Nina Li Chi
- Name: Nina Li Chi
- Native name: 利智
- Also Known as: Li Zhi, Li Chi, Nina Li
- Nationality: Chinese
- Gender: Female
- Born: December 31, 1961
- Age: 63
She was born as Li Chi (Li Zhi) on the last day of 1961 in Shanghai. During her childhood, she was greatly influenced by her father, who had taught in the actor studios in Shanghai and Canton and can be considered the Lee Strasberg of China.
In 1981, she followed her father to Hong Kong. At first, she worked in a furniture store but later on she went abroad to study in the United States, majoring in economics and business. Her breakthrough came when she came back to Hong Kong in 1986 and joined the Miss Asia contest. She was elected the Champion. However, people sneered at her at first, regarding her beauty as "tasteless" and, because she spoke Cantonese with her Shanghai accent, they hissed at her.
However, with the help of tycoons like Jackie Chan and Raymond, she was soon recognized by filmmakers as the most hardworking in the city. Within 2 years, she became the fifth highest paid actress in Hong Kong. During her fairly short career (1987-1992), she has collaborated with stars like Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-Fat, Samuel Hui and Sammo Kam-Bo Hung.
In 1992, she retired and became an investor in mainland China. Her business collapsed in 1996 and she retired to private life. She was later married to Jet Li, who was a martial arts master from China and was catapulted to international stardom soon after with Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998). Edit Biography
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Lover's Tear
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Fang I Ling
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
Miracle 90 Days
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Yuki Chan
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Twin Dragons
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Tong Sum
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
A Kid from Tibet
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Sorcerer's sister
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Legend of the Brothers
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Suen
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
A Chinese Ghost Story 3
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
“Butterfly”
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
The Stone Age Warriors
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Lucy Wong
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Gambling Ghost
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Miss Lily
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
The Dragon from Russia
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
"Chimer"
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
Perfect Girls
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Fung Yau Yan
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
The Spooky Family
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
[Colleague Sister]
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
The Fun, the Luck and the Tycoon
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Cindy Chan
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
To Spy with Love
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Li Chi/Hokkaido 1
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Dragon Fight
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Penny (Kuen)
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Four Loves
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Chien Pei Ling
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Pedicab Driver
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Bing
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Aces Go Places 5
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
Sister Thief
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
The Greatest Lover
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Lychee
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Mister Mistress
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Mimi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Criminal Hunter
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Lina
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Profiles of Pleasure
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Yim Hung
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Guests in the House
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Chiu Wei
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Tiger on the Beat 1
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Marydonna
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Amnesty Decree
Hong Kong Movie, 1987,
Kim
(Main Role)
|
10.0
|
Seven Years Itch
Hong Kong Movie, 1987,
Lam Siu Hung
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
The Seventh Curse
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
[Miss Asia 1986 with Dr. Yi]
(Bit part)
|
6.7
|
36 Secrets of Courtship
Hong Kong Movie, 1982,
Sima Man Kwan's secretary
(Bit part)
|
0.0
|
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