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Cheng Pei-pei was born on 6 January, 1946 in Shanghai, Republic of China, is a Hong Kong actress (born 1946). Discover Cheng Pei-pei's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
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78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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6 January, 1946 |
| Birthday |
6 January |
| Birthplace |
Shanghai, Republic of China |
| Nationality |
China
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She is a member of famous artist with the age 78 years old group.
Cheng Pei-pei Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Cheng Pei-pei height not available right now. We will update Cheng Pei-pei's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Cheng Pei-pei's Husband?
Her husband is Yuan Wen-tung (m. 1970-1987)
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Yuan Wen-tung (m. 1970-1987) |
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| Children |
4, including Eugenia Yuan |
Cheng Pei-pei Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cheng Pei-pei worth at the age of 78 years old? Cheng Pei-pei’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. She is from China. We have estimated Cheng Pei-pei's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Cheng Pei-pei (born 6 January 1946) is a Chinese actress, who is considered cinema's first female action hero.
Cheng continued to play expert swordswomen in a number of films throughout the 1960s.
Cheng moved to Hong Kong in 1962.
In 1963, she began training at Shaw Brothers Studio through a recommendation by a family friend.
Due to her Mandarin and dance background, she quickly worked her way up in the industry.
In 1964, she made her feature film debut as Liu Qiuzi in the 1964 Taiwanese drama film Lovers' Rock.
She is known for her performance in the 1966 King Hu wuxia film Come Drink with Me, as well as her portrayal of Jade Fox in the award-winning 2000 wuxia film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Cheng is perhaps best known for starring in the 1966 Hong Kong wuxia film Come Drink with Me, directed by King Hu.
Set during the Ming Dynasty, it stars Cheng as Golden Swallow, a skilled swordswoman on a mission to rescue her brother.
Cheng moved to Southern California in the 1970s to raise her children.
She attended business school at the University of California, Irvine.
During this period, she also taught Chinese dance.
In 2000, she returned to international attention with her role as Jade Fox in Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Cheng had befriended director Ang Lee when she was host of the Mandarin talk show, Pei-Pei's Time, on the Los Angeles–based TV station KSCI.
She followed this up with her portrayal of Long Po in the 2004 television miniseries Watery Moon, Hollow Sky, which was shown on Asian-American television as Paradise.
She continues to work for Zhouyi Media in mainland China.
Cheng is the president of the King Hu Foundation.
Her son Harry Yuan is a host on National Geographic, and her daughters Jennifer, Marsha, and Eugenia Yuan are all actresses.
She is fluent in Shanghainese, Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
