Fan Bingbing

Date of Birth: September 16, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Fan Bingbing is one of China’s most renowned actresses, known for her work in both Chinese cinema and global productions. Born in Qingdao, Shandong, China, and raised in Yantai, she began her acting career in the late 1990s. Fan gained significant attention with her role in the television series “My Fair Princess” (1998-1999). Over the years, she has starred in numerous successful films, including “Cell Phone” (2003), “Lost in Beijing” (2007), “Buddha Mountain” (2011), and “I Am Not Madame Bovary” (2016), which earned her several awards for Best Actress. Fan Bingbing’s international fame soared with her role in “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014), where she played the mutant Blink. Aside from acting, she is a fashion icon, regularly appearing on the red carpet at major events like the Cannes Film Festival and Paris Fashion Week. Fan has also ventured into production and philanthropy, supporting various charitable causes in China.

5 Interesting Facts about Fan Bingbing

1. Fan Bingbing was listed as the highest-paid celebrity on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list from 2013 to 2017.

2. She served as a judge at the 70th Cannes Film Festival in 2017.

3. Fan disappeared from public view in 2018 for several months, which was later revealed to be due to a tax evasion investigation by Chinese authorities.

4. She made a significant comeback to the entertainment industry in 2021 with the film “The King’s Daughter”.

5. Fan is known for her philanthropic efforts, including donations to disaster relief efforts and education programs in China.