Rare Asian stars attract everyone's attention and are always favored

On May 14th (French time), the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2024 took place with the screening of the movie Le Deuxieme Acte. Cung Le is one of the special guests at the opening ceremony. The Chinese actress has attended one of the most prestigious and long-standing international film festivals 20 times.

Cung Le at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival 2024, on May 14th (Photo: AFP).

Asian star Quan Hieu Dong was also invited to attend the opening of the Cannes Film Festival 2024 (Photo: Getty Images).

"Tanci Goddess" Dong Le A was also a guest at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 (Photo: Getty Images).

"Master of action" Lâm Đại Hùng was present at Cannes 2024 (Photo: AFP).

The 58-year-old beauty looked stunning in a cream-colored wrap dress, deep neckline, accentuated with high-end jewelry. Her presence attracted all eyes and the lenses of the media. This demonstrates the great appeal of the "beautiful woman" of Chinese cinema.

Having attended many editions of the Cannes Film Festival, Cung Le has always been favored by the Organizing Committee as she is chauffeured in a private car, walks alone on the red carpet, does not have to jostle with anyone, and always captures the attention of the media.

At the opening of the Cannes Film Festival in 2019, the Organizing Committee arranged for Cung Le to walk on the red carpet for 3 minutes alone, all lenses pointing towards her.

In 2019, she was the first Asian artist to be awarded the Women in Motion honorary award at the Cannes Film Festival. This award, introduced in 2015, aims to honor female artists who have made a major contribution to the world of cinema.

According to Sina, Cung Le has a special position in the international film market, so she is always pampered by the Cannes Film Festival Organizing Committee. This stems from the fame, talent, and numerous prestigious film awards that the Chinese beauty has received over the years.

Cung Le is always prioritized by the Cannes Film Festival Organizing Committee when stepping on the Cannes red carpet (Photo: Getty Images).

The timeless beauty of the 59-year-old star (Photo: Getty Images).

At the Cannes Film Festival, Cung Le's achievements are remarkable. The U60 beauty participated in The Great Master - a film that won the Palme d'Or at the 70th Cannes Film Festival, making history in Chinese cinema.

In 1994, the film To Live starring Cung Le and Zhang Yimou also won the Jury Prize. In 1995, the film The Shanghai Triad in which they collaborated continued to win the Jury Prize.

Cung Le has also starred in many films nominated for the Palme d'Or such as Rais by Zhang Yimou (1990), Farewell My Concubine by Chen Kaige (1993), The Emperor And The Assassin by Chen Kaige (1999).

When asked about her Cannes attire, Cung Le confessed that she does not prioritize intricate, curve-enhancing outfits. The beauty prefers elegant outfits.

Cung Le is considered the "big sister" of the Chinese film industry and is a rare Asian star who still maintains influence worldwide (Photo: Marie Claire).

According to the actress, the Cannes Film Festival is not a fashion show but an artistic program that honors cinema. Therefore, guests attending the Cannes Film Festival must respect filmmakers and prioritize films instead of attracting the media with gimmicks.

Cung Le (born in 1965) rose to fame with her first film - Red Sorghum directed by Zhang Yimou. The two also collaborated on acclaimed works such as Farewell My Concubine, Raise the Red Lantern, The Story of Qiuju, To Live, The Shanghai Triad.

Until now, the 59-year-old star is considered one of the most famous Chinese stars and Asian stars globally. She is not only beautiful, but her acting skills are also recognized by industry professionals, colleagues, and international media.

Cung Le is happy with her current husband, French artist Jean-Michel Jarre (Photo: Getty Images).

In recent years, Cung Le has acted in fewer films but still maintains a strong appeal to audiences who love cinema. Her private life alongside her current husband also makes many people curious and attracts the media.

Cung Le had a tumultuous 8-year romance with director Zhang Yimou, a 14-year childless marriage with Singaporean businessman Huynh Hoa Tuong before marrying musician Jean-Michel Jarre in 2018.

Jean-Michel Jarre - Cung Le's husband - is one of the pioneers in electronic music genres, chosen as the Person of the Year 1977 by People magazine (US).

Since being together, Cung Le and Jean-Michel Jarre have accompanied each other in events across various fields and have a private but fulfilling marriage.