ZHANG Ziyi graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and gained international recognition in 1998 with ZHANG Yimou’s The Road Home. She later starred in landmark Chinese-language films including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, House of Flying Daggers and 2046. Her performance as Jen Yu in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon captivated global audiences and made her one of the most recognisable faces of Chinese cinema.

She later entered Hollywood with Rush Hour 2, challenging long-standing stereotypes surrounding Asian actresses, while Memoirs of a Geisha further expanded her international reach.

Over the years, ZHANG has created a series of powerful female roles—from her triple performance across three generations in Jasmine Women, to the resolute Gong Er in The Grandmaster, and most recently her portrayal of resilience amid turbulent times in She’s Got No Name. These roles mark key moments in Chinese cinema while bringing Asian storytelling to wider global audiences, securing ZHANG Ziyi’s place as a defining presence in Asian film.