- Her character Hu Li in RUSH HOUR 2 was originally written for a man.
- Ziyi did not have a typical chinese student education, as she was involved in the arts from a very young age.
- At age 8 she began learning dance at the Youth Palace in Xuan Wu District, Beijing.
- At age 11, she attended the Beijing Secondary Dance School, where it is known she was very unhappy as a student, evening running away in protest.
- By age 15 she was attending the Beijing Dance Academy, where she developed the tremendous athletic ability she is now known for in her films.
- At age 18, while still a student, she answered a modeling call ad for a shampoo commercial that famed Director Zhang Yimou
- Studied calligraphy for several months along with her other training for WO HUNG CANG LONG (2000).
- Nominated for Best Villain at MTV Movie Awards for RUSH HOUR 2 (2002)
- Nominated for Breakthrough Female Performance at MTV Movie Awards for CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2001)
- Nominated for Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2001)
Quotes- "After I learn more English, I'll work hard and make more films."
Awards- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Most Promising Actress (2001)
- Golden Bauhinia Awards: Best Supporting Actress, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2001)
- Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2001)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Fight, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2001)
- Toronto Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Performance, Female,CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2001)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Young Actress in an International Film, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2001)
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