Bai Ling

'Bai Ling' (qv) is recognized for unbridled freedom and creativity, 'Bai Ling' (qv) has become undoubtedly one of the world's most diverse and captivating actresses! Born in the city of Cheng Du in southern China, 'Bai Ling' (qv) began her career at age of 14. She enlisted In the Chinese People's Liberation Army, where she spent three years in a performance troupe entertaining soldiers stationed in Tibet. She first gained the attention of audiences and critics alike when she won the coveted lead role opposite 'Richard Gere' (qv) in 'Jon Avnet' (qv)'s _Red Corner (1997)_ (qv). She received numerous accolades including the prestigious Breakthrough Performance Award from the National Board of Review. She also garnered the Discovery Star awarded by the Hollywood Women's Press Club for their Golden Apple 'Awards' (qv). While developing her remarkable facility with the English language, she has worked with such prestigious filmmakers as 'Oliver Stone' (qv) in _Nixon (1995)_ (qv), 'George Lucas' (qv) in _Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)_ (qv), 'Barry Sonnenfeld' (qv) in _Wild Wild West (1999)_ (qv), 'Spike Lee' (qv) in _She Hate Me (2004)_ (qv), 'Andy Tennant' (qv) in _Anna and the King (1999)_ (qv), 'Ang Lee' (qv) in _The Wedding Banquet (1993)_ (qv), 'Alex Proyas' (qv) in _The Crow (1994)_ (qv) and 'Luc Besson' (qv)' in )Taxi 3 (2003)_, in which she spoke French. She also starred in 'Terrence Malick' (qv)'s Broadway production of "Sansho the Bailiff". She dazzled audiences with her portrayal of the sexy, mysterious Achara in the hit TV series _Lost (2004)_ (qv), and intrigued viewers with her seductive yet exhilarating role in HBO's _Entourage (2004)_ (qv).'Bai Ling' (qv) was awarded the Asian Oscar for her brilliant performance in her first Hong Kong film _Three... Extremes (2004)_ (qv). It also earned her an additional tre major awards in the Far East. She received the Spirit Diversity Award by The Hollywood Motion Picture Association. Her film _Southland Tales (2006)_ (qv), directed by 'Richard Kelly' (qv) was in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.Bai starred in and executive-produced _Shanghai Baby (2007)_ (qv). She has worked with 'Taylor Hackford' (qv) in _Love Ranch (2010)_ (qv), co-starring with 'Helen Mirren' (qv) and 'Joe Pesci' (qv), and had a leading role in the 'Jason Statham' (qv) action comedy _Crank: High Voltage (2009)_ (qv) with costar with 'Jason Statham' (qv).::Thomas L. (qv's & corrections by A. Nonymous)