"Whatever you see - any good results - are all from the pressure."Zhang Ziyi
PressureSuccess
Zhang Ziyi Quotes
Chinese - Actress|February 9, 1979
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Zhang Ziyi Quotes
Read 12 Zhang Ziyi quotes on acting, pressure, simplicity and growing up from the Chinese star of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Memoirs of a Geisha.
"My profession has helped me to grow up."Zhang Ziyi
GrowthCareer
"Absolutely not, because in acting I've found a domain that suits me perfectly. And that is so utterly rare."Zhang Ziyi
ActingPurpose
"I want, through my roles, to express the parts in the hearts of Chinese women that they feel unable to let out."Zhang Ziyi
WomenExpression
"That whole environment was just incompatible with my beliefs and my personality. It was a dark time for me."Zhang Ziyi
StruggleIdentity
"I wanted to become a kindergarten teacher like my mother."Zhang Ziyi
ChildhoodMother
"Even though I've done Hollywood films, I still don't think of myself as a Hollywood actress."Zhang Ziyi
IdentityHollywood
"After I learn more English, I'll work hard and make more films."Zhang Ziyi
Hard WorkLearning
"I've discovered that I value simplicity above all in dressing. I don't like anything I wear to be too complicated or fussy."Zhang Ziyi
SimplicityStyle
"I was really interested in geishas' work, and wanted to meet real geishas."Zhang Ziyi
ResearchActing
"There's nothing in Chinese culture that is an equivalent of the geisha. It's so different, so special to Japan."Zhang Ziyi
CultureJapan
"For myself I don't like the geisha look. It's like a mask."Zhang Ziyi
BeautyHonesty
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About Zhang Ziyi
Chinese - Actress | Born February 9, 1979
# Zhang Ziyi Quotes
Zhang Ziyi is a Chinese actress and model, born on February 9, 1979, in Beijing, China. She trained in dance as a child before studying at Beijing's Central Academy of Drama. She made her film debut in Zhang Yimou's The Road Home (1999), and became an international star the following year as Jen Yu in Ang Lee's Oscar-winning martial arts epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
She went on to star in Rush Hour 2, Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Wong Kar-wai's 2046 and The Grandmaster, and earned a Golden Globe nomination for the lead role in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005). She is regarded as one of the most successful Chinese actresses of her generation. Her quotes are honest and reflective, covering the pressure behind success, her love of acting, simplicity in style and her hope of giving voice to Chinese women on screen.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Zhang Ziyi and these famous quotes.
Who is Zhang Ziyi?
Zhang Ziyi is a Chinese actress and model, born on February 9, 1979, in Beijing. She is best known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, House of Flying Daggers and Memoirs of a Geisha.
What was Zhang Ziyi's first movie?
Her film debut was Zhang Yimou's The Road Home (1999). A year later she won international fame in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).
Was Zhang Ziyi nominated for awards for Memoirs of a Geisha?
Yes. She earned Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Actress for playing Sayuri in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).
Did Zhang Ziyi train as a dancer?
Yes. She trained in dance as a child before moving to acting at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. She has described her early training environment as a difficult time.
What is Zhang Ziyi's most inspiring quote?
A favourite is "Absolutely not, because in acting I've found a domain that suits me perfectly. And that is so utterly rare."