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Wife of China director Zhang Yimou, who is 31 years his junior, remains largely unknown to public

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanMarch 8, 2026 at 02:22 AM
Wife of China director Zhang Yimou, who is 31 years his junior, remains largely unknown to public
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Chinese film director Zhang Yimou's wife, Chen Ting, has garnered public attention despite remaining largely unknown. Chen, 31 years younger than Zhang, recently appeared at the premiere of his film "Scare Out" in Beijing, with photos circulating online praising her youthful appearance. Chen met Zhang in 1999 at a casting event. Born in 1981 in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, she dedicated herself to supporting her husband's career and raising their three children for 26 years. Despite initial scrutiny regarding their age difference, Chen has gained admiration for her dedication to her family and her husband's success.

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Scare Out 30% Wuxi 30% Jiangsu province 40% Beijing 50% China ×270% Zhang Yimou ×590% Chen Ting ×790%

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