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Li Gong
공리
Also Known As: 巩俐
공리
Also Known As: 巩俐
| Job: | Actress |
| Date of birth: | December 31, 1965 |
| Country: | China |
About Li Gong
Born in Shenyang, grew up in Jinan, the daughter of an economics professor. Loved music from childhood, and dreamed of a singing career. After failing to gain entrance to China's top music school in 1985, applied for and was admitted to the Central Drama Academy in Beijing, from which she graduated in 1989. While still a student, was cast as the female lead in "Red Sorghum", the initial directing effort by Zhang Yi-mou. China's best-known actress in the West, she was named Best Actress at the 49th Venice International Film Festival for her role in "The Story of Qiu Ju". Made a series of successful films with Zhang Yi-mou, a collaboration that apparently ended with the breakup of their personal relationship in 1995 and Gong's subsequent marriage to a tobacco company executive.
Filmography
 Shanghai (2010) |  Curse of the Golden Flowers (2007) |  Eros (2005) |  2046 (2004) |  Jin Wing Files (2000) |
 Emperor and the Assassin, The (1999) |  Chinese Box (1997) |  Temptress Moon (1996) | Accidental Legend (1996) |  Shanghai Triad (1995) |
 Great Conqueror's Concubine, The (1994) |  Lifetimes (1994) |  Dragon Chronicles: the Maidens of Heavenly Mountain (1994) |  Farewell My Concubine (1993) | Flirting Scholar (1993) |
 Story of Qiu Ju, The (1992) |  Raise the Red Lantern (1991) |  Banquet / Party of a Wealthy Family, The (1991) |  God of Gamblers III: Back to Shanghai (1991) |  Ju Dou (1990) |
 Red Sorghum (1987) | ||||
