Gong Li


Gong Li (b. Jinan, Shandong province, 1967) Internationally-famous Chinese film actress, Gong Li became a household name with the film Red Sorghum, followed by "Raise the Red Lantern", "The Story of Qiuju" and "To Live" all of which have won international film competitions. She won the Best Actress Award at the 49th Venice International Movie Festival, became the first Chinese movie star to serve as chairperson on the Evaluation Commission at the 50th Berlin Movie Festival. She has also received the title of "peace promoting artist" from UNESCO and became Goodwill Ambassador in May last year. She married a Sinaporean businessman in February 1996.