Gong li

If you started naming important Chinese screen actresses, the list would begin in the 1920s and become overwhelming.

China, Later Tang Dynasty, 10th Century. On the eve of the Chong Yang Festival, golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace. The Emperor (Chow Yun Fat) returns u...

Gong Li as Hatsumomo in Memoirs of a Geisha

Gong Li in Miami Vice (2006)

Chinese actress Gong Li, 1990

Gong Li is an actress from Singapore, though she was born in China. She’s an actress who has been working for a long time, which means she’s one of the most famous faces in her industry. She’s good at what she does, but she’s not someone people know very well. She’s a private woman who doesn’t share too much with the public, but she also does share enough to keep us all interested in who she is and what she’s up to. We thought we might learn more about her and share. 1. She’s Got a Big…

Gong Li is a highly acclaimed Chinese actress known for her exceptional talent and authentic performances. She has appeared in… Read More: Gong Li Biography: Age, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Parents, Siblings, Career, Movies, Awards, Pictures

"I could be her"

Gong Li (1993) by Magnum Photos photographer Marc Riboud. In the 80s and 90s, Riboud followed the rapid and considerable change in China, a country he had been looking at for 30 years. During his time in China, Riboud took this timeless portrait of Chinese actress Gong Li during the filming of 'To Live' (Huo zhe). Discover more of Riboud's famous photographs by clicking on the above link.