娱乐英语新闻:Gong Li: "I don't fear mistakes"

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhuanet) -- China's most recognizable showbiz face Gong Li on the world stage shares her acting philosophy and relationship with acclaimed director Zhang Yimou.

Stunning is the word often used to describe Gong Li - be it her beauty, performance or charisma - but the most stunning thing about her is, actually, her friendly, frank and down-to-earth manner.

Dressed in a black silk shirt and blue satin harem pants, the 45-year-old diva, wearing her trademark smile, looks gorgeously fit.

Actress Gong Li attends a premiere press conference in Beijing, capital of China, June 10, 2010. The film "Shanghai" played by Gong Li, Chow Yun-fat and John Cusack will be premiered firstly in China on June 17.

Unlike most other actresses, who are acutely aware of the photographer when doing interviews, Gong seems hardly aware of the camera.

She is a good listener, devoting her full attention to the questions; she is also a good speaker, who looks you straight in the eye while giving her answers.

One word she mentions often in the one-hour interview with the press is "stubborn". She calls herself a "stubborn actress" and attributes her success to being stubborn.

"I only take roles that I think are right," she says. "Nobody can change my mind. I don't fear mistakes; if they happen, it's okay. Let's do it again and right."