History
The academy was established in April 1950. It was named by Mao Zedong. It inherited the drama department of Lu Xun Art Academy in Yan'an, art school of North China University, and National Drama College in Nanjing. Its abbreviation is Zhong Xi (literally "Central Drama"). Most famous Chinese actors, actresses, and directors graduated from the Academy, such as Ziyi Zhang, Jiang Wen, Gong Li. The graduated students are all over the film and TV industry, also influence the development of Chinese Drama, Film and television. It is regarded as the most preeminent artistic school in Asia and the top one school of the three most prestigious artistic schools in China (the other two being Beijing Film Academy and Shanghai Theater Academy). It is called the "Chinese Royal College of Arts".
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