Beijing-born actress Zhang Ziyi and fianc Vivi Nevo attended the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. The 29-year-old screen siren is watching her favorite competitions: diving, table tennis and gymnastics. "I will cheer for the Chinese athletes for sure," she says.

Now living in the United States, Zhang has found her hometown changing fast, especially this year. "Beijing is totally immersed in the Olympics. As a Beijinger, I feel so excited about this great event," she says.

Besides Nevo, Zhang brought many other friends with her. "It is their first time visiting Beijing and they are captivated by the city," she says. Zhang became internationally known for her role in the Oscar-winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. In her decade-long career, she has made 11 films.