Anchee Min - Life

Life

Born in Shanghai on January 14, 1957, Min was sent to a labor camp at age 17, where she was discovered by talent scouts. She worked as an actress at the Shanghai Film Studio and went to the United States in 1984 with the help of actress Joan Chen. She is married to author Lloyd Lofthouse.

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