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Bai LingChinese American actress
Date of Birth: 10.10.1966
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Bai Ling
- Early Life and Career
- Moving to the United States
- Rise to Fame
- Notable Roles and Awards
- Personal Life
Biography of Bai Ling
Bai Ling was born on October 10, 1966, in Chengdu, China. She is a Chinese-American actress who gained fame in both China and the United States.
Early Life and Career
After joining the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Bai Ling spent three years entertaining soldiers stationed in Tibet. She then became a performer in a local theater in Beijing. It was during this time that she gained recognition for her memorable role as a mentally ill young woman in the drama "Arc Light" in her home country of China.
Moving to the United States
Bai Ling moved to the United States to pursue her education and enrolled in the film school at New York University. In 1991, she immigrated to New York City and soon found work in Hollywood. Her first English-speaking role was as a villainous character in the film "The Crow" (1994).
Rise to Fame
In 1997, Bai Ling was named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People magazine. She gained attention at the Cannes Film Festival when she appeared in a dress designed to resemble a swimsuit while promoting a film she starred in. Throughout her career, she worked with renowned directors such as Ang Lee, Oliver Stone, Terrence Malick, and Alex Proyas.
Notable Roles and Awards
Bai Ling's role in the comedy film "Dumplings" garnered her recognition and praise. She also appeared in "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" (2004) alongside Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Angelina Jolie. She learned French in just three weeks to portray a Parisian mobster in "Taxi 3," the third installment of Luc Besson's series. Bai Ling's performance in the thriller "Red Corner" alongside Richard Gere earned her numerous awards and accolades.
Personal Life
In late 2008, Bai Ling was romantically linked to singer Mark Terenzi, who had recently announced his divorce from singer Sarah Connor.
