Wu Yawen was first to be chosen by director Zhang Yimou for not only being beautiful, but also having the temperament of a female solder. Her reward was 8 seconds of close-up time in front of a worldwide television audience. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read lots more of the latest news from Suzhou via this link.
Suzhou University Alumni Speaks of Leading French Delegation at 2008 Olympics
