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Chinese actress Gong Li co-starred in the 2005 award-winning film Memoirs of a Geisha. Li, who was born in China, became a citizen of Singapore in November 2008. Li's decision to give up her Chinese citizenship sparked an online debate between those who condemn her choice and those who support it.*AFP: Gong Li's Citizenship Stirs Outrage in China (November 11, 2008)
Gong Li's citizenship has sparked a debate on Chinese chat rooms and message boards. Some feel that Li is a "traitor" because of her decision to renounce her Chinese citizenship and some have even called for a boycott of her films.AsiaOneNews: Chinese Netizens Slam Gong Li's New Citizenship Status (November 11, 2008) Since 2006, at least 10 Chinese celebrities have renounced their Chinese citizenships, including Jet Li.AsiaOneNews: Chinese Netizens Slam Gong Li's New Citizenship Status (November 11, 2008)
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- Born: 1965English Xinhua: Chinese Actress Gong Li Becomes Singapore Citizen (November 11, 2008)
- Birthplace: Liaoning Province, ChinaEnglish Xinhua: Chinese Actress Gong Li Becomes Singapore Citizen (November 11, 2008)
- Voted "China's most beautiful person" by The Beijing News in 2006China Daily: Gong Li Voted China's Most... (May 23, 2006)
- Spouse: Ooi Hoe Seong, from SingaporeEnglish Xinhua: Chinese Actress Gong Li Becomes Singapore Citizen (November 11, 2008)
- Husband is a tobacco businessmanEnglish Xinhua: Chinese Actress Gong Li Becomes Singapore Citizen (November 11, 2008)
- Starred in Curse of the Golden Flower; co-starred in Memoirs of a Geisha and Hannibal Rising
- Took oath to become a citizen of Singapore on Saturday, November 8, 2008*AFP: Gong Li's Citizenship Stirs Outrage in China (November 11, 2008)
- China does not allow duel citizenship, therefore, she must give up her Chinese citizen ship*AFP: Gong Li's Citizenship Stirs Outrage in China (November 11, 2008)
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@RachAsakawa a única q sabe lutar de verdade! ahahahha eu gostei dela, mas uma Gong Li de Kasumi ia ser foda
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Hidden Gem: Gong Li stars in Zhou Yu`s Train, a dreamlike love story set against the vast landscape of modern #China http://bit.ly/3n9X5o
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@lynettegoh @CharlestonLim yes of coss.. with Gong Li.. :)
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