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A Living Legend: Conversation with Lisa Lu (ππΊπΈ)
π¬ A Living Legend: Conversation with Lisa Lu (New York)
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Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
π Time: 6:00 PM β 7:30 PM ET
π Location: China Institute in America, 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10006
π Organizers: China Institute in America & Jiao Tong University Alumni Association in New York
Languages: English and Chinese
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π·οΈ Description:
This special salon honors the remarkable career of actress and cultural icon Lisa Lu (ε’η), the first Chinese woman to become a major force across Hollywood and Chinese cinema. With a career spanning over six decadesβfrom The Last Emperor to Crazy Rich AsiansβLisa Lu will join Susan Yuqing Feng for a conversation on art, identity, and cultural storytelling.
π Complimentary copies of her autobiography Return of the Swallow (Chinese edition) will be available on a first come, first served basis. A book signing will follow the event.
This program is presented in partnership with the New York Asian Film Festival, where Lisa Lu will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and featured in the premiere of Lisa Lu Plays Herself.
Topics: Chinese Cinema, Cultural Heritage, Diaspora Representation, Performing Arts, Film History