incidents</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In December 2009, <strong>a huge poster of her near Ziyi's house was splashed with ink by a group of men in black</strong>, with some speculating that it was because Ziyi was involved in a dispute <strong><mark>over money and sex</mark></strong>.<br><br>· Zhao Xin Yu (a celebrity), who revealed that she had been called 'sister' by Zhang Ziyi, gave an interview to the media and clarified that her actions were mere 'because <strong><mark>Ziyi used the opportunity of my event to intervene in her best friend's marriage, and when things fell apart, Zhang's brother actually insulted me.</mark></strong> '</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Fraudulent Donations</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In mid-January 2010, it was discovered that <strong><mark>Ziyi's actual donations to the Sichuan earthquake in China in May 2008 did not match her pledges,</mark></strong> and that <strong><mark>the funds she raised in Cannes were unaccounted for</mark></strong>. Some media outlets suggested that Ziyi was involved in '<strong><mark>fraudulent donations</mark></strong>' and questioned the foundation she had set up in the US. <br><br>· In an exclusive interview with China Daily in the early hours of March 12, Ziyi denied any ‘fraudulent’ or illegal activities, but admitted that she was ‘inexperienced’ in charity work. <strong><mark>The agent also said that it was her own mistake and that she would later make a donation of 160,000 RMB, making a total donation of 1 million RMB for the Sichuan earthquake</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Accompanying officials on travel events</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/UoL201600337/k7gestawo7xfz9ay/wish/2373364311</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>· On 31 May 2012, Taiwan Next Magazine reported in its issue 575 that Ziyi was involved in the Bo Xilai case and had been travelling with Bo Xilai and other high-ranking officials for 10 years and had made a profit of RMB 3.2 billion, including 10 trips with Bo Xilai at a cost of RMB 10 million each. Bo Xilai, a former senior official of the Chinese Communist Party, has been expelled from the party.<br><br>· After the story was revealed, Ziyi denied the act and sued the person who wrote the press release, eventually successfully winning the case. However, the case was <strong><mark>politically and socially charged</mark></strong> and took too long to be heard. As a result, <strong><mark>Ziyi was dealt a severe blow in the vicious defamation case and her reputation as a celebrity took a negative hit.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Politically, Ziyi is a member of the Chinese Communist Party-controlled China Zhi Gong Party.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In 2012, Ziyi <strong>attended the opening of the 14th National Congress in Beijing</strong> as a member of the China Zhi Gong Party.<br><br>· This is Ziyi's <strong><mark>position on the political dimension</mark></strong>, which is equally important for a performing artist.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-11-07 16:30:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>In 2019, Ziyi became Chopard&#39;s global brand ambassador.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· In May 2019, Caroline Schafer, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, hosted a dinner in the Chopard Parlour on the top floor of Hotel Martinez. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her best friend Ziyi's film career, and to announce the Chinese actress as Chopard's global brand ambassador.<br><br>· The dinner highlighted <strong><mark>the breadth and quality of Ziyi's social life as a celebrity.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2018, Ziyi, a mother, recommended the GoGoKid Online English Platform for Kids to parents and became the face of the brand.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· That year, Ziyi's <strong>first child was three years old</strong>. This was a suitable time to initiate the child into English. It was at this time that Ziyi endorsed the English learning platform for children. This was <mark>enough to convince the public that Ziyi's children were actually using the platform</mark>. It was <strong><mark>an appropriate business partnership for Ziyi in line with motherhood</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In 2018, Ziyi became the global brand ambassador of Feihe Dairy Company.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· This is the endorsement she has taken on since becoming a mother. <strong><mark>Her status has changed from being just a celebrity to being the mother of a child</mark></strong>. This means that the children's products she endorses are <strong>more persuasive and commercially viable</strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>At the end of 2017, Ziyi became a BUCCELLATI brand ambassador and the first Chinese &#39;Muse&#39; of Buccellati.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi has become the first Chinese 'muse' as the brand ambassador for Buccellati, <strong><mark>an Italian luxury jewellery brand that has never been in China before</mark></strong>. As <strong>the Chinese consumer market continues to grow rapidly</strong>, Chinese consumers' perceptions of the <em>cultural value, quality and exclusive personalisation of consumer goods</em> have increased significantly, <strong><mark>presenting both opportunities and challenges for Ziyi and Buccellati</mark></strong>.<br><br>NOTE: The New York Luxury Research Institute has conducted a survey on the "Luxury Value Index" among 20 top jewellery brands among high-end consumers. The results showed that BUCCELLATI outshone Boucheron, Bulgari, De Beers, Piaget, Tiffany &amp; Co. and Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, taking the top three positions with Harry Winston and Cartier respectively.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>1. The beginning of a celebrity&#39;s life</title>
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         <title>2. Progressive phase in the film industry</title>
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         <title>4. Ziyi returns to the Chinese movie after bursting onto the scene</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· <strong>The China Federation of Literary and Art Circles</strong> (abbreviated as <strong>CFLAC</strong>) is the <em>national association </em>of literary artists in the People's Republic of China.<br><br>· Ziyi's new status represents <strong><mark>a high degree of recognition by the state authorities for her achievements in the film industry</mark></strong>. It also reflects the fact that <strong><mark>her character and words have been validated by the authorities</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Within seven years (1999– 2006), Zhang Ziyi progressed from an onscreen novice to a renowned star, acclaimed as ‘China’s gift to Hollywood’ (Corliss 2005, p. 124).</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Corliss, R., 2005. Ziyi Zhang: China’s gift to Hollywood. <em>Time</em>, 18 April. 165 (16), 124.<br><br>· Every step in <strong><mark>Ziyi's development has been a very solid one</mark></strong>. From enrolling in professional schools, to appearing in director Yimou's films, to advancing to Hollywood. During this time Ziyi has also won numerous awards, all of which have confirmed <strong><mark>Ziyi's professionalism and industry recognition at the film industry level</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi&#39;s engagement with small-screen entertainment is not only important in appreciating the role of television and digital media in reconfiguring movie stardom, but also demonstrates the dramatic changes that have taken place in China&#39;s mediascape in the last decade. (Guo, 2022)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Guo, S. (2022). Crossover stardom on small screens: the case of Zhang Ziyi. <em>Celebrity Studies</em>. doi: 10.1080/19392397.2022.2120409.<br><br>· Ziyi has returned more to her family after her marriage. However, when she <strong><mark>returned to celebrity status</mark></strong>, she embraced more variety shows, which was in line with the zeitgeist. <strong><mark>Audiences prefer to see actors as they are in real life and what they say and do, rather than deliberately portrayed characters.</mark></strong> Such a decision will <strong><mark>be of great benefit to Ziyi's personal development </mark></strong>and <strong><mark>the progress of the Chinese television industry</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Along with the state&#39;s acknowledgement of the role of television variety in influencing the star-making mechanism, a number of state-sponsored campaigns and training courses have been started to raise the moral and ethical awareness of professional entertainers (Stanchenko 2021).</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Stanchenko, L., 2021. <em>Idol worship and fan culture in China, explained.</em> SupChina. 9 September. Available from: https://supchina.com/2021/09/09/idol-worship-and-fan-culture-in-china-explained/<br><br>· Measures of this kind <strong><mark>help to shape the industry in the entertainment industry</mark></strong> and <strong><mark>equally urge celebrities to engage in self-reflection and high standards of self-restraint</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>The appearance of film stars in commercial television programmes is evidence of &#39;changing the parameters of the film star system&#39; (Becker 2005, p. 6).</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Becker, C., 2005. Televising film stardom in the 1950s. <em>Framework: the journal of cinema and media</em>,<br>46 (2), 5–21.<br><br>· Ziyi, as a judge for this type of talent show, can use her <strong><mark>professional judgement to score the contestants and make suggestions for improvement</mark></strong>. This, combined with the judgement of the other judges, will ultimately determine the winner. <strong><mark>Such a judging system is conducive to the renewal of the relevant singing, film and television industries</mark></strong> and will also <strong><mark>urge the older generation of artists to hold themselves to a higher standard.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>It is &#39;an example of China&#39;s new post-socialist consumer society and a symbol of China&#39;s growing political, cultural and economic power in the world&#39;, and Zhang Ziyi personifies the dawn of a new era in Chinese cinema with its growing global reputation (Leung, 2014).</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Leung, W.-F., 2014. Zhang Ziyi: the new face of Chinese femininity. In: W.-F. Leung and A. Willis, eds. <em>East asian film stars</em>. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 65–80.<br><br>· As Ziyi's influence has grown, she has become not just the <strong><mark>Ziyi of China</mark></strong>, but the <strong><mark>Ziyi of the Hollywood film industry</mark></strong>. However, in spite of this, she still <strong><mark>speaks for China</mark></strong> and <strong><mark>her remarkable achievements still symbolise the strength of the Chinese in a world context.</mark></strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Definition as a series of attributes that challenge fatherhood and the norms of femininity aimed at keeping women in their positions (Rowe 2011, p.10), Ziyi&#39;s role play as capricious female personas can have implications of transgression or &#39;feminism&#39;. </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Rowe, K., 2011. <em>Unruly girls, unrepentant mothers: redefining feminism on screen.</em> Austin: University of Texas Press.<br><br>· In other words, most of the personas Ziyi created in the early stages were of <strong><mark>new-age women who were free, enlightened and unencumbered by the old system</mark></strong>. This helped her to portray <strong><mark>the image of the actress herself, subconsciously creating a Ziyi with individuality and thoughtfulness</mark></strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>In European and American contexts, Ziyi&#39;s role as the spiteful princess in the martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is positively associated with her off-screen personality (Guo, 2022). This situation, for example, led to the perception that Ziyi had charisma and conviction as a mature woman beyond her own age (R.C. Short, 2001). While the audience showed &#39;an overwhelming quiet confidence&#39; in her, she displayed &#39;a tenacious gaze, an expression of astonishing complexity&#39; (Hirschberg, 2005).</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>· In this way, <strong><mark>Ziyi's early portrayal of the character and her own celebrity image form a unique and dynamic interrelationship</mark></strong>.<br><br>Guo, S. (2022). Crossover stardom on small screens: the case of Zhang Ziyi. <em>Celebrity Studies</em>. doi: 10.1080/19392397.2022.2120409.<br><br>Hirschberg, L., 2005. A star rises in the East. <em>The New York Times Magazine</em>,20 February. [Online]Available from: https://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/20/style/tmagazine/a-star-rises-in-the-east.html (Accessed on: 26th September 2022)<br><br>Short, R.C. and Stephen, 2001. Zhang Ziyi. <em>TIME Magazine</em>, 15 January. 157 (2), 124.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Domestic audiences did not understand why Zhang Ziyi was such a phenomenon in the West, while Ziyi complained that her efforts were never appreciated by her compatriots (Ding and Zhang, 2008).</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>· Ziyi's <strong><mark>star persona was initially created to fit the Western conception of women as independent and determined. </mark></strong>Chinese people viewed Ziyi and her character<strong><mark> through the tinted glasses of a feudal culture</mark></strong>, which is <strong>stereotypical</strong>.<br><br>Ding, Y. and Zhang, B., 2008. Huayu dianying sandai nü mingxing de wenhua biaozheng jiqi zhuanyi guiji (The cultural representations and shifting trajectories of three generations of Chinese actresses). <em>Journal of Shanghai University</em>, 15 (6), 34–51.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ziyi&#39;s film roles portray her as a practitioner of &#39;hybrid iconography of dangerous beauty&#39;, blending elements of China&#39;s new age warrior women that are seductively beautiful and determined; however, her overconfidence and boldness are often seen as a sign of arrogance (Kourelou, 2010).</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· Ziyi has encountered a few twists and turns in the development of its star image. <strong>People see her in roles that are mostly hardcore and clash with her beauty. </strong>However, it is <strong><mark>when beauty is combined with resilience that Ziyi's image is fleshed out</mark></strong>.<br><br>Kourelou, O., 2010. ‘Put the blame on . . . Mei‘: Zhang Ziyi and the politics of global stardom. In: H. Hanson and C. O’Rawe, eds. <em>The femme fatale: images, histories, contexts.</em> New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 113–126.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>· The empathy and gentle friendliness that Ziyi embodies in the reality show is <strong><mark>a change from her previous sharp and over-confident personality</mark></strong>. This has <strong><mark>helped her return to her celebrity persona.</mark></strong><br><br>Rahman, M., 2008. Jade’s confession: racism and the dialectics of celebrity. <em>Social semiotics</em>, 18 (2), 133–148. doi:10.1080/10350330802002143</div>]]></description>
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