I want, through my roles, to express the parts in the hearts of Chinese women that they feel unable to let out.

Chinese women are much more modest than American women when it comes to clothes. We tend to show less flesh.

There's nothing in Chinese culture that is an equivalent of the geisha. It's so different, so special to Japan.

It's not that I wanted to be an actor; it's that I didn't want to be a dancer! I was trained in traditional Chinese dance, and after working so hard it seemed unfair to just disappear into a group.

I always think it's really hard if you are Asian or Chinese to be really in Hollywood. There are not so many really great characters for you.

I really want to do something in Europe. With a small movie, it can be an interesting challenge. But I have to get the right project. I don't think it's so important to go to Hollywood. All that trash that comes out of there! I don't want to do that.