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Lim Li Ying

Fan Bingbing and other Chinese celebrities light up Cannes’ red carpet

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing poses for photographers after arriving at the opening ceremony of the 71st Cannes Film Festival in France. Photo: AP

Enough of Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore.

Asian actors and actresses, including Cannes Film Festival jury member Fan Bingbing, Miao Miao and Aaron Kwok – who are both starring in Chinese director Wang Yang’s suspense drama June – are also turning heads on the red carpet.

Who showed up looking fabulous, flying the flag at the French Riviera’s most glamorous event of the year? Here we take a closer look.

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Miao Miao, the 29 year-old actress who plays the female lead in June, opts for a safe, elegant black number. We love how the chequered and lace details add pizazz to the classic hue.

From left: actor Jerry Wu, actress Miao Miao and actor Aaron Kwok arrive for the screening of ‘Everybody Knows’ and the opening gala at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in France. Photo: Getty Images

Long flowing gowns are the order of the day on the Cannes red carpet – and, turning heads as usual, Fan turned up the heat with this sparkly, long-sleeved dress designed by Ralph & Russo.

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing pictured in a stunning, long-sleeved Ralph & Russo dress at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France.

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Zhao Tao arrives for the screening of ‘Everybody Knows’, and the opening gala, at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Photo: Corbis/Getty Images

Chinese actress Zhao Tao also opted for a classic black-and-white ensemble – adding an elegant touch with her sapphire and diamond earrings.

American-Hong Kong actress Celina Jade, pictured in a stunning purple dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and wearing Chopard jewellery at the Cannes Film Festival.

On the other hand, breaking the mould is Celina Jade, who arrived wearing stunning Chopard jewellery and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

Unfortunately, her long, flowing purple dress fell short with its prom-like vibe ... and speaking of prom-like, here is a look at Liao Fan in a classic Brioni suit and bow tie:

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Chinese actor Liao Fan dressed in an elegant black Brioni evening suit and bow tie at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

Actress Wang Likun arrives for the film screening of ‘Yomeddine’ during the 71st Cannes Film Festival in France.

Chinese actress and dancer Wang Likun came dressed in a cream white Dior dress ...

Chinese actor and Cannes Film Festival jury member Chang Chen arrives at a photocall during the festival in France. Photo: Pierre Suu/GC Images

... and actor Chang Chen – who is also a jury member – also opted for a monochromatic look with a touch of red to his boots

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