Zhao Tao

Chinese actress

Zhao Tao (born 28 January 1977) is a Chinese actress. She is known for her roles in Platform (2000) and Still Life (2006).

Zhao Tao
Born (1977-01-28) 28 January 1977 (age 47)
Occupation(s)Actress, producer
Years active1999–present
Spouse
Jia Zhangke (m. 2012)
AwardsDavid di Donatello Award – Best Actress
2012 Shun Li and the Poet

Chinese name
Simplified Chinese赵涛

For her role in Shun Li and the Poet (2011), she became the first Asian actress to win a prize at David di Donatello. Her roles in Mountains May Depart (2015) and Ash Is Purest White (2018) also won her awards.

In 2020, The New York Times named her #8 on its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century.[1]

References change

  1. Dargis, Manohla; Scott, A.O. (25 November 2020). "The 25 greatest actors of the 21st century (so far)". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 December 2020.