Even though I've done Hollywood films, I still don't think of myself as a Hollywood actress.

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.

I enjoy being an actress a lot, because I can feel different women's lives. I have the chance to feel like a geisha one day, and on another day maybe a scientist. That's the interesting part for me. My profession has helped me to grow up.

Absolutely not, because in acting I've found a domain that suits me perfectly. And that is so utterly rare.

Working in Hollywood, it's clear the more money you have, the more technology you can get. So you can build a whole Japanese set. Only in Hollywood!

They're not willing to admit that I've also shed blood and tears and often paid dearly for my success. This makes me feel extremely sad.

There are films you see that only reach your eyes. Then there are films that you can watch... that reach down to your throat, or reach your heart. "In the Mood for Love," though, reached all the way to my belly.