Funnier Zhang Ziyi Coming Up

[Hollinaz]

Zhang Ziyi is rarely seen in comedy films, a fact the actress is hoping to change by starring in the opening short film of this year's Golden Rooster Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars of China.

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Zhang Ziyi, the 2004 Golden Rooster best actress winner for the poignant film "Jasmine Women," will prove she can be funny too, acting against Liu Ye and Ge You, both of whom are Golden Rooster best actor winners.

The star-studded cast was unveiled in an announcement on the Web site of CCTV-6, the movie channel of China Central Television (CCTV).

CCTV-6 is in charge of producing the awards gala, and will air the show live on October 27.

Earlier reports said that the three-minute film will be directed by Chinese-American filmmaker Dayyan Eng.

A charity section will be incorporated into the gala event, whereby costumes used in the film will be put up for auction, with proceeds going to the One Foundation, spearheaded by martial-arts actor Jet Li.

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Zhang Ziyi Unofficial Thread at Amped Asia

[bluemeday]

that's great that she's starting to branch out - it's true that she's only done serious films so far!

p.s. u guys should check out the new lead actress in Lust, Caution - she's great!

[Rondillo]

Well serious roles... She was in Rush Hour 2 a long time ago. I guess you mean comedy roles where she is the main actress.

[VIERAN]

i've never seen her doing comedies more on serious ones it'll be nice if i've seen one.

[TN1]

dont know what to expect from her since this is the first time i will see her doing comedy roles

[nikki_102791]

cool!
i'd like to see her do comedy...

[sweetonigiri]

wow comedy? lol this would be interesting to see.

[sean5]

It'll be interesting to see her try to do such a role. Good luck is all I can say.

[Tokki^^]

Looking forward to see her again in a movie^^
I really think that Zhang Ziyi is a beautiful and talented actress.
First time I saw her was in the movie: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon..
She's great^^