Memoirs of a Geisha star Zhang Ziyi is a rising star in Hollywood, but said she won't let her international fame get to her head.
"My best trait is that I know my limitations... I won't think it's a big deal to get on the cover of Time or having a full-page report in The New York Times devoted to me. If you think through these things, you won't have trouble falling asleep at night," Zhang was quoted as saying in a report on the Chongqing Morning News' website.
The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star attributed her success to hard work, not just luck. Zhang has worked with some of the top names in the industry since her debut, including Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee and Jackie Chan.
"I work very hard. I do a lot of homework for every role," Zhang said, according to the online report.
She said she's emerged from the shadow of Gong Li, a famous Chinese star before her time and her co-star in Memoirs of a Geisha.
People used to call me mini-Gong Li, but no one does that any more, she reportedly said.
(CRI February 8, 2006)
