Jump to content

Zhao Wei: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Line 57: Line 57:
Born and raised in [[Wuhu City|Wuhu]], [[Anhui Province]], [[China]], Zhao is the second of two children born to Zhao Jiahai (Chinese: 赵家海; pinyin: ''Zhào Jiāhǎi''), an [[appliance]] [[designer]], and Wei Qiying (Chinese: 魏启颖; pinyin: ''Wèi Qǐyǐng''), a [[schoolteacher]].<ref name="sina">[http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/f/zhaowei.html 赵薇 影音乐娱]. [[Sina.com]]. Retrieved 26 December 2006.</ref> She has one older brother, Zhao Jian (Chinese: 赵堅; pinyin: ''Zhào Jiān'') (born 1971). She graduated from Teachers’ College Elementary School (Shi Fan Fu Xiao) and Teachers’ College High School (17th Secondary School Shi Fan).
Born and raised in [[Wuhu City|Wuhu]], [[Anhui Province]], [[China]], Zhao is the second of two children born to Zhao Jiahai (Chinese: 赵家海; pinyin: ''Zhào Jiāhǎi''), an [[appliance]] [[designer]], and Wei Qiying (Chinese: 魏启颖; pinyin: ''Wèi Qǐyǐng''), a [[schoolteacher]].<ref name="sina">[http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/f/zhaowei.html 赵薇 影音乐娱]. [[Sina.com]]. Retrieved 26 December 2006.</ref> She has one older brother, Zhao Jian (Chinese: 赵堅; pinyin: ''Zhào Jiān'') (born 1971). She graduated from Teachers’ College Elementary School (Shi Fan Fu Xiao) and Teachers’ College High School (17th Secondary School Shi Fan).


At the time, Zhao claimed to have never considered the prospect of an acting career, once explaining, "I thought actresses had to be beautiful, and I thought I was ordinary".<ref name="time"/> When she was 17 years old, a filming crew arrived in [[Wuhu City|Wuhu]] looking for [[extra (actor)|extras]] for the film ''Hua Hun'', starring [[Gong Li]]. Afterwards, Zhao decided to pursue an acting career. Looking for ways to leave town, Zhao looked for opportunities to enroll in a film school. She later discovered a new film arts school in [[Shanghai]], opened by the renowned [[Film director|director]] [[Xie Jin]]. At the age of 20, Zhao received first class results in her entrance exam to [[Beijing Film Academy]]'s Performance Institute. She graduated from there in 2000.<ref>[http://www.zhaoweinetfamily.com/en/profile Vicki Profile]. Zhao Wei International Family. Retrieved 25 October 2006.</ref>
At the time, Zhao claimed to have never considered the prospect of an acting career, once explaining, "I thought actresses had to be beautiful, and I thought I was ordinary".<ref name="time"/> When she was 17 years old, a filming crew arrived in [[Wuhu City|Wuhu]] looking for [[extra (actor)|extras]] for the film ''Hua Hun'', starring [[Gong Li]]. Afterwards, Zhao decided to pursue an acting career. Looking for ways to leave town, Zhao eventually enrolled in a new film arts school in [[Shanghai]], opened by the renowned [[Film director|director]] [[Xie Jin]]. At the age of 20, Zhao received first class results in her entrance exam to [[Beijing Film Academy]]'s Performance Institute. She graduated from there in 2000.<ref>[http://www.zhaoweinetfamily.com/en/profile Vicki Profile]. Zhao Wei International Family. Retrieved 25 October 2006.</ref>


==Career==
==Career==

Revision as of 07:10, 17 October 2010

Template:Chinese name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor

Zhao Wei (born March 12, 1976) is a mainland Chinese film actress and pop singer. Audiences sometimes refer to her by her English name, Vicki Zhao (sometimes spelt Vicky Zhao).[1] She is considered one of the "Four Young Dan actresses" in China (四小花旦), along with Xu Jinglei, Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Xun.[2]

After being chosen to work as an extra on a filming set, Zhao developed a love for acting. While studying at Beijing Film Academy, Zhao participated in various film projects. Zhao's breakout role as a leading actress was in Princess Pearl, a Taiwanese television series. In 1999, after Princess Pearl was broadcast, Zhao also began a singing career with her first album, Swallow. After her breakthrough, Zhao had been involved in a number of controversies about her personal and professional lives, for posing in a dress resembling a Japanese war flag.After several times apology to public, mainland people forgive her. In 2005, Zhao selected as the "most beautiful chinese woman" in a national wide ballot.

Zhao burst into international stardom in films like Stephen Chow's Shaolin Soccer (2001), So Close (2002) and the epic Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004). In John Woo's historical epic Red Cliff (2009), she played warrior princess Sun Shangxiang. She gain positive reviews from the Associated Press: "But the biggest surprise in the cast is Chinese actress Zhao Wei, who steals the show with her portrayal of Sun's spunky tomboy sister Sun Shangxiang." [3] For her achievement in movie,television and music,Japan media called her China No.1 actress.UK's Independent called her "Chinese box office darling".[4]

Early life

Born and raised in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China, Zhao is the second of two children born to Zhao Jiahai (Chinese: 赵家海; pinyin: Zhào Jiāhǎi), an appliance designer, and Wei Qiying (Chinese: 魏启颖; pinyin: Wèi Qǐyǐng), a schoolteacher.[5] She has one older brother, Zhao Jian (Chinese: 赵堅; pinyin: Zhào Jiān) (born 1971). She graduated from Teachers’ College Elementary School (Shi Fan Fu Xiao) and Teachers’ College High School (17th Secondary School Shi Fan).

At the time, Zhao claimed to have never considered the prospect of an acting career, once explaining, "I thought actresses had to be beautiful, and I thought I was ordinary".[1] When she was 17 years old, a filming crew arrived in Wuhu looking for extras for the film Hua Hun, starring Gong Li. Afterwards, Zhao decided to pursue an acting career. Looking for ways to leave town, Zhao eventually enrolled in a new film arts school in Shanghai, opened by the renowned director Xie Jin. At the age of 20, Zhao received first class results in her entrance exam to Beijing Film Academy's Performance Institute. She graduated from there in 2000.[6]

Career

1993-1997

Zhao received her first experience in front of the camera in 1993 when she was chosen to act as an extra in Hua Hun, a film starring Gong Li. In 1995, after completing her high school exams, Zhao decided to star in her first television series, Yu Tian You Gu Shi. The same year, she was hired by Xie Jin, the director that opened Xie Jin's Star Academy, to star in one of his movies, Penitentiary Angel. This was the first time she had a substantial role in any work. Zhao herself did not find her performance fulfilling, but treated it as a valuable experience. "I was too young to understand the role," she claimed, "but if you've been in a film by a famous director, no matter how well you did, then other less-famous directors will want to use you."[1]

1998-2002

After playing minor roles in various series and films, Zhao received her first leading role in a series called Sisters in Beijing. There, she was spotted by famous Taiwanese romance writer Chiung Yao, who was looking for actors. At the time, Chiung Yao commented that Zhao was a little chubby but talented. In 1997, Zhao had lost some weight and was offered one of the leading roles in Chiung Yao's television series Princess Pearl. Filming the television series Princess Pearl was an arduous task for Zhao and her co-stars. Zhao herself acknowledged the intensity of filming:

We shot 18 to 20 hours a day. There were two groups of actors. One shot during the day, one at night. Frequently I'd have to do both. A few times I worked so hard that I actually threw up from the exertion. But I was young then. I didn't get tired easily. And I never complained about the working conditions. I thought that's just how it was supposed to be. Now I know that's wrong. But at the time I had no clue. Whatever they'd give me, I'd do. And as soon as I was done working I could just fall asleep. They'd say, 'Go to sleep,' and I'd go right to sleep.

— [1]

The hard work of the cast yielded unexpected results. After Princess Pearl was broadcast, it enjoyed the highest ratings in China.[1] Zhao quickly rose to prominence. In 1999, she became the youngest actress to win the Golden Eagle Awards for "Best Actress."[7] Zhao's performance received critical acclaim in Taiwan as well; Zhao was named as one of Taiwan's "Top Ten Most Outstanding Individuals in Television Industry." Following this, she continually to star in a number of successful television series and movies and released a number of well-sold albums.[citation needed]

Following her role Princess Pearl, Zhao became a prominent actress in China. In 2000, Zhao starred in a romantic-comedy, ming-dynasty based drama series Treasure Venture, alongside Taiwanese heartthrob Nicky Wu. With her huge success as an actress, feeling that she had achieved all she could in television, she went on to star in a few movies in Hong Kong. In 2001, she guest starred in the box office hit Shaolin Soccer alongside Hong Kong actor, director, and producer Stephen Chow. In there, Zhao played an unattractive bun maker, turning away from the cute image she had earned from her role in Princess Pearl. The actress herself expressed disgust at her image in the movie, commenting: "Have you seen it? I looked disgusting in it."[8] However, Zhao feels her role in Shaolin Soccer was also a learning experience for her. "I wanted a challenge", Zhao commented in an interview. "And he really gave it to me. In China people think I'm cute; he didn't let me look cute. People say I have big eyes; he taped them down. My old characters were all kind of wild; here I was very subdued. Everything I did before, he reversed."[1]

Also in 2001, she filmed another series written by Chiung Yao titled Romance in the Rain. Zhao participated on a romantic comedy produced by Wong Kar-wai under director Jeff Lau as "Princess Phoenix" in Chinese Odyssey 2002 together with Tony Leung, Faye Wong, and Chang Chen. Zhao was nominated for "Best Supporting Actress" at 39th Golden Horse Awards.[9] In 2002, Zhao worked with actresses Shu Qi and Karen Mok in So Close.[1]

2003-2009

After filming Romance in the Rain, Zhao began to focus on filming movies. In 2003, Zhao starred in four films - My Dream Girl, Warriors of Heaven and Earth, Green Tea, and Jade Goddess of Mercy. Each film was critically acclaimed and presented Zhao in a different role. One of these four films, Jade Goddess of Mercy, was directed by Ann Hui, a well-known director in Asia.[1] It co-starred Nicholas Tse, a popular singer-actor from Hong Kong. After much speculation over who would receive the female lead in Hui's new film, Jade Goddess of Mercy, the lead role (An Xin) was finally offered to Zhao. Starring in the film elevated Zhao's stardom even more. Zhao received critical acclaim for her role. In 2004, the 10th Movie Academic Society presented her the "Golden Phoenix Award" for her role in Jade Goddess of Mercy.[10] Reviews were generally positive. In TIME Asia magazine's review of Jade Goddess of Mercy, reviewer Bryan Walsh commented: "Despite plot twists that strain credulity, the film works, thanks mostly to Zhao's soulful performance as a cop torn between love, duty and motherhood. With her elfin stature, Zhao couldn't intimidate a jaywalker, but her convincing portrayal confirms her status as one of China's best actresses."[11] On numerous occasions, Zhao has told reporters about the respect she has for Ann Hui, the director of the film. In an article by Time Asia, Zhao recalled: "In the morning, when I'd come to the set, Ann would scrutinize my face and eyes to see if they were bright or dull. And she'd say, 'I can see you slept well last night.' She really understood the actors she was working with, as if we were precision instruments."[1]

In 2004, Zhao was cast to dub the character Princess Fiona when Shrek 2 was released in China.[12] Further, she won the "Favorite Actress" award (the equivalent of a Best Actress award) at the 11th Beijing Student Film Festival for her performance in Warriors of Heaven and Earth,[13]and nominated Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress,Hun even though she only had 25 lines of dialogue in the entire movie.

2005 proved to be a successful year for Zhao after she won the Best Actress award at the Shanghai International Film Festival and tied with Zhang Ziyi for the Huabiao Award, the highest governmental award towards the film industry.[13] Both were for her performance in A Time to Love. Zhao once again won "Best Actress" for her performance in A Time To Love at The 8th Changchun China Film Festival in 2006.[14] Finally, after a four year break from television series, Zhao starred as Yao Mulan in a remake of Lin Yutang's Moment in Peking (2005 Television Series). When audiences compared Zhao's Yao Mulan with the previous actress who portrayed Yao Mulan, 80% of audiences preferred Zhao's performance.[15]

File:Zhaowei-atimetolove.jpg
As Qu Ran in the award-winning film A Time to Love (2005)
Courtesy: China Film Group Corporation

Asia Times reviewed "Zhao Wei is grace and elegence,who controled each sense."[16] In conjunction, she was ranked No. 4 on Forbes' 2006 List of Top Chinese Celebrities.[17] In June 2006, Zhao was selected by voters as the "Most Popular Mainland Actress" at the 2nd Top Chinese TV Drama Awards.[18]

Following her performance in Moment in Peking (2005 Television Series), Zhao went on to star in two films in 2006. The first of these two films, The Postmodern Life of My Aunt, premièred at film festivals around the world, including the Toronto International Film Festival. Her guest starring role in the film resulted in Zhao's second Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Golden Horse Awards and first nomination(Best Supporting Actress) at the Hong Kong Film Awards.[19] Meanwhile, Zhao portrayed a taxicab driver in her 2007 film The Longest Night in Shanghai, in which she starred alongside Japanese actor Masahiro Motoki and Taiwanese actor Dylan Kuo (郭品超).[20]

In 2006, Zhao took an exam for a Masters' class in directing at her alma mater, Beijing Film Academy. After passing with flying colors, Zhao returned to Beijing Film Academy in September 2006 as a graduate student in the Directing Department. Currently, she is studying under the instruction of the famed director Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Zhao's 2007 television series is titled Thank You for Having Loved Me. For her role in the series, Zhao received a salary of 100,000 RMB per episode,she is the first actress whose salary beyond a-class actor.[21] After three months of filming during the summer in Shanghai, the series was completed in September 2006. It is scheduled to be broadcast possibly by the end of 2006.[22] In 2007, it was also announced that Zhao had been cast as Sun Shangxiang in John Woo's latest blockbuster, Battle of Red Cliff.[23] In early 2008 Zhao was cast to play the role of Pei Rong of in Chen Jiagang's film Painted Skin. She nominated Hong Kong Film Awards,Golden Rooster Awards and Asian Film Awards.

In early 2009 she was cast to play the main role of Hua Mulan in Jingle Ma's film Mulan.[24][25] Zhao Wei gain her the forth Hong Kong Film Awards nomination for Mulan.Asia Weekly(aka Yazhou Zhoukan) said "Zhao's strong performance made the role is full of vitality. ".[26] Singapore's MovieXclusive.com said "Thankfully, Ma doesn’t make a wrong casting choice for his lead actress. "Mulan" is anchored by a strong performance by Vicki Zhao Wei, the wide-eyed expressive star vividly portraying her character’s sorrow, anguish, fear and terror."[27] She has also starred in "14 Blades" along with Action Star Donnie Yen which was released in 2010.Zhao Wei won her third favorite actress award in Beijing Student Film Festival.

2010- Present

On April,11 2010, Zhao gave birth to a baby girl in Singapore.[28] Zhao received the blessing from media and audience.[29]

In May,27 2010, Shanghai International Film Festival announced that Zhao Wei will make her comeback as a Jury member,[30] working with John Woo, Leos Carax and the others acclaimed jury members.[31] In June 12, 2010, Zhao Wei drawing an explosion of photographers' flashes and fans' cheers throughout the day, at Shanghai International Fiml Festival, said she was pleased to see such a good turnout from the press.[32]

Media

Rumours and controversy

As a result of her fame, in the early of her stardom career,Zhao Wei has been a regular subject of tabloids caused by the Japanese Flage Issue. In December 3, 2001, a woman named Zou Xue published a picture of Zhao wearing a dress with a Japanese military flag on the cover of Fashion Magazine.[33] The public saw it as a sign of disrespecting government policy, as well as the sensibilities of the Chinese. The Chinese public, sensitive over the war with Japan, responded furiously. Zhao's relations with mainland audiences became strained.In December 9,newspaper Beijing Evening News and network Sina.com published Zhao's apologize letter to the nation.[34][35] In 17 December,Zhao apologized again by a famous tv show Entertainment Live which broadcasted 200 tv stations and 100 radios in China for this apologize.[36] But, at a concert(28 December 2001), she was tackled by Fu Shenghua, a construction worker who said his grandparents had been killed during the war.[37] Reflecting upon his actions, Fu told a Chinese magazine: "I know what I did wasn't right. But I believe my cause was just... As a famous Chinese person, she should have been aware of such an important event in Chinese history."[1] But a china authoritic newspaper,Beijing Youth Daily,made a special report about the result which they investgated through two months.Fu lied to the media,there isn't any person of his family died during the war,and he also isn't a construction worker,he is jobless for years.The reporter said it's hard to have a conversation with him,his logic is extremely.After this report published,Chinese media which hype up this incident,stop hyping,and seldom mention again.[38]

In 2004, Zhao was embroiled in further controversy when Zou Xue accused Zhao Wei of beating her when she was in a pregnant state. (Zou was the same woman who published the picture of Zhao wearing the dress with a Japanese flag). Zhao and Zou had worked as business partners to open the bar Z1 in Beijing.[33] Zou claimed that Zhao had instructed her chauffeur to hit Zou after a business dispute between the two in July. At the time, Zou was eight months pregnant. In response, Zou filed a lawsuit and asked for compensation of 2,246.6 yuan, as well as a public apology. Zhao denied hitting Zou and avoided involvement in legal matters, continuing to film her television series Moment in Peking.[39]

After filing a lawsuit against Zhao, Zou welcomed journalists, while Zhao ignored them. Zou also claimed that Zhao often used drugs with her friends at their bar, Z1. In addition, she told the press that Zhao was often vulgar and abusive towards her staff. In response, Zhao's brother, Zhao Jian, protested that Zou purposely published the picture of Zhao Wei in the "Military Flag" dress as an attack against her.[33]

During 2003-2004, a few of Zhao's movies, such as Green Tea, Jade Goddess of Mercy, and A Time to Love failed to receive high box office earnings. Because of this, the media characterized Zhao as the "bane of the box office", or "box office poison." When reporters confronted Zhao about this, she has expressed discomfort and frustration. In response to this label, Zhao commented:

I don't mind people saying I'm not good. I know my own weakness and limits, but I've always tried my best in what I do. To label me as the 'bane of the box office' just because the earnings of a couple of movies are not ideal is not fair. Besides, a movie's success does not depend on a single person. Hence, such talk is very biased and subjective. Anyway, this is not the first time, so I feel there's no need to respond to such baseless remarks.

— [40]

After winning the Best Actress Award at the 2005 Shanghai International Film Festival, Zhao became the subject of controversy. Several mainland reporters felt she did not deserve the award.[14] In 2006, Zhao became involved in more tabloid speculation. Rumours spread that she was fighting with actresses Sun Li and Li Bingbing over a role as a "salon girl" in Falling Leaves. Zhao cleared up these rumours by stating she would not be acting as a "salon girl."[41]

Commercial work

After rising to prominence, Zhao became actively involved in commercial work. In 2001, she was selected as one of China's Top Ten Most Popular Commercial Models. Her nomination was a result of her commercial work for Red Earth and Amoisonic Mobile Phone. The same year, Zhao was ranked second on "China's Top 10 Artiste for Advertisement" list.[10] For her successful career in Asia, South Korea's television KBS's "Commercial Queen in 3 countries", Zhao ranked 1 in China ,rank 1 in Japan, rank 2 in South Korea.[42] On several occasions, Zhao has also been praised by the media for her sense of style. At the Lycra Channel Young Award (known as the China Fashion Awards since 2004), Zhao was chosen as the "Stylish Actress" in Mainland China.[43] The same year, MTV China also selected Zhao as the "Most Stylish Asian Actress." Zhao also garnered another fashion award at the 2004 Pierre Cardin Awards.[10] Zhao was awarded the "Stylish Female Artist" and "Stylish Actor" at the China Fashion Award (CFA) in 2005.[44] In 2007,Zhao won her the third "Stylish Actor" in China Fashion Awards.[45] The same year,she won Stylish Female Artist in MTV China Style Gala.[46]

Personal life

Relationships

Throughout her career, the media have engaged in considerable speculation about Zhao's personal life, including relationships with several of her co-stars. However, Zhao has attempted to keep her relationships private. In 2001, Zhao broke up with her long-term boyfriend. As a result, Chiung Yao wrote her the song "Zuihou Yici Fenshou" (最后一次分手), directly translated as "The Last Separation." In 2004, Zhao ended her relationship with Wang Yu. After Zhao's refusal to star in Princess Pearl 3, actress Huang Yi was selected to replace Zhao in her famed role as "Xiao Yan Zi." When Zhao's past boyfriend, Wang Yu [disambiguation needed], began dating Huang Yi in 2005, it became a popular subject in the media.[47] The media often depicted a feud between the two actresses. Zhao herself has not expressed any regret regarding her relationship with Wang Yu. "After becoming an artiste, I've gained a lot, but I also lost many things. I got a job that I like; I had many opportunities, and I also got many kinds of love."[48]

On occasion, Zhao has discussed her love life with reporters. "I'm not anxious. I have several friends who are over thirty years old, and they are also unmarried. So there's really no hurry. Right now, career comes first..." Zhao Wei stressed that she will not give up her acting career even after she gets married, as acting is her passion. "If I stop acting, I will not have anything to focus on. Life will be so empty, and I definitely can't endure such emptiness. So, my would-be husband must understand me on this issue."[40]

Zhao has been married to Singaporean businessman Huang You Long since 2008. The couple's first child, a daughter, was born on April 11, 2010.[49] Hong Kong "Next Magazine" reported an explosive scandal that gossip star Zhang Ziyi is Huang Youlong's illegal mistress during Zhao's pregnancy.[50][51]

Faye Wong, Na Ying, Han Hong are Zhao Wei's best friends,Chinese media named them as "Queen Club(天后团)".[52] After a party in 2008 Cannes Film Festival, Song Hye-kyo and Zhao becomes friends.[53]

Charity work

After rising to prominence, Zhao has been actively involved in projects for various causes. In 2002, Zhao Wei donated 100,000 yuan to China Youth Fundation's "Hope Project".[54] In 2004, Zhao set up a scholarship fund in Wuhu, her hometown. In 2005 she was appointed as a spokesperson and ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund and China Youth Concern Committee's "Awareness for Children Affected by AIDS" campaign; she also created the song "来得及的明天" (Pinyin: lai de ji de mingtian, English: Still Time for Tomorrow) as the theme song for the campaign.[55] In 2006, Zhao, along with her former classmate Chen Kun, was chosen to represent YALU, a fashion company. YALU had set up a fund of 5 million RMB to help the construction of new villages in China.[56] Recently, Zhao attended a charity banquet in December 2006. The banquet, held in Beijing, raised money for the Yanran Angel Foundation, an organization established by Zhao's friend Faye Wong.[57]

The next morning of Sichuan 2008 5.12 Earthquake, Zhao donating 100,000 yuan to China Red Cross.[58] Soonly, she donating again to China Child ren and Teenagers' Fund to consturct a Spring Bud ebuilding School, 500,000 yuan.[59]

In March,29,2010, Zhao donated 200,000 yuan to Yunan government,where suffered worst drought of half century.[60] In April,17, the third day after Qinghai Yushu Earthquake,Zhao donated 200,000 yuan to China Fundation for Poverty Alleviation.[61]

Filmography

As actor

Year Title Role Notes
1994 La Peintre Extra
1995 Penitentiary Angel Ding Jing'er
1996 East Palace, West Palace "The Bus"
Yutian Has a Story Miao Lan Television series
Sisters in Beijing Bai Xiaoxue Television series, first leading role
1997 Princess Returning Pearl I Xiao Yan Zi Television series, breakthrough role
The 17th Golden Eagle Awards for Best Actress
Magic Formula Luo Man Television series
1998 The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Kiara dubbing actress
Kang Xi Incognito Travel II Yu Qing'er Television series
Old House Has Joy Jixiang Television series
1999 Déjà Vu 2000 Wei Wei
Princess Returning Pearl II Xiao Yan Zi Television series
2000 The Duel Princess Phoenix
Treasure Venture Lu Jianping Television series
2001 Shaolin Soccer Ah Mui
Romance in the Rain Lu Yiping Television series
2002 So Close Sue
Chinese Odyssey 2002 Ah Feng (Phoenix) Nominated-39th Golden Horse Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress
2003 Warriors of Heaven and Earth Wen Zhu The 11th Beijing Student Film Festival for Favorite Actress
Nominated-27th Hundred Flowers Awards for Best Actress
My Dream Girl Zhang Ning
Green Tea Wu Fang, Lang Lang
2004 Shrek 2 Princess Fiona dubbing actress in China version
Jade Goddess of Mercy An Xin The 12th Golden Phoenix Awards for Female Actor
2005 A Time To Love Quran The 8th Shanghai International Film Festival for Best Actress
The 11th Huabiao Film Awards for Outstanding Actress
The 8th Changchun Film Festival for Best Actress
Moment in Peking Yao Mulan Television series
Nominated-26th Feitian TV Awards for Outstanding Actress
Nominated-2nd Top Chinese TV Drama Awards for Best Leading Actress
The 2nd Top Chinese TV Drama Awards for Favorite Actress
2006 The Postmodern Life of My Aunt Liu Dafan Nominated-43rd Golden Horse Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-27th Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress
The 14th Beijing Student Film Festival for Favorite Actress Also for The Longest Night in Shanghai
Fast Track Love Chen Xiaoxiao Television series
2007 Thank You For Having Loved Me Tan Yuwei Television series
The Longest Night in Shanghai Lin Xi The 14th Beijing Student Film Festival for Favorite Actress Also for The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
The 10th Shanghai International Film Festival press prize for Most Attractive Actress
The 12th Golden Phoenix Awards for Special Jury Award Also for Painted Skin, Red Cliff I&II and The Founding of a Republic
My Blueberry Nights Leslie dubbing actress in China version
2008 Red Cliff I Sun Shangxiang Nominated-28th Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Painted Skin Peirong 佩蓉 Nominated-3rd Asian Film Awards for Best Actress
Nominated-27th Golden Rooster Awards for Best Actress
The 12th Golden Phoenix Awards for Special Jury Award Also for The Longest Night in Shanghai, Red Cliff I&II and The Founding of a Republic
2009 Red Cliff II Sun Shangxiang Nominated-29th Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress
A Lady's Epic Tian Sufei Television series
Mulan Hua Mulan Nominated-29th Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress
2010 Vietnam DAN Movie Awards for Favorite Chinese Actress
The 19th Shanghai Film Critics Awards for Best Actress Also for 14 Blades
The 10th Changchun Film Festival for Best Actress
The 30th Hundred Flowers Awards for Best Actress
The Founding of a Republic Member of CPPCC
2010 14 Blades Qiao Hua The 17th Beijing Student Film Festival for Favorite Actress
The 19th Shanghai Film Critics Awards for Best Actress Also for Mulan

As director or producer

Year Film Notes
2011 Untittled Zhao Wei's Debut This motion picture will start shooting in the winter of 2010.
2007 Angel's Suitcase Music Video,the tittle song of Zhao Wei's sixth album Angel's Suitcase

Discography

Main article: Zhao Wei discography

Albums

Soundtracks

Ambassadorships

  • 2001 World University Games[62]
  • 2002 China Youth Development Foudation "Hope Project"[63]
  • 2002 All-China Eviroment Federation[64]
  • 2004 China Farmers Games[65]
  • 2005 UN's "Orphan and Vulnerable Children, Children Affected by AIDS Awareness".[66]
  • 2007 World Special Olympic Games[67]
  • 2007 China Foundation of Disabled Person "Lighting Acitivies"[68]
  • 2008 China Red Cross "Heart Project"[69]
  • 2009 China Flowers Expo[70]
  • 2010 Changchun Film Festival[71]

Trivia

  • Actor of China Film Group Creative Artists Centre.
  • Jury member of the 13th Shanghai International Film Festival main Competition Jury in 2010.[72]
  • On August 6, 2009, Zhao Wei was elected the vice-president of Chinese Film Performance Art Academy and executive member of the council of China Environmental Socitey.[73]
  • Listed in People Magazine's '100 Most Beautiful People Magazine's List in 2006.[74]
  • Selected as the "Most Beautiful Woman" in China(national voting by Sina.com & Sohu.com's users,2005).[75]
  • She is the only actor nominated acting award of Film Awards for both of Red Cliff I & Red Cliff II, two Best Supporting Actress nominations of Hong Kong Film Awards.
  • She is the youngest Best Leading Actress winner(when she was 23-year-old) in Golden Eagle Awards(China's Emmy) history.
  • On May 29, 2008, Zhao was the First Torchbearer of Wuhu (No. 29 city) of the 29th Olympic Games, her hometown.[76]
  • Member of Beijing Film Association.
  • She is the first Chinese actress to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Shanghai.
  • Her favorite actor is Marlon Brando.
  • Host of CCTV 2000 Spring Festival Ceremony.
  • Hosting CCTV 2001 Lantern Festival Concert.
  • Host of 2002 Huabiao Film Awards.
  • She studied dancing for 3 years,piano for 6 years. And her performance of Tibet dancing has showed on local TV spring festival celebriation in 1994.[77]
  • Chinese critics and media considered Zhao is the first entertainment cutlure idol in mainland China history.[78]
  • Her score rank 1 in national art of acting examination when she entered the acting institute of Beijing Film Academy in 1996.As one of the most outstanding student in BFA, Zhao scored 5 you(=A), 9 youliang(=A-) of the 14 courses.Her Graduation thesis scored 90.[79]。
  • Taiwan famous writer Qiong Yao said her favorite actresses are Brigitte Lin, Leanne Lau and Zhao Wei, who successful performed the classic characters of her Novel.[80]
  • Japan's Asahi Shimbun named her "China No.1 actress".[81]
  • Zhao is one of few celebrities who has a great hand writing in Chinese.[82]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Beyond Cute. TIME Asia Magazine. 29 March 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2006.
  2. ^ Four Promising Actress
  3. ^ AP Review: John Woo restores credibility to Chinese epics with 'Red Cliff' . Associated Press. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
  4. ^ Chinese cinema brings out the big guns over next month. Independent. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  5. ^ 赵薇 影音乐娱. Sina.com. Retrieved 26 December 2006.
  6. ^ Vicki Profile. Zhao Wei International Family. Retrieved 25 October 2006.
  7. ^ Björkell, Stina. Vicki Zhao - China's Multi-Talented Starlet. Radio86. 9 August 2006. Retrieved 9 November 2006.
  8. ^ Zhao Wei sometimes tires of fame. China Daily. 12 July 2001. Retrieved 27 October 2006.
  9. ^ 39th Annual Golden Horse Awards. LOVE HK Film. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
  10. ^ a b c Awards and Results. Zhao Wei International Family. Retrieved 31 December 2006.
  11. ^ Love Hurts. TIME Asia. 3 May 2004. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
  12. ^ Mainland Pop Stars Dub for Shrek 2. CRI News. 8 May 2004. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
  13. ^ a b Biography for Zhao Wei. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 26 October 2006.
  14. ^ a b Zhao Wei crowned Golden Deer film queen for her performance in A Time to Love at the 8th Changchun Film Festival. Zhao Wei International Family. 26 August 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2006.
  15. ^ Jiang, Xiangling. Zhao Wei’s performance exceeds Zhao Yazhi’s. Zhao Wei International Family. 17 May 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2006.
  16. ^ 趙薇高貴優雅壓得住場， Asia Times2005年11月03日。
  17. ^ Forbes 2006 China's Top 10 Celebrity Rankings List. Karazen News. 11 March 2006. Retrieved 26 October 2006.
  18. ^ 票选. Chinese TV Drama Awards. Retrieved 21 November 2006.
  19. ^ Winners and Nominees. The 43rd Annual Golden Horse Awards Competition. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
  20. ^ Movie Eye gazes at 'Shanghai' China-Japan co-production to star Zhao and Motoki. Zhao Wei International Family. 17 December 2006.
  21. ^ Zhao Wei to receive remuneration of more than RMB$100,000 to act a single mother; remarks that being unmarried is a common trend in modern society. Zhao Wei International Family. 9 August 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2006.
  22. ^ Production of "Thank you for having loved me" completed; could be broadcast by the end of the year. Zhao Wei International Family. 20 September 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2006.
  23. ^ Zhao Wei to Join All-star Cast for "Battle of the Red Cliff". CRIENGLISH.com. 9 February 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2007.
  24. ^ "Zhao Wei is 'Mulan'". China Internet Information Center. 10 February 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2009.
  25. ^ "Zhao Wei confirms to star in [Hua Mulan], production is projected to commence shooting in mid-February in Hebei Province". Sina.com. Zhao Wei International Net Family. 22 January 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |other= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
  26. ^ 《花木兰》：移花接木是雄是雌. 亚洲周刊. 17 December 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  27. ^ Review:Mulan. MovieXclusive.com. 26 November 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
  28. ^ 已成为新加坡永久居民　赵薇11日本地产女， 联合早报2010年04月15日。
  29. ^ 阿嫂Blog爆喜訊粉絲作詩祝賀， 太陽報2010年04月16日。
  30. ^ 赵薇将亮相上海国际电影节 产后复出当评委， 新浪娱乐2010年05月27日。
  31. ^ Shanghai fest adds Carax, Zhao， Hollywood Reporter May 31 2010。
  32. '^ Ocean' opens Shanghai Fest， Hollywood Reporter June 13 2010。
  33. ^ a b c Lady luck?. China Daily. 19 August 2004. Retrieved 27 October 2006.
  34. ^ 赵薇表示深切道歉 《时装》总策划邹雪宣布辞职(图)， 北京晚报December 9,2001
  35. ^ 赵薇就“日本军旗装”事件发表的公开致歉信(全文)， Sina.comDecember 10,2001
  36. ^ 赵薇接受《娱乐现场》电视采访再次道歉(附图)， Sina.com18 December,2001
  37. ^ [1]. The New York Times. 13 October 2006. Retrieved 7 October 2007.
  38. ^ 泼粪者另有其人--赵薇长沙遇袭事件再曝新闻(多图)， Beijing Youth DailyApril,3 2002
  39. ^ Zhao Wei accused of beating pregnant woman. China Daily. 21 December 2004. Retrieved 27 October 2006.
  40. ^ a b Life Weekly Interview – Zhao Wei faces 'Bane of Box Office' queries awkwardly. Zhao Wei International Family. 18 May 2006. Retrieved 9 November 2006.
  41. ^ Topic Queen ignores tabloid speculation; will not be acting 'Salon Girl'. Zhao Wei International Family. 14 August 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2006.
  42. ^ Results on the contest, "Commercial Queen in 3 countries" . KBS. 01 October 2001
  43. ^ 2003风尚颁奖大典完全获奖名单. Sina.com. 24 October 2003. Retrieved 28 November 2006.
  44. ^ "风尚大典"赵薇揽两项大奖(图). Xinhuanet.com. 17 November 2005
  45. ^ 赵薇夏雨分获内地风尚艺人 赵雅芝获风尚人物奖. Sohu.com. 09 December 2007
  46. ^ 详讯：赵薇获2007年超级盛典最具风格女歌手奖. Sina.com. 12 November 2007
  47. ^ 黄奕热恋汪雨 在街上十指紧扣撬赵薇墙脚. Xinhua News. 18 July 2005. Retrieved 9 November 2006.
  48. ^ No regrets in the pursuit of love. Zhao Wei International Family. 16 January 2006. Retrieved 21 November 2006.
  49. ^ "Vicki Zhao is proud mum of baby girl". Diva Asia. June 13, 2010. Retrieved June 13, 2010.
  50. ^ "赵薇老公黄有龙和章子怡，是“情人”关系[图] ". HNCE. March 13, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2010.
  51. ^ "Vicki Zhao’s marriage on the rocks ". MSN Singapore. August 17, 2010. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
  52. ^ "组图：那英新男友全面曝光 与王菲赵薇唱歌同乐". Sohu.com. February 7, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2007.
  53. ^ 宋慧乔与赵薇姐妹情深 希望能在韩国相见(图)， 粉丝网 4 July 2008
  54. ^ 赵薇心系灾区学子 慷慨捐赠50万建春蕾小学，Beijing Youth Daily 19 November 2002
  55. ^ 吴静 (Wu Jing) (30 June 2005). "关注受艾滋病影响儿童 (Attention for children affected by AIDS)" (in Chinese). Sina.com. Retrieved 27 February 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  56. ^ Represent for YALU Chen Kun and Zhao Wei cooperate for the first time. Zhao Wei International Family. 27 August 2006. Retrieved 3 December 2006.
  57. ^ Faye Wong gives charity banquet in Beijing. Xinhua. 26 December 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2006.
  58. ^ 红十字会搜狐发救灾倡议 赵薇积极响应捐款10万， Sohu.com 13 May 2008
  59. ^ 赵薇心系灾区学子 慷慨捐赠50万建春蕾小学， Sohu.com 29 May 2008
  60. ^ 赵薇向云南旱区捐献20万元 众星捐款不忘出示发票， 百度娱乐 30 March 2010
  61. ^ 韩红募捐第3天 赵薇表示捐20万支持， [http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2010-04-17/14032932581.shtml 新浪2010年04月17日 17 April 2010
  62. ^ 世界大學生運動會聘請文化使者. 人民日报. 11 July 2001.
  63. ^ 赵薇出任希望书库形象大使 感到自己在进步. 北京青年报. 19 November 2002.
  64. ^ 赵薇巴特尔等七人担任中华环保基金会"绿色使者". 新华网. 28 November 2002.
  65. ^ 第五届农运会邀请赵薇出任形象大使. 大洋网. 30 November 2003.
  66. ^ “受艾滋病影响儿童”宣传活动启动 赵薇代言. 新京报. 23 June 2005.
  67. ^ 姚明赵薇莫文蔚携手助特奥 全球形象大使添新员. 东方网. 15 October 2006.
  68. ^ 爱心永恒启明行动启动. 京华时报. 20 May 2007.
  69. ^ 赵薇秘密赴北川送棉衣 因具亲和力成爱心大使. 金羊网. 01 November 2008.
  70. ^ 赵薇获聘“中国花博会”形象大使 化身花仙子芬芳绽放. 北京市顺义区人民政府官网网站. 15 March 2009.
  71. ^ 与长春电影节再续前缘赵薇出任形象大使. 长春日报. 16 August 2010.
  72. ^ 上海电影节主题影展揭晓 赵薇有望成神秘评委， 东方早报2010年05月26日。
  73. ^ 赵薇当电影学会副会长 首次当干部很开心. CCTV.com . Retrieved 10 August 2009.
  74. ^ 赵薇跻身全球最美丽百人榜，辽沈晚报 2006年05月10日。
  75. ^ 赵薇当选“最能代表‘中国美’”的美女， People.com.cn. October 16 2005。
  76. ^ 芜湖火炬传递赵薇第一棒 千年古城迸无边活力，安徽商报 2008年05月29日。
  77. ^ 大国“星”记忆之赵薇：从未停止挑战自己， Sohu.com. September 30 2009
  78. ^ 杨澜访谈录：赵薇， 阳光文化2005年11月17日。
  79. ^ 成绩单大检查 赵薇论文拿高分， 半岛晨报2008年04月29日。
  80. ^ 赵薇:那一路分花拂柳的找寻， 《做人与处世》杂志 2010年03月。
  81. ^ 日本朝日新闻网专访赵薇 赞其是中国头号女演员， People.com.cn. September 26 2007
  82. ^ 明星罕见“书写真迹” 王菲笔记遒劲赵薇字体灵秀(图) ， China Daily August 23 2010

External links


Template:Persondata

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zhao_Wei&oldid=391196826"