Zhang Ziyi worth US$3,000 a pop

Now we know how much the Chinese actress with image problems Zhang Ziyi (章子怡) charges for a Photograph Opportunity Payment.

A netizen who calls him/herself “wanglixin” posted that at an event in Los Angeles for a watches brand his boss was charged US$3,000.

Zhang would cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony and appear for photos. Not bad for an hour’s work, tops.

Zhang’s agent was not available for comment, but the watch brand’s China division said rumors spread online like this shouldn’t all be believed.

Zhang has been fighting in the courts with socialite Zhao Xinyu (赵欣瑜) over “Ink Splash Gate,” went through the ringer of “Donations Gate,” has been linked with a series of billionaires and appears not to be marrying another billionaire, Vivi Nevo, despite saying she would.

Zhang Ziyi

Zhang Ziyi (born 9 February 1979), sometimes credited as Ziyi Zhang, is a Chinese film actress. Chinese media have called her one of the Four Young Dan Actresses (四小花旦) in China's film industry, along with Zhao Wei, Xu Jinglei and Zhou Xun.^[1]

Her first major role was in The Road Home (1999). She achieved fame in the West after leading roles in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Rush Hour 2 (2001), House of Flying Daggers (2004), and Memoirs of a Geisha (2005). She has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

Zhang Ziyi in May 2011
Chinese name	章子怡
Pinyin	Zhāng Zǐyí (Mandarin)
Born	9 February 1979 (age 33) Beijing, China
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1996–present
Parents	Zhang Yuanxiao (father) Li Zhousheng (mother)
Official Website	www.helloziyi.com