Zhang Ziyi is a Chinese actor best known for playing Jen Yu in the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
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Best Known For:The film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Breakthrough:Achieved international stardom for her role as Jen Yu in Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2000
10 Quick Facts About Zhang Ziyi
- Full Name: Zhang Ziyi
- Nationality: Chinese
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
- Date of Birth: February 9, 1979
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of Birth: Beijing
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: Actor
- Net Worth: $150,000-$10,000,000 (Estimated range)
Zhang Ziyi Age
Zhang Ziyi is 47 years old. She was born on February 9, 1979, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Zhang Ziyi Height
Zhang Ziyi stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Dance Academy.
- Central Academy of Drama
- Field of Study: Acting
- Period: 1996–2000
- Beijing Dance Academy
- Qualification: Diploma
- Field of Study: Traditional Chinese Dance
- Period: 1990–1996
Rise to Fame
Zhang Ziyi rose to prominence for her role in the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, and The Grandmaster.
- Film: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Jen Yu, 2000) — International breakthrough
- Film: Memoirs of a Geisha (Chiyo Sakamoto / Sayuri Nitta, 2005) — Golden Globe nomination
- Film: The Grandmaster (Gong Er, 2013) — Won multiple Best Actress awards
- Film: The Road Home (Zhao Di, 1999) — Cinematic debut
Zhang Ziyi Family & Relationships
Zhang Ziyi is divorced. She has 1 sibling, Zhang Zinan.
- Father: Zhang Yuanxiao
- Mother: Li Shoushen
- Siblings:
- Zhang Zinan
Personal Information
- Full Name: Zhang Ziyi
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Chinese
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 9, 1979
- Age: 47
- Birthday: February 9
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Beijing
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 5 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Zhang Yuanxiao
- Mother: Li Shoushen
- Siblings: Zhang Zinan
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $35,000–$450,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $150,000–$10,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Zhang Yuanxiao (Parent)
- Li Shoushen (Parent)
- Zhang Zinan (Sibling)
- Wang Feng (Spouse • Ex-husband (married 2015, divorced 2023))
