Xu Jinglei
#295,721 Most Popular
About
Chinese actress and director who rose to fame for her role in the 1997 romantic thriller television series A Sentimental Story. She made her directorial debut with the acclaimed 2003 drama film My Father and I. Along with Zhang Ziyi, Zhao Wei, and Zhou Xun, she has been considered one of the four most bankable actresses from Mainland China.
Before Fame
She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 1997. She took an interest in painting as a teenager. She initially intended to study makeup, but ended up studying acting instead.
Trivia
She has received numerous awards for her work, including multiple Chinese Film Media Awards. She posts photos of herself on her jl.leilei Instagram account, where she has gained upwards of 700,000 followers.
Family Life
Her parents are Xu Zijian and Yu Shurong.
Associated With
She and Bai Baihe worked together on the cast of The Missing.
