10. Liu Yifei
Also known by her English name “Crystal Liu“, this talented woman is a professional singer, model and actress. When Liu was only 11 years old, she and her mother transferred to New York, so she could attend the Louis Pasteur Middle School. In 2002, she came back to china to pursue a career in acting. Eventually, she adopted her screen name Liu Yifei, and became popular by that name. While she was in show business, she earned an acceptance to the Performance Institute at the reputable Beijing Film Academy. After she earned her degree in acting, she received numerous offers in several television series in China, which propelled her success and fame as an actress.
9. Chi-ling Lin
Born in Taipei, Lin is a famous Taiwanese actress and model. She became quite popular for her fragile looks and gentle demeanour, which was also the reason why she was coined as one of the freshest face of Taiwan. Ever since, Lin was a serious student, and she earned a degree in fine arts. Although she wanted to obtain an employment position at the Fine Arts Museum in Taipei, she was turned down because of her lack in a postgraduate degree in this field. Thus, Lin decided to pursue a modelling career, and soon became one of the most recognized actresses in China.
8. Gao Yuanyuan
Gao began her career in the entertainment industry when she was 17 years old. Unlike other famous actresses in mainland China, she did not receive any degree in acting from renowned drama schools. Instead, her appearance in a TV commercial for an ice cream company started her instant fame. The lovely Gao appeared in “Spicy Love Soup”, which was a comedy film in 1997. She was also featured in a few other advertisements such as the Qing Zui, which was broadcasted worldwide in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
7. Fan Bingbing
This multi-talented woman is not only a professional singer and actress, but a well-known producer, as well. She attended the Shanghai Theater Academy and the Shanghai Xie Jin Star School. Her rise to stardom began in 1999 when she gained a supporting role for the TV series in China, “Princess Pearl”. Before she starred in the series, she had a few appearances in minor projects for about two years. More about her on WikiPedia.
6. Zhang Jingchu
The fascinating beauty of Zhang captivated thousands of TV fans in China and some parts of the world. In fact, she was regarded by Time Magazine as one of Asia’s top heroes, in the 2005 issue of the magazine. Zhang studied and earned a degree in directing at the Beijing Central Academy of Drama. Moreover, she studied the English language in the New Oriental Institute of Beijing, thus making her fluent in the spoken and written language.
5. Zhou Xun
Zhou is considered as among China’s famous Young Dan actresses, in the early parts of 2000. She joins the ranks of other renowned Chineses actresses such as Zhao Wei, Xu Jinglei and Zhang Ziyi. In addition, she received international fame for her compelling roles in several films, which also earned her a Best Actress Award in the 15th Film Festival in Paris.
4. Zhao Wei
Zhao is best known for her English name “Vicki”, and she is a famous pop singer and actress in China. Moreover, she has received several awards for her impressive acting skills, which were given by the Golden Eagle TV award, Shanghai Film Critics Award, Shanghai International Film Festival, and Hundred Flowers Award. Her passion for acting started when she was given a supporting actress role in a minor filming session. Even when she was still a student at the Beijing Film Academy, she has expressed her love for acting and has joined several film projects in the academy.
3. Zhang Yuqi
This famous Chinese actress started in show business when she appeared in the “Longest Night in Shanghai”, where she played a minor role. Although she holds a degree in acting, her acting career started when she was spotted by the influential Stephen Chow in a TV commercial. The actress soon became even more popular when she starred in Chow’s films, and her talent and good looks brought her great attention from the media. Additionally, Zhang appeared in international magazines including Elle.
2. Xu Jinglei
Xu is an accomplished editor, actress and film director. She earned a degree from the Film Academy of Beijing, in 1997. Aside from her superb talent in acting, Xu is an excellent writer and editor. In fact, her Chinese blog has millions of incoming links, this earning her more fame domestically. She also works as the editor of her e-zine “Kaila”, which she began in 2007.
1. Zhang Ziyi
Famous not only in China, but in Hollywood, Zhang Ziyi is considered as among the finest film actresses in the world. She is also a professional model, and has appeared in the cover page of numerous fashion magazines, both domestically and internationally. She has received several nominations for the BAFTA Awards and one for the Golden Globe Award. Some of her international films include Memoirs of a Geisha, Rush Hour 2, and The Road Home.
