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Oct 2024
1h 6m

Joan Chen - 'Dìdi'

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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The trailblazing Chinese actress reflects on childhood stardom in China, coming to America and starting from scratch, building a career in films like 'The Last Emperor' and 'Heaven & Earth' and, decades later, garnering some of the best reviews of her career — and Oscar buzz — for her portrayal of an immigrant mother in Sean Wang's feature directorial debut. ... Show More
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