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    BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhuanet) -- "My success was not by chance, instead, it's paved by hard work, pains and tears," said Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi said here Wednesday.

    During a media interview after she won the title of the "best actress" of the Hua Biao Award, China's government film award, Sunday night, Zhang said "I want to tell you I didn't rely on luck."

    Hailed by Time magazine as "China's gift to Hollywood" and included in People magazine's list of "50 Most Beautiful People",Zhang has been regarded as a child of fortune during her seven-year career.

    Since her first film, "The Road Home", she has cooperated with many prominent directors, including Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee, Wong Kar-wai and Spielberg. Zhang has not only become one of the most famous actresses in China, but has also risen to international stardom.

    "But you didn't see that I overcame many failures on my way to success," said Zhang, in a white, plain T-shirt.

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