Internationally Acclaimed Actress & Icon of Chinese Cinema; Star of "Raise the Red Lantern" & "Farewell My Concubine"; Golden Lion Winner

Paris, France
Live Event: $200,000 and above Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info

Gong Li Biography

Gong Li is recognized as a leading figure in Chinese cinema, known for her versatility and naturalistic performances. She has played a significant role in bringing Chinese film to international prominence, particularly in Europe and the United States. Gong began her film career in Zhang Yimou's "Red Sorghum," which received international acclaim and won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, marking the first time a Chinese film received this honor.

Gong's early collaborations with director Zhang Yimou resulted in a series of influential films that reached global audiences, including the Oscar-nominated features "Ju Dou" and "Raise the Red Lantern." She starred in "The Story of Qiu Ju," which won the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival, and her performance earned her Best Actress honors at the Golden Rooster Awards, the Japanese Movie Critics Awards, and the Venice Film Festival. Gong also appeared in the Chen Kaige-directed Oscar-nominated film "Farewell My Concubine," for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards. The film received the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film and the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Gong has starred in three of the four Chinese-language films nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

Transitioning to Hollywood presented challenges for Gong, particularly regarding language barriers. She made her English-language debut as Hatsumomo in "Memoirs of a Geisha," a role that required her to learn lines phonetically and for which she won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress. Gong continued her international career with roles in "Miami Vice" and reunited with Zhang Yimou for the historical epic "Curse of the Golden Flower," earning the Best Actress Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Gong's career has evolved with acclaimed performances and recognition on the global stage. She portrayed Lang Ping, head coach of the Chinese women's national volleyball team, in Peter Chan's biographical film "Leap," which grossed more than $100 million worldwide and swept major Hong Kong film industry awards. Gong has served as head of jury at the Berlin Film Festival and Venice Film Festival, becoming the first Asian to hold such a position at either event. She was also the first female jury president at the Beijing International Film Festival and has been nominated as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. With a career spanning decades and numerous accolades from prestigious film festivals, Gong Li is an influential figure in global cinema and a prominent representative of Chinese film on the world stage.

BOOK Gong Li

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/04/2026.

  • How do I book Gong Li to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gong Li for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gong Li, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gong Li or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Gong Li

    Speaking fees for Gong Li, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gong Li are $200,000 and above for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gong Li, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gong Li speak about?

    Gong Li is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Asian & Pacific Heritage, Celebrity, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Television & Film
  • Where does Gong Li travel from?

    Gong Li generally travels from Paris, France, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Gong Li’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Gong Li for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gong Li for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gong Li or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Gong Li is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gong Li for your event is $200,000 and above. Gong Li generally travels from Paris, France and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mati Diop, Beanie Feldstein, Cynthia Erivo, Diane Guerrero and Chloe Bennet. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gong Li for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP