Zhang Ziyi

Overall rank: 7

Zhang Ziyi is one of the most internationally well-known Chinese actresses. She has been nominated for numerous awards throughout her career, including three BAFTA Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. In the past year, she paid attention to the rebuilding of her public image by taking part in many charity events after a string of scandals bewildered her in the past two years. As one of the most recognizable Chinese faces, Zhang was featured in a new "Experience China" ad campaign by the Chinese government and Zhang also sang a song at the 16th Asian Games." Her income reached 74.5 million yuan (US$11.52 million) in the assessment period.

Born: Feb. 9, 1979, in Beijing

Films: "Hero," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "Rush Hour 2," "House of Flying Daggers," "Memoirs of a Geisha"

Official Website: www.helloziyi.com