Date of Birth: March 31, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Chloe Zhao, born Zhao Ting, is a Chinese-born filmmaker and screenwriter known for her work in independent cinema. She was born in Beijing, China, and was educated in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Zhao initially studied political science at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts before pursuing film production at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Her directorial debut came with the film “Songs My Brothers Taught Me” in 2015, followed by “The Rider” in 2017, both of which received critical acclaim. Zhao achieved widespread recognition with her third feature film, “Nomadland” (2020), which won numerous awards including the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director, making her the second woman and the first woman of color to win the latter. In 2021, she directed “Eternals,” a Marvel Cinematic Universe film, showcasing her versatility and expanding her influence in mainstream cinema.
5 Interesting Facts about Chloe Zhao
1. Chloe Zhao is the first woman of color to win the Academy Award for Best Director.
2. Her film “The Rider” was named one of the top 10 films of 2018 by the American Film Institute.
3. Zhao’s father is a former executive of a steel company and her stepmother is a well-known Chinese comedian.
4. She is a fan of Western and naturalistic storytelling, often focusing on marginalized communities in her films.
5. “Nomadland” was based on the non-fiction book “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century” by Jessica Bruder.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chloe Zhao
1. “I’m more interested in what happens when we stop pretending.”
2. “I am always drawn to people who live on the fringes.”
3. “The more specific you are, the more universal you become.”
4. “I want to make films that make people feel less alone.”
5. “The idea of finding a place where you belong is a universal theme.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Chloe Zhao is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Chloe Zhao does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Chloe Zhao – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2125482/
5. [Chloe Zhao Biography](https://www.biography.com/filmmaker/chloe-zhao
