Zhang Ziyi

Zhang Ziyi was born on 9 February 1979 in Beijing. In 2026 she is 47 years old and remains one of Chinese cinema’s most internationally recognized actresses.

Global audiences often cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, House of Flying Daggers, and Memoirs of a Geisha among her defining roles.

Zhang married composer Wang Feng in 2015; they later divorced. She has a daughter from that marriage and keeps subsequent personal details largely private.

Estimated net-worth lists for Zhang vary after major Chinese and Hollywood credits. Treat figures as unverified estimates only.

Yes — including Hong Kong Film Awards and recognition across Asian award circuits, plus major festival and critics’ attention for her wuxia and dramatic roles.

She continues selective film and brand work and has been highlighted in Asian Film Awards–related coverage as a major Chinese cinema figure; check current festival and release calendars for new titles.

Zhang is commonly listed around 5′5″ (165 cm). Fashion and red-carpet coverage often notes her poised screen presence more than exact height.

Zhang broke out with The Road Home for Zhang Yimou, then became a global star through Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 2000s wave of Chinese wuxia epics.

Mandarin is her primary language; she has also worked in English-language productions and studied performance internationally early in her career.

Zhang’s social presence is often managed through verified Chinese platforms and selective Instagram updates. Prefer official film accounts for project news.