Chinese film star Zhang Ziyi will help promote Chinese films on the international market in her real-life role on a film committee.

The committee for Chinese Young Film Workers was established this week and Zhang, 27, was appointed one of the vice directors.

The committee, led by veteran mainland actor Zhang Guoli, brings together many famous film directors, producers and actors. Its goal is to invigorate the Chinese film industry and expand its influence worldwide through international exchanges and cooperation.

Actress Zhang, born in Beijing, first gained fame in director Zhang Yimou's film "My father and mother" and was internationally acclaimed for her roles in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Hero", "House of Flying Daggers", "2046" and "Memoirs of a Geisha".

(Xinhua News Agency October 14, 2006)