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Portrait of Gong Li

Gong Li

(1965) Actor People's Republic of China

19 quotes in 228 categories

Gong Li is an actor from People's Republic of China, best known for 大學辨業.

Quick Facts About Gong Li

Born: December 31, 1965
Nationality: People's Republic of China
Profession: Actor
Notable works: 大學辨業

About Gong Li

Gong Li is a Chinese actress. Known for her versatility and naturalistic performances, she is regarded as one of the best actresses in Chinese cinema. She starred in three of the four Chinese-language films that have been nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Gong Li

I have been approached to direct films, but I think everybody has their limits. For me, I want to focus all my…

Acting

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It is true that as he film market in China has grown, actors' and actresses' compensation has grown quite a bit. Different…

Compensation

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I guess my personality is that of a modern, strong Chinese woman. I don't believe in destiny. There are many things that…

Always

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I have been waiting around to get the right script and the right director. For example, in the past, if a Hollywood…

Around

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The world looks at China as a big place with a lot of people, a good place to make money. And because…

Abroad

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I am Chinese - it doesn't matter what other people say.

Am

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I appreciate it if I make a Chinese film. And if there is an opportunity to make a Hollywood film, I will…

Appreciate

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I don't think of myself as a star. An actress is nothing remarkable.

Acting

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When I speak in English, my expressions become different. My attitude, too. I'm not sure why, but there really is a difference.…

Attitude

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Chinese people become jealous about status more easily. Foreigners are more inclined to look up to successful people. I don't understand why…

About

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Fans in China are very different from those overseas. In China, many people really love me and care about my life. But…

About

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People keep pushing me to be the center of attention... I would prefer to be on the sidelines, because that's where you…

Attention

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I've been to Cannes 15 or 16 times, and every time I go, there's a kind of soul-stirring feeling.

Been

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The important thing for me when I look at characters is to consider the kind of constraints placed upon them. Now, me…

Characters

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For me, the beauty of a person is a matter of the whole package. You have to look at the whole thing,…

Appearance

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A lot of people ask me to produce or direct, but I don't think I'm qualified. It's hard enough for a person…

Ask

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My life has been that of someone who has moved from the countryside to the society. To make that transition, I have…

Been

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Securing food is the basic task for all humans,

Food

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So many women now in China are entering the workforce and also taking up very important positions CEOs, for example. The problem…

Balance

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