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Wang Hui-ling

b. 1964

Taiwanese screenwriter

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About Wang Hui-ling

Born 1964. Wang Hui-ling is a Taiwanese and Chinese screenwriter, film actor and writer, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Lust, Caution.

Wang Hui-ling is a Taiwanese screenwriter. In 2001 she was nominated for Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. In 2014, she wrote the script for The Crossing directed by John Woo.

Early life and education Hui-Ling was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She graduated from Taipei College of Education.

Career Hui-Ling started her career with co-writing the script of Eat Drink Man Woman with director Ang Lee and James Schamus.

In 2007 she co-wrote the erotic thriller film Lust, Caution again with James Schamus and directed by Ang Lee.

In 2013 wrote the script for an epic The Crossing directed by John Woo that filmed in Beijing.

Filmography

Films Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Fleeing by Night (2000) Tortilla Soup (2001) story Migratory Bird (2001) The Myth (2005) Lust, Caution (2007) also acted as Liao Tai Tai The Crossing (2014) The Crossing 2 (2015) Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)

TV April Rhapsody (2000) The Legend of Eileen Chang (2004) Thank You for Having Loved Me (2007)

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Lust, Caution
Education
National Taipei University of Education
Awards
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
Also known as
Hui-Ling Wang, Wang Hui Ling

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wang Hui-ling?

Taiwanese screenwriter

When was Wang Hui-ling born?

Wang Hui-ling was born on 15 February 1964 in Taipei.

What is Wang Hui-ling's occupation?

Wang Hui-ling is a screenwriter, film actor and writer.

What is Wang Hui-ling known for?

Wang Hui-ling is known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Lust, Caution.

What nationality is Wang Hui-ling?

Wang Hui-ling is Taiwanese and Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wang Hui-ling

· Wikidata: Q14491760

· DBpedia: Wang Hui-ling

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