Zhang Ziyi
Born on February 9, 1979
From Beijing, China
Zhang Ziyi as "Sayuri Nitta"
In the 1920s, 9-year-old Chiyo (Suzuka Ohgo) gets sold to a geisha house. There, she is forced into servitude, receiving nothing in return until the house's ruling hierarchy determines if she is of high enough quality to service the clientele -- men who visit and pay for conversation, dance and song. After rigorous years of training, Chiyo becomes Sayuri (Ziyi Zhang), a geisha of incredible beauty and influence. Life is good for Sayuri, but World War II is about to disrupt the peace.
| British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2005) | Nominated | Actress in a Leading Role |
