"If I want to pursue something, I will go after it bravely."Zhao Wei
CourageAmbition
Zhao Wei Quotes
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Zhao Wei Quotes
Read 16 Zhao Wei quotes on passion, hard work, courage, fame and family from the Chinese actress and director of My Fair Princess and Shaolin Soccer.
"My tip is to work hard, be diligent and dedicated."Zhao Wei
Hard WorkDedication
"Nobody knows how hard I work!"Zhao Wei
Hard WorkEffort
"People say that I should never turn my hobby into a career, but I think you need to be passionate enough to do a good job."Zhao Wei
PassionCareer
"They say I am 'a winner in life,' but I really am not. Life is never static. There are no such things as winners."Zhao Wei
LifeHumility
"For a film to be excellent, everybody working on it must also be excellent."Zhao Wei
TeamworkExcellence
"I was very young when I began acting and I really got by on enthusiasm and love of the profession."Zhao Wei
ActingEnthusiasm
"I thought that studying the performing arts and becoming an actress would give me a reason to leave home at a younger age."Zhao Wei
YouthIndependence
"When I was a child, I longed to leave my parents and just roam about."Zhao Wei
ChildhoodFreedom
"I guess I never took my fame as a teen idol too seriously."Zhao Wei
FameHumility
"I hope my fans can learn who the real Zhao Wei is and get rid of all the misunderstandings there were before."Zhao Wei
AuthenticityFans
"I am a simple and good person."Zhao Wei
CharacterSimplicity
"The pressure of trying to survive is so heavy in China."Zhao Wei
PressureSociety
"I've been so busy these years that I've sacrificed too much time with my family."Zhao Wei
FamilyWork-Life Balance
"Both Peter Chan and Wong Kar Wai are directors that I respect very much."Zhao Wei
CinemaRespect
"Whenever I'm in Singapore, I definitely have to eat some of the local food."Zhao Wei
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About Zhao Wei
Chinese - Actress | Born March 12, 1976
# Zhao Wei Quotes
Zhao Wei, also known as Vicki Zhao, is a Chinese actress, director, singer and businesswoman, born on March 12, 1976, in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China. While still a student at the Beijing Film Academy, she became a household name across Asia as the lively Xiaoyanzi ("Little Swallow") in the hit TV drama My Fair Princess (1998). She went on to star in films such as Shaolin Soccer, Painted Skin, Red Cliff and Mulan.
Zhao made her directing debut with So Young (2013), a major box office hit, and won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress for Dearest (2014). In 2021 her name and works were abruptly removed from many Chinese streaming and social media platforms without a public explanation. Her quotes cover passion for work, diligence, courage, the pressures of fame and finding time for family.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Zhao Wei and these famous quotes.
Who is Zhao Wei?
Zhao Wei (Vicki Zhao) is a Chinese actress, director and singer, born on March 12, 1976, in Wuhu, Anhui. She is one of the best-known Chinese stars of her generation.
What made Zhao Wei famous?
She became famous across Asia playing Xiaoyanzi in the TV drama My Fair Princess (Huan Zhu Ge Ge) in 1998, while still a student at the Beijing Film Academy.
What movies is Zhao Wei known for?
Her well-known films include Shaolin Soccer, Painted Skin, Red Cliff, Mulan and Dearest. She also directed the hit film So Young (2013).
What awards has Zhao Wei won?
She has won several major Chinese-language film awards, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress for Dearest (2014).
What happened to Zhao Wei in 2021?
In August 2021 her name and many of her films and shows were removed from major Chinese streaming and social media platforms. No official reason was publicly given.