The True Identity of Zhang Ziyi's German Fiancé (with pictures) Detailed Introduction (2009-12-24 11:04:12) Tag: Mobile Blog Entertainment Key reminder: It was reported yesterday that Zhang Ziyi and her German architect boyfriend Ole Schreen had dinner at the Park Hyatt Beijing, together with their parents, making a total of six people. Therefore, some people speculated that Zhang Ziyi and her boyfriend’s appearance in mainland China before Christmas Eve could likely be for a secret engagement before Christmas Eve.
When media contacted Zhang Ziyi's agent Melvin, upon being asked if the two were engaged, her agent hesitated and said "I'm not quite sure."
According to reports, the 44-year-old Zhang Ziyi and her 37-year-old boyfriend Ole have been dating for nearly three years. Zhang Ziyi even relocated to Beijing for love. The thoughtful Ole has accompanied Zhang Ziyi on several fashion events, showcasing their sweet affection. Last year, Hong Kong media repeatedly reported that the couple returned to Hong Kong to see friends and planned a low-key wedding in Beijing.
Just as the neighboring household experienced a messy breakup that turned physical at an Eastern Fashion Driving School in Beijing, some people still hold hope for love and marriage. Could it be that Zhang Ziyi, who joked at the Golden Horse Awards about hugging Leon Lai and consistently claimed she had no plans to marry, is one of them? Xiong Yiliang saw news that the 44-year-old Zhang Ziyi and her 37-year-old boyfriend were engaged. For Zhang Ziyi, marriage and emotions may carry more connotations of failure and things better left unspoken. But Zhang Ziyi, always strong, adheres to the principle of getting back up where she fell. Thus, choosing to get married might be expected. As for Zhang Ziyi's re-engagement, outsiders might think it's more of a rumor, especially since Zhang Ziyi, Leon Lai, and Carina Lau have been caught in a vortex of gossip. Some say Zhang Ziyi's engagement is a sacrifice due to Carina Lau, but as to who is whose sacrifice, perhaps such talk is exaggerated. Regardless, Zhang Ziyi has finally found her place. Maybe as bystanders, all we can do is offer our congratulations!
Zhang Ziyi and her German architect boyfriend Ole Schreen
Zhang Ziyi with her boyfriend Ole Scheeren
On April 30th, Zhang Ziyi attended an event in Beijing with her boyfriend Ole Scheeren.
CCTV Tower designed by Zhang Ziyi's boyfriend Ole Scheeren
It is understood that Zhang Ziyi and her boyfriend Ole Scheeren have been in a relationship for three to four years. Zhang Ziyi even moved to Beijing for love, willingly cooking for him. The considerate Ole has accompanied Zhang Ziyi to various fashion events, showing their loving relationship. Hong Kong media have reported multiple times that the two returned to Hong Kong to visit friends and planned a low-key wedding in Beijing. Interestingly, Zhang Ziyi and her boyfriend’s intended engagement venue was the China Grill restaurant on the 63rd floor of Park Hyatt Beijing, from which they could see the destroyed CCTV tower, designed by Ole Schreen.
German Boyfriend is an Architect
Designed the New CCTV Building
Ole Scheeren appears most frequently in the entertainment and fashion sections of Chinese media. Most readers don't know who this man is, but he has a label - Zhang Ziyi's new boyfriend.
Ole Scheeren was born in 1971 in Karlsruhe, southwestern Germany. He graduated from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and the University of Karlsruhe in Germany. He furthered his studies at the Architectural Association in London and won the Royal Institute of British Architects Silver Medal. In 1995, he joined the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) founded by Rem Koolhaas in the Netherlands and became a partner in 2002. He is currently the director of OMA's offices in Rotterdam and Beijing, responsible for OMA's work throughout Asia. He was the chief designer and supervisor of the construction of Beijing Central Television (CCTV) and the Television Cultural Center (TVCC). He is also in charge of projects like the Beijing Book Building, the upcoming Prada flagship store in Shanghai, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
Love for Rock and Photography: Before entering the field of architectural design, Ole's favorite art forms were photography, film, and literature. In high school, Ole formed a rock band with friends, but it disbanded quickly due to insufficient skill. Later, Ole took vocal lessons for a few years. However, Ole Scheeren's favorite art form is photography. He once shot a short film called Game102 about Seoul using film, which was screened at the Rotterdam Film Festival in 2001. Additionally, he has made some very conceptual short films and tried writing movie scripts. He once told the media, “If I weren't an architect, I would definitely make movies or become a writer.”
Zhang Ziyi and Ole's Romance Timeline
2007.10 "Age-gap romance" exposed
2007.12 Attended a film festival holding hands with her boyfriend
2008.8 Rumored to have secretly discussed wedding plans with钟楚红
2008.8 Watched competitions at the Bird's Nest with her boyfriend
2009.05 Visited a Hong Kong hospital, her masked boyfriend stayed with her throughout
Zhang Ziyi's 11 Love Histories
Not interested in rich businessmen, prefers rogues
Ole is Zhang Ziyi's 11th known boyfriend, and all previous 10 relationships ended in failure, including her marriage. These men played diverse roles in society: from hairstylists to famous directors, from ordinary art directors to business giants.
But generally speaking, she wasn’t attracted to the traditional "beauty plus billionaire" model. Instead, she favored talented, slightly rebellious foreign rogue types.
1. 1983-1985 Dated designer boyfriend Eric and cohabited. During this time, Eric's ex-girlfriend accused Zhang Ziyi of stealing her man, putting Zhang under immense pressure.
2. 1985-1987 Dated Korean hairstylist Mark Kim, with on-off periods until their relationship officially ended.
3. 1987-1990 Met renowned director尔冬升at her birthday party and fell in love. However, Zhang couldn’t endure尔冬升's male chauvinistic personality, leading to their breakup.
4. 1991-1993 Went to the US to shoot "Double Happiness," during which she quickly dated art director Hank. Unexpectedly, Hank published their love letters in a magazine, shocking Zhang.
5. 1993-1995 Dated businessman Song Xueqi. Later, rumors spread that Song’s investment failed, along with Zhang's ten million yuan investment, ending their relationship.
6. 1996 Dated hairstylist Steve after watching Sting's concert together, but their brief romance ended due to incompatible personalities.
7. 1997 Met French director Olivier Assayas. In February 1999, Zhang announced their marriage registered in Paris at the premiere of the movie "In the Mood for Love." They divorced in May 2002.
8. 2003 Was Guillaume's mistress. Guillaume was the president of Rado watches, and Zhang met him through an endorsement deal. At the time, Guillaume was married, though he claimed to be separated, but not legally divorced, plunging Zhang into a scandalous third-party situation. They split up in July of this year after four years together.
9. Current ongoing relationship. German boyfriend Ole, a renowned architect.
10. Zhang Ziyi and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai were rumored to have a romantic relationship. They were once photographed sleeping on the same plane for 13 hours. In the entertainment industry, no triangle is as intriguing as the one involving Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, and Carina Lau. Their relationship was unusual. On-screen, they often collaborated closely. Off-screen, there were complicated love entanglements. Back in 1983 during the filming of "Young and Dangerous," Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, and Carina Lau were rumored to be involved in a love triangle. Zhang Ziyi and Tony Leung's youthful romance was widely admired, and they were considered the perfect pair. Unfortunately, the golden couple didn't end up together. In 1990, Tony Leung and Carina Lau confirmed their relationship, and that year, Zhang Ziyi broke up with her Nth boyfriend, director Alan Mak. By then, all three had missed their respective chances.
Ten years later, Zhang Ziyi and Tony Leung reunited in the spotlight thanks to Wong Kar-wai's "In the Mood for Love," which immortalized Zhang's cheongsam legend and crowned Tony Leung as an international film emperor. After "In the Mood for Love," Zhang divorced, and Tony Leung was frequently seen dating Zhang. Newspapers were filled with headlines about Zhang and Tony going out together. A server at a Shanghai restaurant witnessed their intimate interactions, indicating an extraordinary relationship. Meanwhile, Carina Lau frequented nightclubs, embroiled in scandals with different male companions. Many thought this time, the golden couple might have a happy ending.
Of course, this prediction proved wrong. After the nude photo scandal, Tony Leung stood firmly by his girlfriend Carina Lau, reigniting their relationship and dispelling rumors of their breakup. In 2005, Zhang Ziyi and Tony Leung attended the Hong Kong International Film and TV Exhibition with unusually close attitudes, prompting Carina Lau's jealousy and rumors of another crisis in her relationship with Tony. Later, Hong Kong tabloids claimed Carina hired a master to break Tony Leung's good fortune with other women! Breakups and reunions continued.
11. Liang Jiahui and Zhang Ziyi
Years ago, Liang Jiahui was rumored to have a "three-way" romance with his wife Jiang Jiannian and Zhang Ziyi. Recently, he revealed details during the Hong Kong Film Awards when he was nominated twice for Best Actor. He stated that he and Zhang Ziyi never had a romantic relationship and even privately requested distance from her. Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Zhang reportedly burst into tears, scaring him so much that his legs went weak!
Liang Jiahui was nominated twice for Best Actor at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards for "The Eternal Regret" and "Triad Story," which made him proud. He joked, "If I win both awards, then I'll be famous! If I choose someone to share the Best Actor title with me, I'd pick Simon Yam. Two Best Actors from the same movie, everyone will be happy!" Amidst his excitement, he also revealed the story of Zhang Ziyi crying. Liang Jiahui and his wife Jiang Jiannian have been married for over twenty years, during which only one rumor about Zhang Ziyi surfaced, never substantiated, yet it escalated into claims of a "three-way" relationship, which he found unbearable.
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The True Identity of Zhang Ziyi's German Fiancé (with pictures) Detailed Introduction