SHU QI
Charity Ambassador
Frédérique Constant
One of the most gifted actresses of our time, Shu Qi rose
to the top of the Asian movie scene garnering multiple awards along the way. Born on April 16, 1976 in Taiwan, Shu Qi dreamed of being a star. Her gamble paid off
when Hong Kong filmmaker Manfred Wong, who would later become her manager, discovered her by seeing
one of her photo books. He soon cast her in her first movie
in 1996.
The years that follow would see her grow into an accomplished actress appearing in more than 40 films between 1996 and today, winning a Golden Horse Award and another Hong Kong Film Award in 1998 and 1999 respectively. She is the definition of the word superstar, appearing all over Asia in advertisements, music videos, magazines, etc. She has starred in films alongside such
big names as Jackie Chan and Ekin Cheng, and has even sung in concerts as a guest of Leslie Cheung and Leon Lai.
Shu Qi’s first guaranteed ticket to international stardom
fell by the wayside when she couldn’t commit to starring
in the worldwide smash hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon. The part would end up going to Zhang Ziyi. More chances will surely come as her star power can’t be
denied. Being Shu Qi’s first English language film,
2002’s The Transporter exposed her to many more audiences than ever before. There’s no limit to the
amount of fame she will gather as
she becomes not only one of Asia’s most important stars,
but one of the most important stars in the world.
Frédérique Constant
One of the most gifted actresses of our time, Shu Qi rose
to the top of the Asian movie scene garnering multiple awards along the way. Born on April 16, 1976 in Taiwan, Shu Qi dreamed of being a star. Her gamble paid off
when Hong Kong filmmaker Manfred Wong, who would later become her manager, discovered her by seeing
one of her photo books. He soon cast her in her first movie
in 1996.
The years that follow would see her grow into an accomplished actress appearing in more than 40 films between 1996 and today, winning a Golden Horse Award and another Hong Kong Film Award in 1998 and 1999 respectively. She is the definition of the word superstar, appearing all over Asia in advertisements, music videos, magazines, etc. She has starred in films alongside such
big names as Jackie Chan and Ekin Cheng, and has even sung in concerts as a guest of Leslie Cheung and Leon Lai.
Shu Qi’s first guaranteed ticket to international stardom
fell by the wayside when she couldn’t commit to starring
in the worldwide smash hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon. The part would end up going to Zhang Ziyi. More chances will surely come as her star power can’t be
denied. Being Shu Qi’s first English language film,
2002’s The Transporter exposed her to many more audiences than ever before. There’s no limit to the
amount of fame she will gather as
she becomes not only one of Asia’s most important stars,
but one of the most important stars in the world.
Recently, the official announcement of Ms. ShuQi as the new Frédérique Constant Brand Ambassador for Greater China took place in Beijing. To communicate that this famous movie star and Taiwanese native is one of the ambassadors for the brand, Frederique Constant created a full new advertising campaign.
The campaign was shot in Hong Kong under the passionate direction of Paul Tsang, one of the best photographers in his field. A team of over 20 creative professionals worked together towards a great result.
The ambassador, who previously worked together with some of the other big names in the luxury industry, proved to be a perfect fit with the elegant style of Frederique Constant’s ladies watches.
In line with the global Frederique Constant Charity Campaign, for each Double Heart Beat watch sold in China, Frédérique Constant will make a donation to “Paint a Smile” Foundation. Paint a Smile's mission is to reduce patient anxiety and make hospitals more cheerful and friendly by permanently turning cold and impersonal environments into colorful and welcoming worlds. With these funds, Paint a Smile will decorate children wards with beautiful paintings in Beijing Children’s Hospital in 2009.
More information: www.paintasmile.org
Mrs ShuQi enjoys wearing the most beautiful & feminine model of the Frédérique Constant Collection. She told the press: ‘I was delighted when Frédérique Constant asked me to be their Chinese Ambassador for the Ladies collection’.
The campaign was shot in Hong Kong under the passionate direction of Paul Tsang, one of the best photographers in his field. A team of over 20 creative professionals worked together towards a great result.
The ambassador, who previously worked together with some of the other big names in the luxury industry, proved to be a perfect fit with the elegant style of Frederique Constant’s ladies watches.
In line with the global Frederique Constant Charity Campaign, for each Double Heart Beat watch sold in China, Frédérique Constant will make a donation to “Paint a Smile” Foundation. Paint a Smile's mission is to reduce patient anxiety and make hospitals more cheerful and friendly by permanently turning cold and impersonal environments into colorful and welcoming worlds. With these funds, Paint a Smile will decorate children wards with beautiful paintings in Beijing Children’s Hospital in 2009.
More information: www.paintasmile.org
Mrs ShuQi enjoys wearing the most beautiful & feminine model of the Frédérique Constant Collection. She told the press: ‘I was delighted when Frédérique Constant asked me to be their Chinese Ambassador for the Ladies collection’.
NINA BADRIC
Charity Ambassador
Frédérique Constant
Nina was born on 4 July 1972 in Zagreb. She started singing when she was only nine years old in the children's choir Zvjezdice (Little Stars). With that choir she traveled to many countries, recorded several albums and gained a huge
experience in choir, solo and gospel singing.
At the age of twenty she signs her first contract with Rajko Dujmic and Jasenko Houra, goes to first Crovision and wins the eighth place with the song Ostavljam te. Two years later, and having recorded one album Godine nestvarne,
she starts her collaboration with Zoran Skugor and goes to London to record her second album Personality. That was to best sold album in 1997 and 1998. She won two Porin awards,Rose of Vecernji list and many other awards.
Frédérique Constant
Nina was born on 4 July 1972 in Zagreb. She started singing when she was only nine years old in the children's choir Zvjezdice (Little Stars). With that choir she traveled to many countries, recorded several albums and gained a huge
experience in choir, solo and gospel singing.
At the age of twenty she signs her first contract with Rajko Dujmic and Jasenko Houra, goes to first Crovision and wins the eighth place with the song Ostavljam te. Two years later, and having recorded one album Godine nestvarne,
she starts her collaboration with Zoran Skugor and goes to London to record her second album Personality. That was to best sold album in 1997 and 1998. She won two Porin awards,Rose of Vecernji list and many other awards.
Her version of I'm So Excited from that album Zeaped her success in European countries. She was number one on pop charts. For five months she reigned over charts in Italy, Spain and France which makes her the only Croatian female singer who had international success. She performed with world famous artists, including East 17 and Joselyn Brown. Her third album Unique sold all over former Yugoslavia,
so Nina toured Bosnia and Herzegovina and ended her tour in sold out Skenderija in Sarajevo. That year she was the most popular Croatian singer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Songs Poljubi me,Nek' ti bude kao meni from her next album
Nina became songs of the year. Nina's 2004. album "Ljubav" (Love) won several Porin Awards and her video was featured on MTV. In 2005 she appeared as a guest star in a TV Sitcom "Bitange i princeze", where she showed her
acting talent.
so Nina toured Bosnia and Herzegovina and ended her tour in sold out Skenderija in Sarajevo. That year she was the most popular Croatian singer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Songs Poljubi me,Nek' ti bude kao meni from her next album
Nina became songs of the year. Nina's 2004. album "Ljubav" (Love) won several Porin Awards and her video was featured on MTV. In 2005 she appeared as a guest star in a TV Sitcom "Bitange i princeze", where she showed her
acting talent.
JULIA MALIK
Charity Ambassador
Frédérique Constant
Julia Malik was born in Berlin in 1977. As a child she started her musical education learning the piano and the violin. Performing with these instruments, she gathered her first stage experience and she still enjoys playing them in her spare time. Horse-riding is her second passion. From riding a pony as a teenager she rapidly advanced to riding in the regional youth squad and won the Rhineland national dressage championship, twice.
Having finished school, she decided to make her greatest passion her profession: acting. And so, in 1977, she started training as an actress at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg.
She played the main role in Ulrike Grote’s graduation play, „Endstation Sehnsucht (Greedy)“, for which Julia was awarded the „Friedrich-Schütter-Price“ as the best young actress. Consequently, she was invited to perform under indiviual contracts on various stages, for example as the leading part in the play „winner & loser“ - which had its premiere in 2001 and which to this very day, is still being
Frédérique Constant
Julia Malik was born in Berlin in 1977. As a child she started her musical education learning the piano and the violin. Performing with these instruments, she gathered her first stage experience and she still enjoys playing them in her spare time. Horse-riding is her second passion. From riding a pony as a teenager she rapidly advanced to riding in the regional youth squad and won the Rhineland national dressage championship, twice.
Having finished school, she decided to make her greatest passion her profession: acting. And so, in 1977, she started training as an actress at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg.
She played the main role in Ulrike Grote’s graduation play, „Endstation Sehnsucht (Greedy)“, for which Julia was awarded the „Friedrich-Schütter-Price“ as the best young actress. Consequently, she was invited to perform under indiviual contracts on various stages, for example as the leading part in the play „winner & loser“ - which had its premiere in 2001 and which to this very day, is still being
performed at the Schauspiel Hannover – or in „Trainspotting“ and „Romeo & Julia“ at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg. She has continued working in various projects and productions with well-known theatre producers, and, since its foundation in March 2006, she is part of the Fleetstreet Theatre ensemble in Hamburg, established and directed by Angela Richter. As from October 2007, she will be appearing at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Henning Mankell’s „Lampedusa“ which was first performed in Germany at the Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen. At present, she is rehearsing the leading part of the „Jewess of Toledo“ for the Hans-Otto-Theatre in Potsdam. Having completed her training as an actress, Julia Malik also started working for television: she played central caracters in the most prominent German TV formats, e.g. „Stahlnetz“, „Doppelter Einsatz“, „Im Namen des Gesetzes“, „Bella Block“, and in „Tatort“ as well as in various movies. In 2004, she assumed the part of the empathetic police inspector, Carla Schumannn, in the ZDF crime series „Soko Köln“. In 2006, she acted in Silke Fischer’s debut film „Hamsterjob“, a cinema production. She also played the leading part for several months in Germany’s most successful telenovela, „Verliebt in Berlin“.
ANTON MAKARSKIY
Anton Makarskiy is a third generation of actors in the family.
He was born in 1975 in Penza. He has 2 younger sisters – Asya and Shura. According to Asya “Anton has always been a real energizer and people always were filled with his energy, Anton has always been a true leader: in school, in the theater studio, among his friend … “
Just after school at the age of 17 Anton left Penza and went to Moscow to continue the studies. He passed successfully the exams into 3 different theatre universities and chose very famous Schukinskiy Theatre University.
The years of study have been the brightest and wonderful in Anton’s life.
After the graduation Anton worked in the theatre as an actor.
Then he went to the army and started singing there.
After the service he came back to Moscow and heard about the casting for the musical “Metro”. He has passed the casting and became the leading actor. This musical also helped Anton to meet the love of his life – Victoria Morozova – talented singer and actress. She became Anton’s wife.
He was born in 1975 in Penza. He has 2 younger sisters – Asya and Shura. According to Asya “Anton has always been a real energizer and people always were filled with his energy, Anton has always been a true leader: in school, in the theater studio, among his friend … “
Just after school at the age of 17 Anton left Penza and went to Moscow to continue the studies. He passed successfully the exams into 3 different theatre universities and chose very famous Schukinskiy Theatre University.
The years of study have been the brightest and wonderful in Anton’s life.
After the graduation Anton worked in the theatre as an actor.
Then he went to the army and started singing there.
After the service he came back to Moscow and heard about the casting for the musical “Metro”. He has passed the casting and became the leading actor. This musical also helped Anton to meet the love of his life – Victoria Morozova – talented singer and actress. She became Anton’s wife.
In the year 2002 Anton started performing in the musical “Notre Dame de Paris”. The role in this musical made Anton extremely famous. The song "Belle" performed by Anton and other singers has become number 1 in most of the charts.
During all these years Anton also worked as an actor in the films. He has a very good rating as an actor and takes part in many screenings.
Today Anton is one of the most known stars in Russia, he sings, acts, takes part in many event. He and his wife have wonderful reputation among the stars.
The friendship between Anton, Victoria and Frederique Constant has started 4 years ago and since then Anton and Vika take part in the events organized by the famous watch brand and make the events bright and full of positive energy.
During all these years Anton also worked as an actor in the films. He has a very good rating as an actor and takes part in many screenings.
Today Anton is one of the most known stars in Russia, he sings, acts, takes part in many event. He and his wife have wonderful reputation among the stars.
The friendship between Anton, Victoria and Frederique Constant has started 4 years ago and since then Anton and Vika take part in the events organized by the famous watch brand and make the events bright and full of positive energy.
