[USA] Hugh Grant and Zhang Ziyi to film romantic comedy
June 11, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
CRIEnglish.com reported, “British heart-throb Hugh Grant and “Memoirs of a Geisha” star Zhang Ziyi are to star in a romantic comedy set in the world of moviemaking, entertainment industry press reported Tuesday.”
“Grant, 47, will play an actor who is approached for a part in a film being directed by Zhang, who plays a Chinese film-maker, Variety reported.”
“In the film — “Lost for Words” — Grant’s character falls for his translator before eventually realizing he is in love with the director.”
[MALAYSIA] Zhang Ziyi films wildlife special in Malaysia
March 28, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
CRIEnglish.com reported, “Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi is in the spotlight once again, but not as an actress. This time, Zhang Ziyi is hosting an English TV program titled “The Story of Wildlife,” which aims to draw attention to wild animals facing extinction. ”
“Zhang shot the program last December at a conservation area in Sabah, a region in Malaysia, Xiaoxiang Morning Post reported. ”
“The trailer of the program shows Zhang visiting a tropical rainforest and introducing some species of the nearly-extinct wildlife.”
Image courtesy of zhangziyi.blog.sohu.com/ linked from CRIEnglish.com
[GREECE] Zhang Ziyi to be a reported for Beijing Olympics
March 23, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
CRIEnglish.com reported, “Chinese film star Zhang Ziyi arrives in Athens Saturday as an honorable guest and special reporter at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Invited by the Greek Olympic Committee, the Beijing-born actress will attend the torch lighting ceremony for the Beijing Olympics in Athens as well as the handover ceremony, according to a report on the website sohu.com.”
“Zhang also will work as one of the journalists of the 2008 Games’ official website, covering the Greek section of the torch relay from March 24-30 in 43 cities in Europe. ”
“As a Beijing native, I’m expecting the great event as eagerly as everybody else,” Zhang wrote in her online blog, “I’m proud of my country and feel honored about the mission.”
[CHINA] Zhang Ziyi accused of lip synching on CCTV Gala Special
February 7, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
CRIEnglish reported, “Chinese Hollywood actress Zhang Ziyi was accused of lip-synching during the annual Spring Festival evening gala broadcast live on Wednesday night. The China Central Television (CCTV) program enjoys top audience ratings worldwide among Chinese.”"Zhang, 29, an internationally recognized Chinese actress, lit up the stage with a pink outfit that drew envious gasps from ordinary girls.”
“She sang “Fairy Scattering Flowers,” which was specially composed for her by leading musician Ji Zhongping. Zhang was alone on stage during the performance.”
