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Bai Ling
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Bai Ling
Full Name and Common Aliases
Bai Ling is a Chinese-born actress, singer, and activist who has also been known as Ling, Ling Bai, or simply Bai.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on October 10, 1966, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. As of my knowledge cutoff, she is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Chinese-American actress, singer, model, activist, and philanthropist.
Early Life and Background
Bai Ling grew up during the tumultuous years of China's Cultural Revolution. She was part of a musical family and began singing at a young age. Her early life experiences would later influence her activism and artistic pursuits. In 1985, she moved to Beijing to pursue a career in music.
Major Accomplishments
Bai Ling's breakthrough in the entertainment industry came with her role as Chow Mo-Wan's girlfriend in Wong Kar-wai's critically acclaimed film _Happy Together_ (1997). She continued to work extensively in Chinese and international cinema, appearing in notable films like _Sneakers_ (1992), _The Crow: Salvation_ (2000), _Hollywood Hulkamania_ (2004), _Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow_ (2004), and Starstruck (2010).
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to her acting career, Bai Ling has also worked as a model and released several music albums. She was crowned Miss China Universe in 1987 and represented China at the Miss Universe pageant that year.
Impact and Legacy
Bai Ling's on-screen presence and off-screen advocacy have made her a respected figure in both Chinese and Western entertainment circles. Her activism focuses on various social causes, including human rights, poverty reduction, and education.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Bai Ling is widely quoted and remembered for her passionate commitment to using her platform for social good. Throughout her career, she has been an outspoken advocate for marginalized communities and has used her fame to raise awareness about pressing global issues.
As a woman from China's Cultural Revolution era, Bai Ling brings unique perspectives to her work and activism.
Her life experiences have equipped her with the strength and resilience needed to tackle complex social problems. Through her words and actions, she serves as an inspiration for those seeking positive change in the world.
Quotes by Bai Ling
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What I like about being an actress is that it keeps you feminine. Being a director and producer makes you manly and very masculine and I don’t like that quality in a woman. But I’ll do it when the film is very close to me.
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I have a blog in Chinese, which you can follow, Chinese signs. But I don’t even update at all, often I don’t.
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I’m very private in person. I’m very sensitive and shy with men individually. But when I’m talking, maybe there’s this other channel or this other side and other way of working in my mind, and I convert and become carefree.
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I had heard about how people struggle and how hard it is to get into acting. But I did not care because it’s something I love.
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You never know what’s going to happen. That’s why I like acting. It’s precious to me to be able to live more than one life.
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I think I’m known as an adventuress. Even generally in life, I have no fear. It’s not that I’m not afraid of things, but when I am afraid of something, I don’t back away – I approach it and try to understand what makes me afraid.
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When you’re challenged, you’re totally alive and totally dealing with reality, particularly if it could be dangerous. And that excites me!
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I guess I feel like it’s a gift to meet those talented artists like George Lucas and Oliver Stone, Spike Lee and Richard Kelly. Even if it’s a small role, it’s a gift to be working that closely with them.
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I think sometimes I’m more fond of doing the research for the character because you learn so much. Sometimes shooting is really difficult because you wake up early and you’re always hurrying. And sometimes I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m here and there.
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