Undying spirit

1 week, 2 days ago

Pushpa 2 Actress Aanchal Munjal Calls 2024 A 'Magical Year': 'I’m Excited To Take On Diverse Roles'

ABP News

As 2024 wraps up, actress Aanchal Munjal is looking back with gratitude at a year full of growth and new experiences. Pushpa 2 actress Aanchal reflects on her 2024 journey Reflecting on 2024, Aanchal said, "It’s been a magical year. Looking forward to 2025, Aanchal further added, "I’m starting the New Year with gratitude and hopefully a new project in …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

The new focus on women in film

China Daily

A still from Shao Yihui's film Her Story about how three female characters navigate their lives with humor, strength and moments of quiet grace, while confronting everyday struggles. Since its debut in late November, the film has earned more than 640 million yuan, surpassing British director Ridley Scott's historical epic Gladiator II to dominate the single-day box-office charts for 24 …

Film Her Story

2 weeks, 6 days ago

IFFIK 2024: Ann Hui: A career spanning independent cinema to the mainstream

The Hindu

Anyone trying to slot Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui into a particular genre will be at a loss, for all through her 45 year-long career, she has moved easily between varied spaces, from independent cinema to the mainstream, from personal films to a bit of action too. As a young person caught between contrasting cultures, between the British who ruled …

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3 weeks ago

Ann Hui: Hong Kong’s steadfast chronicler

Live Mint

Ann Hui has made nearly 30 films, has won Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards a record six times, and been given the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival and the Berlinale Camera Award. One of Asia’s most prolific filmmakers and a pioneer of the Hong Kong New Wave movement, her films have themes …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Model Mother Sees Celebrity Takeoff in China

Live Mint

Even as Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is set to become a more controversial figure in China as part of Donald Trump’s administration, his mother is still a clear-cut favorite in the country. This month, Maye Musk attended the Shanghai store opening of Chinese mattress brand AISE Baobao, for which she’s a global brand ambassador. Maye Musk could …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shalini Passi reveals her 'mantra to being zen', 4 things she does to ‘get out of a tricky situation’

Hindustan Times

Every once in a while, even the calmest people find themselves in an awkward situation, veering at the very cusp of snapping to break free from the social dead end. Ignorance is true bliss Shalini Passi said, “Pretend, I don’t know nothing about it. Shalini Passi’s unabashedly singing Mitwa on the show is definitely an inspiration for confidence. Don’t tolerate …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

China Daily

Singer-actor Zhang Yixing and main cast members of the theatrical production The Summoning of Dunhuang perform a song at the media event on Oct 30. One of the most eminent Chinese artists to study in France, Chang discovered a book containing photographs of hundreds of Dunhuang paintings and manuscripts in an old bookstore in Paris in 1935. Young actors and …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

China Daily

Singer-actor Zhang Yixing and main cast members of the theatrical production The Summoning of Dunhuang perform a song at the media event on Oct 30. One of the most eminent Chinese artists to study in France, Chang discovered a book containing photographs of hundreds of Dunhuang paintings and manuscripts in an old bookstore in Paris in 1935. Young actors and …

China Tian Chang Dunhuang

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

China Daily

Singer-actor Zhang Yixing and main cast members of the theatrical production The Summoning of Dunhuang perform a song at the media event on Oct 30. One of the most eminent Chinese artists to study in France, Chang discovered a book containing photographs of hundreds of Dunhuang paintings and manuscripts in an old bookstore in Paris in 1935. Young actors and …

China Tian Chang Dunhuang

4 months ago

'After Mimi, I was looking for a layered character': Kriti Sanon on her role in ‘Do Patti’

India TV News

Kriti Sanon, currently enjoying the success of her recent films, is now venturing into production with her upcoming project, ‘Do Patti’. Known for her diverse roles, such as a robot in ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ and an ambitious pilot in ‘Crew,’ Kriti is channelling her creative energy into this new venture, expressing her excitement and passion for the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

When Kriti Sanon revealed why her mother never visited her on a film set

Hindustan Times

What Kriti said In an interview with India Today in 2023 with both Kriti and her mother, Geeta was asked whether she saw her on the set. Till now even when she is performing at some award function and I am watching on TV also… as soon as performance is announced I get goosebumps.” Meanwhile, Kriti said, “I have forced …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Director encourages filmmakers to shine amid industry evolution

China Daily

Director Derek Yee alongside young actors and actresses attended a forum about Hong Kong cinema held in Shanghai on June 17. In Broad Daylight, inspired by true events, delves into a journalist's quest to uncover scandals encompassing abuses, corruption, and sexual assault within a residential care facility, showcasing a new wave of storytelling in Hong Kong cinema. Yee emphasized the …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive interview: South Korean actor Lee Chung Ah on Hide and being a fan of Irrfan’s The Lunchbox

Hindustan Times

South Korean actor Lee Chung Ah tells us with a laugh, “If I were given the chance, I would like to work on a story like The Lunchbox or a romance, or melodrama in Bollywood. Lee Chung Ah is Ha Yeon Ju, Mun Yeong’s friendly neighbour, who is hiding a huge secret and could well be Mun Yeong’s nemesis in …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jia Zhangke's new movie nominated for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

China Daily

Poster of Caught by the Tides. Celebrated director Jia Zhangke, a pioneering figure in China's arthouse cinema, has achieved a remarkable feat as his latest directorial work, Caught by the Tides, has been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or at the upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival. The unveiling of the main competition section lineup by Cannes' organizers featured …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jia Zhangke's new movie nominated for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

China Daily

Poster of Caught by the Tides. Celebrated director Jia Zhangke, a pioneering figure in China's arthouse cinema, has achieved a remarkable feat as his latest directorial work, Caught by the Tides, has been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or at the upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival. The unveiling of the main competition section lineup by Cannes' organizers featured …

Film Director Cannes Jia Tides

9 months ago

Asian cinema ready to unite

China Daily

Led by music director Mui Kwong Chiu, the first Hong Kong Film Music Fiesta — Rhythm of Martial Arts Music Concert featured soundtracks of iconic Hong Kong films on March 11. In addition to the rapid spread of film and TV content across the region, he said, film festivals contribute to the strong network of regional filmmakers, which presents opportunities …

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9 months ago

Anna May Wong and the mystery of Hollywood’s first Chinese-American star: ‘They wanted to tear her apart!’

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Anna May Wong was born Wong Liu Tsong in …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Classic clothing hurrayed in Hong Kong

China Daily

Li wears hanfu and Tang Dynasty makeup while modeling for a class on beauty in ancient times. Chinese style Hanfu joins another form of traditional dress in Hong Kong that has long been preserved in the city — cheongsam, or qipao in Mandarin Chinese. The sewing techniques used in Hong Kong-style cheongsam were included among 20 items inscribed into the …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Saba Pataudi defends Sara Ali Khan’s performance in Ae Watan Mere Watan: ‘Don’t judge until you’ve seen it’

Hindustan Times

Sara Ali Khan’s latest release, Ae Watan Mere Watan, directed by Kannan Iyer and co-starring Emraan Hashmi, tells the story of real-life Gandhian, Usha Mehta. Saba Pataudi defended Sara Ali Khan against a troll, stating that she's 'fabulous' ‘She’s actually brilliant’ On Thursday, Karan Johar announced that the film was streaming, writing on his Instagram, “Immerse yourself in the inspiring …

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1 year ago

HK actress Kathy Chow Hoi-mei passes away after battle with illness

China Daily

Renowned Hong Kong actress Kathy Chow Hoi-mei passed away on Monday after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. Throughout her illustrious career, Chow captivated audiences with her talent and charisma, both in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. Born 6 December 1966 in Hong Kong, Chow made her debut as an entertainer after losing the Miss Hong Kong pageant …

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1 year ago

HK actress Kathy Chow Hoi-mei passes away after battle with illness

China Daily

Renowned Hong Kong actress Kathy Chow Hoi-mei passed away on Monday after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. Throughout her illustrious career, Chow captivated audiences with her talent and charisma, both in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. Born 6 December 1966 in Hong Kong, Chow made her debut as an entertainer after losing the Miss Hong Kong pageant …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Mai director Milind Dhaimade recalls having depression, calls his short film cathartic

Hindustan Times

Milind on the origin of Mai Talking about the origin of Mai, Milind said, “Sometime ago, Honey Trehan called me and told me about this anthology they were doing. So, I wrote this short film called Mai, based on the theme.” Milind added that he was thrilled when the film got selected for screening at MAMI, because there is “no …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Anupriya Goenka says Mukesh Bhatt told her: ‘Beti, you remind me of Smita Patil’

Hindustan Times

Anupriya on Milan's filmmaking style Talking about the tough parts of working on the show, Anupriya said, “The lines are very commercial, bombastic lines….they have been written in a meter. I grew a lot.” ‘Troubled’ experience of working on Pathshala Recalling her first Hindi film, Bobby Jasoos, Anupriya said Vidya Balan and producer Dia Mirza helped her navigate the film …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Mulan tale draws applause, praise

China Daily

Dancer Hao Ruoqi wields her sword in dance drama Mulan at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hao, portraying the heroine Hua Mulan, was the star of Ningbo Performing Arts Group's Chinese dance drama Mulan. This modern interpretation re-imagines the classic tale of the legendary female Chinese warrior Hua Mulan, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Mulan tale draws applause, praise

China Daily

Dancer Hao Ruoqi wields her sword in dance drama Mulan at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hao, portraying the heroine Hua Mulan, was the star of Ningbo Performing Arts Group's Chinese dance drama Mulan. This modern interpretation re-imagines the classic tale of the legendary female Chinese warrior Hua Mulan, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Mulan tale draws applause, praise

China Daily

Dancer Hao Ruoqi wields her sword in dance drama Mulan at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hao, portraying the heroine Hua Mulan, was the star of Ningbo Performing Arts Group's Chinese dance drama Mulan. This modern interpretation re-imagines the classic tale of the legendary female Chinese warrior Hua Mulan, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Tony Leung wins lifetime achievement award in Venice

China Daily

Actor Tony Leung Chiu-Wai poses with his trophy during the 80th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept 2, 2023. Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung Chiu-wai received the prestigious Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement at the ongoing 80th Venice Film Festival on Saturday, making history as the first Chinese actor to be bestowed with the esteemed honor. …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Singer Coco Lee mourned by fans and family at Hong Kong funeral

Associated Press

HONG KONG — Singer and songwriter Coco Lee was being mourned by family and friends at a private ceremony Tuesday, a day after fans paid their respects at a public memorial for the Hong Kong-born entertainer who had international success. She always tried to improve and she inspired women to feel independent.” Inside the funeral hall, three pink hearts made …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Fans pay tribute to Coco Lee, Hong Kong singer who had international success

Associated Press

HONG KONG — Fans of singer and songwriter Coco Lee, who was known for her powerful voice and live performances, gathered with flowers to pay their respects to their idol at her funeral in Hong Kong on Monday. Fans of singer and songwriter Coco Lee - who was known for her powerful voice and live performances - gathered with flowers …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Huma Qureshi: Female stars still struggle with ageism more than men in the film industry

Hindustan Times

On her 37th birthday, actor Huma Qureshi advocates a transformation in the film industry’s perception of age, especially concerning women artistes. Rejecting the practice of ageism, she urges people in showbiz to see women beyond a mere “shelf life”, viewing age as nothing more than a number. I try to not be reactive or operate out of anger to avoid …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Hong Kong-born singer Coco Lee passes away by suicide at age 48

Firstpost

Though Lee initially started off as a Mandopop singer, she later branched out to release albums in Cantonese and English over her nearly 30-year career. Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday. Lee was the voice of heroine Fa Mulan in the Mandarin …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Coco Lee, Hong Kong singer and songwriter who had international success, dies at 48

Associated Press

HONG KONG — Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday. Lee was the voice of heroine Fa Mulan in the Mandarin version of Disney’s “Mulan,” and also sang the Mandarin version of the movie’s theme song “Reflection.” In 2011, Lee married Bruce Rockowitz, …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Hong Kong-American pop singer Coco Lee dies by suicide at 48

India Today

Hong Kong-born American pop singer Coco Lee, beloved in Asia for her diva riffs and as the voice of Disney's "Mulan" in Mandarin, died Wednesday, according to an announcement from her family. The 48-year-old had suffered from depression in recent years, "but her condition deteriorated drastically over the last few months", sisters Carol Lee and Nancy Lee said in an …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Review: Hong Sang-soo has made a lot of terrific movies. ‘Walk Up’ is among his best

LA Times

In the simplest and most startling scene in “Walk Up,” a witty, ingenious and deeply moving tour de force from South Korean writer-director Hong Sang-soo, a middle-age filmmaker named Byung-soo settles down for a midday nap. The more “Walk Up” progresses — by the time the third story hits, Byung-soo has moved into the top-floor apartment and is dating a …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lee, Anna May Wong heirs talk legacy, roles for Asians

Associated Press

Almost every working Asian actor in Hollywood can trace their path back to Bruce Lee and Anna May Wong. She knew her as “the pretty lady” in the pictures her father — Anna May Wong’s brother — kept around the house. “No, that was not what he was like at all.” Anna May Wong died in 1961 at 56 and …

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1 year, 10 months ago

People Saw Me And Felt That I Can Do A Lot: Kriti Sanon On Changing People's Perception Post 'Mimi'

ABP News

New Delhi: Kriti Sanon has time and again delivered some of the most entertaining movies in her career but post the critical acclaim she received for her film ‘Mimi’, the game changed. During the discussion, when the moderator Saloni funnily suggested Kriti to keep her nickname 'Mimi', the actress revealed "Funnily, Lakshman Utekar who was the director of 'Mimi' is …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Midlife crisis looms in Huang Bo’s latest

China Daily

One of Chinese philosopher Confucius’ most famous proverbs says,,”People will come to be free from doubts when they turn 40.” Nevertheless, perplexity still haunts Bian Liang, a 42-year-old automotive sales manager played by Huang Bo in the TV series Turn on the Right Way of Life. Premiering on Shanghai‘s Dragon Television and Jiangsu Satellite TV as well as Youku on …

Bian

1 year, 11 months ago

Midlife crisis looms in Huang Bo’s latest

China Daily

One of Chinese philosopher Confucius’ most famous proverbs says,,”People will come to be free from doubts when they turn 40.” Nevertheless, perplexity still haunts Bian Liang, a 42-year-old automotive sales manager played by Huang Bo in the TV series Turn on the Right Way of Life. Premiering on Shanghai‘s Dragon Television and Jiangsu Satellite TV as well as Youku on …

Bian

1 year, 11 months ago

Midlife crisis looms in Huang Bo’s latest

China Daily

One of Chinese philosopher Confucius’ most famous proverbs says,,”People will come to be free from doubts when they turn 40.” Nevertheless, perplexity still haunts Bian Liang, a 42-year-old automotive sales manager played by Huang Bo in the TV series Turn on the Right Way of Life. Premiering on Shanghai‘s Dragon Television and Jiangsu Satellite TV as well as Youku on …

Bian

1 year, 11 months ago

Midlife crisis looms in Huang Bo’s latest

China Daily

One of Chinese philosopher Confucius’ most famous proverbs says,,”People will come to be free from doubts when they turn 40.” Nevertheless, perplexity still haunts Bian Liang, a 42-year-old automotive sales manager played by Huang Bo in the TV series Turn on the Right Way of Life. Premiering on Shanghai‘s Dragon Television and Jiangsu Satellite TV as well as Youku on …

Bian

2 years ago

MMA World Pay Tribute after 'Precious Soul' Victoria Lee Dies Aged 18

News 18

The death of 18-year-old rising MMA star Victoria “The Prodigy” Lee, announced at the weekend, has prompted an outpouring of tributes from people associated with the sport. Asia-based ONE MMA Championship chief Chatri Sityodtong said he was “heartbroken” by Lee’s passing and that he would remember her “for the beautiful and precious soul that she was.” Lee came from a …

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2 years ago

Yami Gautam: It’s human to think ‘mere role ke baare mein bhi baat honi chahiye’

Hindustan Times

Often actors want to shine and be in the limelight of every project they are a part of. For Yami Gautam, her character and the project overall figures high on her list - be it a solo film or a multi-starrer. When I saw Uri: The Surgical Strike’s script for example, I knew I wanted to be a part of …

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2 years ago

HK stars offer acting training for the young in a reality show

China Daily

The reality show, Wu Xian Chao Yue Ban, aims to dig out the spiritual kernels of those classics from Hong Kong movies and TV dramas to spur on the younger generations. A reality show that invites established figures in Hong Kong's film industry including martial arts star Jackie Chan, director Tung-Shing Yee and actress Kara Wai to coach young actors …

Hong Kong Tv Dramas

2 years ago

HK stars offer acting training for the young in a reality show

China Daily

The reality show, Wu Xian Chao Yue Ban, aims to dig out the spiritual kernels of those classics from Hong Kong movies and TV dramas to spur on the younger generations. A reality show that invites established figures in Hong Kong's film industry including martial arts star Jackie Chan, director Tung-Shing Yee and actress Kara Wai to coach young actors …

Hong Kong Tv Dramas

2 years ago

HK stars offer acting training for the young in a reality show

China Daily

The reality show, Wu Xian Chao Yue Ban, aims to dig out the spiritual kernels of those classics from Hong Kong movies and TV dramas to spur on the younger generations. A reality show that invites established figures in Hong Kong's film industry including martial arts star Jackie Chan, director Tung-Shing Yee and actress Kara Wai to coach young actors …

Hong Kong Tv Dramas Stars Offer

2 years, 2 months ago

Mili review: Janhvi Kapoor gives it her all

Live Mint

Facing a drought of original ideas, the Hindi film industry is unabashedly mining the Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu film industries. Kapoor plays 24-year-old Mili Naudiyal, a devoted, kindly, dutiful, self-motivated young woman who is learning English in order to be eligible for immigration to Canada. Close to one hour of this approximately two-hour long film is dedicated to establishing the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Review: Romance, mystery in Korean noir ‘Decision to Leave’

Associated Press

An insomniac detective falls for a beautiful suspect in a suspicious death he’s investigating in “Decision to Leave.” This deceptively simple premise is stretched over two beguiling hours in director Park Chan-wook’s homage to film noir and Alfred Hitchcock. And while this fallen climber might seem like a rather straightforward case, it becomes less so once he gets a glimpse …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Death becomes her

China Daily

A scene from Song of Life, an online series following the daily lives of morticians, which casts actress Zhou Yiran as the protagonist Zhao Sanyue, a mortuary makeup artist. Award-winning scriptwriter scores another hit, while breaking down societal taboos, with a new drama about the daily life of a young mortician, Xu Fan reports. Probably a taboo subject to most …

Song Of Life

2 years, 3 months ago

Death becomes her

China Daily

A scene from Song of Life, an online series following the daily lives of morticians, which casts actress Zhou Yiran as the protagonist Zhao Sanyue, a mortuary makeup artist. Award-winning scriptwriter scores another hit, while breaking down societal taboos, with a new drama about the daily life of a young mortician, Xu Fan reports. Probably a taboo subject to most …

Daily Life Song Of Life

2 years, 4 months ago

Comedy star Ma Li returns to big screen in Give Me Five

China Daily

Actress Ma Li at the Beijing premiere of her latest outing Give Me Five. With Moon Man, China's highest-grossing blockbuster in this summer, still being screened in cinemas, Chinese fans will want to quickly see the movie's actress Ma Li appear in a new comedy, Give Me Five. Also featuring comedian actors Chang Yuan and Wei Xiang, the movie, directed …

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