US EditionChina's Xin Zhilei wins best actress award at Venice Film Festival
Xin Zhilei received the award for portraying a woman reconciling with a former lover imprisoned for her crime, succeeding Nicole Kidman as Venice's best actress.
- On September 6, 2025, Chinese actress Xin Zhilei won best actress at the Venice International Film Festival for her lead role in The Sun Rises on Us All directed by Cai Shangjun.
- Built over years in Chinese cinema, Xin Zhilei starred in Crosscurrent and the 2023 series Blossom Shanghai, portraying a woman seeking redemption in Cai Shangjun's tragic romance film.
- Onstage she added, Xin Zhilei was presented the Golden Lion trophy by Chinese actress Zhao Tao and thanked the film crew while urging young girls to pursue their dreams.
- With this trophy, Xin Zhilei gains major recognition in Europe for the first time, succeeding Nicole Kidman, last year's winner, and building on her Chinese blockbusters and television career.
- The 82nd Venice International Film Festival featured 21 films competing, with The Sun Rises on Us All also winning a cinematography award.
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‘I am proud of myself’: China’s Xin Zhilei wins best actress award at Venice Film Festival
China’s Xin Zhilei won the best actress award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for her role in “The Sun Rises on Us All” directed by Cai Shangjun. Chinese actress Xin Zhilei poses with the Coppa Volpi for Best Actress she received for her part in “The Sun Rises on Us All,” after the award ceremony of the 82nd Venice Film Festival on September 6, 2025, at Venice Lido. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP. In the film, the 39-year-old actress plays a wo…
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