Chinese mainland actress Zhou Xun is named "Jessica's Most Successful Woman of 2008" in Hong Kong on Thursday, June 5, 2008. [Photo: yule.sohu.com]

Zhou Xun, the versatile Chinese mainland entertainer, has been awarded the title "Jessica's Most Successful Woman of 2008" at an awards ceremony held by the fashion magazine "Jessica" on Thursday in Hong Kong.

During an interview, Zhou Xun revealed the essential qualities of a successful woman. She says her role model is a woman who dedicated more than 20 years of her life to environmental protection. Zhou Xun herself has been named UNDP Goodwill Ambassador. During her term as ambassador she will focus on promoting a sustainable environment.

The actress says she will first fly back to Beijing for communication skills training from a physiological instructor. And then the next day she will fly to the earthquake-hit area in Sichuan Province to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with the people living in shelters.