Vicki Zhao Wei

Vicki Zhao Wei from China is truly one of the most gorgeous Asian actresses out there. Just got a linktip from Linda to check out this free gallery of Vicki. Definitely worth a visit!

She was hot in 'So Close'.

Yep she was indeed in So Close. Haven't seen the movie myself.

Some tidbits from brns.com about the start of her movie career:

Vicky (Born 03/12/76 in the Anhui province in China) has made a recent splash in Hong Kong and was in fact the highest paid entertainer in Hong Kong in 2001. Her popularity began in China where she became a huge star while appearing in several television series after she was chosen from Beijing's Film Academy at the age of 21. For her role in Princess Returning Pearl she received the Golden Eagle, which is the top TV award in China. She also recorded some musical albums - though in an interview she stated that she didn’t much like them!

In 1999 she made the jump to HK film in the mediocre Déjà Vu, but has since appeared in high profile films – The Duel, Shaolin Soccer (in which she made herself very homely) and Chinese Odyssey 2002. She clearly has a very appealing personality that comes through in her films. Recently she ran into a hailstorm of criticism when she allowed herself to be outfitted in a dress with the Japanese military flag motif in a print ad – and she was condemned by many for being unpatriotic or simply not being very smart.

This faux paus of hers gained further notoriety when it was announced that the Mainland Chinese government planned to refer to it in school text books. Hopefully however, this will be far from what she will be most famous for in years to come...

(probably old stuff but still interesting read)