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Tag Archives: Gong Li

First Batch of Chinese Stars Hit Cannes 2024 with Gong Li, Guan Xiaotong, Eddie Peng, and Tong Li Ya

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 16, 2024 by ockoalaMay 15, 2024
Woman in pink gown on red carpet.

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival just started on Tuesday May 14th so there are plenty more days and events to see celebs including the ones from China, Taiwan, or Korea that are expected to show for their movies or sponsor related appearances. The first two says the Chinese stars in the red carpet were Gong Li, Guan Xiaotong, Tong Li … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Eddie Peng, Gong Li, Guan Xiaotong, Tong Li Ya

C-actresses Walk the Red Carpet at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival Opening Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2023 by ockoalaMay 16, 2023
Woman in elaborate gown on red carpet.

Monday night was the opening of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and I’m only posting pictures of the C-actresses in attendance. Disgraced from a tax evasion scandal but still hanging in there former top actress Fan Bing Bing, who used to always dazzle at Cannes, walked the carpet in a strapless gown with a half train made from a fabric … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Fan Bing Bing, Gong Li, Guan Xiaotong, Jiang Meng Jie, Zhang Yu Qi

C-actress Liu Tao Stunning at 2019 Cannes Film Festival Opening Along with Other Asian Stars

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2019 by ockoalaMay 14, 2019
Elegant woman in white dress at event.

With perennial Cannes Film Festival attendee Fan Bing Bing out of commission, there was a spot for another Asian movie actress to go for broke in wowing the red carpet. The winner was 40-year old C-actress Liu Tao wearing a white gown that was exquisite without coming off bridal or goddessy. The sleek column was broken up with a thigh … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Gong Li, Hannah Quinlivan, Jessica, Liu Tao

Chinese Oscars the 2018 Golden Horse Awards Gets Star-studded Attendance and Teary Best Film Win for Young Deceased Director

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 18, 2018
Four stars posing on black carpet backdrop

The last few years have been meh with the Golden Horse Awards, the Chinese-language film equivalent of the Oscars, due to flagging star-studded movies and creativity that also connects with the mass public. This year the ceremony staged a revival with so many famous stars and directors in attendance I was having whiplash. Acclaimed veteran director Zhang Yimou finally won … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Andy Lau, Ang Lee, Carina Lau, Golden Horse Awards, Gong Li, Hu Ge, Roy Qiu, Vivian Hsu, Zhang Yimou, Zhou Xun

Famous Stars Alongside Astonishingly Similar Filming Doubles

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 6, 2018 by ockoalaDecember 31, 2017
Two women wearing blue outfits, smiling.

Wax figures at Madame Tussauds isn’t the only way for stars to have their own dopplegangers, ever since the advent of cinema there have been body and face doubles during filming. I’m not sure if there’s as lucrative a business as being a famous person lookalike in China, i.e. earning money to attend parties and whatnot, but there’s certainly something … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Andy Lau, Chow Yun-fat, Fan Bing Bing, Gong Li, Jackie Chan, Jay Chou, Jet Li, Liu Shi Shi, Nicolas Tse, Tony Leung, Yang Mi, Zhang Zi Yi, Zhao Li Ying

Top Chinese Actresses Shine on the 2016 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 13, 2016 by ockoalaMay 13, 2016
Three women in glamorous dresses at an event.

The Chinese actresses in attendance at the opening night of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival slayed the red carpet as far as I’m concerned. Even minus usual red carpet fixture Fan Bing Bing, the ladies represented led by the glorious Ni Ni, the ethereal Crystal Liu, the elegant Li Bing Bing, and the forever glamorous Gong Li. It was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Fashion | Tagged Cannes, Crystal Liu, Gong Li, Li Bing Bing, Ni Ni

Acclaimed C-actor Chen Jian Bin Nets Triple Win at Star-studded 2014 Golden Horse Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 23, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 22, 2014

The 51st Golden Horse Awards took place last night in Taipei to celebrate the best of film in Greater China for 2014. It was an unprecedented triple win for Chinese actor-director Chen Jian Bin (who walked the red carpet in sunglasses heh), currently still best known around the world as Your Majesty Emperor Yongzheng from the blockbuster C-drama Legend of Zhen … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Aaron Kwok, Angelica Lee, Annie Yi, Bolin Chen, Chang Chen, Chen Jian Bin, Ella, Ethan Ruan, Gong Li, Gwui Lun Mei, Ivy Chen, Jiang Qin Qin, Joan Chen, Michelle Chen, Qin Hao, Rainie Yang, Regina Wan, Sandrinne Pinna, Sean Lau, Tang Wei, Tiffany Hsu, Tony Yang, Yao Yao, Zhang Zi Yi

Song Seung Heon in Shanghai to Promote Obsessed and Preparing for Romance C-movie with Crystal Liu

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 29, 2014 by ockoalaSeptember 28, 2020

This post contains Song Seung Heon, various beautiful actresses from the Chinese-speaking entertainment world, and some explicit and steamy stills. If any or all of that is not your cup of tea, then I suggest you skip it rather and click more and then walk away with eyes wide open and tsk tsking about how inappropriate it is. I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Ady An, Crystal Liu, Gong Li, Obsessed, Song Seung Heon

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