Zhang Zi Yi

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Born : 9 February 1979
Place of Birth : Beijing, China
Occupation: Actress
Years active: 1996–present
Parents: Zhang Yuanxiao (father), Li Zhousheng (mother)

Zhang Ziyi, sometimes credited as Ziyi Zhang, is a Chinese film actress. Chinese media have called her one of the Four Young Dan Actresses in China's film industry, along with Zhao Wei, Xu Jinglei and Zhou Xun.

Her first major role was in The Road Home (1999). She achieved fame in the West after leading roles in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Rush Hour 2 (2001), House of Flying Daggers (2004), and Memoirs of a Geisha (2005). She has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards and a Golden Globe Award.