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Bingbing Fan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 16, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 |
| Birthplace | Qingdao, Shandong, China |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Bingbing Fan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in films such as 'Cell Phone', 'Lost in Beijing', and international productions like 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'. Also known for her high-profile appearances at film festivals and her influence in Chinese pop culture. |
Intro
Fan Bingbing is a renowned Chinese actress, model, television producer, and singer. She is one of the most popular and highest-paid celebrities in China and Asia, known internationally for her work in film and television.
Early Life & Background
Fan Bingbing was born on September 16, 1981, in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, before moving to Yantai, where she grew up. She attended Shanghai Xie Jin Film and Television Art College and the Shanghai Theatre Academy, beginning her career in acting in the late 1990s.
Career Highlights
- Rose to national fame with the TV drama 'My Fair Princess' (1998–1999).
- Starred in acclaimed films such as 'Cell Phone' (2003), 'Lost in Beijing' (2007), and 'I Am Not Madame Bovary' (2016).
- Won Best Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival (2010) and other major awards.
- Gained international recognition as Blink in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' (2014).
- Named on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list multiple times and topped the list in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Trivia
- Fan Bingbing is known for her fashion sense and regular appearances at Cannes Film Festival red carpets.
- She was embroiled in a major tax evasion scandal in 2018 and subsequently disappeared from public view for several months.
- She was ordered to pay over $100 million in fines and back taxes following the scandal, after which she issued a public apology.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Bingbing Fan?
Bingbing Fan is 44 years old.
When was Bingbing Fan born?
Bingbing Fan was born the 16 September 1981.
Where is Bingbing Fan from?
Qingdao, Shandong, China.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 16th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 16, 1981, Sugar Ray Leonard faced Thomas Hearns at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for the undisputed welterweight championship. Leonard won by 14th-round technical knockout, overcoming a swollen left eye and trailing on the scorecards. The fight grossed approximately $35 million, making it the richest in boxing history at that time.
- Day of the week: September 16th, 1981 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Endless Love by Diana Ross
- #1 UK song: Tainted Love by Soft Cell
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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