Wow.

1. Didn't see Dumplings or any of the Three series

2. Bai Ling was in a supporting role in Anna & The King, not oppositing Chow (it was Jodie Foster instead). Her role was that typical freedom fighter who tried to break away from the rules in order to love a man. Shaved, tortured then beheaded, she reunited with her lover. She didn't steal the show, but it was her most memorable one if you ask me.

3. Really? I'd like to know the real story behind that voice work.

4. Was Zhang's character called "Bai Ling"? I totally forgot. THAT could mean something because (ahem) Zhang's character (or Ms Zhang herself) was quite a slut :lol

A weird specimen indeed. 2 years ago I was discussing her on imdb and I read some interesting stories about this woman (something like she'd wear a pink see-through dress to greet a movie producer in her apartment). She always reminds me of the dragon-lady stereotype. I just hope she wouldn't play Mulan in the upcoming film.