Zhao Wei (Vicki Zhao) | Husband, Facts & Net Worth 2024

Meet China's billionaire woman and Hong Kong Film Award-achieved actress Zhao Wei!

Who is Billionaire Zhao Wei?

Vicki Zhao (Known as: Zhao Wei) is a popular Chinese actress, singer, businesswoman, and film producer. Winner of dozens of music awards and prestigious awards such as the Golden Eagle Awards Zhao made her debut in the media world with the film A Soul Haunted by Painting (1994). Her hits and famous appearances include Dearest (2014), Romance in the Rain (2001), So Close (2002), Shaolin Soccer (2001), and others.

This popular businesswoman and celebrity ranked 7th on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2015 and 22nd in 2014.

Education and Parents

Zhao was born on 12^th March, 1976, in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China, and grew up there with her older brother. Her father, Zhao Jiahai, is a senior engineer, and her mother, Wei Qiying, is a music teacher. Wei is the second child and only girl in their family, her older brother's name is Zhao Jian.

After graduating from secondary school, Wei attended Anhui Normal University; she then studied Tibetan dance for 3 years. In 1996, she entered the School of Performing Arts of the Beijing Film Academy and graduated with a master's degree in 2009. In addition, Wei completed a master's degree in Directing from the university in 2006.

Career: Rise, Blacklisted and Comeback

Zhao Wei decided to become a star after filming A Soul Haunted By Painting (1994) as an extra. She was inspired by Li Gong's performance. Then in 1994, he attended the Star Academy in Shanghai and successfully filmed Behind the Wall of Shame (1995) that year.

Since 2008, Zhao has been identified as an A-list Box-Office star in China thanks to the explosive success of several films; these include, Painted Skin (2008), 14 Blades (2010), Love (2012), Lost in Hong Kong (2015), Hollywood Adventures (2015).

In 2006, Zhao completed a Master of Arts (MFA) in Directing from the Beijing Film Academy. In 2013, She first directed the film So Young, a major success in her film-directing career. Then, in 2019, she directed movie ‘Brother’, and in 2020, drama ‘Hear Her’.

Zhao has won numerous awards and been nominated for many awards for her acting skills early in her media career. Her role as ‘Little Swallow’ in the TV series My Fair Princess (S01-S02) is considered one of the most eventful TV characters of the decade, for which she won the Golden Eagle Award. She won the Best Actress Award and the Shanghai Film Festival Golden Goblet Award for her role in A Time to Love (2005).

Zhao as Little Swallow —

Blacklisted

In 2021, Vicki Zhao's life took a dramatic turn. On August 27 of that year, all television dramas and films in which Zhao appeared were removed from iQiyi, Tencent Video, and various Chinese video streaming services. Her Weibo Super Talk was also deleted (except for her own Weibo accounts). However, no explanation has been given by the Chinese government on this matter.

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Zhao Wei Movies and TV Shows — Popular & Upcoming

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Handsome Man – (Actor, Director & Producer)
Post-production

Movies

• A Soul Haunted by Painting
  Movie, 1994
• The Duel
  Movie, 2000
  Princess Phoenix (Main Role)
• Shaolin Soccer
  Movie, 2001
  Ah Mooi (Support Role)
• So Close
  Movie, 2002
  Chan Oi Kwan (Main Role)
• My Dream Girl
  Movie, 2003
  Zhang Ning (Main Role)
• Red Cliff (2008)
  Red Cliff II (2009)
  Sun Shang Xiang (Support Role)
• Painted Skin
  Movie, 2008
  Pei Rong (Main Role)
• 14 Blades
  Movie, 2010
  Qiao Hua (Main Role)
• Love
  Movie, 2012
  Jin Xiao Ye (Main Role)
• Hollywood Adventures
  Movie, 2015
  Wei Wei (Main Role)
• Lost in Hong Kong
  Movie, 2015
  Cai Bo (Main Role)
• Three
  Movie, 2016
  Tong Qian (Main Role)
• Two Tigers
  Movie, 2019
  Zhou Yuan (Main Role)

Drama

• (1995) Nü er gu
  as Xue Er
• (2005) A Time to Love
  Qu Ran (Main Role)

TV-Series

• Da mo fang (1997)
  as Luo Man
• My Fair Princess (1998-1999)
  as Xiao Yan Zi
• Chinese Restaurant (2017)
• Everybody Stand By 2 (2020)

• 2020 – Everyone Wants To Meet You
  Producer • Drama

Goddess of Mercy (2003), My Dream Girl (2003), and Green Tea (2003) were the major box office failures of Zhao's career. Some Chinese newspapers referred to her as “box office poison” for these box office failures.

Zhao Wei Husband & Personal Life

In 2008, Zhao married Singaporean businessman Huang You Long (Chinese: 黄有龙). Zhao's husband, Huang Youlong, is of Chinese descent. They have a 14-year-old daughter, who was born on 11 April 2010. Her name is Huang Xin.

Zhao's husband and their daughter, Huang Xin —

Vicki Zhao’s Husband Spent S$28mil On A Two-Storey Luxury Penthouse Near Orchard Road https://t.co/V0BHg3ROgp pic.twitter.com/PP4nJR0HrP

— CNA TODAY (@TODAYonline) May 13, 2020

Zhao first dated actor Fan Yulin, they began dating in 1994 and they eventually separated in 1996 due to the long-distance nature of their relationship.

Then, that year, Zhao became in a relationship with wealthy Australian businessman Ye Maoqing. Although they were initially happy, they eventually separated due to the strain of their relationship and Maoqing's domineering behavior. Zhao confirmed their separation in early 2001.

In 2003, Zhao became very intimate with Wang Yu, and they began dating in November of that year. In July 2004, the couple went on vacation together in Hong Kong. They were also seen attending many events together. However, Zhao broke up with Wang at the end of July 2005 for unknown reasons.

Dating History

• (1994-1996) — Fan Yulin
• (1997) — Huang Xiaoming
• (1996-2001) — Ye Maoqing
• (2003-2005) — Wang Yu
• (2008-Pres) — Huang Youlong

Controversy & Life's Ups and Downs

Japanese Military Flag: In December 2001, Zhao wore a dress resembling a Japanese military flag, published by the fashion magazine SEP, which was uploaded to a mainland Chinese website. Here, most Chinese thought their "beloved Chinese actress" had betrayed the nation. After multiple apologies on the Internet, in newspapers, and on live TV, the public finally forgave her.

Assaulting a Pregnant Woman: In 2004, Zhao was accused of assaulting an eight-month pregnant woman, Zou. He was then taken to court as the accused, and in April 2005, the court found Zhao innocent, holding Wu solely responsible.

Zhao Wei Net Worth

Chinese actress and businesswoman Zhao Wei has a net worth of approximately $1 Billion USD as of December 2024 (according to CelebrityNetWorth). In addition to a successful career in media, her income includes real estate, investments, and over 120 products that have made her a handsome amount of money in a simple way. Zhao Wei owns a vineyard in Bordeaux, France, where she spent €40 million to purchase Château Monlot in 2011.

Revenue Info Last Updated: Dec 11, 2024

Other Works

• (1999) TV commercial for Canon.
• (2001) TV commercial for Amoi.
• (2000) Hosting CCTV Sping Festival Ceremony.
• (2004) Music video: Appeared in the video for “Hello” by Adu.
  Music album: Afloat (Piao)
• (2005) Music album: Double (Shuang)
• (2007) Music album: Angle's Suitcase (Tian shi lv xing xiang).

Final Words

Famous filmmaker, actress, and businesswoman Zhao Wei has starred in over 36+ films and over 11 TV shows in her career. So Young (2013) was her first and most commercially successful film in her film directing career. This Chinese billionaire was ranked 7th on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2015.

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