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The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Isabella Leong, who once dated a HK billionaire, reportedly in new relationship
Actress Isabella Leong is believed to be dating Chinese actor and director Marc Ma. Photos: Isabella Leong/Instagram, Sin Chew Daily Macau-born actress Isabella Leong, the ex-girlfriend of Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, has apparently found love again, Sin Chew Daily reported. The 36-year-old recently sparked dating rumours after she was photographed attending an event with Chinese actor and director Marc Ma, who's nine years her senior. The pair were later seen holding hands as they left the venue, appearing happy and relaxed as they chatted and laughed. It's reported that the two had dinner together later in the day. According to Hong Kong media reports, speculation about Leong and Ma's budding romance first surfaced in late 2024, when they were spotted leaving a cafe in Beijing hand-in-hand. The rumours intensified when netizens noted that Leong has been spending much of her time in Beijing in recent years, suggesting it may be because she wants to be closer to Ma, 45. Leong met Li on the set of The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor through Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh in 2008. Both Yeoh and Leong starred in that Hollywood movie. Although she was initially interested in marrying Li – with whom she shares three children – Leong decided to call it quits in February 2011 as she 'couldn't accept' how 'popular' the billionaire was with women. 'I needed more security in my life,' she said in a talk show last year. Meanwhile, Ma began his career as a child actor in the 1991 film Fazike but initially struggled to find a foothold in the industry. After graduating from high school, he left his hometown of Lanzhou and travelled to Beijing to sit for the entrance exam at the Central Academy of Drama which he unfortunately failed. In 2000, Ma found work as a production assistant at a drama production company and later starred in the 2003 series Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils – a role that opened more doors for casting opportunities. He gained fame for his performance in the 2013 film The White Storm , which earned him the Best Newcomer prize at the Hundred Flower Awards.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chinese actress Zhu Yuanyuan dies at 51 after battle with cancer
Zhu Yuanyuan , a celebrated Chinese actress known for her heartfelt performances on the theatre stage and screen, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11:39 am at the age of 51, after a nearly five-year battle with cancer. Her husband, actor Xin Baiqing, confirmed her passing in an obituary released on May 21. He wrote, 'During her nearly five-year battle with cancer, she had never been pessimistic or depressed. Instead, she had faced difficulties with firm resolve and confidence, and conveyed her love for life to everyone around her through laughter and warmth.' Rise of Zhu Yuanyuan Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo She was born on March 18, 1974, in Qingdao, Shandong Province, Zhu graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 1997. She quickly rose to prominence with her role in the television series 'The Happy Life of Talkative Zhang D.' Her notable works include Nine Daughters in My Family, A Little Red Flower, My Sister, and A Love for Separation. Her performances were lauded for their emotional depth and authenticity. Live Events Zhu's talent was recognized with several prestigious awards, including Best Actress at the 26th Golden Best Supporting Actress at both the 34th Golden Rooster Awards. Condolences pour in from colleagues and fans The National Theatre of China, where Zhu served as a first-class actress, issued an obituary stating, 'Zhu Yuanyuan, a first-class actress with the National Theatre of China and a beloved performer admired by audiences across the nation, passed away due to illness at 11:39 am on May 17, 2025, after ineffective medical treatment. She was 51 years old. In accordance with the wishes of her family, the funeral will be conducted in a simple manner.' The obituary further honored her legacy: 'The passing of Zhu Yuanyuan is a tremendous loss to China's theatre and film communities and a heartbreak for countless audience. What she left behind is not only a legacy of classic stage and screen performances, but also her deep love, passion, and pursuit of the performing arts, as well as her reverence for the stage, her genuine affection for the people, and her commitment to her country. Her lifelong contribution to the cause of the National Theatre of China will be forever etched into the monument of Chinese drama.' Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans alike. Actress Zhao Liying, who co-starred with Zhu in the upcoming drama The City Maker, expressed her grief on social media. Zhu is survived by her husband, Xin Baiqing, and their daughter. Her family has requested a private funeral by her wishes.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wu Jing surprises fans with neck brace at public appearance
28 Apr - Wu Jing surprised fans recently, after appearing at a Beijing event wearing a neck brace. The actor, who rarely made public appearances in recent months, attended the inauguration of the Strategic Partnership between the Central Academy of Drama and Yingwutang last week with the brace, arousing concerns about his health. When asked about it, the action star revealed that he had a car rollover accident not long ago, which caused compression of the nerves in his neck that required him to wear a neck brace. "I have not been a good role model for others," he said with a laugh, adding, "Everyone needs professional training to avoid injuries." It was just reported recently that Wu will be returning to Liu Cixin's sci-fi world with "The Wandering Earth 3". (Photo Source: IMDb, GuangMing)
