Cheng Pei-pei, a pioneer in martial arts cinema, challenged traditional gender roles and paved the way for women in the industry.
Cheng Pei Pei, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Star, Dies at 78
Cheng Pei Pei, a trailblazer for women in Asian martial arts cinema, passed away at 78 years old. She starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and kept her neurodegenerative disease private.