Nina Li Chi (born December 31, 1961) is a retired Hong Kong actress. She is also known by her Chinese name Li Chi or Li Zhi (Chinese: 利智). She is best known for being the wife of famous martial artist and actor Jet Li.
Nina Li | |||||||||||
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利智 | |||||||||||
| Born | December 31, 1961 Shanghai, China | ||||||||||
| Other names | Li Chi Li Zhi | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | University of San Francisco | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Actress | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1986–1992 | ||||||||||
| Known for | Miss Asia Pacific Hong Kong 1986 | ||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||
| Spouse | |||||||||||
| Children | 2 daughters | ||||||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||||||
| Chinese | 利智 | ||||||||||
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Early life
editLi was born on December 31, 1961, in Shanghai, China. Her father was a stage actor.[1]
Career
editIn 1986, Li was the winner of Miss Asia Pacific Hong Kong. On September 30, 1986, Li was a beauty pageant participant of Miss Asia Pacific Quest 1986, and she placed as third runner up.[2]
In 1986, Li's film career began in Hong Kong with the film The Seventh Curse.[1]
Personal life
editOn September 19, 1999, Lì married Jet Li, her co-star from the 1989 film, Dragon Fight. They have two daughters together, Jane Li (b. 2000) and Jada Li (b. 2002).[3][4][5]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | English Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Zhui nu san shi liu fang | Man-Jun's maid | |
| 1986 | The Seventh Curse | Girl drinking champagne | Uncredited[6] |
| 1987 | Amnesty Decree | Ah Kim | |
| Seven Years Itch | Lam Siu Hung | ||
| The Beauty Diu Sim | Diao Chan | TV series | |
| 1988 | Tiger on the Beat | Marydonna | |
| Guests in the House | Ho Fei Fung | ||
| Profile of Pleasure | Yim Hung | ||
| Mr. Mistress | Ho's wife | ||
| Criminal Hunter | Mimi | ||
| Fractured Follies | Scarlet | ||
| The Greatest Lover | Lychee | ||
| 1989 | Aces Go Places 5: The Terracotta Hit | Sister Thief | |
| Pedicab Driver | Ping | ||
| Four Loves | Chin Pui Ling | ||
| Dragon Fight | Penny | ||
| What a Small World | Nina Lee | ||
| Celebrity Talk Show | Guest | TV series | |
| 1990 | The Fun, the Luck & the Tycoon | Cindy Chan | |
| The Spooky Family | Colleague Sister | ||
| To Spy with Love | Li Chi | ||
| Perfect Girls | Feng Mu-Jen | ||
| The Dragon from Russia | Chime | ||
| 1991 | The Gambling Ghost | Lily | |
| Stone Age Warriors | Lucy Wong | ||
| A Chinese Ghost Story Part III | Butterfly | ||
| Inspector Pink Dragon | Tam Lan Hing | ||
| Legend of the Brothers | Movie Star | ||
| A Kid from Tibet | Sorcerer's Sister | ||
| 1992 | Twin Dragons | Tammy | |
| Miracle 90 Days | Manager of the Ocean Park | ||
| Lover's Tear | Fang Yi Ling, a deaf woman | (final film role) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Nina Li Chi". hkcinemagic.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ "Celebrate 50 Years of Miss Asia Pacific International". asiapacificintl.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ "Nina Li". imdb.com. Retrieved April 14, 2010.
- ^ "Nina Li". chinesemov.com. Retrieved April 14, 2010.
- ^ Moore, Lucy (September 19, 2017). "6 Things You Never Knew About Jet Li and Nina Li Chi". femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ "The Seventh Curse (1986)". IMDb. Retrieved April 1, 2019.