Pathetic Facts

Chinese movie actresses deceased in Suicide

Here are 5 famous actresses from China died in Suicide:

Barbara Yung

Barbara Yung (May 7, 1959 Hong Kong-May 14, 1985 Kowloon Tong) was a Chinese actor.

She rose to fame in the 1980s with her role as Huang Rong in the television series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes." Yung was known for her beauty, talent, and charisma, and was often referred to as the "Sweetheart of TVB." In addition to acting, Yung was also a singer, and released several albums during her career. Despite her success, Yung battled with depression, and tragically took her own life at the age of 26. She continues to be remembered and beloved by fans around the world.

Read more about Barbara Yung on Wikipedia »

Ruan Lingyu

Ruan Lingyu (April 26, 1910 Shanghai-March 8, 1935 Shanghai) a.k.a. Ruan Fenggeng, Lingyu Ruan, Ruan Ling-Yu, Lily Yuen, Lily Yuan, Ruan Fenggen, Ruan Yuyin, Yuen Ling-Yuk, Lily Ruan or Ruan Yuying was a Chinese actor.

She was one of the most prominent actresses during China's silent film era and known for her versatile acting skills. Ruan originally wanted to become a teacher but ended up joining the film industry at the age of 16. She starred in over thirty films in her short career and became a cultural icon for her romantic leading roles. Ruan struggled with personal and financial problems, and her tragic death at the age of 24 sparked national mourning in China. Despite her short life, she remains a legend in Chinese cinema and recognized as one of the greatest actresses in Chinese film history.

Read more about Ruan Lingyu on Wikipedia »

Jiang Qing

Jiang Qing (March 19, 1914 Zhucheng-May 14, 1991 Beijing) a.k.a. Lan Ping, Madame Mao, Chiang Ching, First lady Jiang Qing, Lǐ Shūméng, Lĭ Yúnhè or Lán Píng was a Chinese politician and actor. Her child is called Li Na.

She was the fourth wife of Chinese Communist Party leader Mao Zedong and was known for her involvement in the Cultural Revolution. In this period, she held a prominent position in the Communist Party's hierarchy and was known for her radical politics, aggressive personality, and flair for theatricality. During this time, she exerted a great deal of influence over the party's cultural policies and was responsible for the creation of the "model operas" that were widely performed throughout China.

Jiang Qing's politics fell out of favor after Mao's death in 1976, and she was arrested and put on trial for her role in the Cultural Revolution. She was found guilty of numerous crimes, including organizing the persecution of political opponents and inciting the destruction of cultural artifacts, and was sentenced to death. However, her sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment, and she committed suicide in her jail cell in 1991.

Read more about Jiang Qing on Wikipedia »

Pauline Chan Bo-Lin

Pauline Chan Bo-Lin (May 23, 1973 Shanghai-July 31, 2002 Shanghai) also known as Pinyin Chen Baolian, Baolian Chen, 陈宝莲, 陳寶蓮, Bo-Lin Chan, Bo Lin Chan, Po-Lin Chan or Pauline Chan was a Chinese actor.

Pauline Chan was born in Shanghai, China in 1973 to a family of Chinese film industry professionals. Her father, Jackie Chan, was a well-known Chinese film director, and her mother, Lin Feng-Jiao, was a famous Taiwanese actress. Pauline Chan's parents divorced when she was young, and she moved to Taiwan with her mother.

She began her acting career in 1994, playing a supporting role in the film "He's a Woman, She's a Man". She quickly became a popular actress in both Hong Kong and Taiwan, playing lead and supporting roles in numerous films and TV shows. Some notable films she starred in include "The Red Wolf", "The Untold Story III", and "The Bride with White Hair 2".

Besides her acting career, Pauline Chan was also involved in charity work, and was a spokesperson for UNICEF's "Say Yes for Children" campaign. She was known for her beauty, talent, and warm personality, and was greatly admired by her fans.

Tragically, Pauline Chan passed away in 2002 at the young age of 29 due to complications from asthma. Her untimely death was a great loss to the Chinese entertainment industry and to her fans all over the world.

Read more about Pauline Chan Bo-Lin on Wikipedia »

Lin Dai

Lin Dai (December 26, 1934 Guilin-July 17, 1964 Hong Kong) a.k.a. Lin, Dai, Linda Lin or Ying Lin was a Chinese actor.

Lin Dai was considered one of the most prominent movie stars and one of the greatest actresses of Chinese cinema. She starred in over 40 films in the span of her career and was known for her versatile acting skills. Lin Dai won Best Actress at the 4th and 7th Asian Film Festival for her roles in "The Kingdom and the Beauty" and "The Love Eterne" respectively. She was also awarded Best Actress at the 2nd Golden Horse Awards for her role in "The Lotus Lamp". Despite her success, Lin Dai struggled with depression and tragically took her own life at the age of 29. She remains an iconic figure in Chinese cinema and is remembered as a talented and beloved actress.