RECENT GONG LI NEWS, PHOTOS & VIDEO

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January 23: The Aimer group released a new photo to celebrate Chinese New Year. 

A new L'Oreal advert was also released recently.  ->Watch

Nov 1-2: Gong Li attended the welcome reception for the HSBC World Golf Championships in Shanghai on November 1, and had a golf lesson with professional golfer Paul Casey on November 2.

     ->Photo Album (red carpet / reception)      ->Video 1      ->Video 2

     ->Slideshow 1 (golf lesson - sina.com)      ->Slideshow 2 (golf lesson - sohu.com)      ->Video

Oct 28: L'Officiel magazine selected Gong Li as the Outstanding Chinese Female Role Model for 2011. From sina.com:  "The 2011 L'Officiel fashion magazine public awards ceremony was held in Beijing. Gong Li, Carina Lau, Yang Lan, Huang, Tong Dawei, Han Geng, Wu Xiubo, and other stars walked the red carpet, but still Gong Li was the spotlight. Because many stars attend on that evening, it attracts many fans who come to show support. Gong Li, in a black and white dress, made the final appearance, causing an on-site fans screaming frenzy. On-site media quickly handed over the microphone, hoping to interview the 'red carpet queen' of the night. However, because of rushing to participate in the upcoming ceremony, Gong Li said only a few words, then dashed away. It is worth mentioning that Gong Li's red carpet dress was designed by domestic designer Jiang Hong. Jiang Hong admits to never having met Gong Li, but thinks 'The Queen' is an adjective that belongs to Gong Li alone. Gong Li not only snatched the attention on the red carpet but also became the biggest winner at the evening awards ceremony. She had the honor to receive the 2011 Outstanding Chinese Elegant Female Role Model award."

     ->Photo Album

Oct 24: Gong Li attended the opening night event for China Fashion Week, the Aimer 2012 Spring/Summer fashion show. She is the company's "global ambassador" and was escorted to the show by Aimer Group Chairman Zhang Rongming. During an interview, she said that she expects to begin filming her next project early next year.

     ->Photo Album      ->Interview Clips      ->Video report

Sept 29: Gong Li is scheduled to host the welcome dinner for the WGC-HSBC (world golf championships, Nov 3-6) in Shanghai at the Sheshan International Golf Club. The public is invited to express their views on the HSBC website regarding the current state of Chinese cinema and enter a contest to win a ticket to the dinner. Gong Li commented: "The international influence of Chinese cinema is increasing day by day. In this process, we need to ponder how to achieve better recognition in the world. This online contest provides an excellent platform to explore this issue. I hope while expressing their remarkable viewpoints on this issue, people can also explore their own strengths in order to find the key to open the door to success in their own lives in this process."

Sept 28: Gong Li is the cover girl for the 90th anniversary issue of L'Officiel magazine. During the interview, she commented that fans won't have to wait too long until her next project, as it should begin filming at the end of this year, or beginning of next year.     ->Photo Album

Aug 28: Gong Li attended the Huabiao Film Awards ceremony tonight in Beijing. She presented her "Curse of the Golden Flower" co-star, Chow Yun-Fat, with the Best Overseas Chinese Actor award (for "Confucius"). 

     ->Photos (sina.com)     ->Video (arrival)     ->Video (award presentation)

June 27: Gong Li attended the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award Ceremony in Beijing tonight. From the Montblanc site: "In these [past] 20 years, the 'Montblanc de la Culture Art Patronage Award' has recognized and celebrated the work of outstanding private patrons of the arts throughout the world - patrons who have dedicated time, energy, experience, and financial resources to the furtherance of arts and culture."

     ->Photo Album        ->Video One        ->Video Two (Interview)

May 31: I added an album of photos taken during last night's Louis Vuitton opening ceremony for their "Voyages" exhibition.   ->Sina's video interview

May 29: Gong Li will attend events related to the Louis Vuitton Voyages Exhibition at the National Museum of China (May 31-August 30). Her appearance dates are: May 30, 31, June 1. Thanks to Gong Li's manager for the news.

May 13: Gong Li has accepted several interviews while in Cannes. Links to video interviews:

    ->CineMoi (English voice-over)   ->L'Oreal Behind The Scenes (English subtitles)   ->Sohu interview

May 12: Thanks to Gong Li's manager for informing me that they are departing Cannes tomorrow, May 13. Tonight, they attended PlaNet Finance's Foundation dinner and auction. The event was hosted by French actress Carole Bouquet and held at the Palm Beach Club.

May 11 (9am PDT): The opening ceremony in Cannes begins shortly. Gong Li will walk the red carpet as a L'Oreal Ambassadrice. Follow the breaking news and view photos on our forum!     ->Photo Album - Opening Ceremony

      ->Video interview for Madame Figaro (my translation of the French subtitles is posted on our forum).

May 10: Gong Li traveled to the Cannes Film Festival site today. She was photographed arriving at the airport in Nice, France. I posted the images on our forum.

May 5: An interview with Gong Li has been included in the May issue of VMagazine. Excerpt: "Everyone is urged by the wheel of the market. Quicker, please! The faster, the better. There is no time for sufficient preparation, so everyone only plays him or herself. That's why I prefer to make only one film every year, or two at the most." Her secret to a good performance? "You have to watch and feel the world with keenness and sensitivity."

May 1: The DVD (Region 3 with English sub-titles) of "What Women Want" is available to order from YesAsia. Note: A region free DVD player is required.

April 19: Thanks to Gong Li's manager for sending me the news that she will attend the Cannes Film Festival this year. She will walk the red carpet on the opening night, May 11, as a L'Oreal Ambassadrice.

March 1: Positive review of "What Women Want" from Derek Elley for FilmBiz.Asia: "Andy Lau and Gong Li shine in an improved remake of the US rom-com... Gong, 45, in her first rom-com, acquits herself in relaxed style and forges a mature chemistry with Lau that really does drive the movie. With a younger actress in the part, it would have been a different - and lesser - film."

Feb 17: Gong Li is the cover girl for the March issue of Elle China. Thanks to "loves Gong Li madly" for the scans!

Feb 1: Michael Easy chemistry between its amiable leads - box office royalty Andy Lau and the ever-radiant Gong Li. Opening day-and-date with China, where Feb. 3 coincides with the start of New Year's festivities, the picture should score with female-skewing Asian-Americans in the market for slick, mainstream escapism... Aside from the spirited give-and-take of its photogenic leads, the film boosts the glam factor with Zhuoyi Li's gleaming art direction and costume designer Yikai Li's impeccably chic wardrobe selections."

Jan 28: I attended the Los Angeles media screening of "What Women Want" last night. Thanks to the folks at China Lion Entertainment for inviting me and for providing a media kit!  I added more publicity stills to the photo album.

Jan 27: A media conference and premiere were held in Shanghai for "What Women Want". Gong Li, Andy Lau, director Chen Daming, and other members of the cast attended. (See Video links below)

Jan 26: The cast and director of "What Women Want" attended a media conference and premiere in Beijing.

Jan 25: Visit the official U.S. website for "What Women Want" for list of  theaters screening the film as of Feb 3.

Jan 24: A media conference and premiere of "Shanghai" were held today in Seoul. AGL Exclusive:  Gong Li's manager, Mr. Tseng, emailed me several photos taken with cell phones. Update, Jan 25: Mr. Tseng has sent me several professional photos taken during the media conference, and I have added those to the photo album.

The Korea Times and Korea Herald included reports on the media conference. From the Times: "Acting is a profession without regionalism, and you don't always remain in one place. You can film anywhere if there is a project at hand. I am a Chinese actress but I was fortunate enough to have encountered foreign cultures and lived abroad. I shot about five Hollywood films and the experience has broadened my perspective. Many Korean actors are debuting overseas and I would like to congratulate them. I hope they make new waves in Hollywood and create new trends and cultures."    ->Video Report from the media conference    ->Video Report from conf and premiere

Jan 23: Gong Li arrived in South Korea today, one day prior to a media conference and screening of "Shanghai".

Jan 22: Gong Li attended a PRADA fashion show at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum.

Jan 20: The official "What Women Want" website has been unveiled (in Chinese). It includes the videos and publicity stills previously released, along with wallpapers and character descriptions.

Jan 11: Several new publicity photos from "What Women Want" have been released. 

Jan 10: Music video from "What Women Want', featuring Andy Lau singing over film clips.

Jan 9: Interview with Gong Li, Andy Lau released (recorded Nov 18) to promote "What Women Want".

Jan 7: "Shanghai" will be released in South Korea on January 27. Gong Li will attend a press conference and a screening of the film on the 24th.

   

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CURRENT RELEASE

"WHAT WOMEN WANT"

Directed by Chen Daming

Co-starring Andy Lau

Filmed in Beijing Summer 2010

China Release: Feb 3, 2011

U.S. Limited Release: Feb 3 

 

RECENT RELEASE

"SHANGHAI"

Directed by Mikael Hafstrom

Co-starring John Cusack, Chow Yun-Fat

China Release: June 17, 2010

DVD (Region 3) Release: Nov 4, 2010

U.S. release: TBA 2011

 

 

 

 

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