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Zhao Tao: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Zhao Tao? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Zhao Tao
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Zhao Tao (born 28 January 1977) is a Chinese actress. She works in China and occasionally Europe, and has appeared in 10 films and several shorts since starting her career in 1999. She is best known for her collaborations with her husband, director Jia Zhangke, including Platform (2000) and Still Life (2006). With Shun Li and the Poet (2011), she became the first Asian actress to win a prize at David di Donatello. She received two Golden Horse Award nominations for Mountains May Depart (2015) and Ash Is Purest White (2018). In 2020, The New York Times ranked her #8 on its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century.

Quick facts about Zhao Tao

  • Full name: Zhao Tao
  • Born: 1977-01-28
  • Nationality: People's Republic of China
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q82680

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Who is Zhao Tao?

Zhao Tao (born 28 January 1977) is a Chinese actress.

What nationality is Zhao Tao?

Zhao Tao is People's Republic of China.

When was Zhao Tao born?

Zhao Tao was born on 1977-01-28.

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