Chinese actresses who were born in 1964
Here are 7 famous actresses from China were born in 1964:
Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung (September 20, 1964 Hong Kong-) also known as Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Cheung, Maggie, Maggie Cheung Man yuk, Man-Yu Cheung, Man-yu Zhang, Jèung Maahn Yuhk, Zhāng Mànyù, Man-yuk Cheung or Cheung Man-yuk is a Chinese actor.
She started her career as a model in Hong Kong before making her way into acting. Cheung has starred in over 80 films throughout her career, including "In the Mood for Love," "Hero," and "Police Story." She has won numerous awards for her acting, including Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in "Clean" in 2004. Cheung is also a talented singer, having released several albums since the 1980s. She is considered one of the most iconic actresses in Asian cinema history and has influenced a generation of performers. Later in her career, she turned her attention to humanitarian work, becoming an ambassador for the World Health Organization and joining other charitable foundations to help fight poverty and promote education around the world.
Ke Shi
Ke Shi (July 4, 1964 Dangyang-) also known as Ko Shih, Coco Shi, Coco or Shi Ke is a Chinese actor.
Ke Shi started his acting career in 1985 with the film "Almost a Love Story". He gained popularity for his performance in the TV series "Love in a Fallen City" (1984) and went on to star in many successful films and TV series like "A Better Tomorrow III" (1989), "On the Beat" (1995), and "Love Story in Shanghai" (2000).
Apart from acting, Ke Shi is also a successful screenwriter and director. He wrote and directed the film "Love for Life" (2011) which won the Best Film Award at the 31st Hong Kong Film Awards. He has also served as a jury member at several film festivals including the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Golden Horse Awards.
Ke Shi has been honored with several awards for his contribution to the film industry. He received the Best Actor award at the 11th Taiwan Golden Horse Awards for his performance in "A Soul Haunted by Painting" (1994) and was awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award at the 15th Shanghai International Film Festival in 2012.
Mary Jean Reimer
Mary Jean Reimer (May 22, 1964 Vietnam-) otherwise known as Jing-Jing Yung, Mary-Jean Reimer, Mary Jean Reimer Lau, Ching-Ching Yung, Ching-cheng Weng, Jing-jing Weng or Yung Ching Ching is a Chinese actor. Her children are called Lau Jeanne and Lau Rosemary.
Reimer was born in Vietnam in 1964 to Chinese parents. She grew up in Hong Kong and began her acting career in the 1980s. Reimer is known for her roles in films such as "Guns and Roses" and "The Girl with the Diamond Slipper", as well as TV dramas such as "The Bund" and "Eagle's Shadow".
In addition to acting, Reimer has also worked as a model and a singer. She released her first album, "Rainbow", in 1989.
Reimer has been married twice and has two daughters, Lau Jeanne and Lau Rosemary. She currently resides in Canada with her family and continues to act in films and TV dramas.
Esther Kwan
Esther Kwan (July 16, 1964 Hong Kong-) also known as Esther Kwan Wing-ho, 关咏荷, 關詠荷, Yong-he Guan, Esther Wing Ho Kwan or Wing-ho Kwan is a Chinese actor. She has one child, Brittany Cheung.
Kwan began her career as a singer in Hong Kong in the 1980s and gained popularity with hits such as "Together" and "Don't Know Why". She then transitioned into acting and became a household name in Hong Kong, starring in numerous films and TV dramas. Some of her most well-known roles include "Return of the Cuckoo", "Happy Ever After", and "Hidden Treasures".
In addition to acting, Kwan is also a successful entrepreneur, running her own production company and owning a chain of beauty salons. She has also been involved in various philanthropic activities, including serving as an ambassador for World Vision and supporting various organizations that help children in need.
Kwan has won numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including Best Actress at the TVB Anniversary Awards and the Huading Awards. She is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actresses in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Jin Chen
Jin Chen (May 4, 1964 Jinan-) also known as Chen Jin is a Chinese actor.
Born in Jinan, Shandong province, Jin Chen studied at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing where she graduated in 1986. She then began her career as an actress in the China National Theatre for Children.
Jin Chen rose to fame in the 1990s for her roles in popular Chinese TV dramas such as "The Last Concubine" and "Qiao's Grand Courtyard". She has won multiple awards throughout her career, including the Best Actress Award at the 1995 Shanghai Television Festival for her performance in "The Last Concubine".
Aside from acting, Jin Chen is also an accomplished singer and has released several albums throughout her career. She is also a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme and has been actively involved in various humanitarian and charitable causes.
Wei Chen
Wei Chen (November 8, 1964 Nanjing-) is a Chinese actor. She has one child, Si-le Zhang.
Wei Chen began her acting career in 1985 when she starred in the film "The Last Dynasty". She has since then appeared in numerous films and television series, including "The Story of Qiu Ju", "Farewell My Concubine", "The Emperor's Shadow" and "Temptress Moon". Wei Chen has also received critical acclaim for her performances in the films "Shanghai Triad" and "The Unsuspected". In addition to her acting career, Wei Chen has also served as a jury member for the Berlin International Film Festival and the Tokyo International Film Festival. She is regarded as one of the most talented actresses of her generation and has won several awards for her contributions to the film industry in China.
Lifan Dong
Lifan Dong (March 1, 1964 Shenyang-) also known as Dong Li-Fan or Tung Lap-Fan is a Chinese actor.
Dong first gained recognition for his role in the TV series "Soldiers Sortie" in 1990. He has since appeared in many films and TV dramas, including "The Cell Phone", "Assembly", and "Crash Landing on You". Dong has won multiple awards for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the Tokyo International Film Festival for his performance in "Assembly". In addition to acting, he is also a writer and director. Dong wrote and directed the film "Blue Amber" in 2010, which was selected as the opening film of the Busan International Film Festival.