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About Tang Wei
Tang Wei is a veteran Chinese actress who garnered international acclaim for her performance as Wong Chia Chi in Ang Lee's drama film "Lust, Caution” for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for which she won the Golden Lion Award at the 2007 Venice Film Festival.
The above-named film, which was a massive international hit, nearly derailed her career after the authorities in her own country, disagreed with the film's violent sexual scenes.
Additionally, she is also known for her stint in numerous successful films and television series like "Finding Mr. Right", "Long Day's Journey into Night", "Empress of the Ming", "Born in the 60s".
Parents
She was born to Yu-ming Tang, and Xi-Feng Shi.
Spouse & children
She has been married to Kim Tae-Yong since 2014 and has a child called Summer Kim.
Alma mater
Central Academy of Drama is where Tang was educated.
Achievements
- Independent Spirit Awards - "Best Actress" - nominee (2008)
- Faro Island Film Festival - "Favorite Actress" - winner (2019)
Trivia
She hails from a family of showbiz stars but on the other hand, had no desire to follow in her parents' footsteps and instead wanted to chase a career in archeology. However, a spell as a model persuaded her to pursue a career in acting.
She pursued a degree in directing.
She is 1.7 meters tall.
CineAsia named her “Asian Female Star of the Year” in 2007.
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F.A.Q. about Tang Wei
When is her birthday?
Tang Wei's birthday is on October 7, 1979.
In how many days is her birthday?
Tang Wei's birthday is in 193 days
How old is she?
She is 44 years old.
Where is Tang Wei from?
She was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.