Bai Ling

Bai Ling is a Chinese-American actress recognized for her diverse roles across film and television, bringing a unique presence to both dramatic and action genres. After starring opposite Richard Gere in the critically acclaimed ‘Red Corner’ (1997), a performance for which she earned the Breakthrough Performance Award from the National Board of Review and the San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress, Bai Ling established herself as a significant presence in Hollywood. Ling’s notable career trajectory began with roles in Chinese cinema, including ‘On the Beach’ (1984) and ‘The Shining Arc’ (1989). She later moved to the United States in 1991 to study film at New York University before becoming a U.S.

Her compelling performance in ‘The Gauntlet’ earned her Best Actress awards at the Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood in 2013 and the Asians On Film Festival in 2014. Her versatility continued to be recognized with a second Best Actress nomination at the Golden Horse Film Festival in 2019 for ‘The Abortionist.’ That year, she also starred in the independent horror film ‘Exorcism at 60,000 Feet’ and received the Best Feature Film Award at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival for ‘Speed Dragon.’ Most recently, Bai Ling was awarded the Milan Gold Awards Best Actress prize for her work in ‘Jack Be Nimble’ (2022). She continues to explore a wide range of genres, demonstrating her enduring commitment to diverse projects, including her role in the upcoming independent horror film ‘Unspeakable: Beyond the Wall of Sleep’ set for release in 2024.