Ordinarily if an actor gets chosen for the lead in a film, he or she has already built up a repertoire, and everyone knows what he or she is capable of.

Men are different. When they are in love they may also have other girlfriends.

A movie has its own fate, which often doesn’t depend on the performances of the director and actors.

I wanted to escape so badly. But of course I knew I couldn't just give up and leave school. It was only when I heard my mom's voice that I came out of my hiding place.

In China, we don't consider someone truly beautiful until we have known them for a long time, and we know what's underneath the skin.

Most people spend their whole lives looking for the right job. There are others who never get an opportunity to do work that fulfils them.

From beginning to end I worried that Ang Lee wouldn't be satisfied with my work. So I worked as hard as I could to earn his trust, because you only get a chance like this once.