Zhao Wei Net Worth: How Much Is the ‘World’s Highest-Paid Actress’ Worth?
Althea Serad | | Jul 03, 2015 06:57 AM EDT |
(Photo : REUTERS/TONY GENTILE) Chinese actress Zhao Wei poses during the photocall for the movie ''Qin'ai de'' (Dearest) at the 71st Venice Film Festival August 28, 2014.
Zhao Wei Net Worth - China-based actress Zhao "Vicky" Wei, 39, is considered as the world's wealthiest working actress, causing much speculation on how much "China's show-business Buffett" really is.
Like Us on Facebook
According to Media Mass, Zhao Wei's net worth is estimated at $145 million.
Her net worth is a total of the her combined earnings as a Chinese actress, director, and singer, which include stock investments, lucrative endorsement deals, and substantial property holdings. In addition, she also owns several restaurants, a football team, a Vodka brand, a top-selling perfume, and a fashion line.
Of course, Zhao Wei's net worth can also be credited to millions she has earned from past and present acting roles.
Of the extraordinary range of brand endorsements, she has over 120 products ranging from Chinese health and beauty supplies to wines and motorcycles. Not to mention brands from the West including Mercedes Benz, Zegna, Dior, DeBeers, Versace, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Motorola, among others.
Her restaurant chain, the "Fat Zhao Burger," are all located in Beijing. Her football team is called the "Wuhu Angels," and her Vodka brand is named "Pure Wonderzhao - China."
Apart from her successful real estate investments, the French winery and Singapore jewelry retailer have further increased Zhao Wei's net worth, according to Forbes.
The 39-year-old's perfume is called "With Love from Wei," while her fashion line is named "Zhao Wei Seduction."
Despite her acting career dwindling in 2013, this year, Zhao Wei has taken the top spot in the top 10 list of People With Money's highest-paid actresses.
Zhao Wei's net worth of $46 million were from her earnings between June 2014 and June 2015.
Combine Zhao Wei's net worth with her husband Huang Youlong's, then it already goes over the billion-dollar mark.
In January, Zhao Wei and her husband also bought $400 million worth of Alibaba Pictures stake from billionaire Jack Ma's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., reported Yibada.
Zhao Wei, or commonly known as Vicky Zhao, started acting at 17 when she appeared as an extra in the film "Hua Hun." Once a kindergarten teacher, she quit that job to go to Shanghai and study in a new film arts academy created by director Xie Jin. At 20, she got the highest score in the entrance exam for the Beijing Film Academy, where she later enrolled.
Tagszhao wei net worth, Zhao Wei, Vicky zhao, Vicky zhao net worth, Alibaba pictures, Jack Ma, highest paid actress, zhao wei husband, Huang Youlong, Vicky zhao husband
©2015 Chinatopix All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission
EDITOR'S PICKS
-
Did the Trump administration just announce plans for a trade war with ‘hostile’ China and Russia?
-
US Senate passes Taiwan travel bill slammed by China
-
As Yan Sihong’s family grieves, here are other Chinese students who went missing abroad. Some have never been found
-
Beijing blasts Western critics who ‘smear China’ with the term sharp power
-
China Envoy Seeks to Defuse Tensions With U.S. as a Trade War Brews
-
Singapore's Deputy PM Provides Bitcoin Vote of Confidence Amid China's Blanket Bans
-
China warns investors over risks in overseas virtual currency trading
-
Chinese government most trustworthy: survey
-
Kashima Antlers On Course For Back-To-Back Titles
MOST POPULAR
LATEST NEWS
Zhou Yongkang: China's Former Security Chief Sentenced to Life in Prison
China's former Chief of the Ministry of Public Security, Zhou Yongkang, has been given a life sentence after he was found guilty of abusing his office, bribery and deliberately ... Full Article
TRENDING STORY
-
China Pork Prices Expected to Stabilize As The Supplies Recover
-
Elephone P9000 Smartphone is now on Sale on Amazon India
-
There's a Big Chance Cliffhangers Won't Still Be Resolved When Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Returns
-
Supreme Court Ruled on Samsung vs Apple Dispute for Patent Infringement
-
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Rumors and Release Date: What is the Latest?