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Ziyi Zhang - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 09, 1979 |
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| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Beijing, China |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Ziyi Zhang's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Leading roles in internationally acclaimed films such as 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', 'House of Flying Daggers', and 'Memoirs of a Geisha'. |
Intro
Ziyi Zhang is a Chinese actress internationally recognized for her roles in acclaimed films such as 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', 'Memoirs of a Geisha', and 'House of Flying Daggers'. She is considered one of the Four Dan Actresses of China and has received multiple awards and nominations for her performances.
Early Life & Background
Zhang Ziyi was born on February 9, 1979, in Beijing, China. She began studying dance at a young age and later entered the prestigious Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, where she trained in acting.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (2000)
- Starred in 'The Road Home' (1999), which won the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival
- Featured in 'Hero' (2002), 'House of Flying Daggers' (2004), and 'Memoirs of a Geisha' (2005)
- Winner of numerous awards, including the Best Actress award at the Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong Film Awards
Trivia
- Named one of the Four Dan Actresses, a designation for China's most bankable young actresses during the early 2000s
- Served as a jury member at major international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival (2006)
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Ziyi Zhang?
Ziyi Zhang is 47 years old.
When was Ziyi Zhang born?
Ziyi Zhang was born the 9 February 1979.
Where is Ziyi Zhang from?
Beijing, China.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 9th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Dennis Gabor, the Hungarian-British physicist renowned for inventing holography and awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971, passed away in London on February 9, 1979.
- Day of the week: February 9th, 1979 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart
- #1 UK song: Heart Of Glass by Blondie
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Check the link for more news and curiosities on February 9th, 1979.