Zhang Ziyi, speaks to China Icons - China Icons video

Zhang Ziyi, the actress made famous by the Oscar-awarding winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon lists her favourite directors and reveals why she never eats on set when filming martial arts scenes.

One of China's most famous actors, Zhang Ziyi shot to acting fame at 20 years old after appearing in Zhang Yimou's The Road Home. Appearances in Wong Kar Wai's 2046 and the Grand Master followed and more recently, Zhang Ziyi was the winning judge on China's X Factor.

Zhang Ziyi tells us about her latest film, The Crossing, and what attracted her to the role.

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