Shu Qi: The Mysterious Beauty from Taiwan
Shu Qi, born on April 16, 1976 in Taiwan, is a well-known actress and model, who gained fame in the nineties. With her natural beauty, elegant style, and charming personality, she has won the hearts of people around the world.
Early Life and Career
Shu Qi spent her childhood in a poverty-stricken family and had to leave school early to support her family. At the age of 17, she started her modeling career, and soon became a sensation in Taiwan and Hong Kong. She made her acting debut in the movie \"Sex and Zen II\" in 1996 and won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Hong Kong Film Awards in the following year.
Success and International Recognition
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Shu Qi starred in a series of movies such as \"Portland Street Blues\" (1998), \"Beautiful Life\" (1999), and \"Millennium Mambo\" (2001), which established her as one of the leading actresses in Hong Kong cinema. In 2002, she made her Hollywood debut in the action-comedy movie \"The Transporter,\" with Jason Statham.
Shu Qi also gained recognition for her talents outside of acting. She served as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009 and was honored with the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2016.
Personal Life and Legacy
Shu Qi is known for her private and mysterious personality. She rarely talks about her personal life in public, but in 2016, she announced her marriage to Hong Kong actor-director Stephen Fung. The couple has been together since 2011 and is considered one of the most successful celebrity marriages in Asia.
Shu Qi has been a symbol of beauty and elegance in the entertainment industry for over two decades. Her talents, personality, and contributions to the film industry have made her a true icon and a source of inspiration for many people around the world.