Liu Xiaoqing, who was born in 1955, was one of the leading actresses in China in the 1980s. She later became a successful businesswoman in the 1990s. She became one of the richest people in China, ranking 45th on Forbes' list of the 50 richest Chinese businessmen and businesswomen in 1999. But she was also a controversial figure as she was arrested for tax evasion in connection with her company in 2002 and was imprisoned for one year. Liu returned to her artistic career in 2004 and has been very active on screen since then. Her ageless face, provocative attitude and legendary life always bring controversy.