★ HOW OLD IS ZHAO WEI?
Zhao Wei is 50 years old, born March 12, 1976 in China · Pisces.
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★ LEDE
About
Zhao Wei rose to fame as one of China's Four Dan actresses through her role in My Fair Princess (1998–1999). Born in 1976, she built a career across television, film, and music—releasing 7 albums and directing So Young (2013), a commercial and critical success. She won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress for Dearest (2014) and became the second largest shareholder of Alibaba Pictures. As a Pisces, she channeled emotional depth into roles across Romance in the Rain (2001), Shaolin Soccer (2001), and Mulan (2009).
★ FEATURE
Biography
Zhao Wei became one of China's most recognizable actresses after landing her breakout role in My Fair Princess (1998–1999). The role launched a two-decade career spanning television dramas, blockbuster films, and music—she released 7 albums alongside her acting work. Major film credits include Shaolin Soccer (2001), Romance in the Rain (2001), Moment in Peking (2005), Painted Skin (2008), Mulan (2009), Dearest (2014), Lost in Hong Kong (2015), and Tiger Mom (2015). For Dearest, she won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. Beyond acting, she expanded into filmmaking with her directorial debut So Young (2013), which achieved both commercial and critical success. She also became the second largest shareholder of Alibaba Pictures, cementing her role as a businesswoman in Chinese media. Born on 12 March 1976, Zhao is a Pisces—a sign associated with emotional intelligence and creative sensitivity, traits reflected in her nuanced performances. Chinese actresses work across genres from historical dramas to contemporary films, often balancing multiple creative disciplines. Since 27 August 2021, Zhao has been blacklisted by the Chinese government, with most content featuring her removed from the Chinese Internet. Her Forbes China Celebrity 100 rankings peaked at 7th in 2015.
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Trivia
- She is also known professionally as Vicky or Vicki Zhao.
- Zhao ranked as high as 7th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2015.
- She is the second largest shareholder of Alibaba Pictures.
- Her directorial debut So Young (2013) was both a commercial and critical success.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Zhao Wei?
- Zhao Wei is 50 years old (born March 12, 1976).
- When is Zhao Wei's birthday?
- Zhao Wei was born on March 12, 1976.
- What is Zhao Wei's zodiac sign?
- Zhao Wei is a Pisces, born March 12, 1976.
- What is Zhao Wei's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Zhao Wei was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Zhao Wei from?
- Zhao Wei is from China.
- What does Zhao Wei do?
- Zhao Wei is a actor.
- Is Zhao Wei still alive?
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